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Valentine’s Day is holiday that is shrouded in layers of mystery. It is most often thought that it is a celebration of St. Valentine. But which one? The Catholic Church recognizes three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus. The most known Valentine was a priest, who performed marriages for young lovers in secret when Emperor Claudius II…
TV Segment: Downtown Paso Wineries on Your Thanksgiving Table
I returned to Your Central Valley to discuss Thanksgiving wine pairing suggestions. With almost 30 wineries located in downtown, there are a myriad of possibilities to make your holiday dinner spectacular. On this segment we paired the following wines: PasoSecco Sparkling Grenache Blanc – Sparkling Gougeres Dracaena Wines 2022 Classic Cabernet Franc – roasted butternut…
TV Segment; Merlot
Did you know that October is Merlot Month? Yep, an entire month dedicated to the variety and it all wraps up with Merlot Day on November 7th. The first mention of Merlot came in 1784 in Bordeaux. The officials referred to the grape as “little blackbird” or “young blackbird.” It is thought that the name …
TV Segment: Unusual Whites
Ready to give your taste buds a first-class ticket beyond Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc? I recently had the absolute joy of stepping in front of the camera to chat about some of the wine world’s lesser-known white gems. On YourCentralValley’s “Exploring the Wine” segment, I uncorked fresh flavors, unique textures, and surprising stories involving Downtown…
Emotion. Not Money or Age for this #OTBN #WinePW
Hashtag Overkill First, #WinePW stands for Wine Pairing Weekend. It is the brain child of David Crowley, food blogger extraordinaire! On the second Saturday of every month, dating back to June 2014, a group of wine and food enthusiasts get together to combine their two loves and chat on Twitter. The chat occurs at 11am…
TV Segment; Zinfandel
Zinfandel has gotten a pretty bad wrap, but it is a grape variety that you are going to want to try. Plus, it is such a perfect pairing for BBQ. On my most recent television segment, I shared my love of Zinfandel, a little bit of history, a tad of science and two phenomenal wines!…
