#MerlotMe It’s that time of year again! #MerlotMe! The time of year when we say, “Screw You, Miles! We love Merlot!” Each year in October (which is, BTW, International Merlot Month), Merlot enthusiasts unite and toast this wine that, due...
Walla Walla is located at the base of the Blue Mountains in the Southeast Corner of Washington. This has become a leading wine region, especially for Bordeaux varieties. Settlers first began growing grapes in this region in the 1850s, but...
The Scenic Route 2021 Remember that trip we took in August? The Scenic Route 2021, where we visited a million wineries (okay not a million, but it was quite a few!). We caught you up on Day 9 at Caprio...
Wine Gifting at the Holidays When you need to give a gift during the holidays, most especially when heading out to a gathering or party, wine is a great go-to. Sometimes you pick the bottle because you heard it was...
We have had the privilege of working with L’Ecole No. 41 this past year. They kindly sent us samples of many of their wines to taste and pair and this month we reach the Apex of their tasting line up,...
Today we tie together two of our favorite things, Merlot and L’Ecole No. 41. It’s October, so that means #MerlotMe, where we celebrate this grape all month long. #MerlotMe In 2013 the Duckhorn family decided to launch a movement called...
We continue our journey this year with L’Ecole No. 41 with their Frenchtown Red Wine. This is the wine that you are most likely to find if you are out looking for a L’Ecole No. 41 wine (which I suggest...
Luminesce is L’Ecole No. 41’s Bordeaux inspired white wine blend of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc. So I went in search of pairings. One thing that came up was salmon. Inspired by White Bordeaux, I dug a bit further and found...
It’s International Rosé Day and if you have not already popped your first bottle of rosé, do yourself a favor and find a bottle now! Sipping rosé is self-love, sharing it with friends? Well, then you are just too generous!...
“French toast, it’s really good with French toast…with like some fresh berries on it…” Marcus Rafanelli winemaker L’Ecole No. 41 Well with that kind of recommendation how can you not?! So we did. While I couldn’t find challah, I did...
Walla Walla. It translates to “Water water” or “many waters” The valley is filled with tributaries, although this is a dry climate. This is a place where Bordeaux varieties thrive and can compete on a world stage. In 2014 the...
Sometimes you just need a juicy messy burger. We took the opportunity for a Valentine’s Day indulgence, although, really, anytime is a good time for a burger. The Perfect Burgers We start with my go-to recipe for burgers from Bobby...
Tempting Spoonfuls: Pairing single bites with glorious wines
Tempting Spoonfuls - small bites paired with wines from around the globe
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