Valpolicella wines of Zenato
Late last year, when we visited Italy, we spent a bit of time near Verona but did not have an opportunity to dive into Valpolicella. I had heard about the valleys carved out by glaciers that also created Lake Garda. ...
Crushed Grape Chronicles April 2023 Newsletter
Welcome to our Crushed Grape Chronicles Newsletter Catch up on the stories you may have missed. Learn new Wine pairings, and Discover Wine Country as we visit new Regions. Welcome, Sign up for our newsletter to get the most up...
Crémant du Jura & Rösti – blurring the borders and blending French and Swiss culture #Winophiles
Jura, France The Jura sits in that region on the eastern side of France, about midway north to south. If you are learning about wine, it is not likely to be one of the first regions they teach you. This...
Longevity California Chardonnay and Creamy Garlic Chicken with Spinach
Celebrating Black History Month With February being Black History Month, it is a great time to familiarize ourselves with more of the diverse voices in the wine industry. Ideally, we do this all year, not just in February. I have...
A Holiday Menu with the Feast of the Seven Fishes
Christmas Eve and the Feast of the 7 Fishes It has been a while since I had the luxury of having Christmas Eve and Christmas Day off. When you work in Theatre, people love to see shows with their family...
12 days of wine 2022 – Easy (or easier) to find wines from around the globe to support people and the planet…with a pairing, of course!
12 Days of wine 2022 I live in a wine bubble. I admit it. As a member of the wine media, I hear about wines and wineries that the average consumer probably does not. I receive samples from wineries around...
LODI RULES – Sustainability in Washington through the lens of Dineen Vineyards #WinePW
Early in my wine writing, I was lucky to be exposed to several biodynamic vineyards. So my understanding of sustainability skipped over other sustainability certifications like SIP certified or Lodi Rules. I was aware of these certifications but not familiar...
Tempting Spoonfuls – Pairing single bites with glorious wines
Tempting Spoonfuls I love writing and creating. I’ve been writing about wine country, telling the stories of winemakers, creating pairings, and shooting photos for over 10 years now. After writing and creating for Crushed Grape Chronicles for so long, I...
Discovering Wine Country – This is how the story begins
Discovering Wine Country – This is how the story begins Okay, perhaps it didn’t really start here. There is always something before right? Even the Big Bang…something had to cause the bang. We’ve all heard that there is nothing new...
Episode 5 – The Scenic Route L’Ecole No. 41 and Walla Walla Wine history
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...
Episode 4 – The Scenic Route Walla Walla & Caprio Cellars
Walla Walla Walla Walla sits in the South East of Washington. You have to mean to go there to get there. Luckily the easiest route is through the spectacular Columbia River Gorge. We ended our last episode with a bit...
Nosiola – a disappearing Northern Italian variety #WinePW
Nosiola. You would be forgiven if you had never heard of this grape. It is the last of the native white grape varieties in Trentino. This ancient grape was once found throughout the region, but now seems to only be...
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