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

Santa Barbara wine scene today

…I am going to share some wines to look out for while you’re there or can find online or in your local (well-stocked) wine store. These were brought to my attention at the LA Wine Writers food and wine pairing hosted by Morgen McLaughlin executive director of the Santa Barbara Vintners Association. Food pairings were… Continue reading Santa Barbara wine scene today

Swirl and Sip with Downton Abbey Chardonnay

…Just in time to toast the success of the fifth season of the wildly popular BBC series, Downton Abbey, the ultimate Chardonnay has debuted. It’s part of the Countess of Grantham Collection; a delightful collection of varietal wines made with premium fruit from California, called simply enough…Downtown Abbey Chardonnay ($15)… Published on FoodWineTravelChix.com