They had me at sheep in the vineyard. Yes, the image of grazing sheep is pastoral. Beyond the pretty pictures, though, sheep serve a useful purpose in a vineyard. They cut the grass, aerate the soil and minimize compaction. Their manure adds nitrogen to enrich the soil and help healthy vines to grow and prosper. […]
Sheep in the Vineyard, Wine from Organic Grapes in My Glass (#WorldWineTravel) Read More »
Back in the day – a decade ago, actually, when I was first getting into wine seriously, few producers made wine from organic grapes. I’d wander around the Pennsylvania state store in a futile search for these wines before finally having to flag down a sales assistant to help me. Organic wine is now a $54.5
Vegan black bean burgers and organic wine: A planet-conscious pairing (#winePW) Read More »
Here it is, #MerlotMe month – my first as a blogger – and I’m facing a challenge from the get-go. I actually prefer a smooth-talking, plum and mocha-tasting Merlot to its more tannic blending partner, the highly prized Cabernet Sauvignon. The problem is I rarely cook or eat red meat. So what can I pair
It’s #MerlotMe month. Where’s the umami? (#WinePW) Read More »