Romantic Christmas Rosé , food pairings and gratinée

…Turkey is an easy food to pair with. It makes friends with just about any lighter wine – from Rosés to Pinot. The Rosé’s and whites (like Sauvignon Blanc) go well with the white meat, but if you like the dark meat which can be a bit gamey in taste, pair it with a wine… Continue reading Romantic Christmas Rosé , food pairings and gratinée

Drink Pink for an Elegant Christmas

Coppola Winery’s Sofia Rosé (About $19) from Monterey County will remind you of the popular dry Rosés served in France. ..this means you get a nice dry wine that plays well with many foods both summer and winter. Expect fresh strawberries up front with a hint of lavender leading to juicy flavors of cherry, raspberry,… Continue reading Drink Pink for an Elegant Christmas

Coppola Wines definitely make the cut

I like reviewing Frances Ford Coppola wines. I know they’ll be solid, food friendly wines that have the consumer’s interests in mind… Six wines were reviewed at the Women’s Wine Council, which I organize and mentor. The Council is made up of six women who love and promote wine. Each one is assigned a wine… Continue reading Coppola Wines definitely make the cut

Coppola Viognier and Mrs. Martin Scorcese’s Lemon Chicken

The Francis Coppola Reserve Viognier 2010 ($25) … showcases an exotic tropical fruit and plumeria flower nose followed by luscious flavors of pineapple, juicy pears, honeysuckle, and spice… is especially good with Mrs. Scorcese’s Lemon Chicken (click here for recipe) which is a favorite at RUSTIC Francis’s Favorites located in the Francis Ford Coppola Winery… Continue reading Coppola Viognier and Mrs. Martin Scorcese’s Lemon Chicken