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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Garda DOC covers a region around Lake Garda, Italy’s largest freshwater lake. Let’s look at how the lake and its history affect the region. At 346 meters at its deepest point, this lake influences the region’s climate, mitigating both...
Bubbles seem natural for the holidays. Sparkling wines are joyful and bring an extra bit of levity to holiday gatherings. Of course, there are many types of sparkling wines, but today we will focus on Prosecco. Prosecco Prosecco is an...
I am a sucker for a Syrah Rosé. There is something about the tease of the pink, then a sip, and you find a bit of brooding depth. It is the taste of a warm late summer afternoon, sitting in...
Vineyards of GD Vajra in Barolo with the Alps in the Background photo courtesy GD Vajra I have the opportunity to do many wonderful Zoom meetings with Italian Winemakers, and I always learn something new. However, the session with Giuseppe...
Tempting Spoonfuls: Pairing single bites with glorious wines
Tempting Spoonfuls - small bites paired with wines from around the globe
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