Monthly Archives: April 2012

Vegetarian and Vegan Food and Wine Pairings!

Posted on April 29, 2012 by wineandgoodfood 2 Comments

I have gotten a tremendous amount of great feedback on my Pinot Noir and veggie burger food pairing article.  Because of this, I have decided to add at least one vegetarian or vegan suggestion to pair with each wine I … Continue reading →

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Tropical and Refreshing- Dashwood 2011 Sauvignon Blanc

Posted on April 27, 2012 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

I love spring evenings.  I get home from work, the sun is still shining, and it is warm outside.  When I got home yesterday all I could think about was cooking something light for dinner and enjoying a refreshing glass … Continue reading →

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Spicy and Sustainable- Goldwater 2010 Pinot Noir

Posted on April 25, 2012 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

I just wrapped up reading a book highlighting the Marlborough wine growing region of New Zealand so I was excited to see a bottle of Marlborough Pinot Noir arrive.  The region is relatively young but the wine coming from the region is … Continue reading →

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Abacela and the 2012 California Wine Festival

Posted on April 24, 2012 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

Last weekend, I had the chance to pour with Abacela at the California Wine Festival at Doheny State Beach.  Abacela is a family run winery in Southern Oregon and they are renowned for their Tempranillo.  They were the first winery to plant Tempranillo in Oregon … Continue reading →

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Weekend Wine and Food Pairing- Veggie Burgers and Pinot Noir

Posted on April 20, 2012 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

I am not a vegetarian but I will often go meatless for a few days.  I love a good veggie burger in place of my steak or salmon.  One of my favorite veggie burgers is a hearty mixture of quinoa, mushrooms, onions, … Continue reading →

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A South African Bargain- Excelsior 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on April 19, 2012 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

I love exploring wine from lesser known regions and often find that you can get a lot bang for your buck if you are willing to seek them out.  Last week I had the chance to try a Cabernet from … Continue reading →

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Mini-Review- 2007 E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône

Posted on April 17, 2012 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

I love that one of my favorite wine shops has a super helpful employee who just recently moved to the US from France.  I constantly pick his brain regarding what French wines I should cellar and what wines are great … Continue reading →

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Rich and Balanced- Ottimino 2008 Rancho Bello Zinfandel

Posted on April 16, 2012 by wineandgoodfood 1 Comment

I know I just recently mentioned how much I love Ottimino’s Zinfandel, but if this winery is not on your radar, they really need to be (and you will be hearing about them a little bit more because I have one more incredibly … Continue reading →

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Weekend Wine and Food Pairing- Potato Latkes, Smoked Salmon, and Sparkling Wine

Posted on April 13, 2012 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

Since we have been in the midst of Passover, I thought I would talk about of my favorite festive pairing.  My Mom’s side of the family is Jewish so we often partake in traditional Jewish fare.  Latkes and smoked salmon are a … Continue reading →

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Summer in a Glass- 2011 Montes Cherub Rosé

Posted on April 12, 2012 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

Even though I live in Southern California, I haven’t enjoyed the beach much since last year.  So when I spent my first day glistening in the sun, I came home really wanting to sip a wine that was refreshing and light.  … Continue reading →

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