Even if you can't be with me for my Aspen Food and Wine Classic Class, check out a list of the beautiful Portuguese wines that I poured! ***** NV Luis Pato Rosé Baga Bruto, Bairrada, Portugal ($20) 2017 Soalheiro Alvarino, Melgaço, Monção, Portugal ($13) 2014...
Wines for Your Thanksgiving Day Table
Every year I get so many people asking me what wines they should serve for Thanksgiving. After all, with so many dishes, from sweet to savory, appetizers and desserts, there's obviously not one single wine to fit an entire meal. But who said you only have to serve one wine????...
Must-try Summer Wines: Bubbles, Rosé and More!
Looking for an amazing addition to your pool party, backyard bbq or summertime soiree? Check out my favorite picks then watch my time in the 8 o'clock hour at the Today Show! Rosé All Day: Americans have finally discovered the joy of rosé. Drinking pink is one of the hottest trends...
Premier Pairing – Sessions at the Presidio – Recap
My 2017 Sipping Smarts class series kicked off at the end of February with a Premier Pairing at Sessions at the Presidio. Our devoted crowd of attendees -- many of whom have been at ALL of my classes over the years – gathered for a 3+ hour extravaganza. We started...
Join Me for a Twitter Tasting with Wines of Sicily!
Save the Date! I have partnered with Wines of Sicily and this Thursday, November 3rd, join me as we taste our way through many of the wines under the Sicilia DOC designation. We’ll be tasting and tweeting, talking about the grape varieties, the food, the region and most of all,...