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Hadn’t enjoyed an Emilio Moro wine is some time and need to more often! This is a classic Spanish Tempranillo that I served with roasted pork for a great pairing. 👁️ Inky purple 👃 Blackberry/ripe raspberry 👅 Juicy cherry, little mocha on the finish 💲 $25 🍇 100% Tempranillo 🗺 Ribera del Duero, Spain Cheers, Veronique
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I love anything with flavors of lime and cilantro so when I’m out at a Mexican restaurant, I typically order enchiladas verde, enchiladas in green salsa. Salsa verde features tomatillos, garlic, onions, chiles and lime. I made my version by first roasting my veggies on the grill to get bits of char in the salsa. […]
[Continue reading...]Friends brought this lovely, well-priced, crisp Crémant de Bourgogne to our home for a wine-filled weekend and we really enjoyed it as one of the afternoon sippers with munchies. For fans of Cava and Prosecco, Crémant de Bourgogne is a great option, at a similar price point. I enjoy the warm biscuit and lemony flavors, […]
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Had this lovely Barolo at a dinner party I hosted at my home and boy did it deliver. Paired great with the beef I served, but also held up to the secondary meat, pork belly. Pretty traditional, classic version of Barolo. In the glass: Dark ruby red Aromas (nose): Leather, mocha aromas with some earthy […]
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I had the pleasure of brunching with friends at Coquette last weekend. The newly-opened French bistro is one of the buzziest spot in Charlotte City Center with darling design elements, a creative menu, sexy cocktails and warm, professional service. The Space Located on bustling South Tryon Street, Coquette features French country vibes in design with […]
[Continue reading...]I don’t drink a lot of South Africa wines but I should! Very crisp and fruit forward. This 2022 Stellenrust Heritage Collection Bush Vine Chenin Blanc was perfect with scallops and risotto. Adding the 2022 Stellenrust Heritage Collection Bush Vine Chenin Blanc to my repertoire. 👃Citus and ripe peach👄 Medium body, bright, great minerality, rich […]
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Growing up in South Florida, we ate a lot of swordfish. Then, there was over-fishing that nearly brought swordfish to extinction. Having overcome that situation, swordfish is back and I couldn’t be happy – I love it! I’ve been thinking of things to make on my Rectec smoker and since swordfish has a meat-like texture, […]
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I’ve been a huge fan of Martin Codax wines for 15+ years. Love Albarino for its food friendliness, big flavors, great minerality and fantastic value. This 2021 Bodega Martin Codax Albarino was great paired with seafood for on a warm Sunday evening.👃Citus and ripe melon👄 Medium body, bright, great minerality, citrus, touch of oak💲14.99📍Rias Baixas, Spain […]
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I don’t typically go in this direction for white wine, but on a hot summer day, this 2021 Il Pino Pinot Grigio at a $15 price point did the trick. Classic Pinot Grigio – light, clean, crisp with refreshing citrus notes. 👃Light, faint lemony aromas👄 Citrusy/grassy palate👅 Dry, crisp with nice acidity Nice Summer porch […]
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