Domaine Bousquet Malbec Tupungato Valley Gran 2019 (91 points, $25) This suave version features good cut, with vibrant plum tart and dark cherry flavors that turn ripe midpalate. Well-structured, with a cream- and spice-filled finish that has minerally accents. Drink now through 2024. 4,000 cases made, 2,000 cases imported. From Argentina.—Kim Marcus
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This is not your typical wine and food pairing piece. And if this isn’t your first time here, you might have seen my recent piece on street tacos and wine, or my Instagram feed filled with pairings for things like Indian street food, sushi, and Thai food. I like to talk about and pair wine with food that…
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Holy Moly, 2021 was weird. Perhaps it seemed especially so after living through the shit-show that was 2020. Maybe life would begin to feel normal again after so much was upended? Alas, if the last two years have taught us anything, it’s that life is never quite normal, it only seems that way to us…
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Once again, the blog’s Christmas wine suggestions — whether for a last minute gift, something to drink when you just want a glass, or a holiday dinner. As always, keep our wine gift giving tips in mind — and don’t overlook the blog’s 2021 holiday gift guide (blog subscriptions, hint, hint). These wines will get you started: • Domaine Bousquet…
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I confess to having joined the rosé bandwagon this past summer despite my usual pattern of drinking reds regardless of the weather. After attending several rosé tastings this fall, I realized there was no reason to give them up even with winter at our doorstep. The variety and abundance of rosés has never been greater…
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Risotto often gets a bad reputation for being a bit difficult to execute. In reality, it’s quite simple and oh so rewarding. This recipe uses carnaroli rice, a highly prized rice grown in Northern Italy. It has a higher starch content than the more commonly used arborio rice which gives this risotto a firmer texture.…
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Long live summer! When the days are longer, the water is warmer and the air is thicker. Though summer may not be the most pleasant season here in South Florida with its relentless heat and threat of hurricanes, there are still some summer traditions that we can enjoy while sweating through the day. When…
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It’s time to celebrate! After a year of lock downs during the COVID 19 pandemic, now that so many people have one or both vaccines, it feels like the world is starting to open up again. And so yes it’s time to celebrate and what better than sparkling wine and hugs for hard working moms,…
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Take it from me, a seasoned mom. I love it when my three daughters spoil me, especially with a home-cooked meal. For decades, and still today, it’s usually been the other way around. After all, no matter how old your children are, a mother’s job is never done! And I’ve found that there’s no easier…
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I taste a bunch-o-wine (technical term for more than most people). So each week, I share some of my wine reviews (mostly from samples) and tasting notes in a “mini-review” format. They are meant to be quirky, fun, and (mostly) easily-digestible reviews of (mostly) currently available wines (click here for the skinny on how to…
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