Drinking pink, as in dry rose, has surpassed summer to become a year-round phenomenon, and for good reason. Dry roses have red wine complexity with white wine refreshment. They have great acidity to pop the flavors of a huge diversity of dishes, and layers of complexity as well. Drinking blush? It was my first wine […]
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 […]
I’m teaming up again with Trattore Farms for a fun private livestream food and wine pairing event in the new year. As we are all hunkering down indoors during the cold winter months, why not “up” your culinary game with me? I’ll demonstrate how to make a few healthy recipes – including how to make […]
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 […]