One of the things I love about blogging is sharing some of my discoveries with you faithful readers. This little ditty is a nice break from the norm….xoSB The world has ended, or just about. Now, what wine do you drink with broiled rats and steamed slug? By Sarah Miller Adam FosterThat doesn’t look like a…
I am thankful for wine. I am thankful that this elixir of grape is fascinating to me, that it has provided me countless hours of intellectual and culinary pursuit over the years. The study of wine is multidisciplinary; in its simplest form it is biology, chemistry, geology, anthropology, geography, and history rolled into one. In so many…
Sparkling wine tops the holiday drink list of many. From now through January 1st, everywhere you turn, a festive and bubbly glass is seemingly there for the taking. Read this latest issue of Edible Sacramento where I provide some background on this special beverage, some purchasing recommendations from Steve Graham of Nugget Market, and some delish cocktail recipes from local Sacramento restaurants…
Wow, Tempranillo— –It is indigenous to Spain. –It has a list of aliases…Tinta Roriz, Tinta del Pais, Cencibel, Aragonez, Valdepenas and Ull de Liebre (and more) and it is the major component of Rioja and Ribera del Duero. –It's earthy, it handles the heat and LOVES oak. —and I love Tempranillo. I'm drinking a 2-day old bottle…
Halloween Candy Wine Pairings If you have plenty of Halloween candy left around the house,or in your kids trick-or-treat bags, check out these fun pairings I spotted on the blog http://www.wine.com posted on October 31, 2012 by Rachel M&Ms and Merlot? Charleston Chews and Chardonnay? Skittles and Sangiovese? Yes, you CAN pair wine with leftover Halloween…
I was recently asked to pair wines with gorgeous appetizers from Selland's Market in Sacramento. Click on the link below and flip through this online edition of Kidaround Magazine to find the article where I offer basic tips for pairing, as well as specifics for these particular foods. There are some beautiful accompanying photos by Penny Sylvia. The…
For those of you located in the area, I would love for you to consider attending Wine Appreciation: Discovering Unique Varietals. I will be teaching this class through the Sacramento Natural Food Co-op in Midtown on Saturday, November 3rd from 3-5 p.m. We'll cover tasting techniques and apply them to some whites and reds you…
Last year while browsing at photos on the internet, I caught a partial glimpse of this poster hanging on a wall in a french winery—I simply had to have it. I went on a lengthy quest to identify the French producer and supplier. Ultimately, my bilingual brother, was able to navigate a French website and order it from overseas. It is…
My friend Annie T. is a gal with a passion for the bubbly. Over the weekend she concocted a 'to die for' sparkling wine cocktail, and those of us indulging were hooked. I love this for a fall evening as the bourbon and bitter orange are the flavors of the season. I quickly acquired the recipe and served them…
My Teeny,Tiny, Two Chapter Book of Fancy Wines. Chapter 1-Susan & Co.’s Excellent Adventure with High End Pinot Noir You may recall last year I wrote about my lack of appreciation for Pinot Noir. It wasn’t until I tasted a couple of different high end examples of this varietal, Marcassin Estate and Aubert, shared by…
Susan Brown Uncorked 