Recipes from the Wine School
Dishes are from our food & wine pairing classes. Roasted Pork with Plum ChutneyChutney can be made up to one week ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm slightly before serving.1 pound dried …
Schild 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, Barossa Valley
Schild has been producing some legit wines for some time now. There was a peak in 2011 where the wines got so intense they could blow the brain of a wine …
Brandlin 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, Mt Veeder Estate
Using Statistics to Find a Great WineWant to know the secret to find a wine that EVERYONE in the wine trade thinks is amazing? Find a wine that more than three prominent …
Bodegas Ego 2012 “Infinito” Jumilla
Wow. Wow. WOW. It’s hard to use words like unctuous without sounding like an idiot. It’s hard to say brilliant and amazing and perfect without sounding like a dispossessed lover seeking …
Chairman’s Selections: A Buying Guide for PLCB Wine & Spirits
We’ve been buying wine for the school and our newsletter for nearly twenty years. We’ve learned a thing or two over that time. Want to learn our secrets to buying great wine …
Finger Lake Wineries
The Best Wineries of the Finger LakesThe heart of New York’s wine country is the Finger Lakes. This region produces some of the finest wineries found in the United States. From …
Terlato 2010 “Devils’ Peak” Cabernet Franc, Napa Valley
Terlato isn’t really a winery. It’s a family-run wine import/distribution company that also owns wineries in California and Italy. We’ve reviewed their wines in the past and have seen an impressive …
Bodega Valdehermoso 2015 “Lagar del Rey” Rueda
Until 2011, Bodega Valdehermoso was just that: just a house. They grew grapes on their 120 acres and sold off the harvest. Their juice ended up in the region’s top wines, including Bodega …
Roman Recipes from the Wine School
Spinaci Alla Romana Roman-Style Spinach Ingredients for Spinaci Alla Romana 2 lbs baby spinach 1 tablespoon leaf lard (or butter) 2 tablespoons raw pine nuts 1 large shallot, diced 3 tablespoons raisins 1⁄4 teaspoon …
Consejo de la Alta 2011 Cata de Consejero, Rioja
Bodegas Consejo de la Alta is located in a tiny town the Ebro river. It’s a place that could be described as between: it’s between the two major Riojan cities of …
Shannon Ridge 2012 “Single Vineyard Collection” Tempranillo, Lake County
Shannon Ridge is a Lake County winery that is best known for its Petite Sirah blends. Its Morine Ranch vineyard grows Cabernet Sauvignon, but they also cultivate an interesting collection of French, Italian, …
Gundlach Bundschu 2012 Mountain Cuvee Red, Sonoma
You got to respect an American winery that was founded in the 1850s and still going strong. It’s now run by Jeff Bundschu, the 6th generation of winemakers. That makes it the …
Manos Negras 2011 “Stone Soil Select” Malbec Reserve, Patagonia
Wineries in Argentina are like the rock band The Yardbirds: the side projects are becoming more famous than the original band. Ever heard of the Yardbirds? No? Ever hear of Eric Clapton, …
Quinta do Vallado 2012 “Field Blend” Douro Reserva
A top-notch product that is making a name for itself on the international stage. Winemakers Francisco Olazabal & Francisco Ferreira are putting together some of the best dry wines, as well as assembling …
3 Rings 2013 Shiraz, Barossa Valley
It’s interesting how fashion changes in the wine world. When this wine was first released, it was the belle of the ball. Robert Parker of the Wine Advocate gave the 2004 …
Recipes for Food & Wine Pairings
A few recipes from our food & wine pairing classes!Farro Salad 1 cup par-cooked farro1 cup apple cider2 teaspoons fine salt2 bay leaves1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil2 tablespoons red wine vinegar1/2 …