Albariño With Paella and Gazpacho
August 12, 2010 by Dick Rosano
The second rule of wine-food pairing is “drink the cuisine.” (The first rule is, basically, ignore all the rules and drink what you want.) So it should come as no surprise that one of the best white wines from Spain, Albariño, should be paired with one of the best dishes from that country, paella. Albariño, [...]
J’s White Wines at Sequoia Restaurant
August 5, 2010 by Dick Rosano
George Bursick put Ferrari-Carano Winery on the map. Founded in 1981 by Don and Rhonda Carano, who plowed their earnings from ownership of Reno’s Eldorado Hotel and Casino into this spectacular wine estate, Ferrari-Carano produced dozens of extraordinary wines under Bursick’s steady hand. F-C’s flagship wines were red, but Bursick structured the white wine side [...]
Blackened Steak Quesadilla with Rodney Strong
August 1, 2010 by Dick Rosano
Mexican food does not always call for Negro Modelo, the favorite beer from south of the border. Sometimes the dishes are spicy, but not too much, and are served up best with red wine. Among the favorite Mexican platters in restaurants today are fajitas and beef-filled quesadillas, each a sumptuous meal in themselves. One is [...]
Sommelier for a Day
June 30, 2010 by Derek Swanson
About a month ago, Bryon Brown asked me to pour wines at his first Artisa Kitchen Supper Club. Bryon envisioned treating 30 guests to 12 courses (13 if you count the amuse bouche) with different wines poured alongside, and he wanted to make this happen for $90 a head. I’ve seen enough prix fixe [...]
Rhone Rangers Ride Into DC
June 11, 2010 by Derek Swanson
Tonight, June 11 at the Museum of Natural History, the Rhone Rangers continue a series of special events in DC by participating in The Smithsonian’s Savoring Sustainable Seafood reception. The winemakers of the organization will pour wines made from Rhone varietals to match with dishes prepared by dozens of notable DC chefs, including Robert Wiedmaier, [...]
