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Warming Syrah
Syrah is one of those dense red wines that make you feel warm just by looking at it. A robust wine, Syrah has black fruit flavors of berry and dried plum as well as notes of tobacco and dark soil. ...
Jan 30, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Winter Fresh
After the indulgence of the holidays, it is nice to have a meal that is both appetizing and good for you. Take advantage of the abundance of tempting produce available in Northern California to cre...
Jan 01, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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All Port Dinner
The holiday season is the time to splurge. We buy expensive gifts, eat decadent food and drink special wines. This dinner features port-style wines paired with rich foods like roast duck and Chocol...
Nov 25, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Holiday Tapas
Spanish tapas are perfect for holiday entertaining because they are small plates of foods that can often be consumed without the use of forks. Here are a few of my favorite recipes and wine pairing...
Nov 03, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Soup Time!
October in northern California is often warm during the day and chilly at night. This menu addresses that dichotomy by starting with a cool white wine and finishing with a warm soup. This year, I a...
Oct 01, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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September 2011 – Beginnings and Endings
September represents the start of a new school year and is almost the end of the calendar year. Both are something to celebrate. Madeira is the delicious wine from the Portuguese island of Madeir...
Sep 02, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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August 2011 – Summer Celebration
Sparkling wine makes any event a celebration. In fact, I start almost all my parties with something bubbly. This menu takes it one step further and makes the sparkling wine the star of the evening....
Jul 28, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Summer Picnic
Picnicking is an inexpensive warm-weather getaway. Fill your basket with fresh produce and a couple of crisp wines to pair with the food and you will experience the height of summer fun. Caprese s...
Jun 30, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 12 12 recommendations | email to a friend
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Pacific Northwest
Californians are lucky to live so close to the waters of the Pacific Northwest. The bounty of the ocean provides the perfect starting place to create a wine-friendly meal. The Northwest also offers...
May 29, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Dionysus, the Greek God of Wine
Greek Isles
Greece is one of the most beautiful places in the world. The sea is bright blue and the buildings are sparkling white. The wines are some of my favorites and the cuisine of the area is fresh and pe...
May 06, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Spring Greens
In springtime, a sommelier’s thoughts turn to lighter foods paired with vibrant white wines. The albariño grape makes an adaptable wine that can start the meal and continue through the main course....
Mar 28, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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December 2010 – Austrian Christmas
It seems like I have been writing about my mom a lot this year. I guess that is appropriate since she was my first real culinary instructor. This menu comes from Austria, which is just over the bor...
Nov 19, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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