Stacy's Wine Blog April 2008 Archive

Mother's Day Wine Gift Ideas
It's almost Mother's day and here to help you lavish mom with fun wine related gift accessories is WineGiftsandAccessories.com. Check them out, if you are looking for ultra classy ... Read More

Tuesday April 29, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Wine Label Designs
Many consumers base their wine selections on clever, funky or just plain "far out" wine labels - so it is certainly worth a winery's time and talent to display a ... Read More

Sunday April 27, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Top Tips for Cooking with Wine
Cooking with wine, like drinking wine, can add another dimension to a recipe. Cultivating and enhancing flavors while accentuating textures are the main incentives for adding wines to recipes. If ... Read More

Friday April 25, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Wine of the Week: Jed Steele Pinot Noir Carneros 2006 (CA) $20
Jed Steele's 2006 Pinot Noir Carneros is a truly delicious Pinot Noir wine find! This is the perfect red wine for summer sipping, picnics or patio parties. The ... Read More

Monday April 21, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Wines for Passover
From Noah planting a vineyard to Jesus turning water into wine - wine has been an integral part of Jewish history and continues to find its place in both traditional ... Read More

Friday April 18, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Wine of the Week: Yarden Gewurztraminer 2006 (Israel) $23
There is a serious "Wow" factor in this spicy Yarden Gewurztraminer from Golan Heights Winery - exceptional depth and body along with characteristic Gewurztraminer varietal style, make this a savory ... Read More

Thursday April 17, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Wine Sulfites
Sulfur dioxide (SO2), or "sulfites" as they are best known in the wine world, is a chemical compound that occurs naturally at low levels during the process of wine fermentation. ... Read More

Saturday April 12, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Wine of the Week: Jekel Vineyards Monterey Riesling 2005 (CA) $13
The 2005 Jekel Vineyards Monterey Riesling is an easy going off-dry Riesling with plenty of food pairing versatility. Its color is deep yellow with golden hues, the nose bursts ... Read More

Friday April 11, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Chicken, Black Bean and Barley Soup
This is a nutritious soup that you can throw together rather quickly and that has the versatility to accept substitutions without a whole lot of fuss! Skip the chicken breast ... Read More

Wednesday April 9, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Vincent Pouilly-Fuisse Propriete Marie-Antoinette Vincent 2005 (FR) $22
Jean-Jacques Vincent is known for his winemaking magic in the Burgundy region, and he has outdone himself with a truly marvelous example of the famed "white Burgundy," the Vincent Pouilly-Fuisse ... Read More

Thursday April 3, 2008 | permalink | comments (1)

White Wine and Portobello Mushroom Recipe
Sautéed onions, garlic and Portobello mushrooms along with a little white wine, make a delicious topping to your favorite noodles, brown rice or summer salads. It is a quick and ... Read More

Wednesday April 2, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

French Restaurant Serves Wine in...Baby Bottles?!
Nope, this is not an April Fool's day joke! Wine served in baby bottles - who knew? It seems some will do anything to avoid paying taxes! ... Read More

Tuesday April 1, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)