Monthly Archives: March 2012

Weekend Wine and Food Pairing- Barbera and Pizza

Posted on March 30, 2012 by wineandgoodfood 1 Comment

Pizza.  It is pretty much a Sunday night tradition at our house.  I generally make my own crust and always decorate the pizza with fresh cheese and great toppings.  I am Italian so I love drinking an Italian wine with an Italian dish (even though … Continue reading →

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A Powerful Zin from Lodi- Macchia 2010 Outrageous Zinfandel

Posted on March 27, 2012 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

Lodi…it is not on every wine drinker’s radar but it should be because there is a lot of great wine coming out of the region at reasonable prices.  Over the weekend I had a chance to sip a Zinfandel from Macchia Wines, a small … Continue reading →

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Mini-Review- 2011 Cupcake Vineyards Riesling

Posted on March 26, 2012 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

Cupcake is a wine brand that you see everywhere.  The most impressive part is, even with mass production, many of their wines are actually pretty enjoyable.  One of their latest releases is the 2011 Cupcake Vineyards Riesling from the Mosel Valley region … Continue reading →

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Weekend Wine and Food Pairing- Fish Tacos and Sauvignon Blanc

Posted on March 23, 2012 by wineandgoodfood 3 Comments

Enjoying Mexican food is a way of life in Southern California.  My husband and I go out for fish tacos at least once a week and I also have a pretty killer recipe that I make at home from time to time.  … Continue reading →

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Trader Joe’s Wine Pick- Cline 2010 California Zinfandel

Posted on March 21, 2012 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

I have been on a roll at Trader Joe’s lately but I must admit that I was definitely at an advantage with this bottle.  Cline Cellars has been consistently releasing great Zins at everyday prices for years.  The 2010 is no … Continue reading →

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Mini-Review- Los Vascos 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on March 19, 2012 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

Every year I try the new vintage from Los Vascos.  There aren’t many decent Cabernets in the $10-12 price range but Los Vascos generally produces an enjoyable wine.  Their 100% Cabernet comes from a vineyard in the Colchagua Valley of Chile.  2010 was … Continue reading →

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Weekend Wine and Food Pairing- Torrontes and Thai Food

Posted on March 16, 2012 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

Often on a Saturday night when my husband and I don’t feel like going out, we rent a movie and pick up Thai Food from a tiny, authentic spot a few blocks from our house.  I have tried a lot of wines … Continue reading →

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Trader Joe’s Wine Pick- Buena Vista 2008 Pinot Noir

Posted on March 15, 2012 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

A few days ago my husband and I were displaced from our house for a night due to a broken hot water heater (it is amazing how difficult your routine becomes without one simple thing!).  I made a quick run … Continue reading →

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Wine and Cheese Please- Laurenz V. 2009 Charming Grüner Veltliner

Posted on March 14, 2012 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

Cheese, cheese, cheese…after wine it is my second culinary love. As far as cheese goes, I am a sucker for any type made from goat’s milk (Cypress Grove’s “Truffle Tremor” and goat’s milk brie are my current faves). When it comes … Continue reading →

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Weekend Wine and Food Pairing- Champagne and Hush Puppies

Posted on March 9, 2012 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

I have always enjoyed Champagne and other sparkling wines with fried foods (like potato chips and fried oysters) but I have never really thought of pairing it with hush puppies. Last week, I was dining at one of my favorite spots … Continue reading →

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