If you’re a pasta lover, like me, then you know, there is no greater match than pasta and wine. Mainly because the options are seemingly endless and creating these pairings is so much fun. Those who have visited Italy know that an almost unimaginable number of pasta shapes and preparations exist. On top of that, pasta is such a malleable dish and takes on the flavor of whatever it’s prepared with. That being said, it’s nearly impossible to choose a single wine or a single wine style to pair with any pasta dish. But we’re going for it anyway. Here are my selections for the best wine pairing for ..read more

I was first introduced to Chasselas when we were living in Burgundy years ago. The director of winemaking at the domaine where my husband worked would host the team for dinners every so often. He had a truly fabulous wine collection and he would generously share special bottles from his cellar with us. Well, one such bottle was the standout Les Vignes de Paradis Terroir du Limon Chasselas and I was immediately hooked.  Discovering Chasselas Chasselas hails from Switzerland. Though it also grows in France, Germany, Portugal, Hungary, Romania, New Zealand, Croatia, and Chile. Total vineyard ..read more

Whenever we come back to Italy, I inevitably end up craving things I can only eat in America. Well, dishes that you can only get in America at a better, more authentic quality. Specialties like Mexican food, Thai food, and a good old fashioned cheeseburger. Though I must admit, we recently went to this burger restaurant called Lost Cow in Sassari that was admittedly fantastic. I savored a big, juicy cheeseburger, smothered in gooey cheese that was cooked to perfection. The only thing missing from that meal that satisfied one of my American cravings was the wine pairing to match. So, here are a ..read more

All right, my friends. Now that we are somehow already half way through the month of March 2024, I thought it might be time before a little vineyard update. In case you’re unaware, we planted two vineyards in Sardinia in the beginning of 2023. Both encompass just over 2 hectares spread across a valley site and a mountain site near the village where my husband’s family is from in Sardinia. Though I never published a blog post covering our multi-day vineyard planting extravaganza with family and friends, you can read about some of the preparations leading up to planting here. We are also plannin ..read more

Valentine’s Day really is one of those take it or leave it Hallmark holidays. Some people go all out to demonstrate their love for their significant other. Others choose to forego the holiday all together claiming they don’t need a specific day to celebrate love. While the ladies tend to lean into Galentine’s Day as an excuse to get together with the girls. I personally will take advantage of any occasion to celebrate, love or otherwise. Especially if said occasion means an excuse to pop open a bottle of something special. Plus, Valentine’s Day is also an opportunity for a happy ending if ya k ..read more

Every time a new year rolls around, there is a lot of buzz around Dry January. Now that social media has become such an integral piece of society, for better or for worse, there seems to be even more to-do about abstaining from alcohol for the month. Personally, I feel that Dry January encourages an unhealthy relationship with alcohol. If you feel that you’re drinking SO much that you need a month of abstinence to set you straight, then perhaps you need more balance in your regular drinking habits through the year. Though who am I to tell you how to live your life? If you feel Dry January is r ..read more

I don’t know about you, but I’m a big chicken girl. It’s probably my favorite protein simply because chicken is absolutely versatile. And where there are a variety of flavors and preparations, there are also countless opportunities for delectable wine pairings! In this blog post, we’ll explore the best wine pairings for chicken based on different preparations of this adaptable protein. Fried Chicken There is perhaps no greater preparation than chicken that’s been brined, dredged in your coating of choice, and deep fried to a crisp. I mean, who doesn’t love fried chicken?! In my experience, th ..read more

For the wine industry and wine enthusiasts alike, the most exciting time of the year is harvest season. The season when a year’s worth of passionate labor culminates into a hopefully abundant harvest. It can be stressful, intense, and exhausting, yet it’s a thrilling and joyous period in wine country. If you’ve never worked in a winery during harvest, then you might not be familiar with the ins and outs of how wine is actually made. So, let’s take a look at each step of the winemaking process  Around mid-to-late July in the Northern Hemisphere, winemakers, viticulturists, and harvest inte ..read more

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You know that saying, “What goes together, grows together”? Well, it definitely rings true for this delectable spanakopita and Moschofilero duo, the perfect Greek wine pairing.  If you’re not familiar with the saying, it’s meant to illustrate the concept that ingredients and dishes from a specific wine region or country will often pair well with the wines made there. A great rule of thumb to remember when in wine pairing doubt. About Moschofilero Moschofilero is an aromatic, late-ripening white variety mainly grown in Peloponnese, Greece’s southernmost peninsula. Easily recognized in the ..read more