Sagrantino, the Enforcer of Umbria: Preview #ItalianFWT
Sagrantino Grape and the Italian Food, Wine & Travel Group Sagrantino is the bully of the Vitis Vinifera world. Dark, thick skinned, withstands heat and cold. It holds one of the highest levels of tannins in the world of red wine grapes. In Umbria, it has long aging requirements to allow those strong tannins to … Continue reading
Umbria and Sagrantino Grape Invitation #ItalianFWT
Italian Food, Wine & Travel Group Searches for Sagrantino in Umbria Our #ItalianFWT group has visited Italy via her wines for four years! We made our first “visit” to Umbria back in 2015 when we were touring the whole country virtually (my post is here). In February, we’ll be going back, specifically in search of … Continue reading
Our Biodynamic French Friends #Winophiles
Biodynamics Isn’t for Everyone It’s January 2019, and our French Winophiles group is exploring biodynamics in France. I’ve been interested in the viticulture side of wine for some time, and I’ve been writing about it a bit recently. I explained why I’m interested in a post (here) if you’re interested. There’s a lot of hoopla … Continue reading
Party Guaranteed: Pulled Pork and Argentine Wine #WinePW
Smoke a Pork Shoulder for the Family Want a sure-fire crowd pleaser? Learn how to smoke a pork shoulder (pork butt) for pulled pork sandwiches. Your barbecue skills will become legend. And, (shhh….) it’s easy! Details at the bottom of this post. Wine Pairing Weekend “Visits” Argentina January and February 2019 take our Wine Pairing … Continue reading
Travel (Virtually) to Argentina with Wine Pairing Weekend #WinePW
Argentina Welcomes (Virtually) the Wine Pairing Weekend Bloggers Winter 2019 brings our blogging group on a virtual tour of South America. In January, we visit Argentina, and in February, we’ll be posting on Uruguay and Chile. We’ll enjoy the warm weather, even if it is only through our vivid imaginations! What is your impression of … Continue reading
A Safe Way, an Expert Way and a FUN Way to open a Bottle of Sparkling Wine
Open That Sparkling Wine With Confidence Opening a bottle of sparkling wine makes lots of people a bit nervous. Even wine enthusiasts are nervous when they hear about sabering, wondering if they should try. It’s not so hard, really! Let’s go through a few basics on all the ways to open a bottle of sparkling … Continue reading
Is Anyone Ready to Go to Argentina? #WinePW
Wine Pairing Weekend Group Travels (Virtually) to Argentina in January 2019! Short daylight hours, snow ice and sleet. Are you ready for a break? Our Wine Pairing Weekend blogging group is 100% ready! We’re working on posts centered on wines from Argentina and foods to match – Argentine or not. We’ll be posting on our … Continue reading
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