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Celebrate Your Love with Sparkling Wine from Limoux! (redux) | Mark As Read |
This post was originally published on January 30, 2016. Tim and Phyllis have since sold French Country Wines and sadly, the new owners do not carry this lovely wine. Wine lovers in Houston and nationally are discovering sparkling wines that originated nearly 100 years before Dom Prignon was born, and years before Champagne became the […]
2009 Stark Viognier, Damiano Vineyard, Sierra Foothills | Mark As Read |
We, like many people we know ‘cellar' our red wines. I say "cellar" because Houston homes do not have basements so any wine aging room is often custom designed to mimic the temperature and humidity found in a European cellar or a California cave. We do not have that luxury, so our wines aged for several years in a chilled storage facility. Af...
Steele Stymie Founders Reserve 2016 Syrah | Mark As Read |
Last night we joined a group of other wine folks for a virtual tasting of Steele Wines with winemaker and owner Jed Steele. With over 50 years' in the wine industry, Jed started with a cellar position after playing basketball on scholarship for Gonzaga University, then went back to school at University of California – Davis and earned a maste...
Brys Estate Reserve Pinot Noir 2016 | Mark As Read |
The 2016 Brys Estate Vineyard and Winery Pinot Noir from Old Mission Peninsula AVA is 100 percent Pinot Noir estate grapes from Traverse City, Michigan. A lighter ruby Burgundian style, it features smoked cherry and cola flavors. We paired it with red lentils and sliced pork belly.13.5% ABV $32 For more information about Brys Estate Vineyard and Wi...
Golf, Wine create Safety Net for At-Risk Students | Mark As Read |
Sounds rather provocative does it not: wine as a benefit for school-aged children at risk of dropping out of their studies? But for students in the Clear Creek Independent and Dickinson area schools, it is just that — thanks to the fine folks at Communities in Schools – Bay Area. Each year Communities in Schools – Bay Area a 501(c...
Cocktails: Lost in Thyme | Mark As Read |
We met friends Anton and Celia out for dinner at Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar to toast the new year. We started with cocktails, and I chose this gem. Lost in Thyme is a concoction of Old Overholt Rye, aperol, cinnamon thyme syrup, lemon and aquafaba (the foamy stuff on top – it's vegan). Garnished with a sprig of thyme. Delicious! A bit of ...
Soils make a Difference: The Zoning Project of DO Montsant | Mark As Read |
Why do we need to know about the soil? I asked, when I was first learning about wine. Because the composition of the soil can determine which grape grows best in the vineyard. The type of soil also helps decide the irrigation method needed in the vineyard. For example limestone, or calcareous soils are somewhat compact. Their origin from the erosio...
Two Days in Dublin, Ireland: Day 1 | Mark As Read |
Have a trip planned to Spain? Aer Lingus has some of the best air fares from the United States to Europe! If you plan your flights just right, you can turn an extended layover into a short visit to Dublin. This gives you just enough time to get a flavor for Ireland — and guarantee you will want to return again for a longer stay. Getting the B...
Photos of Spain – Monstant | Mark As Read |
A feast for the eyes Recently Amy and I participated in a press trip to Catalan. We visited the wine region of Monsant, an area that surrounds Priorat. It is truly one of the most beautiful places on the planet, a fact I was reminded of this morning when I started looking through my photos for ideas. So many gorgeous sites, delicious meals, and ama...
DO Montsant on the Precipice: Vinyes Domènech | Mark As Read |
As I stand on the path that leads from the tasting room through the vineyard to the edge of a precipice at Vinyes Domènech the Latin phrase in situ comes to mind. Literally, the phrase translates to “on-site.” To the archeologist, an artifact in situ is one that he or she unearths and records at the original site of the culture that created it. Whe...
Make Your Own King Cake for Mardi Gras or Visit Limoux! | Mark As Read |
King Cake with wine? Mon Dieu, you say! Not so fast. Mardi Gras means King Cake, and we have just the recipe and wine recommendation to enjoy your own Fat Tuesday celebration! (Note: Part of this article originally appeared last year, we've updated it to include the 2018 dates for Mardi Gras in the United States and Limoux Carnival, in the Pyrenees...
Raw Milk Does a Body Good: Healthyway Dairy | Mark As Read |
"It's real milk, from a cow." Jacob looks at me in disbelief and I realize that sounds crazy. "I mean straight from the cow, instead of the grocery store," I say. It tastes different. Better. Thus becomes my love affair with raw milk and Healthyway Dairy farm in Santa Fe, Texas. Why a Dairy Farm? It started when my friend, Jerry, with whom we play ...
2008 Jemrose “Gloria’s Gem” Proprietary Blend | Mark As Read |
Often when we put together wine and food pairings the food comes first, and then the wine. Not this time. Knowing the intensity and flavor of this 2008 deep red vixen from Bennett Valley in Sonoma County, we needed something with gusto to stand up to it. Enter pork belly. Pork belly is so very versatile and inexpensive — at around $5 per poun...
