Pinot Noir is related to Pinot Grigio. The DNA is the same, it just has a color mutation. A research study led by Silvia Vezzulli in 2012 in the Journal of Experimental Botany showed that structural dynamics along chromosome 2, a very large deletion present in a single Pinot Gris cell layer was identified and…
I belong to a group of wine bloggers that get together every second Saturday of the month to discuss wine pairings. The group is #WinePW and anyone can join in the conversation. Even if you don’t have blog, you can follow along with the chat at 11am EST and get some amazings wine and food…
I was participating in a group Twitter chat for #winePW and was challenged (it’s a tough life, I know) to pair a biodynamic Pinot Noir with a dish. The most suggested pairings are typically, pork, dishes with mushrooms, game dishes and ham. All of which I do not eat. When I was deciding what to…
Welcome to our latest installment of #WinephabetStreet brought to you by Dracaena Wines and Trio North Wildwood. In this series, Debbie Gioquindo and I work our way through the wine world one letter each month. We discuss the characteristics and history of the grape, as well as suggested wine pairings. So uncork, unscrew or saber…
Welcome to our latest installment of #WinephabetStreet brought to you by Dracaena Wines and Kitchen 330. In this series, Debbie Gioquindo and I work our way through the wine world one letter each month. We discuss the characteristics and history of the grape, as well as suggested wine pairings. So uncork, unscrew or saber that…
You hear it all the time. Wine allows you to travel the world virtually. Wines are all about soil, climate and the vines. Their interaction is what makes each wine unique. When you pour your glass, you can taste the wine’s essence. Kalfu wines, are the Chilean coastal wines from Vina Ventisquero has staked their…
Why is the western coast called the Left Coast? I mean it really matters what direction you are looking from, doesn’t it? It’s only the Left Coast if I’m facing North. If I face south, the Left Coast becomes those states along the Atlantic Ocean. Even more confusing is if the West Coast is the…
You may have heard that the French can come across as a bit….ummmmm… arrogant. In the early 2000s, this opinion had an impact on the exporting of French wine to the English-speaking market. In 2005, fourth generation wine grower, Jean-Claude Mas, created a mascot for his wine that poked fun at their arrogance. The combination of…
I was in New Jersey when I prepared this wine and food pairing. I not so affectionately call the East Coast the Wrong Coast. A carry over from my college days in LA. A good friend would always say whenever I was going home, “Jersey (that was me, clever nickname, eh?) is heading back to…
