Wine Reviews
El Molet JumillaThis bottle is something of an ugly duckling. The first few years of its life, it was a bit green-toned and abrasive. That can happen to grapes harvested early, …
Wine Tasting
Recipes from the Wine School
Corn And Zucchini Salad With Feta4 ears of corn, huskedKosher salt4 small zucchini (about 1 1/2 pounds), thinly sliced lengthwise on a mandoline8-10 zucchini blossoms, torn into large pieces (optional)1/4 cup …
Recipes From the Wine School
From the Wine Pairing Classes at the Wine SchoolArugula, Fennel and Olive Salad3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice1 small shallot1 tsp mustard1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil1/2 tsp Fine sea salt1 5-ounce package …
Wine Gift Ideas
A Perfect Wine & Chocolate PairingEveryone loves getting fed. You could whip up a three-course meal, but that’s not a quick gift. If you want all the glory without all the …
Recipes from the Wine School
Mushrooms Stuffed with Smoked Trout, Leeks, Creme Fraiche12 Cremini Mushrooms1 tablespoon butter, unsalted.1/4 cup Leeks, washed and sliced1/8 cup Smoked Trout, crumbled1/4 cup Creme Fraiche (or Sour Cream)Salt, to taste.Preheat oven …
Cellaring Wine
Let’s start with a basic idea: what is a wine cellar? It’s a room designed to store wine over a very long period. That’s all the room does. You shove a …
Recipes from the Wine School
Pulled Pork, South Carolina BBQThe BBQ SauceThroughout the 1700s, South Carolina drew a large contingent of immigrant German families. These new settlers brought with them ideas and advancements on ways to farm …
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 RomanaRoman-Style SpinachIngredients for Spinaci Alla Romana2 lbs baby spinach1 tablespoon leaf lard (or butter)2 tablespoons raw pine nuts1 large shallot, diced3 tablespoons raisins1⁄4 teaspoon salt1⁄8 teaspoon pepper.’Cooking Directions (Serves 4)In a large stockpot …
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 …
Italian Wine Pairings
An Italian Sommelier’s Guide to Italian Wine PairingsItalian Wine Pairings from the NorthItaly is a country of diversity, and it’s hard to make generalizations. This is especially true when considering the …
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?The dictionary isn’t much help. Here is the definition:tan·ninnoun a yellowish or brownish bitter-tasting organic substance present in some galls, barks, and other plant tissues, consisting of derivatives of gallic …