Holiday Magic : Pedroncelli Port & Port Fruit Bars | Mark As Read |
Looking for a tasty pairing for your holiday guests? Why not try a modern twist on a holiday tradition. Instead of serving that door-stopper weight of a fruit cake, we recommend port fruit bars with Pedroncelli Port. As part of their year-long 90th Anniversary celebration, the fine folks at Pedroncelli introduced us to their own limited selection v...
Loire Valley: Castles, Caves au Coeur de France | Mark As Read |
No doubt you are aware Loire Valley Wines represent the top producer of white AOC wines, but did you know this important French wine region produces Reds, Rose and Bubbles in its 48,000 hectares of vineyards as well? Located in the heart of France, the Loire Valley’s 79 appellations and denominations employ over 5,000 professions who help produce a...
Wine Travel Loire Valley: The Royal Abbey of Fontevraud | Mark As Read |
This place is immense, I think to myself as I descend from the hill where the shuttle from the train station deposits us. And white. So white that it is difficult to take a proper picture in the sun. White gravel turns my black shoes dusty. White stone walls reach toward the blue sky. White steps. White walls. White arches. White represents part of...
The Suffering Bastard | Mark As Read |
No, this isn't the beginning of my autobiography. It is a story about a cocktail that has no clear provenance and a recipe for a drink which has no definitive recipe. Come to think of it, perhaps that would be a good start for an autobiographical tome. If only I had that kind of ambition, the stories I could tell! But alas, my lawyer has sternly wa...
Celebrate Pedroncelli 90th Anniversary with Sauvignon Blanc Pairing! | Mark As Read |
Looking for an easy summer pairing to wow guests? Try Pedroncelli 2016 Dry Creek Valley East Side Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc with Mediterranean style Kalamata, Lemon and Feta Chicken for a fabulous flavorful earth and sunshine combination. Celebrating its 90th Anniversary, multi-generational family-owned Pedroncelli Winery is hosting on-site and vir...
Wines wow capacity crowd, help raise over $200k for at-risk students | Mark As Read |
For the third straight year, Another Wine Blog-curated wines wowed guests and helped raise money for Communities in Schools – Bay Area at the Sixth Annual Raise Your Glass to CIS, part of the Charity Golf Tournament at Bay Oaks Country Club. This year's combined proceeds exceeded the organization's "stretch goal" of $200,000 by $17,000 and be...
A Perfect Day | Mark As Read |
Oh, it's such a perfect day I'm glad I spent it with you Oh, such a perfect day You just keep me hanging on You just keep me hanging on – Perfect Day, Lou Reed The way this wicked world has turned, a good moment can be hard to come by. So when a perfect day comes along, well, that's something to cherish. Shared even, if possible. Here is my a...
Amazing! | Mark As Read |
This may be my new favorite wine. A GSM (SMG?) from Languedoc, it's certainly one of the best things that I've tasted on our trip to France, and given the quality and quantity of wines we've had that's saying a lot. The nose will grab you, and the flavors? Holy schist! This wine is young and fresh, but so very balanced. Very bright fruit, but also ...
Tasting in the Loire | Mark As Read |
Delicious at lunch with salmon.
National Beer Day research says Hispanics Drink Better Brews | Mark As Read |
Millennials make up 35.5 percent of the craft beer consumption according to research compiled by Lopez Negrete Communications in anticipation of National Beer Day: April 7, 2017. While Hispanics are only 14% of millennial craft beer drinkers, 54% queried said … Continue reading →
The Suave, Seductive Italian from Valpolicella: Amarone | Mark As Read |
You know the type – dark, brooding, and a bit austere in youth. He needs time to mature, relax, and develop into the strong, seductive and attentive lover he was born to be. Those like him are few, and far … Continue reading →
Cowboys, Chaps and World Class Chardonnay | Mark As Read |
What do you pair with a $79 Chardonnay? I asked, Joe, who does nearly all of the cooking for us here at Another Wine Blog? Fish Stew, he says. Now I am not a big fan of stew, fish or … Continue reading →
Mardi Gras: Pairing Wine with King Cake | Mark As Read |
Wine with cake? Laissez les bon temps rouler! Fat Tuesday means King Cake, and we have just the recipe and the wine for you to spread the joie de vivre and as you celebrate Mardi Gras festivities! In the United … Continue reading →
14th Edition of Anteprima Amarone Fast Approaching | Mark As Read |
Palazzo della Gran Guardia in Verona, Italy will be the site of Anteprima Amarone 2013 January 28th through 30th, three days dedicated to tasting the just-released vintage of this voluptuous red wine. The event is organized by the Consorzio per la Tutela … Continue reading →
Cooking to Pair with Multiple Wines: Green Valley of Russian River Valley | Mark As Read |
For many a home chef, it is relatively simple to pair a dish with a wine. You can consult Mr. Google, or visit a variety of wine sites, like Another Wine Blog, for suggestions. But suppose you have a recipe … Continue reading →
Repent? I wonder what they meant. | Mark As Read |
