Recipes for Food and Wine Pairings
A few recipes from our food & wine pairing classes. Chilled Rosemary Soup with Hazelnut OilA very pretty soup that balances the sweetness of carrot with the piney quality of rosemary. The …
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.
A few recipes from our food & wine pairing classes. Chilled Rosemary Soup with Hazelnut OilA very pretty soup that balances the sweetness of carrot with the piney quality of rosemary. The …
The Sommelier Smackdown is one of our food & wine pairing classes at the Wine School and one that we gain a lot of attention, even sometimes too much. We brought …
Chef at the Wine SchoolPart of my job running the Wine School is to create the menus for our food & wine pairing classes. That includes our food and wine pairing …
I have recently, for the most part, given up beef. I’m not a vegetarian – far from it. I’m not fighting for some political cause. It’s just that, more and more, …
Cooking ClassesI am pretty sure no one knows how to cook in Philly for a town that loves to eat. At least, that is my impression after discovering how many cooking …
What is a Supertaster?What is a supertaster? Though not exclusively about wine, being a supertaster changes how a person perceives bitterness, a significant component of red wine. The story starts with …
Similar to what the video did to the radio star in the ’80s, tourism has had a massive effect on wine tasting in Napa over the last 10+ years. It’s not …
With all the talk of the 2005 vintage in Bordeaux, this is probably a good time to discuss a few strategies for collecting wine. Because the truth of the matter is …