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WINE WITH…Spaghetti with Lime and Arugula
WINE WITH…Spaghetti with Lime and Arugula Many years ago we had dinner with winemakers in New Zealand. It was a spectacular meal...
WINE WITH…Pork Chops with Red Wine Sauce and Apples
WINE WITH…Pork Chops with Red Wine Sauce and Apples It was a sad day at the farmers’ market a couple of weeks ago....
WINE WITH…Pork Chops Stuffed with Fresh Peaches
WINE WITH…Pork Chops Stuffed with Fresh Peaches Apples are surely what one thinks of as the best fruit partner for pork, but fresh...
Natural is Good; Natural and Socially Just is Better
Environmental responsibility has been a growing focal point in the wine industry over the last few decades and is certainly here to...
We Should All Be Drinking More Portuguese Wine
A few years ago, I found myself utterly impressed in Portugal by how much variety and diversity there is among the country’s still...
VIK Wines: A Story Like No Other
The story of VIK begins with Norwegian entrepreneur Alexander Vik. In 2004, he envisioned a luxury retreat and vineyard that would...
Wine Doldrums? It’s Time to Break Out of Your Comfort Zone
Are you in a stale relationship with your go-to wine? Let’s face it – sometimes relationships go stale. When that...
Consider Lesser-Known Wine Regions for Your Post-Pandemic Travel Plans
For more than a year, we have been forced to stay grounded. Now, more than ever, the possibility of traveling again feels less...
A Great-Value Tuscan Red, Beyond Sangiovese
Aia Vecchia, Toscana IGT “Lagone” 2018 (Dalla Terra Winery Direct, $17): I tasted this wine on a muggy July afternoon as...