Things are going to slide, slide in all directions Won't be nothing Nothing you can measure anymore The blizzard, the blizzard of the world has crossed the threshold and it has overturned the order of the soul – Leonard Cohen, … Continue reading →
American Decency: Not Too Big to Fail | Mark As Read |
Education does not necessarily make one smarter. I think the most recent election underscores that statement: millions of educated voters decided to spin the wheel, throw the dice, and bet on the candidate with no experience who spent the last year … Continue reading →
Celebrate National Taco Day on Taco Tuesday October 4! | Mark As Read |
If you live on social media, you know tomorrow is Taco Tuesday — but not just any Taco Tuesday. It's doubly special — because it is also National Taco Day! Thousands will take to twitter, Facebook, Instagram, SnapChat and more … Continue reading →
Ingress, Pokémon and Published! | Mark As Read |
You may have noticed our absence as of late. Rest assured we are alive and well — traveling, tasting and tweeting. We are spending less time indoors, and more time out. And the result? Weight loss and a better outlook … Continue reading →
Nine Years of Wine, Travel and Friends | Mark As Read |
There is a common myth that it takes 21 days to establish a new habit. Scientific observation and research indicate it takes quite a bit longer — an average of 66 days. But how long does it take to break … Continue reading →
Escape to Kelowna, Okanagan Valley, BC | Mark As Read |
Charismatic Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau isn't the only thing drawing United States' visitors across the border. As we count down to Cleveland and the start of the Republican National Convention, both Democrats and Republicans alike are making the same inquiry: Just … Continue reading →
Wine v. Beer: Which Pairs Best? | Mark As Read |
You know that couple. Maybe you ARE that couple. You love wine; she loves beer. Or maybe HE loves wine and you love beer. Is it possible to pair a dish with both wine and beer together? That was the … Continue reading →
Mother Nature, the Original Foodie | Mark As Read |
Mother Nature proved she is the original foodie last week at a sumptuous banquet overlooking Buffalo Bayou to celebrate ten years of Recipe for Success. As dark clouds rolled in and thunder shook the glass of the building where I … Continue reading →
Pasaporte Mexico Comes to Central Market, April 20 ? May 3 | Mark As Read |
We love our Tex-Mex here in Houston! But many of us gringos have no concept of authentic Mexican cuisine, although we occupy land once part of Estados Unidos Mexicanos. While a certain orange-hued cartoon character drums up votes with his … Continue reading →
Tickets Still Available: Raise Your Glass to CIS TODAY! | Mark As Read |
A handful of tickets are still available for the Raise Your Glass to CIS! wine tasting event today at Bay Oaks Country Club in Clear Lake City, Texas. The event, which starts at 2:00 p.m. and runs until 4:30 p.m., … Continue reading →
Wine & Dine Wunderbar! Omni Barton Creek Chef makes Magical Pairings | Mark As Read |
Guests came from far and wide to share in delectable pairings and convivial atmosphere at?a Wine & Dine Series Dinner celebrating the wines and foods of Germany at the Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa. The intimate group included not … Continue reading →
7th Annual Wine Festival at Brenner?s on the Bayou, Saturday April 9th! | Mark As Read |
Wanna be fab with your Cab? Celebrate spring on the Buffalo Bayou with beautiful scenery, cuisine from Houston's top chefs and award-winning wines at the annual Brenner's on the Bayou Wine Fest on Saturday, April 9. Join Us! Wine aficionados … Continue reading →
Urban Gardening: Help Make it a Reality in Houston | Mark As Read |
One of the most delicious things about wine is the way it pairs with food. Not just any food, but food prepared from local ingredients or one's own garden. I grew up in a place with plenty of land for … Continue reading →
German Wine and Food Featured at Tonight?s Wine & Dine at Omni Barton Creek | Mark As Read |
Austin residents have you returned from Spring Break ready for a taste of Germany? Maybe you're recuperating from SXSW and need an evening to relax? There are still a few seats available for tonight's Wine and Dine event tonight at … Continue reading →
Innovative Beverage Trade Marketers, Brands to gather in NYC March 21-23 | Mark As Read |
Are you tired of an archaically regulated industry controlling your ability to sell your wines, beers, ciders and spirits to American consumers? Would you like to taste beverages you might otherwise never taste from multiple, diverse regions all in the … Continue reading →
International Wine Film Festival to include Feb 17th Virtual Screening | Mark As Read |
Nearly everyone can name a?film festival — Sundance Film Festival, Tribeca Film Festival, Berlin Film Festival — to name a few; ?but how many can name one with a focus solely on wine? None, until now. Wil Fernandez, the guy … Continue reading →
It?s all about Family, with Freixenet! | Mark As Read |
Used to be here in America, people went to work for a company after high school or college and stayed with that same company until they retired. It is still that way in pockets of the United States and in … Continue reading →
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