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• Love Me Some Cabernet Franc

  

  Sunday was Cabernet Franc Day. A day when we celebrated Cabernet Franc. It was created by Lori Budd of Dracaena Wines for her love of Cabernet Franc. Why did sh... Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Thanksgiving with Donnachiara Wines Will Elevate Your Table

  

  It’s been a while since I tasted wines from Donnachiara, located in the province of Avellino in Campania Italy. The last time was over Zoom in 2020 with IIaria... Read more

  Posted on 17 November 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Winephabet Street Season 3: Episode 6 - F is for Frappato

  

  Welcome to Winephabet Street Season 3, Episode 6- F is for Frappato. In this episode of Winephabet Street, we talk about the Frappato grape with Pietro Russo,... Read more

  Posted on 10 November 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Spanish Wines for Thanksgiving

  

  The holidays will be here before we know it, and Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. It’s when my entire family gets together, and we have great laughs and... Read more

  Posted on 03 November 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Becoming a Fan of Jumilla

  

  Photo Credit: Golden Visas in SpainIf you haven’t tasted wines from the Jumilla region of Spain, you must. You will become a fan instantly! Trust me! Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• 7 Facts About Madeira

  

  I got invited to a Madeira wine tasting a few weeks ago. Madeira? I realized I didn’t know much about this type of wine. I went to the tasting and attended the... Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Get To Know El Dorado Wine Country

  

  Located 35 miles from Sacramento, California, lies the El Dorado AVA. Designated in 1983 it covers most of El Dorado County with beautiful views of the Sierra... Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Fall into Autumn with Feudi Di San Gregorio White Wines

  

  Are you like me and tend to drink more white wines during the summer? There is no reason not to uncork white wines just because the weather gets cooler. Read more

  Posted on 29 September 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Whitecliff Vineyard & Winery Wins Winery of the Year

  

  This year the Hudson Valley Wine, Spirits Cider competition was held Saturday, September 10th, at the Hudson Valley Wine Festival located at the Dutchess... Read more

  Posted on 16 September 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Delaware Grape with Abby Wilkens (Stamp) of Lakewood Vineyards

  

  The Delaware grape is an American hybrid. While its dark purplish skin would make you think it produces red wine, it’s typically used in the production of... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Carignan - Beauty in a Glass

  

  Last month on Winephabet Street we explored the Carignan grape with Tana Cole, Winemaker at Jessie’s Grove Winery in Lodi, California. We were also joined by th... Read more

  Posted on 04 August 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Happy 40 Years Cline Family Cellars

  

  In 1982 Fred Cline founded Cline Family Cellars in Oakley, California (Contra Costa County). On the property, they had 100-year-old vines of Mourvedre, Carignan... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Summer Loving Bordeaux Blanc

  

  We are into the dog days of summer and there is nothing like a great white to relax and cool off with. I know when you think of Bordeaux you think red wine,... Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Summer Shades of Rose

  

  Happy Summer! We are now into the full throttle of summer and as some would say Rose season. How do you choose a Rose wine? Rose wines come in all colors from... Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Federalist Cabernet Sauvignon Paired with Westholme Wagu Filet of Ribeye from...

  

  It’s not every day you get to eat a piece of Wagyu steak. Wagu is the best type of cattle there is and they originated in Japan. Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• The Faces of Hudson Valley Cabernet Franc

  

  Do you ever wonder what is behind a bottle of wine? You have the label and the wine, but how about the face?Last month I attended the Hudson Valley Cabernet... Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• All About Baco Noir with Carlo DeVito

  

  Are you familiar with Baco Noir. It’s a French-American hybrid grape but don’t let that scare you. It makes a really nice red wine with aging potential. Think o... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Grill That Pizza and Pair It With Cecchi

  

  Summer is upon us and the grills are firing up and the company is coming over. Whether you are grilling a steak, pizza or chicken, I have 2 wines that will... Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Wines and Regions of Catalonia, Spain

  

  I recently attended a masterclass in Wines of Catalonia. I am going to share with you what I learned and some of the wines I tasted. I warn you, it’s a long pos... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Interview with Dana Spaulding of Wander & Ivy

  

  I had the wonderful opportunity to interview Dana Spaulding the Founder of Wander + Ivy. Wander + Ivy are classy single-serving wine bottles. Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2022 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK