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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 that has more body like a Pinot.

Ham, another Christmas favorite walks the line between red and white meat, making it an excellent candidate for a good pairing with a Rosé. A quality Rosé is a great wine to pair with tricky foods because it is light and not overpowering. It shakes hands with it’s dining companions, instead of shouting throughout the meal for attention…

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Behold the power of a beer wine and cheese pairing event

…I was lucky. I had two crazy-good teachers to introduce me to this concept. Rich Reich (Brix at the Shore, Long Beach, CA) and Lisa Albanese (Cheese Addiction, Long Beach, CA) spent an afternoon with a panel of wine and food writers showing us the ropes…

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Formaglini Vineyards Pinot with pairing recipe

…Welcome to a new kind of Pinot Noir wine line from the famed Willamette Valley of Oregon. We all know this area can produce great California-style cherry bombs and some stylish thrillers. But, have you tasted the Italian style ones from Formaglini Vineyard?..

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Upscale fun in Conejo Valley California

…This area is great for families too, but it really rocks for adults. Here are my top suggestions for an adventurous upscale two day vacay for anyone over 32…

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A simple bourbon tasting and recipe guide

…Contrary to its title, BOURBON Curious, A Simple Tasting Guide for the Savvy Drinker is far from simple. It’s clear the author, FRED MINNICK, professional taster, judge, and self-proclaimed “bourbon geek” knows Bourbon — History, Ingredients, Who, What, When, Where, Why of making, selling, tasting, judging — and he shares his wisdom with details and humor…

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