January 2009 – Page 2 – Another Wine Blog

We adults in America still tend to be like teenagers when it comes to wine. If something is perceived as popular, trendy, pricey or difficult to obtain, it’s all the rage — we simply must have it! And we all must have it–now–even if we don’t like it. And we skip anything that has been deemed passé, cliché, or as my teenagers tell me used to be popular “so yesterday.”

What we’re drinking

Cooking to Pair with Multiple Wines: Green Valley of Russian River Valley

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 that pairs well with one red wine, but want to serve two different varieties – what then? That was my dilemma for a tasting of 3 wines from Green Valley of Russian River Valley hosted […]

Always Seasonal: Gallica Albariño Calaveras 2015

Oh. My. Goodness. Look at her shoes. And after Labor Day no less. Shudder. She’s wearing… white! The prevailing opinion, be it for marketing or merely historical convenience, is that for every wine there is a season: Red for Autumn and Winter and Rose for Spring. White belongs to Summer. Nonsense! In the words of my friend Frank Morgan: drink what you like. And might I add, when you like! Many think of Albariño as […]

Wine Review: Spicewood Vineyards Mourvèdre Rosé 2014

The secret is out! Spicewood Vineyards makes incredible wine and has joined the Texas Fine Wine group as its newest member. I suppose it was not that much of a secret, because they seem to be so popular with their Wine Club, that they sell wines nearly as soon as they are released. But it was a secret to me. That is before my Austin friend Matt McGinnis who blogs at What Are You Drinking? sent me […]

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Month: January 2009

Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk

A Little Wine Science

Wines from the 2009 Presidential Inaugural Luncheon

Another Wine Byte 3: Noble Rot

A rosé by any other name…

The Food Network – Ultimate Recipe Showdown

Responsible Wine Drinking Can Save Your Life. Maybe.

Can red wine cure the common cold?

Commentary: Credentialing for Wine Bloggers

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