This one goes out to all those who can't get enough of those sweet or dessert wines, but looking for something other than your typical moscato or sweet riesling. Sauternes is a blend of three varietals grown in the Sauternais region of Bordeaux, France. There are many appellations within this region, such as Cadillac, Barsac, … Continue reading Wine 26: Sauternes
To drink or 'tannat' drink, that is the question. In my case? I choose to drink. 😉 Tannat is a grape I first heard about in an article sent by Wine Folly early last month. If you read the article, I'm sure you'll want to seek it out the next time you're in a wine … Continue reading Wine 20: Tannat
Tempranillo! One of Spain's native grapes, tempranillo is also more widely grown in Argentina, California, and Portugal (where it's used to make Port). I love drinking wines from outside the States. It gives me a sense of what that country is like, and what flavors thrive there. I don't recall what wine-related thing I was … Continue reading Wine 15: Tempranillo
I had a couple of friends over for a little wine evening, setting off on a liquid journey of the Bordeaux region of France. The only requirement was to come with a bottle of red Bordeaux, and ready to have a relaxing girls night. Since Bordeaux pairs well with pork and cured meats, I made … Continue reading Wine 8: Red Bordeaux Blends
You had me at merlot! Though it's gotten a bit of a bad rap, merlot isn't a wine that should be overlooked. I was hanging out with my favorite bartender at Onesto in Milwaukee (who essentially gives me a crash course in wine every time I see him) and he blew my mind with the following: … Continue reading Wine 6: Merlot
This week was an exploration into unfamiliar terrain in Italy's red wines. I tried barbera d'Asti, paired with my favorite food: pizza. Check out the full blog for more details!
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