A Summer Afternoon at the Grill with Bourgogne Rouge and Oregon Blanc
Grilling Time in Minnesota OK, truth be told, I grill all year. However, June in Minnesota is the time to enjoy sitting out in shorts, “managing” the grill with a favorite beverage. Somehow, it’s not the same when you need a parka, just sayin’. Today we decided to cook one of our favorite roast chicken … Continue reading
Alsace Wines in the American Kitchen #Winophiles #AlsaceRocks
The French Winophiles Dig Into Alsace with #AlsaceRocks This month the French Winophiles are collaborating with the kind folks at Alsace Wines in their summer promotion, Alsace Rocks! If you live in New York City, there are activities all through June. If not, read our posts, pick up a wine from Alsace and join in! … Continue reading
Alsace Riesling with Pork Country Ribs and Sauce Nénette #Winophiles #AlsaceRocks
The French Winophiles Dig Into Alsace with #AlsaceRocks This month the French Winophiles are collaborating with the kind folks at Alsace Wines in their summer promotion, Alsace Rocks! This post is one in a series of four wine pairing challenges for Alsace wines with American dishes. Pairing #1: Alsace Riesling Loves Pork We visited Alsace … Continue reading
Alsace Pinot Blanc Paired With Pea & Shrimp Penne with Basil #Winophiles #AlsaceRocks
The French Winophiles Dig Into Alsace with #AlsaceRocks This month the French Winophiles are collaborating with the kind folks at Alsace Wines in their summer promotion, Alsace Rocks! This post is one in a series of four wine pairing challenges for Alsace wines with American dishes. Pairing #2 Alsace Pinot Blanc Paired with Shrimp Pasta … Continue reading
Crémant d’Alsace with Steamers #Winophiles #AlsaceRocks
The French Winophiles Dig Into Alsace with #AlsaceRocks This month the French Winophiles are collaborating with the kind folks at Alsace Wines in their summer promotion, Alsace Rocks! This post is one in a series of four wine pairing challenges for Alsace wines with American dishes. Pairing #3 Crémant d’Alsace with Steamers We love Crémant … Continue reading
Alsace Gewurztraminer with Spicy Beef Short Ribs in a Quinoa Bowl #Winophiles #AlsaceRocks
The French Winophiles Dig Into Alsace with #AlsaceRocks This month the French Winophiles are collaborating with the kind folks at Alsace Wines in their summer promotion, Alsace Rocks! This post is one in a series of four wine pairing challenges for Alsace wines with American dishes. Pairing #4 Alsace Gewurztraminer with Savory, Smoky, and Hot … Continue reading
Does Rosé Bring Spring to Minnesota??
“Spring” in Minnesota Spring is a bit of a joke here in Minnesota. Groundhog Day? What do you mean? Of course there is going to be 6 weeks more winter. Sheesh! March is more of the same: In like a Lion, and usually Out like a Lion, too. This year, I received some rosé samples … Continue reading
The Name Says It All: Soave Classico #ItalianFWT
Who Wouldn’t Like Suave and Classic? Charming, confident, elegant, classic. Great descriptors and wouldn’t you love to drink a wine you thought of that way? Unfortunately, Soave, a white wine from the Veneto region in northern Italy had its’ roller coaster ride to the top of Italian wines in America in the 1970’s. And, of … Continue reading
Beef Bourguignon on a Stick? Why not!
Favorite Foods “On a Stick” Minnesota cuisine isn’t usually considered exactly “gourmet”. At the end of summer, we relish our state fair, famous for foods on a stick: corn dogs, pronto pups, chocolate dipped bacon, deep-fried Snickers, even spaghetti & meatballs! Why not take a favorite cool weather dish (beef bourguignon) and twist it up … Continue reading
Drinking Tuesday Night Bordeaux #Winophiles
100 Problems with Bordeaux Bordeaux is stuffy Bordeaux is expensive Bordeaux needs to be aged for 20 years before you drink it I love Bordeaux, but it’s really only for very special occasions Bordeaux is what grandfathers drink, no one under 50 will touch the stuff These are the opinions in a typical American wine … Continue reading
