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Don’s June Collector’s Series Top Picks
Our June Collector Series wines offer what I like to think of as ideal summer wines. But, this month I can’t just choose two. Tie goes to the runner in baseball, and as baseball is the nation’s summer pastime I’m going to adopt that rule this month. So, my first Top Pick belongs to Josh Read More
Posted in Featured Selections
- June 18, 2013
- by Don Lahey
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Don’s June Premier Series Top Picks
Summer calls for wines that can hold up to the weather and still provide plenty of pleasure. All four of this month’s wines can do that. Yet, two wines truly stand out. Consequently, my first Top Pick goes to Carmen’s 2010 Gran Reserva Petite Sirah, a deep, robust wine with beautiful aromatics and impeccable balance. Read More
Posted in Featured Selections, Notes from the Panel
- June 17, 2013
- by Don Lahey
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Grilled Fish with Citrus
A layer of citrus slices between the fish and the grill means there’s no chance of sticking, and the fish gets infused with flavor. Everyday Food, June 2012 Ingredients Oil Fish Salt and pepper Sliced citrus Fresh herbs (such as cilantro, basil, or mint) Flavored butter (below) Directions Set up grill for indirect cooking and Read More
Posted in Recipes and Pairings
- June 13, 2013
- by International Wine of the Month Club
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Grilled Shrimp and Corn with Creamy Lime Vinaigrette
A perfect and quick summer grilling recipe to enjoy with your favorite wine! Yields: 4-6 Servings Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 14 Minutes Ingredients: 2 lbs. raw jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined 6 ears fresh Florida Sweet Corn 1 ripe lime, juice and zest ¼ cup olive oil, divided 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt Read More
Posted in Recipes and Pairings
- June 7, 2013
- by Kristina Manning
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Don’s May Collector’s Series Top Picks
May offers another fine line-up of collectible wines, with each wine bringing something special to the table. Consequently, it comes down in my mind solely to a matter of additional bottle age, which leads me choose Seghesio’s 2008 Barolo as my first Top Pick. Seghesio has carved out an enviable record for producing majestic Barolo Read More
Posted in Featured Selections
- May 24, 2013
- by Don Lahey
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Spring Risotto: Risotto with Asparagus, Peas, Parsley, and Lemon
A perfect bright spring dish that is satisfying enough for those cool damp spring evenings. “Editor Notes: We used far more fresh parmesan than called for in the recipe. 1 tablespoon between two people is far less parmesan than I have ever used in a dish, but this is just a matter of personal taste for (i.e., Read More
Posted in Recipes and Pairings
- May 23, 2013
- by Kristina Manning
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Don’s May Premier Series Top Picks
This month’s first Top Pick has to be the 2009 Torre Oria Cava. This is a sparkling wine that both refreshes and stimulates. Furthermore, it’s a proven crowd pleaser. Equally important, it doesn’t pretend to be French Champagne or something it’s not. It’s Spanish Cava through and through. It tastes wonderful au naturel or as Read More
Posted in Featured Selections
- May 20, 2013
- by Don Lahey
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Looking Forward to Penticton
If you are like most folks, you’re asking yourself a question: What’s Penticton? Penticton is a beautiful city in the Okanagan Valley of southern British Columbia, a special place framed by two large mountain lakes that just happens to be blessed with a dry, sunny climate that’s ideal for growing grapes. Penticton is also home Read More
Posted in Notes from the Panel
- May 17, 2013
- by Don Lahey
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Some Reasons to Drink Cava
Cava is Spain’s answer to Champagne, although a case can be made for Cava offering more of a rebuke to Champagne than a retort. After all, Cava hails from a different climate and terroir than Champagne, and Cava is produced primarily or entirely from indigenous Spanish grape varieties such as Xarelo-lo, Parellada, Viura, and Macabeo, Read More
Posted in Interesting Wine Info, Notes from the Panel, Wine Education
- May 14, 2013
- by Don Lahey
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Naan Breakfast Pizza
A great fast and unique brunch item for Mother’s Day! Ingredients per Naan Pizza: 1 naan bread 3 tablespoons tomato or other pasta sauce 1 cup mix of sharp cheddar cheese & parmesan 1 egg 5 thinly sliced rings of onion 1 teaspoon oil salt pepper cilantro Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 500 degrees Read More
Posted in Recipes and Pairings
- May 10, 2013
- by Kristina Manning
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