The Quiche Project Step 1: Crust
My Quiche ProjectAs promised in my last post, Lunch in a French Café: Quiche!, here are the details of my quiche-making journey. A Dish of Your OwnDo you have a dish of your own, a recipe you can rely on, something you can make by heart? Not necessarily something fancy or sophisticated, but something you … Continue reading
Lunch in a French Café: Quiche! #Winophiles
(click on any photo for a full size slideshow) The French Winophiles Recreate a Favorite Café LunchThe July theme for our French Winophiles writers is “Lunch in a French Café”, complete with a favorite dish and, of course, a wine choice to pair. What would be your pick be? Perhaps one of our writers shares … Continue reading
Join the French Winophiles Dreaming of a Café Lunch! #Winophiles
On July 11, our French Winophiles writers will be sharing their idea of a perfect lunch in a French cafe. What will we see? Quiche? Croque-Monsieur or Madam? Onion Soup (in France, it’s just onion soup…), crêpes? Perhaps a café and dessert? A glass of wine, of course! Come back and visit any of our … Continue reading
Mas de Libian Côtes du Rhône with Pork and Mushrooms
(Click on any photo for a full size slideshow) Côtes du Rhône WinesOne of France’s major rivers, the Rhône winds its way from Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean sea. In wine terms, we think mainly of the lower section of the river, from Lyon to the Mediterranean. Côtes du Rhône (CdR) wines come from the … Continue reading
my dinner with Giovanni Gaja
Surprise Dinner with Giovanni GajaEarly this summer, I received a short-notice invitation to a dinner with Giovanni Gaja at Mara restaurant in downtown Minneapolis. Usually these events have a dozen or so journalists, sommeliers, and buyers. A short-notice invitation is likely because someone dropped out. No matter, if the event is interesting and I’m available, … Continue reading
Pork and Apples with Château Soucherie Savennières #Winophiles
French Winophiles Explore White Wines of the Loire ValleyOctober brings our French Winophiles writers to a virtual tour of the white wines of the Loire Valley. The Loire River is the longest river in France and a wide variety of grapes are grown along its’ path. Grapes include Sauvignon Blanc in the Central Loire, Chenin … Continue reading
Let Schiava be Your Red Wine for Seafood
Alto Adige is the Home of SchiavaThe region of Alto Adige / Südtirol is located in north-central Italy, in the foothills of the Dolomite mountains. Originally part of Austria, the region became part of Italy in 1919 at the conclusion of World War I. It is an autonomous Italian province and is part of a … Continue reading
A Day at Champagne Vaucelle Remembered at Apéro #worldwinetravel
World Wine Travel Writers Reminisce Over Summer SipsThis month, our World Wine Travel writers are remembering travel moments over a glass of wine and “nibbles”. In France, late afternoon is apéro time, where we do just that. I’m thinking about a trip to the more rural Côte des Bar of Champagne this spring, just before … Continue reading
Versatile Trebbiano Spoletino: a New Star from Umbria #italianfwt
Let’s Explore Montefalco in the SummerAugust brings our Italian Food Wine and Travel writers to a virtual visit to Umbria. Take a look further down in this post for links to all our posts. The town of Montefalco is best known for Sagrantino but a big, bold, tannic red wine is a difficult play in … Continue reading
Start Your English Sparkling Wine Discovery with Louis Pommery England
Champagne Houses ExpandFrench Champagne houses have been looking to expand for a long time. Back in 1973, Moët et Chandon established Domaine Chandon in Napa Valley. More recently, houses began to take interest in Southern England. With climate change, southern England has become a viable region for wine grape growing. It also has the distinct … Continue reading
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