wine and food pairing

Is Pink Wine the New Winter White? (WinePW)

Rosé is not just for summer. There, it’s official, according to the director general of the Conseil Interprofessionnel des Vins de Provence, who told French radio recently that rosés are shaking off their lightweight image. But was that pronouncement merely a marketing ploy, or are consumers really lapping up rosés year-round? It turns out tastes […]

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Troon wine: Farm-fresh flavor in every glass (#winePW)

After postponing a road trip down the Oregon Coast for a month due to wildfires, the time had finally arrived in mid-November to pack the binoculars and hiking boots and depart western Washington. The goals for this trip were simple: birds, trees, wine. The trip exceeded expectations, but stark and surprising contrasts awaited us, too.

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Join us to explore Abruzzo and Le Marche (#ItalianFWT)

Of the many potential Italian destinations, one near the top of my bucket list is wild and wonderful Abruzzo. Located on the Adriatic (east) coast of mountainous central Italy, Abruzzo is just a short drive east of Rome and more affordable than Tuscany. High peaks in the Apennine Mountains, the spine of Italy, gradually slope

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Larrivet Haut-Brion: A place for women in traditional Bordeaux (#Winophiles)

“Proud ambassadors of the new generation, the three young women of Larrivet Haut-Brion, led by Emilie, are committed to consolidating the foundations of this harmonious and long-lasting family business, while cultivating a touch of madness without moderation.” Château Larrivet Haut-Brion “A touch of madness without moderation” – how intriguing! What does that actually mean? In

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‘Valley of Rocks’ wine from Spain rocks with Spanish-style pizza (#Worldwinetravel)

Looking for great value for price? Check out wines from Spain in your local store. You’ll find bargains such as this Tempranillo from Valdepeñas, a city in the province of Ciudad Real in the south of Castilla-La Mancha. This is where the fictional Don Quixote famously fought windmills. The name Val de peña means “valley

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