Tasting 2004 Moet & Chandon Brut … and More (and an easy recipe)
I love surprises. Especially when they are related to drinking and eating so you can imagine my delight when I was spontaneously invited to join winemaker Elise Losfelt from Moet & Chandon for lunch at The Beverly Hills Hotel.
Having been to an exceptional private tasting experience at the prestigious Moet & Chandon Chateau in Epernay, France last summer I was excited to meet Elise as well as curious to taste some ‘surprise’ vintages that…
Simple Low Calorie Recipe from Sicily’s Planeta Estate Pairs with Chardonnay
Several months ago, I had the great pleasure of attending a wonderful tasting where I had the chance to meet Francesca Planeta and taste the some of the Planeta wine portfolio. Francesca is very dynamic and has been involved in the marketing of the wine as well as the development of the hospitality side of their business.
I asked her to share a recipe that is made there and she sent along this easy fish…
Women & Wine Official Media Sponsor for International Women’s Wine Competition
For the second year in a row, Women & Wine has been selected to be the media sponsor for the 2012 International Women’s Wine Competition in Sonoma, CA. Sponsored by Vineyard & Winery Management Magazine, the largest host of wine competitions in the U.S., this year’s event will be held on September 18 & 19th, 2012. In addition to all of the entries being submitted by women winemakers, the panel of judges are also women…
Celebrating 40 Years of Jordan Winery
I’ve become so accustomed to getting evites that when a physical invitation arrived in the mail from Jordan Winery announcing their 40th anniversary celebration it immediately raised my expectations. And, when the invitation came in an elegant box like the one sent by the team at Jordan Winery for not one but two events, a luncheon and tasting retrospective of 40 years of Jordan, as well as a party that night – the anticipation was…
Wines to Pair with the Best Picture Oscar Nominated Films
You might have already decided what to eat on Oscar night but here’s inspiration for a wine to pair with each of the Best Picture Nominated Films. Go with our wine pairing suggestions or create your own after reading our choices. It’s a fun way to enhance the viewing experience!
The Help
There are over 6800 wineries in the U.S. now and only a handful owned by black winemakers much less female black winemakers. Iris…
2007 Iron Horse Chinese Cuvee Is The Toast of White House for V-Day Luncheon for Chinese VP
While the rest of us, mere mortals, were home or at work with our Valentine’s Day plans, Joy Sterling was in Washington D.C. – more specifically at the State Luncheon to welcome the Chinese Vice President. Thank you Joy Sterling for sharing your ‘insiders’ view of yesterday’s White House gala. We were thinking of you all day!
Here’s highlights from her email to Women & Wine today.
It was a great thrill being at the…
Thank You Conscious Wine for this Heavenly Syrah-Braised Short Rib Dish with Rosemary Yellow Beet Mashed Potatoes
This recipe appeared in the Conscious Wine Newsletter on February 13, 2014. I couldn’t wait to share it with you. Get their newsletter and you will be entered to win a trip to the Willamette Valley in Oregon.
Serve this dish with 2008 Cowhorn Syrah which can be purchased at www.consciouswine.com.
Ingredients:
Ribs
• 1 tablespoon New Mexican red chili, ground
• 2 teaspoons cumin seed, ground
• 2 teaspoons fennel seed, ground
• 2…
Thinking About Making Your Own Wine – Here’s A Personal Story from One of Our Women & Wine Fans
Several years ago my husband and I made a trip to Napa Valley with two of our good friends and were introduced to the Finkelstein family, owners of Judd’s Hill Winery. At the time they were located up on beautiful Howell Mountain. We had a lovely tasting and visit with the owners, Art and Bunny. We met Judd, their son and assistant winemaker at the time, and his lovely new bride Holly.
They told us…
Super Bowl Dessert a Crowd Pleaser Paired with Sweet Wine
Ambrosia Dessert Wine is wine with Late Harvest Traminette (late harvest concentrates the floral, apricot and honey flavors) blended in Valvin Muscat to heighten the luscious fruit overtones. Truly a wine to be savored.
Ambrosia dessert wine differs from traditional ice wine in that the residual sugar level (sweetness) is lower, but the alcohol level is higher. In this case the Ambrosia is 8.5% residual sugar and 14.6% alcohol, verses a traditional ice wine which…
Eggplant Lasagne with Rose from Provence – Yummy
I love rose from Provence and drink it year round. It’s not just a ‘summer wine’ in our house and it really makes everything feel festive. I also LOVE lasagne – and eggplant – so when we received this recipe from : Pasquale Pons the Director of Château Les Valentines we couldn’t wait to share it with you! Just as an fyi, rose and tomato sauce goes really well together – just the right balance…
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