Category Archives: Appetizers

Wine Pairings for the Thanksgiving Table

Posted on November 12, 2012 by stevie

“What wine to pair with Thanksgiving dinner?”   The question surfaces casually at first, a bit playfully, as early as the first day of fall. But as November introduces itself and Turkey Thursday looms closer, the inquiries become more urgent, … Continue reading →

Regional Profile: Wachau

Posted on October 3, 2012 by stevie

Where: Eastern Austria, within the larger region (or weinbaugebiete) of Niederösterreich and running along the banks of the stunning Danube River. The Wachau sub-region (“vahc-OW”) is barely 12 miles long yet has over 900 individual named vineyard sites!   What: … Continue reading →

Regional Profile: Chinon

Posted on August 24, 2012 by stevie

Where: In the middle of the Loire Valley, within the greater region of Touraine. Chinon rests in a corner between the Loire River (to its north) and the tributary River Vienne (to its south).   What: Prime time for Cabernet Franc … Continue reading →

Regional Profile: Sancerre

Posted on August 15, 2012 by laura

Where: In the easternmost section of France’s Loire Valley, eyeing Pouilly-Fumé directly across the River Loire. Chablis is roughly a two-hour drive northeast, while Paris is about two and a half hours due north.   What: This is France’s hallowed … Continue reading →

Winery Profile: Clos Roche Blanche

Posted on August 13, 2012 by stevie

Who: Clos Roche Blanche   What: Free-Thinking Radical, Dedicated to the Dirt   Where: Touraine (Loire Valley, France)   Why: Because Clos Roche Blanche’s winemaker Didier Barrouillet will come right out and tell you that he thinks the concept of … Continue reading →

Winery Profile: Domaine Michel Lafarge

Posted on July 13, 2012 by stevie

Who: Domaine Michel Lafarge   What: Sense and Sensibility in the South of the Côte d’Or   Where: Volnay (Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France) – holdings include vines in Volnay Premier Crus Clos des Chênes, Caillerets, Clos du Château des Ducs, Mitans; Pommard … Continue reading →

Regional Profile: Côte de Beaune

Posted on July 2, 2012 by laura

Where: The southern half of Burgundy’s Côte d’Or — or “Slope of Gold”… a.k.a. the most feverishly adored section of France’s Burgundy region, which runs roughly north to south from the town of Dijon to Lyon.   What: This is … Continue reading →

Regional Profile: Alsace

Posted on June 21, 2012 by stevie

Where: Northeast France, huddled in between the Vosges Mountains to the west and the Rhine River to the east, drawing the boundary with Germany.   What: Quite a warm region, considering how far north we are. Lots of happy sunshine and … Continue reading →

Regional Profile: Champagne

Posted on June 19, 2012 by laura

Where: Northeast of Paris, France, centered around the towns of Reims and Épernay, bisected by the River Marne.   What: Home of the most famous sparkling wines in the world. It’s cold up here — this is the most northerly … Continue reading →

Crispy Strawberry Beignets

Posted on April 27, 2012 by stevie

These crispy beignets served with a fresh strawberry sauce are Chef Hayan’s twist on the classic jelly donut. With strawberries coming into season in May, they’re a perfect dish to serve for Mother’s Day. We like pairing it with a … Continue reading →