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Garnacha, Grenache, Cannonau — by any other grape name relates to the word ‘delicious’! Grenache, the name this grape is given across the majority of the world’s grape growing regions. Garnacha, the name this grape is given in Spain and Cannonau, the local name for the grape in Sardinia, one of the island’s most successful…
Bring on the mustard, the pickles, the ketchup and all the fixins’ because today is National Hot Dog Day! From bratwurst to polish sausage, to good ole fashioned wieners, Americans have enjoyed the almighty dog since 1871 when a German baker by the name of Charles Feltman, opened up the first Coney Island hot dog stand…
Happy National Wine Day! We celebrated our favorite wine day in style today on The Jason Show with host & friend, Jason Matheson. Miss our segment? We’ve got you covered with all the best can wine in the market! Wines covered in this segment: Underwood by Union Wine Company (Oregon) Flip Flop Wines (California) Seven…
As Memorial Day weekend approaches, we gear up for a weekend of relaxation, friends, outdoor picnics and family gatherings. From sausages on the grill to picnic goodies and grandma’s homemade salads – we head to our favorite retail bottle shops for all the quintessential wines for pairing. As the weather turns warmer, most head to…
Looking for a few last minute wine ideas for pairing to your Easter brunch or dinner table? This morning on Fox 9 with Todd Walker, I give you a nice selection of pinks, whites & reds to pair up to all those delicious traditional Easter eats! Check ‘em out here:
I am thrilled to be a part of this very exciting new series that my good friend and host of the show, Stephanie Hansen, has created called: Makers of MN! Stephanie features MN entrepreneurs and spends a good deal of time interviewing them in her new series. Interested in how ‘Amusée’ got started? Listen to…
I thought it only appropriate that I put up something GREEN this week as we approach one of the world’s most celebrated green holidays! In a recent article I wrote for Smart Chicken, I talk about what it means to consume and grow GREEN wines, as the world is more conscious of the sustainable, organic & biodynamic…
Great article by my friend, colleague and wine column write for the Twin Cities’s Star Tribune, Bill Ward, showcasing some local wine bloggers in town including yours truly! 4 Twin Cities wine experts help you understand wineWhich bottle of wine? Find out from these four Twin Cities bloggers These four Twin Cities writers have great advice…
Got the bug for a little wine country travel? Over the years, I have sent numerous clients and friends advice and recommendations when it comes to wine country travel. Whether it be wineries to visit, favorite restaurants or hotel recommendations or just a list of ‘must dos’ when in these regions worldwide, many of you have delightfully reported…
I know, I know — we’re back to work and the ‘new year, new you, healthy lifestyle, no drinking, meatless meals, detoxification’ mindset is everywhere, right? Even sites like Dryuary have gone so far as to making the month of January a full 30-day challenge as to abstaining from your favorite boozy sips. But I’m voting against it!…
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