Tag Archives: pairing

Lambrusco(s)- The Star(s) of Emilia-Romagna (#ItalianFWT)

Posted on May 31, 2019 by joyofwine

Lambrusco, the main family of red grapes from the Emilia side of Emilia-Romagna, is gaining in trend and popularity. Even five years ago, no one had even heard of Lambrusco, let alone be drinking it! Now, the family is gaining … Continue reading →

Posted in Joy of Wine, Varietals, wine | Tagged #ItalianFWT, culture, Emilia, food, Gnocco Fritto, Italy, lambrusco di sorbara, lambrusco family, lambrusco maestri, lambrusco marani, lambrusco salomino, lambruso grassparossa, pairing, tagliatelle, travel, wine | 12 Comments

The Power of Sagrantino- #ItalianFWT

Posted on February 1, 2019 by joyofwine

Talking about native grapes of Italy is probably one of my favourite things to do! For this month’s #ItalianFWT, we travel to Umbria, Italy’s only landlocked region. it doesn’t need water to make it great though! One of the few … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Joy of Wine, Varietals, wine | Tagged #FWT, autochthonous, bold, DOCG, food, grape, Italy, landlocked, Montefalco, native, pairing, region, Sagrantino, travel, Umbria, wine | 15 Comments

Any Day is a Good Day for Bordeaux

Posted on October 6, 2017 by joyofwine

Not only is the Italian wine selection impressive at the store, but Bordeaux also has its fair share of excellency here. The usual suspects are not here though. You won’t find any Château Lafite, Latour, Margaux or any other first … Continue reading →

Posted in Tasting, wine | Tagged 1855, aged, Bordeaux, botrytis, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, classification, Domaines Delon, Family, France, Gironde Estuary, left bank, Medoc, Merlot, pairing, Petit Verdot, Pomerol, right bank, Saint Julien, Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, tasting, vintage | Leave a comment

The Joy of Wine

Posted on March 20, 2017 by joyofwine

I was reminded on Saturday while dining with friends why I do what I do and why I love it so much. Sometimes I just need to be reminded what the joy of wine is really all about and the reasons … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal Stories, wine | Tagged Chardonnay, dinner, DOCG, France, friends, friendship, Germany, Glera, Italy, lasagne, Mersault, night out, pairing, Prosecco, quality, Riesling, Sangiovese, Valdobbiadene, verdiso | 2 Comments

An evening with Christian Voeux

Posted on January 26, 2017 by joyofwine

I love a good well-made wine. Sometimes those can be found in a large production winery with high distribution, however most times, I find myself appreciating, wanting and selling family owned, small vineyard, sustainable wines that I never mind drinking … Continue reading →

Posted in wine | Tagged Chateauneuf-du-pape, Clairette, dining, dinner, food, France, Gigondas, Grenache, Grenache Blanc, Lamb, match, pairing, provencale, Rhone, Seguret, Syrah, Ugni Blanc, Venison, Viognier | Leave a comment

Tag Archives: pairing

Lambrusco(s)- The Star(s) of Emilia-Romagna (#ItalianFWT)

The Power of Sagrantino- #ItalianFWT

Any Day is a Good Day for Bordeaux

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