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Tag Archives: wine-wise
Old-World vs New-World: Syrah Showdown
Pairing wine and food is a rewarding way to discover personal palate preferences. With a focus on palate in mind, we decided to have a little fun with our continual old-world / new-world war by turning a celebratory duck dinner … Continue reading
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Premium Valentine’s Day Bubbles- Priced For Any Wallet.
Introducing Farmer Fizz While preparing for this Valentine’s Day, before you reach for that popular yellow-labeled Champagne to enjoy with your special someone, consider some sparkling facts. In the past, wines like the aforementioned were a “safe bet” for any … Continue reading
A Tipping Question In My ‘In Box’
I love it when people send me an email containing a dining question. Here’s one that was received this morning. Hello Goldie; Is it customary to tip the same percentage for the dinner and the wine? Several of my friends … Continue reading
Negroamaro: A Misleading Name for a Prize of a Grape.
OK, I have a confession. I am a self proclaimed wine ‘geek’ who continues to be confused about- and then delighted by indigenous Southern Italian grape varietals. My current crush comes from the heel of the boot: Negroamaro. Sure, I’m … Continue reading
Burgundy On A Budget
When I want to be playful, I say that “I don’t like Chardonnay, but I love white Burgundy”. Now don’t be fooled; if it’s white wine and it says Bourgogne on the label, about 96% of the time, the grape … Continue reading
Adventure in a Bottle
Michael was in a playful mood; he brown bagged a bottle of red wine, popped the cork and told me to ‘have at it’. Ohhhh! I am out of practice. During the Goldie’s by the Bridge years, I would taste … Continue reading
Wine Storage: Strategic Solutions
Here’s a seemingly simple question with a complex answer: Q. How long can you store a wine once it’s open? A. Up to 6 months?!?!?!? Read on for the practical and the absurd: Some Basic Guidelines. • Take the air … Continue reading
The Weight of Wine
The Second Step After considering the essential differences between old-world and new-world wine, the second factor to wrap your mind around is wine’s weight. The weight of wine on the palate doesn’t simply correspond to alcohol content, but rather an … Continue reading
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Do You Have A New World or Old World Wine Palate?
Big & Cuddly or Lean & Elegant? The good news: Not only have you been enjoying wine lately, it’s actually good FOR you! The bad news: You can’t describe what you like about wine and all of the terminology is … Continue reading
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Tagged food and wine pairing, palate preferences, perception of wine, wine-wise
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A $10 Wine That Transports Takeout To Fine Dining
Giacomo Sangiovese 2009 Toscana Try this textbook Tuscan Sangiovese and add pizzazz to your next pizza night. This retail steal- at about $10 a bottle, is fantastically food friendly due to the Sangiovese’s natural acidity. It’s the perfect pairing for … Continue reading