Sommelier John Lancaster: Peay Vineyards “La Bruma” Syrah
This week's pick comes from John Lancaster of Boulevard Restaurant in San Francisco. I was interested in John's pairing recommendation for the California squab & quail combination on Boulevard's menu. Here's a description of what the pan roasted birds are served with: Wild Rice & Farro with Seared Foie ...
Bianchi Winery Zinfandel and Petite Sirah
If you are looking for bold flavors and character in your wine without breaking the bank, the wines of Bianchi Winery are worth trying. I recently sampled their Zinfandel and a Petite Sirah sent by the winery's PR rep, and thought both offered a high quality-price ratio. The 2007 Heritage ...
Fox Run Winery: Must Try Finger Lakes’ Rielsing and More
Wine expert Karen MacNeil, author of The Wine Bible, suggests that if you visit New York’s Finger Lakes wine region, make sure you stop at Fox Run Vineyards to taste their exceptional Riesling. It is one of a handful of very special wines that she says “shouldn't be missed.” [caption ...
The Weekly Pick
Sommelier John Lancaster: Peay Vineyards “La Bruma” Syrah
This week’s pick comes from John Lancaster of Boulevard Restaurant in San Francisco. I was interested in John’s pairing recommendation for the California squab & quail combination on Boulevard’s menu. Here’s a description of what the pan roasted birds are served with: Wild Rice & Farro with Seared Foie Gras &... [Read more of this review]
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Editor Picks
Bianchi Winery Zinfandel and Petite Sirah
If you are looking for bold flavors and character in your wine without breaking...
Fox Run Winery: Must Try Finger Lakes’ Rielsing and More
Wine expert Karen MacNeil, author of The Wine Bible, suggests that if you visit New...
Laurenz V Gruner Veltliner – Charming and Singing
Summer vacation come and gone. With the heat wave that embraced us for the past...
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DC Wine & Dine
Albariño With Paella and Gazpacho
The second rule of wine-food pairing is “drink the cuisine.” (The first rule...
J’s White Wines at Sequoia Restaurant
George Bursick put Ferrari-Carano Winery on the map. Founded in 1981 by Don and Rhonda...
Blackened Steak Quesadilla with Rodney Strong
Mexican food does not always call for Negro Modelo, the favorite beer from south...
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WINE IQ
Pinot Grigio and the End of Summer
The end of summer is such a sad time. Okay, there’s football and cooler weather (break out the red wine!) and sundry other pleasures. But the waning daylight and loss of warm sunny days means that light, refreshing, brisk white wines will lose some of their appeal. So, quick, let’s drink them up while the sun still shines. And I can’t think of... [Read more of this review]
Wild Boar Sausage with Aglianico
Wild boar, and especially Tuscany’s heavenly cinghiale sausage which is made from wild boar, is a unique experience that requires a unique wine. Aglianico, though not from the same region, fits the bill perfectly. Bottled by the name of the grape – Aglianico – and sometimes as Aglianico del Vulture or Taurasi, this is one of Italy’s best unknown... [Read more of this review]
Icewine and Crème Brûlée and Crème Caramel
Okay, let’s see a show of hands: Who wants something cold and invigorating? Got it, it’s unanimous. With this heat and this humidity, full-bodied, warm red wines won’t hit the spot, but chilled, full-bodied dessert wines might. And anything with “ice” in the title works. Let’s start with Canadian Icewine. Made from a variety of grapes grown... [Read more of this review]
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