Photo Credit Richard Duvall

Jade went on KGW to share a sneak peak of some Walla Walla Cabernet Sauvignon and share details of the event.  Check out the video and scroll down for more info

Celebrate Walla Walla Cabernet Sauvignon Events

The World of Cabernet Sauvignon Kick-Off in the historic Gesa Power House Theatre – This is geeky and total fun.  Everyone LOVES it.

Vintage Pour at Tranche – This is my fave because you don’t always get to compare older vintages at your house

Wine Panel Presentations at the Marcus Whitman Hotel – A regional comparison of Cabernet Sauvignon from Walla Walla, Napa, and Italy.

Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Tasting at Waterbrook Winery – All the Cabernets.  All. Of. Them.

Collaborative Winemaker Dinner Series – My other fave because, well food and wine, plus you get to be out and about at the wineries.

Celebrate Walla Walla Cabernet Sauvignon Wines

There are 60+ wineries pouring this year in fact you can see them all at this link to list of participating wineries so how did we choose 3 to bring on KGW.  These 3 will be poured at the Wine Panel Presentation.  If you attend you will get to taste them alongside comparisons from Napa and Italy and hear first hand the winemakers’ impressions.  Here’s what we thought:

2016 Doubleback Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ~$98

Intense flavors of red and dark fruits, spice, and vanilla. Earthiness, smokiness and a bit of that green pepper herbacousness we love on Cabernet Sauvignon.  Bright acidity with soft tannin.

2014 Aluve Walla Walla Valley Menozzi Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon ~$52

Mountain fruit from the foothills of the Blues gives grippy tannin, earthy flavors, sweet herbs, vanilla, blueberry, and cola.

2015 Abeja Walla Walla Valley Heather Hill Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon ~$68 mailing list only

Complex with notes of black cherry, cassis, dark raspberries, and undertone of vegetal notes – rhubarb and olive – spicy sweet cinnamon, earthy minerality, velvety tannins, and notes of bitter chocolate on the finish.

Celebrate Walla Walla Cabernet Sauvignon Tickets and Details

You can order tickets here plus get info on lodging and see which wineries are pouring at each event.  One of the cool things about Celebrate Walla Walla is you don’t have to get tickets to every event – but most people don’t want to miss anything.  Hope to see you there.  Please come say hi if you spot me.

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Biodynamic wines can be a confusing term.  For some clarification and hints for how to know if a wine is Biodynamic please see Biodynamic Wines for Earth Day.  If you’d rather get right into the food and wine pairings then let’s go.

We’ve all been cooking and sipping and recipe testing to bring you carefully created pairing suggestions for these handcrafted wines.  Please check out these posts and join us on Twitter from 8am -9am PT Saturday May 11 to discuss.  Just follow #winepw.

• David of Cooking Chat has prepared “Salmon, Farro and Mushrooms with Winderlea Pinot Noir”
• Camilla of Culinary Adventures with Camila is celebrating with “Simple Pleasures, A Birthday Cheeseboard, & Keeler Estate Vineyards’ 2017 Terracotta Amphorae Riesling“
• Jill of L’Occasion writes about “Peace, Bread, Land and Wine’: A Meal With Brooks Winery“
• Jennifer of Vino Travels will share “Biodynamic Wines of the Willamette Valley with King Estate“
• Lori of Dracaena Wines will present “Continuing the Biodynamic Legacy #WinePW“
• Jane from Always Ravenous pairs “Wild Alaskan Salmon with Herbed Ricotta and Oregon Pinot Noir”
• Pinny of Chinese Food and Wine Pairings combines “Biodynamic Grüner Veltliner and Pinot Noir from Johan Vineyards Plus Surf ‘n’ Turf Dinner”
• Linda of My Full Wine Glass shares “Ode to Oregon: Johan’s Biodynamic Expression of Place (#WinePW)”
• Gwendolyn Alley from Wine Predator will present “Our land is our life and our life is our wine” — Cooper Mountain Pinot Paired with Duck #WinePW
• Deana from Asian Test Kitchen has whipped up “Oregon Orange Wine Sparkles with Indian Curry”
• Wendy Klik A Day in the Life on the Farm discovers “Dammit!! These are some great wines from Willamette.
• Lauren Walsh of The Swirling Dervish will tempt us with “Pork Loin, Mushrooms, and Fiddlehead Ferns Meet Biodynamic Pinot Noir from Bergström Wines (#WinePW)”
• Martin of Enofylz Wine Blog brings us “A Taste of Cooper Mountain Vineyards at the Table #WinePW“
• Jeff of Food Wine Click is pairing “Biodynamic Willamette Valley with Brick House and Harissa Chicken”
• Payal of Keep the Peas is presenting “Living off the Land: King Estate Pinot Noir + Mushroom Pâté”
• Rupal of Syrah Queen is sharing “Maysara Winery – Iranian Immigrants Achieving The American Dream”
• Jade of Tasting Pour will share “Thai Green Curry Rockfish and Montinore Estate Gewurztraminer #WinePW”
• Nicole of Somm’s Table shares “A Hunt for a Biodynamic Williamette Valley Wine: Johan Vineyards Farmland Pinot Noir and Salmon“

