Rose of the Month: July
This month we have travelled to Italy to explore their rosé offerings. The most planted grape in Italy is Sangiovese, which comes from the latin term sanguis Jovis, which translates to "the blood of Jupiter”....
Italian Wine Club: July
Campania It’s a sizzling summer in Italy this year. Everyone is planning to escape from the blazing heat and go toward the mountains or the beaches as soon as they are done with work. I...
Cocktail Club: June 2019
Hopefully, with warmer days to come, we can enjoy more drinks. This month we are mixing things up with Arangiu, an Italian orange liquor made with honey. Similar to that of limoncello, Arangiu has a...
Wine, Natural(ly)
So what is natural wine, anyway? With no “formal” definition to reference, consumers can find it difficult to identify what constitutes a natural wine. Labels are no help, and to make things even more confusing, the wine community itself can’t even seem to agree upon what actually makes a wine “natural.”
American Whiskey Club: Q2 2019
I was extra excited when I had the opportunity to select this quarter’s American Whiskey Club, as Balcones has long been on my radar for a visit. I discovered their single malt over eight years ago...
A Summer Salad Recipe & Wine Pairing
Heirloom Tomato Salad Ingredients: Homemade Ricotta Cheese Heirloom Tomatoes Olive Oil Sea Salt & Pepper to taste Homemade Ricotta Cheese Ingredients: Whole Milk 1/2 gallon Lemon Juice 1/3 cup Sea Salt to taste Utensils: 4-quart...