With a name like Castoro, you’d think this Paso Robles, California winery would have deep roots in Italian soil. After all, many Italians settled in the region, planting home vineyards so they could make the family wine. But not so with Castoro. While the winery offers numerous unusual grapes including Italian varietals like Falanghina and Primitivo, and the name Castoro is indeed Italian Continue reading
Pecan Pumpkin pie with sherry
With its inherent complexity and warm tones, sherry is an ideal pairing with fall festive flavors that run rich and sweet. Try recipes that call for dry sherry — and then pair a dry sherry like an Oloroso with the dish. Dessert pairings can challenge most wines but not so with a sweet sherry which can summon up enough gusto to go with very sweet desserts including pecan pie and offer enough spice to work with pumpkin or apple. Continue reading
Napa Merlot made by women paired with gluten free, vegetarian squash dishes
Fall is prime pumpkin season, and we’re there for it with four fun holiday dishes that place pumpkin and other winter squash front and center. And we’re pairing them with three Napa Merlot wines made by women. Just what you want for your next gathering of gals or family– and just in time to celebrate Merlot Day Nov. 7!
Riva Leone Barbaresco
Two of the most well known wines in Italy are made from the Nebbiolo grape, Barolo and Barbaresco. While rarely grown in the US, Continue reading
14 Year Anniversary Achievement
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Wine Predator Gwendolyn Alley
Because of this wine blog, I taste wine samples from all over the world that arrive at my door– and I’ve traveled abroad to France, Portugal, and Canada as well as California, Oregon, Idaho, and Washington to taste wine and visit wineries.
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