Prosecco: The Pairing Possibilities!
When I’m asked to name my favorite wine — even my favorite wine right now — I likely won’t have an answer. That’s partially because I love too many wines at any given time. But here’s a response you’ll likely hear from me: First,...
Pairing Wine to Thanksgiving: A Tasty Guide
Of all holidays, I look forward to Thanksgiving the most – because really, it’s all about the wine pairing! Around September I start setting aside interesting bottles in anticipation. With its complexity of warm flavors, there’s a world of wine options to...
Beyond Bubbles: Prosecco and the Land of Valdobiaddene
Walking the covered porticoes and lively piazzas of Italy at aperitivo hour, you’ll witness the exuberant beauty of Italian Prosecco pulled from chilled ice buckets filling glass after glass at every bar and café. Nothing captures the Italian lifestyle like an...
Sweets for Your Sweet (or how to give wine & chocolate)
Isn’t it romantic – a box of chocolates, bouquet of flowers, and a gorgeous bottle of dark red wine. The three iconic gifts of love should go together in a triumph of romance, right? They make a beautiful photo op, but two of these can end as a ‘train wreck’ on your...
Trader Joe’s – 12.99 Under – Wine #5 – Muscadet
And we’re back. The final in my series of Trader Joe’s Bargain Wine Finds. Wine #5 is a crisp, lemony white. Do you want a MUSCADET with your freshest seafood and oysters? Yes you do! Especially when Trader Joe’s offers one at $7.99. When I think of high...About Mary Beth
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At Unified Wine & Grape Symposium 2023! Pre-gaming the Keynote Speaker luncheon with Robin McBride of McBride Sisters. This sparkling Rose of Hawke’s Bay is fantastic!![]()
(Attended a super interesting first session this morning on smoke and rose and ladybug and cork and terpene issues in the vineyard/winery. Stay tuned)
Still wondering about your holiday wines? Whether you're the host or asked to bring a bottle—here are my quick and simple tips for selecting a wine sure to drink beautifully with your favorite holiday dishes! Plus, my recommended wines for each dish.![]()
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*An edited version of this article appears in today's 12/22 Healdsburg Tribune. For my original version, go directly to my blog here.
Holiday Wine: Pairing Wine to Holiday Dishes - Crush Course
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What’s a great wine for the holidays? When it comes to holiday wine pairing, follow my tips for selecting a wine sure to drink beautifully with a selection of these traditional holiday dishes.
Local Friends —Running out for your holiday fest wine? Shopping for wine gifts? Gifts for your foodie-wine-loving friends? I offer some ideas for northern Sonoma County / Healdsburg locals. My article/guide in the the most Healdsburg Tribune.![]()
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Local Gift Options for Wine-lovers - Healdsburg Tribune
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If wine is on a holiday shopping list—whether one is the host, the wine-bearing guest or the gift-giver for wine-loving and foodie friends—one may look no further than local wineries, tasting room...