For my pairing I made Thai Curry Rockfish with Montinore Estate 2016 Gewurztraminer Reserve from Willamette Valley.  This was a triple threat of a special treat.

The Winery: Montinore Estate

Montinore Estate has effected the world of Biodynamic wines in a big way – literally. In fact, Demeter USA, the certifying agency for Biodynamic farming, recently reported that Montinore Estate is the country’s largest producer of certified estate wines made from Biodynamic grapes. This is because of the leadership of Rudy Marchesi, president and chief viticulturist at Montinore Estate. Many people think Biodynamic farming methods are only feasible on small farms.  Marchesi turned that theory on its ear when he successfully converted the 240 estate at Montinore to Biodynamic.

Montinore Estate
photo Andrea Johnson

Marchesi does not just serve as an example of what can be accomplished, he creates opportunities to share knowledge and provide education.  Marchesi has hosted many Biodynamic educational events over the years including a pre-conference workshop at last year’s Biodynamic Association conference. Most recently, Rudy was one of nine growers- and the only American- asked to join the International Biodynamic Viticulture Group, that will be promoting Biodynamic viticulture and winemaking education around the globe, including creating an international web-based forum for Biodynamic winegrowers.  Marchesi is also the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Demeter USA.

I had the privilege of interviewing Marchesi last year when he was named Oregon Wine Press Person of the Year.  For more details about his contributions please see my interview with Rudy Marchesi here.

Rudy Marchesi
photo Andrea Johnson

The Wine: Montinore Estate 2016 Gewurtzraminer Reserve, Willamette Valley

We kind of loved this Gewurztraminer (sponsored sample).  To me this grape can be hard to get right.  They are usually way fun to smell but sometimes the flavors can be overwhelming and they can feel heavy on the palate.  But this one was FABULOUS!  Lots of spice – white pepper, coriander, fresh ginger – with the fresh aromas of wildflowers and roses, sweet peach and nectarine, and finally blood orange oil.  It screamed for Thai food and then it screamed to accompany our neighborhood walk to see the spring flowers.

The Dish: Thai Curry Rockfish

There aren’t very many food products I use from a jar.  But I make a few exceptions and these can really save me on a busy weeknight.  Here is one of my favorite timesavers: Thai Green Curry Simmer Sauce from Trader Joe’s.  I understand all of the words in the ingredients label. Actual edible ingredients like coconut milk, lemon grass, Kaffir lime peel, coriander etc.

All you need for a quick meal that won’t heat up the kitchen is some fresh veg, local fish, and rice or zoodles.

I would like to extend a special thank you to the writers, Willamette Valley Wine Association,  Emily Kaplan Petterson of EKP Media, and the following sponsoring wineries:

Cooper Mountain. Keeler Estate, Brooks Winery, Brick House, King Estate, Johan Vineyards, Maysara Winery, Montinore Estate, Winderlea Vineyard and Winery

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The Biodynamic practice began with Austrian philosopher  Rudolf Steiner’s work Agriculture Lectures of 1924.  Steiner wrote this in response to farmers who following the Age of Industrialism, were concerned about the declining health and vitality of their crops, plants and animals.

