SOMM SPOTLIGHT: Daniel Beedle
https://youtu.be/2WD10tKxV40 Today on Somm Spotlight, we are highlighting Daniel Beedle. When we first met Daniel, he was the Beverage Director for Indian Accent NYC; he has since gone on to…
Grilled Shrimp and Avocado Salad
There’s no time or place this dish doesn’t work. It’s great for a picnic lunch, a quick weeknight dinner, a plated salad course, or a centerpiece for a light summertime brunch buffet.
A Paean to Alsace
In the world of wine, you cannot get more mainstream than La Belle France. France’s most important regions are the stuff of wine textbooks for beginners: Bordeaux, Burgundy, the Loire Valley, the Rhône Valley.
Lobster Quesadilla with Tropical Mango Salsa
Lobster can elevate any dish from classic to the divine. The quesadilla is a popular street food in Mexican cuisine and traditionally made with cheese, beef, or chicken. But not…
Women in Wine: Meet the Female Wine Retailers You Should Know (Part 2)
Shopping for Wine? Just Ask a Woman Continued from Women in Wine: Meet the Female Wine Retailers You Should Know (Part 1) Women shoppers and women retailers are a force…
Hunters Cassoulet with Chicken, Sausage, and Bacon
Cassoulet gets better as it ages, so don’t be afraid of making too much food – With this Hunter’s Cassoulet recipe, you’ll have a full pot of tender meat and…
Spiced Gewürztraminer Cranberry Sauce
Spiced Gewürztraminer Cranberry Sauce Recipe No Thanksgiving dinner table is complete without the Cranberry Sauce. It’s tradition after all! But this year we’ve decided to spice things up… literally! Simmering…
Wine Party of the Month: Mardi Gras + Crémant d’Alsace
This month’s wine party features the cuisine of the Bayou paired with festive bubbles of Crémant d’Alsace. And since Fat Tuesday often encourages overindulgence, we’ve kept the wine prices low. So go ahead, drink lots of bubbles.
Friendsgiving Wine Party: Riesling Style
November is a great time for Riesling. There really is no better grape to pair with the sweet succulence of poultry, earthiness of root vegetables, and baking spices of Thanksgiving. This sweetness beautifully balances with the sweetness of nearly everything on a Thanksgiving table.