Unterebner Alto Adige Pinot Grigio
Unterebner – more than your typical Pinot Grigio It is not unusual to find Pinot Grigio in North East Italy. It is perhaps the variety that commands the most vineyard space in this part of Italy and is the most...
Stoan Alpine White Wine with Coconut Lemongrass Cod
Stoan When you say the word, it conjures up the other spelling. I imagine the stony cliffs of the Dolomite Mountains where this wine hails from. From Cantina Tramin in the city of Tramin in Alto Adige, this white wine...
Muscadet Mussels and Chèvre Chaud – Channeling a French Bistro in the Loire
This month, the French Winophiles are dreaming of a Café Lunch in France, complete with bistro-style wine. Read Jeff’s Invitation post here https://foodwineclick.com/2026/06/25/join-the-french-winophiles-dreaming-of-a-cafe-lunch-winophiles/ The Bistro-style Wine Bistro style is simple, so when we were last at Trader Joe’s, I looked...
A Trio with Troy – Chardonnay from Alto Adige and a Carrot Trio
Bright and sweet, smoky and rich. As you dive into this pairing, it’s glorious to taste just one bite at a time with the wine. See how the wine and the food change as they meld together. The wine accentuates...
Alpine Sauvignon Blanc with Smørrebrød and Smoked Trout Croquettes
Put your nose in the glass. Do it gently, or you are likely to get punched. This wine is big with aromatics: gooseberry, citrus, and green fruit that will be powerful on your nose and your palate. It’s unmistakably Sauvignon...
Gewürztraminer in the Dolomites
Tramin_vineyards06_FlorianAndergassenHQ courtesy Cantina Tramin Alto Adige & Cantina Tramin As you drive north into the Dolomites from Trento, you will see vineyards to either side of the Adige River. A little more than halfway into your drive to Bolzano, to...
San Fermo Prosecco by Bellenda with Roasted Beech Mushrooms, Cheesy Polenta, and a tarragon, basil, lemon pesto
Valdobbiadene, Prosecco & Bellenda Perhaps we should start with a bit of background. Let’s start with Prosecco. Prosecco Prosecco is a sparkling wine made in Northeast Italy from the Grape Glera. Typically, this sparkling wine is made using the Martinotti...
Dinner Pairings with Wines that Can Help Save the Planet
When David Crowley suggested Green Wines for our April Pairing Weekend, I knew I was in. (Read his intro post here) Michael and I have been working on a documentary called “Can Wine Save the Planet?” It looks at vineyards using...
Rhônes, Rangers, and a fabulous weekend on California’s Central Coast
Rhônes on the Range In the 1980’s, so not all that long ago, grapes grown in France’s Rhône Valley were being experimented with in the United States. Likely, the cuttings made their way from France in suitcases, or perhaps had...
Celebrating my weekend with Death Valley’s Superbloom & a Susumaniello from Puglia
My weekends are on Wednesday and Thursday. It might seem a little odd, and perhaps you think I miss out on all those weekend gatherings and events. And I do, but having Wednesday off when everyone else is working allows...
Afternoon Vin Chaud – a different sort of afternoon tea
The Challenge When Wendy decided to do Vin Chaud for our March event, I’ll admit I struggled a bit with the idea. I’m a Pieces, a March Baby, but I was raised on the West Coast, and to me, early...
Fair Verona and the Romance of Valpolicella
A few years ago, we had the opportunity to spend 21 days in Northern Italy. Sounds magical, right? Hold on to that, we will get back to it in a minute. First, I have to be clear. We all need...
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