Biodynamic philosophy is a holistic approach that focuses on building healthy soil, treating the farm as a living organism, and the interaction of the soil, plants, animals, humans, and the cosmos.

Mo Momtazi shows of cowhorn at Maysara

Oregon is known as a leader in sustainable agriculture and wine growing is no exception.  It is a delight for us to highlight wines from these Biodynamic producers.  We’d like to thank our sponsors Willamette Valley Wine Association, Emily Kaplan Petterson of EKP Media, and the following wineries:

Cooper Mountain. Keeler Estate, Brooks Winery, Brick House, King Estate, Johan Vineyards, Maysara Winery, Montinore Estate, Winderlea Vineyard and Winery

Willamette Valley has a reputation for great New World Pinot Noir.  You’ll notice though that our wine pairing crew had a lot of diversity to work with. Not only memorable Pinot Noir but  many other grapes and styles showed up on our tables this month.  I am delighted to share a pairing with Montinore Estate’s Gewurtzraminer.

Here is a sneak peak of the dishes and wine pairings that are in store. These recipes will go live this Saturday May 11th during our Twitter chat scheduled 8-9 am PT.  Follow #winepw as we discuss the behind the scenes of our recipe pairings and share thoughts on these amazing wines.

• David of Cooking Chat has prepared “Salmon, Farro and Mushrooms with Winderlea Pinot Noir”
• Camila of Culinary Adventures with Camila is celebrating with “Simple Pleasures, A Birthday Cheeseboard + Keeler Estate Vineyards’  2017 Terracotta Amphorae Riesling”
• Jill of L’Occasion writes about “Peace, Bread, Land and Wine’: A Meal With Brooks Winery”
• Jennifer of Vino Travels will share “Biodynamic Wines of the Willamette Valley with King Estate”
• Lori of Dracaena Wines will present “Continuing the Biodynamic Legacy #WinePW“
• Jane from Always Ravenous pairs “Wild Alaskan Salmon with Herbed Ricotta and Oregon Pinot Noir”
• Pinny of Chinese Food and Wine Pairings combines “Biodynamic Grüner Veltliner and Pinot Noir from Johan Vineyards Plus Surf ‘n’ Turf Dinner”
• Linda of My Full Wine Glass shares “Ode to Oregon: Johan’s Biodynamic Expression of Place (#WinePW)”
• Gwendolyn Alley from Wine Predator  will present “Our land is our life and our life is our wine” — Cooper Mountain Pinot Paired with Duck #WinePW
• Deana from Asian Test Kitchen has whipped up “Oregon Orange Wine Sparkles with Indian Curry”
• Wendy Klik A Day in the Life on the Farm discovers “Dammit!! These are some great wines from Willamette.
• Lauren Walsh of The Swirling Dervish will tempt us with “Pork Loin, Mushrooms, and Fiddlehead Ferns Meet Biodynamic Pinot Noir from Bergström Wines (#WinePW)”
• Martin of Enofylz Wine Blog brings us “A Taste of Cooper Mountain Vineyards at the Table #WinePW“
• Jeff of Food Wine Click is pairing “Biodynamic Willamette Valley with Brick House and Harissa Chicken”
• Payal of Keep the Peas is presenting “Living off the Land: King Estate Pinot Noir + Mushroom Pâté”
• Rupal of Syrah Queen is sharing “Maysara Winery – Iranian Immigrants Achieving The American Dream”
• Jade of Tasting Pour will share “Thai Green Curry Rockfish and Montinore Estate Gewurztraminer #WinePW”

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BTW did you know Oregon is just about as “green” as you think it is?  We don’t get our reputation for organic kale eating and chicken dossiers  for nothin’. The stat below isn’t JUST about Biodynamic winemaking but we are proud of the many ways our farmers are good stewards of the land.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Send your post title to tastingpour@gmail.com by Tuesday, May 7 to be included in the preview post. We will do a preview post shortly after getting the titles, linking to your blogs. Your title should include “#winePW.”

