Perfect pairings every time!
Posted in LEARN ABOUT WINE on Nov 18th, 2008
MY THANKSGIVING WINE RECOMMENDATIONS, by Cameron Hughes
The first rule, and really the only one to really worry about, is that Turkey, being a dry meat, fights with tannin. Tannin is present in different levels in different wines and comes not only from grape skins, but from oak barrels as well. As such, low tannin, fruit-forward [...]
Posted in LEARN ABOUT WINE on Nov 17th, 2008
Never get too hungry, angry, lonely or tired (halt).
In the hustle and busyness of the holiday season, it’s so easy to get fatigued, to be grumpy or to feel lonely or put upon. It helps when I remember to make a choice as often as I can rather then let my life run away from [...]
Posted in LEARN ABOUT WINE, SEASONS on Nov 15th, 2008
Serving Rosé with Thanksgiving is always fun because many people don’t pair Rosé with food, especially at this time of year.
When buying Rosé, sparkling or otherwise, I like to try different varietals, but my favorite continues to be Rosés made from 100% Pinot Noir. One of my favorites is made by Lynmar. I’m seeing quite [...]
Posted in LEARN ABOUT WINE, WINERIES & WINE BARS on Nov 5th, 2008
Justin Winery is a beautiful property located down a tree-lined country road off of Hwy 41 near Paso Robles.
I like this winery because:
the wine club offers huge discounts (a $45 bottle of wine only costs $36).
the wines are consistently smooth, rich and great with food.
I never feel like I have to taste a bottle [...]
Posted in LEARN ABOUT WINE, WINERIES & WINE BARS on Oct 30th, 2008
It starts in the vineyards where place or rather terroir determines the flavor of the grape and ultimately the wine. Place matters. Rodney Strong Vineyards
A northern California winery, Rodney Strong’s winemakers are hooked on quality. Lucky for us, the wine is easy-to-find and competitively priced from $14 to well-north of $50 for Vineyard Designated wines.
When [...]
Posted in LEARN ABOUT WINE, WINERIES & WINE BARS on Oct 29th, 2008
I recently tried a 2007 Treleaven Gewurztraminer from Finger Lakes New York at the Wine Bloggers Conference. It was 10:00 a.m., I’m not advocating trying this, but my notes say, nice breakfast wine.
Did you know that New York state is the 2nd largest wine producer in America?
Posted in LEARN ABOUT WINE on Aug 17th, 2008
I told a non-industry friend about the movie Bottleshock which is based on the Paris Tasting of 1976, and she innocently said, “And they’re still talking about it?!” Knowing about the Paris tasting is kind of a litmus test for wine enthusiasts…which can seem kind of silly from a certain viewpoint.
WineAndHospitalityNetwork.com threw [...]
Posted in LEARN ABOUT WINE, WINERIES & WINE BARS on Jul 8th, 2008
“That is the best Pinot Noir here,” a new friend whispered to me as she weaved her way through the many vintners pouring wine at Robert Mondavi’s 95th (post-mortum) birthday party. I made my way to where she had pointed and repeated what she said to the gentleman behind the table. He graciously grinned and [...]
Posted in LEARN ABOUT WINE on Jun 2nd, 2008
This old fashioned word was coined in the U.S. around 1832; being a Teetotaler still means that you completely abstain from all alcohol. (Total is key here.) During Prohibition, if you put a “T” by your signature, it showed your solidarity to the cause. Just an obscure word who’s origin interests me.
Posted in LEARN ABOUT WINE, PAIRINGS & RECIPES on May 27th, 2008
Many foodies say that Sauvignon Blanc is the most food friendly wine there is, but it was once a mystery to me. Because of my love for earthy food, I didn’t have a lot of experience with food pairings that SB lovers rave about.
To better acquaint myself with this grape, I held an [...]
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