Archive for the 'Pinot Noir' Category

Jun 02 2010

Big Pinot, Small AVA

Published by admin under Food, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, Salad, Vegetarian

Pinot Noir, the finicky red wine grape which grows well in the Burgundy region of France struggles to find its home in Napa Valley.   Taking into account that Pinot Noir grapes need warmth and moisture, there has been some success in the Carneros American Viticultural Area of Napa Valley and the majority of aficionados gravitate [...]

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Apr 15 2010

Discover Pinotage

Published by admin under Barbeque, Chicken, Cinsault, Food, Pinot Noir, Pinotage, Potato, Red Wine

Part of enjoying wine is learning about wine.   No matter how much one learns, there is always the possibility to learn more.  When one discovers a delicious new wine grape varietal, it is almost like stumbling across a hidden treasure.
Earlier this year I discovered Pinotage.   While it was my first acquaintance with the grape, [...]

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Nov 22 2009

Add Some “Pluck” With Pinot Noir

Published by admin under Chicken, Food, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, Vegetarian

As Thanksgiving nears this week, there seems to be not enough time to get everything done and not enough room in the refrigerator as it continues to fill to capacity pending the upcoming feast.   Yet, for many, guests are starting to arrive in advance.   These same guests are still looking forward to be entertained and [...]

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Oct 07 2009

Red Wine and Fish?

Published by admin under Food, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, Seafood

Yes!   A thousand resounding times, “Yes!   Red wine and Fish!”   Typically when you are sitting in a restaurant and you ask your server for suggestions about what wine to pair with what food, the drill is simple:  (i) white wine with fish and chicken and (ii) red wine with meat and pork.   While this is [...]

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Jul 22 2009

For the Love of Bubbles

Published by admin under Desserts, Mexican Food, Pinot Noir, Sparkling Wine/Champagne

Ah, Bubbles…  tiny, floating and rising to the top with grace and speed as if to greet or announce impending celebration.    This may sound like a description of Champagne, and it would be if I were sitting in France and drinking one of its vintages.   But instead, since I am located in Napa Valley, what [...]

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Jul 15 2009

Romancing the Senses: Pinot Noir

Published by admin under Chicken, Food, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, Salad

Driving through the Carneros Region of Napa County easily triggers feelings of romance.    Despite the sun’s warmth on your skin, you are cooled by gentle maritime breezes, the air is tinted with aromas of ripening grapes and for as far as your eye can see, you are surrounded by rolling hills populated by endless vineyards.  [...]

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