Publish your post between 12:01 a.m-8:00 a.m. EDT on Saturday, May 11. You can always schedule your post in advance if you will be tied up that morning. Include links to the other #winePW participants in your post, and a description of what the event is about. We’ll provide the HTML code that you can easily put in your initial post — which will link to people’s general blog url — then the updated code for the permanent links to everyone’s #winePW posts. Get social! After the posts go live, please visit your fellow bloggers posts’ to comment and share. We have a Facebook group for participating bloggers to connect and share, too.

Please be sure to disclose if your post is sponsored or if you are describing wine or other products for which you have received a free sample.  Please tag the winery that provided samples and the event partners @wvwine

For more of the back-story on Wine Pairing Weekend, check out David’s original post introducing the idea.

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Wines for Spring

I believe you can drink any wine you want any time of year. But there are certain styles I tend to crave with the season.  Check out the suggestions I shared on KGW 4 o’clock news and keep reading for more detailed info.

Erath 2018 Oregon Rose of  Pinot Noir

Rose is a great way to launch into the new season.  What I love about this rose of Pinot Noir from Erath is how beautifully it goes with food. It is finally the time of year when a well made salad can be a meal.  Think fresh greens with smoked salmon, goat cheese, and citrus or  strawberries, herbed chicken, and candied walnuts.  We paired with bagel and lox – that’s right if you think wine doesn’t go with breakfast, you are doing breakfast wrong.  Elegantly scented with strawberry, melon, stone fruit and florals this rose is the perfect accompaniment to spring meals.  You can find it just about anywhere fine wines are sold ~ $14

Maryhill Winery 2018 Otis Vineyard  Proprietor’s Reserve Albarino

Fresh flowers, light melon, a little white peach and citrus, Maryhill Winery delivers the perfect wine for spring with this gorgeous Albarino.  I can’t think of a better place to sip this Albarino than at Maryhill’s newest tasting room on the Vancouver USA water front – like on the patio, right on the shores of the Columbia River. Albarino ~$22 – sold where fine wines are sold.

Expect all of the music, menus, upcoming special events, and fabulous wines Maryhill is known to deliver.

Grand Opening events are this weekend:

• Saturday, April 13, 2019: Public Grand Opening Celebration, 11 a.m.–9 p.m., music by Sundae + Mr. Goessl, 4 p.m.–8 p.m.
• Sunday, April 14, 2019: Public Grand Opening Celebration, 11 a.m.–9 p.m., music by Jessie Marquez, 2 p.m.–5 p.m.
• Regular Hours 11 a – 9 p Daily
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Borealis from Montinore Estate

This is pure springtime in a glass. Like a field of wildflowers and sweet grass with white peach and light pineapple – so very aromatic.  A blend of some of the prettiest scented grapes – Muller Thurgau, Riesling, Gewurztraminer, and Pinot Gris.  Borealis is named for these “Northern Whites” classic to Alsace. (Get it?  Like “Northern Lights”) Full bodied and lush, yet crisp, with a hint of sweetness. It is perfect for sipping on a springtime evening and goes great with food. We had it with spicy Indian and it was perfect.  Plus it is organic.  Available in many states where fine wines are sold ~$16

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Jade went on KGW for just this topic.  Wines for Winter Meals.  Or let’s face it  Wines for long winter nights. Case in point the walk from the car to the studio was blustery and freezing and it snowed overnight!

Watch the clip and keep reading for more details.

Wines for Winter Meals

2015 Big John Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon from H/H Estates Coyote Canyon Vineyard in Horse Heaven Hills (Prosser WA)  $42 – Actually named for a great big prize winning bull, from back when the family raised cattle instead of grapes. This is  big Cab Sauv you want with your steak or pot roast. Tart red fruit, evergreen notes, big structure Note 2015 was tasted, 2013 pictured below. See our review of the 2010 H/H Estates Big John

2015 tasted

2015 Idiot’s Grace Cabernet Franc from Columbia Gorge  $32 – Ahh the other Cab… Cabernet Franc is Cabernet Sauvignon’s daddy so to speak and is one of my favorite grapes from one of my favorite wineries in the Columbia Gorge. I want this with a lamb and veggie stew because it has so many complex layers.  Savory with the vegetal notes expected from Cab Franc, a burst of Marionberry, and a finish of black pepper and orange oil. 

