These Italian white grapes - the vivacious V's - are head-turners, and a world apart from everyday supermarket Pinot Grigio (not that there's anything wrong with that!). Be ready for textural intrigue, crackling minerality and expressive savory undernotes to the pure fruit. They are amazing food partners too! After you try Vernaccia (vair-NAH-chee-uh) from Tuscany […]
We've needed it to be a whole year of "comfort season" but now with temperatures cooling off, we can truly revel in the warmth of the oven and soothing scents of our favorite long-cooked, rib-sticking dishes. Like my husband John's meatloaf. Now, the secret's out!
We’re all ready for a laughter- and learning-filled distraction from the cares of the day, and this is it! Join us on Saturday, November 7 at 3 pm PT for a virtual “Escape to Wine Country” hosted live by Master Sommelier Andrea Robinson, and Trattore Farms’ proprietor and tractor geek Tim Bucher. The price of $75 (tax and shipping […]
You know you love Champagne, but few Champagne drinkers are aware of how unique and special it is for growers of Champagne grapes to actually produce wine from them. Get ready to behold artisan Champagne, with this exclusive tasting of two extremely limited bottlings from grower members of the Club Tresors, imported by Andrea's long-time friend Christine Mercnik.
'Tis the season to come together over food and wine with family and friends, even virtually! Join me for a very special holiday virtual tasting and food pairing featuring Black Stallion wines. I'll be joined by their winemaker, Ralf Holdenried, who will give extra insight on the wines we'll explore. I often refer to Cabernet […]
I have been baking holiday cookies since I was old enough to wield a rolling pin. I have been pairing them with wine ever since being introduced to the duo of Italian Vin Santo (made from raisined grapes) with biscotti. OK, I know the Tuscans say NOT to dip them but it's soooo delicioso I […]
This feels like another year when we’ll all need lots of bubbles—and as such, we’re ready for another Champagne tasting! Join me on Sunday, January 31st as we dive back into the lovely world of Champagne with my friend and Champagne enthusiast-aficionado Jessica Di Fede, of Grace Under Pressure. If you joined our tasting in […]
Join me on Saturday, February 13th for my pre-Valentine’s Day “That’s Amore!” Live food and wine pairing event. I’ll prepare a couple delightful heart healthy dishes—as it is Heart Health Awareness month, after all—and I’m here to tell you, healthy doesn’t have to be boring! I’ll pair the dishes with a couple of the spectacular […]