The Foodie Guide to Pairing Wine and Cheese
Posted on November 18, 2009 - Filed Under Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Rioja, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, viognier | 4 Comments
By: Sara Kahn, Founder of The Cheese Ambassador.
Whether you are hosting a soiree or a casual get-together this holiday, your mission is to provide your guests with warm hospitality, lively conversation and a delectable spread of food and drink. Whether the menu is complicated or simple it better be delicious. Serving a sumptuous [...]
Vina Zaco
Posted on October 6, 2009 - Filed Under Medium Bodied Wines, Red Wine, Rioja, Spanish Wine, Tempranillo, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20, blended red wine | 1 Comment
Varietal: Tempranillo/Rioja
Region: Spain
Cost: $10 – $12
Deep purple coloring with aromas of ripe fruit and a hint of alcohol. Flavors of ripe dark berries are smooth on the palate, with just a hint of tang on the finish. Pair with pasta, red meat, lamb, pizza.
Recommendations: I am a fan of Spanish wine, and when my wife [...]
Marques de Caceres Rioja 2007
Posted on June 19, 2009 - Filed Under Dry Wines, Light Wines, Medium Bodied Wines, Rioja, Spanish Wine, White Wine, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $10 | Leave a Comment
Varietal: Rioja (white)
Region: Spain
Cost: $8
A dry white wine with a crisp finish and slight acidity. Aromas of almond and wildflower on the nose go well with the flavors and allow this wine to pair well with chicken, pork, seafood or on the deck.
Recommendations: As fans of the more traditional red rioja, my wife and I [...]