And finally from one of my all time favorite Horse Heaven Hills wineries … I like every bottle I’ve tried from Alexandria Nicole.

2015 Alexandria Nicole Cellars Block 7 Syrah from Destiny Ridge Vineyards in Horse Heaven Hills  (Prosser WA) $28–  This is the wine that will get you through the winter.  Wild and luxurious it is like purple velvet.  Pair with pork or duck with a berry compote or even a decadent grilled cheese. $28 (note 2011 pictured)

2015 Block 17 Alexandria Nicole Syrah was tasted

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Check out Jade’s appearance on the KGW – TV news to taste these Holiday Wines with Cassidy and scroll down for more information.

Holiday Wines

All of these wines are available in Portland in stores like New Seasons and Fred Meyer.  If you can’t find these labels, still go for these styles.

Argyle 2015 Vintage Brut from Willamette Valley – $Mid 20’s

Holidays without bubbles make me sad. This is a great welcome wine and can transition into a dinner pairing.  OR if you are having a Holiday Brunch this would be great quiche, lox and bagels, etc.  Finally if are going to a Holiday Party and don’t know what to bring – sparkling wines are always a good addition.  This wine from Argyle is a traditional method sparkling made with traditional Champagne grapes – Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier. And y’all it is stunning.

Stoller Family Estates 2016 Reserve Chardonnay from Dundee Hills – $Low 30’s

For white wine lovers Chardonnay can be a “go to” grape. It is hard to get a good balance of fruit, acid, and a bit of the oak so many love AND get that all at a good price.  This Chardonnay from Stoller delivers and will pair with many holiday dishes – chicken and dressing, ham, soup and veggie starters.

Bjornson Vineyard 2014 Estate Pinot Noir from Eola-Amity Hills – $Mid 20’s

Pinot Noir is such a versatile red wine.  Lots of red fruit and not too much tannin, makes it easy to pair with a variety of dishes. This lovely one from Bjornson could easily go with everything from salmon, to turkey, to lamb. If you are buying one wine for your Holiday meal, get this one.

Dunham Cellars 2016 Three Legged Red from Washington – $Under 20

For those guests and dishes that call for more intense dark fruits a red blend can really fit the bill.  This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah is big, fruity and cheerful.  It would be a crowd pleaser.

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I was so excited I did a special spot on KGW Portland Today highlighting two brands of Oregon made cocktail bitters – The Bitter Housewife and Portland Bitters Project.  See the clip and keep reading for more info.

What Are Cocktail Bitters?

Bitters are one of the key flavor components of a traditional cocktail.  They add balance and a whole other layer of cool flavors.  Think of them like the spice rack for your cocktail bar.

credit – The Bitter Housewife

But Seriously What ARE Bitters?

Very simple explanation with a complex array of explosive flavors.  Basically bitters are the result of steeping (or soaking) spices, fruit, and botanicals in a base alcohol – like vodka- until the alcohol soaks up the flavor, and then straining the solids out. There is some water dilution and some sugar to round out the bitter.

Making Bitter Housewife

But think about all of the spices and botanicals that exist and then think about the different combinations of blends… Here is just an array of flavors from The Bitter Housewife and Portland Bitters Project.

Portland Bitters Project

~ Rose  ~ Woodland (made with Oregon Douglas Fir!) ~ Aromatic ~Cacao

credit Liz Obert

The Bitter Housewife

~ Cardamom ~ Orange ~ Old Fashioned ~Grapefruit

credit – The Bitter Housewife

Oregon Made Cocktail Bitters Make Me Want To Play

How about you?  First here are the links so you can learn about all the flavors and where to find them.

Links

The Bitter Housewife

Portland Bitters Project

Then here is ratio guide so while you experiment, your cocktail stay balanced.

credit – The Bitter Housewife

We will share our experiments. Please share yours!!!

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Willamette Valley Chamber Music Festival

J Christopher Wines

Saturday, AUGUST 11

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Willamette Valley Chamber Music Festival at J Christopher

Who is Playing at the Willamette Valley Chamber Music Festival?

