Easy Spring Dinner with Pommes Gratin and Chinon – French #Winophiles

Posted by foodwineclick on May 20, 2016 · 12 Comments 

Chinon is a beautiful Loire Valley red wine

French Winophiles Take Touraine by Storm Continuing our virtual cruise up the Loire river, we’re picturing those fairytale castles as well as all the vineyards we’d like to visit. Moving inland, the main wine grapes remain Chenin Blanc for white and Cabernet Franc for red.  However, we also start to see Sauvignon Blanc coming into … Continue reading →

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Kielbasi, Sauerkraut & Two Cab Francs

Posted by foodwineclick on April 19, 2013 · 4 Comments 

When learning a new grape, I try to get examples from both the classic “old world” and the “new world”.  I don’t expect them to be identical, but I enjoy comparing the two for similarities and differences.  Pairing with food can be a bit of a guess until I have more experience with the grape.  … Continue reading →

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