Once again, it's time to peruse and sample the scary good wine options out there to celebrate all things Halloween. This year shows a few of the usual amazingly delicious suspects as well as some new choices for those to like to keep their trick-or-drinking light and portable. Dark and...
The Dish on Winter Wines with The Daily Meal
I recently filmed a segment on Winter Wines with my friend, chef Diane Hendriks, who hosts regular segments dubbed "Dish with Diane" on The Daily Meal. We were, of course, discussing wine and food for cold weather. These sips are ideal whether you like sparkling or sweet, white or red,...
What is Leslie Drinking? | Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Shiraz
2013 Douglas Green “the beach house” Sauvignon Blanc, Western Cape, South Africa ($9) This wine is a crowd pleaser. Nothing serious or stuffy here, just a wine that’s pure fun to sip. Zesty and juicy, it captures a ping of citrusy freshness that makes it a white to drink...
What is Leslie Drinking? | Shiraz, Vermentino, Pinot Noir
2011 Jim Barry “The Lodge Hill” Shiraz, Clare Valley, Australia ($18) If you think Aussie Shiraz is only big and bold, you haven’t sipped this wine. These Shiraz grapes adore growing in the cooler climate of a place called Clare Valley. The Clare — as locals know it — isn’t...