Here are the details for this concert.

Click here for the full Willamette Valley Chamber Music line up – 3 weekends in August.

Willamette Valley Chamber Music Festival at J Christopher Barrel Room

If you missed Jade on KGW Portland Today talking about this event and sampling some great J Christopher Pinot Noir, see the clip below.

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1. I learned to make cauliflower rice and it was super easy, super tasty, and super delicious.
2. I then added butternut squash, fava beans, and shrimp to make a fabulous cauliflower rice risotto full of veggies and protein.
3. I get to tell you about Brandborg Gewurztraminer and a small Oregon AVA – Elkton.

Wendy Klik of A Day in the Life on the Farm is hosting this month’s #winepw and has asked us all to highlight lesser known American wine regions and make creative recipe pairings. So there are some cool links at the end of this article.

Cauliflower Rice

I may never make regular rice again.  Cauliflower rice is faster AND low carb – which means I can drink more wine!

All you have to do to make cauliflower rice is grate cauliflower with a cheese grater and cook it with a little bit of liquid in a skillet until it is tender – 5-7 minutes. You can use a special food processor blade but I don’t like to hand wash or hand dry and it took 2 minutes to hand grate.  Like think of how long it takes to grate a carrot and divide by 2. I do think using garden fresh cauliflower is tastier.

Cauliflower Rice Risotto

I wound up making my cauliflower rice into a risotto style because I also attempted to make butternut squash rice. I did not have much luck because it was soft and wet so the consistency was more like a fine mash. But it made the dish super creamy and decadent.  I topped with shrimp and fava beans making it almost like a cross between a risotto and paella.  Regardless of what you want to call it, it turned out delicious and packed with veggies and protein.

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This Cauliflower Rice Risotto is naturally gluten free.  Omit the shrimp and it is also vegetarian/vegan.

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Brandborg Vineyard and Winery Gewurztraminer

The Brandborg Vineyard and Winery Gewurztraminer was a smidge sweet with lots of tropical and spice notes.  Melon, yellow mango, white lilaces, and sweet herb.  It matched the richness and flavors of the dish perfectly.

See also our Mushroom and Goat Cheese Stuffed Pastry with Brandborg Love Puppets Pinot Noir.

How does Oregon count as a lesser known wine region? Well I bet many of you have never had a Gewurtraminer from Oregon and may have never heard of the Elkton AVA.

Elkton AVA

Elkton is a small AVA that is part of Southern Oregon, about an hour south of Eugene.  Southern Oregon is usually thought of as warmer and drier than Willamette Valley, but Elkton is an exception.

• Elkton averages 50+” rain per year (Willamette Valley averages 40-45ish”)
• Elkton is only 142 ‘ above seal level and 33 miles to the coast. Therefore it gets a lot of wet cool  foggy coastal weather.
• Elkton is know for cool climate grapes like Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Noir.
• Some vintages Elkton’s Pinot Noir ripens 2 weeks later than Willamette Valley’s
• Elkton is tiny – population ~200

Now let’s see which wine regions our #winepw friends explored and find some great recipes and wines to try.

• Cam of Culinary Adventures with Camilla has “A Few Firsts with the Infinite Monkey Theorem: From Colorado + From a Can”.
• Lori of Dracaena Wine talks about how “Bi-coastal Life Gets Confusing.. Thank Goodness for Wine“.
• David over at Cooking Chat shares “Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs with Wine Pairings“
• Nicole at Somm’s Table is “Cooking to the Wine: Scallops and Mint Pea Risotto with Macari Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc”
• Lauren, The Swirling Dervish answers the question “What Pairs with New Jersey Wine? Everything!”
• Jill of L’Occasion is talking about “Midwestern Gardens and Missouri Wine: America’s First AVA“.
• Gwendolyn of Wine Predator invites us to “Under the Radar Regions: Ventura County says Ghost Wineries Be Gone!“
• Jane from Always Ravenous says “Georgia Frogtown Wines with Pimiento Cheese Peach Toast“
• Cindy of Grape Experiences suggests we “Go Greek! Cinnamon Lamb Stew and Limniona/Xinomavro from Karditsa“.

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