Recipes from the Wine School
Pulled Pork, South Carolina BBQ The BBQ Sauce Throughout the 1700s, South Carolina drew a large contingent of immigrant German families. These new settlers brought with them ideas and advancements on ways …
Wine Tasting
The art of wine tasting means evaluating a wine’s appearance, aroma, flavor, and structure. It is a sensory experience that plays with your 5 senses, bringing to your attention the subtle differences in grape variety, terroir, and winemaking techniques. The procedure starts with a visual inspection, after which the taster assesses the aromas-fruits, spices, earth, or oak. On the tongue, the ratio of acidity, tannins, sweetness, and alcohol creates a harmonious balance which is what defines the quality of a wine. The structured methods are employed in professional tastings, whereas casual tastings promote exploration and enjoyment. Whether a gamely drinking to learn or enjoying a glass of wine as a social act, wine tasting provides the two benefits of deeper understanding and sharpness of the palate and besides it builds the experience of traveling around the world with people trying new wines.
Three Top Spanish Wines
Bodegas Briego Tiempo Crianza, Ribera Del DueroI’ve reviewed vintages of Bodegas Briego since 2009 and have always been impressed by the quality and price points for their Crianza bottlings. This is a bottling …
Recipes from the Wine School
Chorizo and Lentil Soup1 cup tocino (chopped bacon)1 onion, diced2 celery stalks, diced3 carrots, diced4 cloves garlic, minced1 cup cured chorizo, chopped1 cup chicken breast, chopped1 cup green, yellow, or red …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Bourbon BBQ Recipe
Bourbon Barbeque RecipeThe important element of this bbq recipe is to have deep flavors, which is partly accomplished by having two types of sweet ingredients and two types of heat. The …
Wine Phrases for Beginners
Essential Wine TermsFor most wine enthusiasts, getting to know wine only gets daunting at tastings. When people more experienced throw out a jumble of words and phrases, not to mention the …
An Italian Sommelier Guide to Wine Pairings
Centuries of winemaking traditions support every grandmother and executive chef in Italy. From the Alpine peaks in the north to the sun-soaked beaches in the South, every Italian town offers a …
Recipes for Food & Wine Pairings
Capers, Shallot & Tarragon Sauce for Fresh Sea ScallopsThis sauce was used for the sea scallop dish. The best way to prepare the scallops is to sear them in a very hot …
What are Tannins?
What are Tannins?Defining tannins can be tricky even for seasoned wine enthusiasts. According to the dictionary, tannin is a yellowish or brownish bitter-tasting organic substance found in various plant tissues, commonly …
Recipes for Food & Wine Pairings
A few recipes from our Food & Wine Pairing classes.Truffled Parmesan Polenta with Caramelized Onions4 cups chicken stock2 cloves minced garlic1 cup stone-ground cornmeal1 tablespoon fine salt1 bay leaf1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 cup …
The Wine Guide
I have divided this wine guide into several mildly amusing chapters. As always, I selected each wine for its high quality and good pricing. I’ve included over 20 wines in this list, …
Food & Wine Pairing
Food & Wine PairingThe following recipes were created by myself and the pairings by sommelier Alana Zerbe. If you like our food and wine pairings, you can grab a copy of …
Cooking Class and Wine Pairing
This month, we featured wine pairings and recipes perfect for fall and the coming holidays. I’ve posted the menu and wine pairings from the class . I also posted the recipes …
Recipes from our Cooking Classes
This is the recipe from a previous cooking class. Check out our list of upcoming wine and food pairing classes. Fennel, Orange and Olive Salad3 peeled oranges1 fennel bulb, very thinly …