We’ve written before about some of the wines from Viña Los Vascos (www.lafite.com/en/the-domaines/vina-los-vascos/), the Domaines Barons … Los Vascos: Carménère and all that jazzRead more
Wine
Everything old is new again, especially in Limoux
The Benedictine monks at the St. Hilaire abbey in Languedoc definitely stole a march on Champagne. … Everything old is new again, especially in LimouxRead more
Symington shows how port can relax
The fourth generation of the Symington clan that came to Portugal in 1882, Dominic Symington is … Symington shows how port can relaxRead more
What to drink at the airport … in Kelowna
No, we didn’t take this photograph in the cute little Kelowna airport, located in the heart … What to drink at the airport … in KelownaRead more
Six things to bring home from Vermont
It’s official. The Food Lovers’ Guide to Vermont & New Hampshire has shipped to stores and … Six things to bring home from VermontRead more
The tang of Burgundy’s other signature taste
You literally walk on wine in Beaune, the center of Burgundy’s wine trade, because the town … The tang of Burgundy’s other signature tasteRead more
Black pepper, red wine, and strawberries
The conjunction of strawberry season with this series of blogs about French cooking takes us back … Black pepper, red wine, and strawberriesRead more
Friuli has the right wine for asparagus
Asparagus is notoriously difficult to pair with wine because sulfur-bearing compounds in the stalks produce a … Friuli has the right wine for asparagusRead more
Tips for packing food and wine in a suitcase
safe packing for liquids in checked luggage