Sunfish Cellars: A Class on the Pinnacle of Piedmont Wines
In a typical wine class, I expect to taste a number of inexpensive wines and one or two top wines. Sunfish Cellars brought Weston Hoard, the Piedmont Guy, to teach a class focusing on the king (Barolo) and queen (Barbaresco) of the Piedmont, considered by many the pinnacle of Italian wine. Tonight, we tasted only … Continue reading
Champagne Stopper: These Things Work!
Just a quick post tonight. Get a Champagne stopper, they actually work. Note: this post should not be confused with another post I need to write: “Aerators: a Waste of Money!” We don’t usually need a stopper, as we rarely fail to finish a bottle of sparkling wine. Somehow, they just seem to disappear. Occasionally, … Continue reading
“Jeff, are you from the moon?”: Rosé and Orange Wines
Have you had an orange wine? They’re new to me, and there seem to be a few similarities to rosé, although I had never tasted them side by side. However, when I asked how orange wines compare to rosé at a winery tasting room (featuring an orange wine in their lineup), they looked at me … Continue reading
Who Would Pick Nebbiolo for a Chicken Dinner?
I never really understood the whole “chicken is a blank canvas” thing until today. Sure, chicken pairs with different wines depending on whether it’s been baked vs. grilled. I have made a variety of sauces to serve over chicken and they make the bridge to a lighter red like a Pinot Noir. But Nebbiolo? Powerful, … Continue reading
Elegance in a Glass: Evesham Wood & Haden Fig Winery Visit
It’s the middle of January and -10°F here in Minnesota today. I’m not complaining, but it does get me thinking about warmer days! We had the opportunity to visit the dual home of Evesham Wood and Haden Fig wineries last spring on a visit to the Willamette Valley. On a cold winter day, photos of … Continue reading
Nebbiolo Discovery with Short Ribs & Pasta
We’re trying so many new things today: Nebbiolo, Short Ribs, Homemade Pasta. Let’s get right to it! This winter we’re spending time getting to know wines based on the Nebbiolo grape. With rare exceptions, Nebbiolo thrives in the Piemonte region of Italy. There are a few vineyards near Paso Robles in California that possess what … Continue reading
Which Wine with Roast Chicken?
With a houseful of guests over the holidays, I thought a nice roast chicken dinner would be easy, pretty, and a healthy choice in advance of all the rich foods ahead. I picked out two very nice wines to serve with the chicken, I was curious to see if one would prove to be a … Continue reading
The Start: Drink This – Wine Made Simple
A little over two years ago, I decided I would really like to learn more about appreciating wine. I had spent my whole adult life at the level of “I liked it” or “no good”. However, I could never tell you anything about what the wine smelled or tasted like. My wife and I drank … Continue reading
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