Oh Merlot! The step-child of the wine world. The grape that could have been if it weren’t for a stupid line in a movie that also may be the MOST misunderstood line in any movie ever. But thankfully, Merlot seems to be on the rise again. Let’s celebrate it this Thursday, International Merlot Day. The…
Merlot may not be the most popular grape variety to talk about, but it is extremely popular in the ground. It is the second most planted grape variety in the world. According to the OIV, the International Organization of Vine and Wine, Merlot (657,300 acres) is only second to Cabernet Sauvignon (840.000) in terms of…
I love arancini balls. I don’t remember the first time I had them, but I do remember the ooey gooey cheese that was inside surrounded by total yumminess. For those that do not know what they are, arancini are Italian rice balls that are stuffed, coated with bread crumbs and deep fried. I try to…
