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A whirlwind for the senses
I never expected to taste the chardonnay of my dreams when I was in the middle of the Atlantic. True, it was in the middle of a food-wine pairing dinner, in a restaurant sponsored by “Wine Spectator” magazine, so I shouldn’t be surprised. I need to add that we weren’t ...
Photo exhibition of 60's and 70's groupies by Rolling Stone magazine
Markham Vineyards in Napa Valley is currently hosting ‘The Groupies’, a photo exhibition from former Rolling Stones first Chief Photographer Baron Wolman.
FRUITS OF LAND AND VINE
There seems to me no more appropriate way to pay homage to Earth Day, which is Monday, than by celebrating the foods that grow from this sweet and nurturing earth. It is certainly the most natural way for vegetarians to show reverence for her pure and healthful bounty. And there’s ...
A return to Sonoma
When I lived in the Sonoma wine country in the 1970s, a cutting-edge meal in one of the area’s most sophisticated restaurants was lamb chops gilded with fat hunks of brie. Really. That was so very, very then. Now Sonoma cuisine is as innovative and sophisticated as anything in the ...
A round-up of reds: rubies and garnets galore
It’s been a short while since we’ve compiled a round-up of wine reviews for our readers, but that’s not to say we haven’t been diligently digging into our inventory of wines and dutifully tasting and taking notes. In fact, between the three of us, we have so many reviews to ...
There’s more to celebu-wines than star power
Hollywood and Vine means more than just a famous intersection. Movie stars and directors have been involved in the wine-making business for decades, on various levels of involvement.The latest effort to go public is a French rosé from Angelina and Brad, the Jolie-Pitt 2012 Cotes de Provence that earned a ...
Fine wine competition gala takes place Thursday
Event: The Sixth Annual American Fine Wine Competition Gala What they’re pouring: More than 600 fine wines to be poured tableside to accompany a gourmet feast prepared by renown chefs. The details: Bid on hundreds of wine baskets, enjoy a signature reception, taste fantastic food and wine, and meet visiting ...
Move over, merlot — tonight belongs to ‘weird,’ unpronounceable wines
It was love at first sight. A bottle of wine called Abourious sent to the SwirlGirls for potential review. I just had the feeling it would be special. It was certainly unique – made from some rare, weird Southwest French varietal called abouriou. Who had even heard of it? But ...
Perfect for Passover: A kosher chardonnay that’s highly drinkable
WHO: Virginia Philip, master sommelier, wine director for The Breakers, and owner of The Virginia Philip Wine Shop & Academy CURRENT SIP: C Blanc du Castel Chardonnay, Judean Hills, Israel, 2010 “Many people have the misconception that kosher wine is ‘cooked’ and therefore only to be tolerated during Passover. This ...
Meet the wine lover chairing this weekend’s big bash in Boca Raton
Stephanie Miskew leads a glamorous (and busy) life. The speech pathologist-turned-wine writer and certified sommelier seems to be involved in just about every aspect of the south county food and wine scene. She’s both an honorary chair and the acting chef committee chair for this weekend’s food and wine extravaganza, ...
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