…at least it did on Saturday night at our friend’s birthday party when we tasted Malbecs from Argentina, the US, and France. We had two rounds of tastings; we blind-tasted and ranked the wines with the bottles in numbered paper bags for round one. We...
red wine
Do you love oak?
Many wines you enjoy are influenced by oak. Italy’s splendid Barolo spends years in oak, and the renowned Chablis and Bordeaux wines are oak-influenced. Grand Reserve Riojas spend two years aging in American oak barrels. California Cabernet Sauvignon will certainly be oak-aged, and the list continues. So,...
What is one thing Sommeliers all agree on?
…they want you to try something different. Sommeliers wish you to try unknown-to-you wines or ones you’ve only heard of to expand your wine horizon. Therefore, I introduce a delicious type of wine that can appeal to the entire span of red, white, and rosé...
How do I know I’m drinking a good wine?
Halfway through the dinner party, my host said, “I want you to try something and tell me what you think.” Oh no, I thought! Up to that point, everything was fun; we drank special wines, laughed, told stories, and had a nice vibe going. Now,...
I’m planning a Tuscan wine dinner for my family.
I must have appetizers that pair with red and white wines to make everyone happy. I’m starting with appetizer-size portions of Risotto with asparagus tips, carrots, peas, Italian herbs, and Pecorino cheese (and a little of the wine). The perfect pairing for this is a...