Wine and Food Pairings Archives - Page 10 of 15

Abruzzo Wine Region is in an Exciting Phase of Transformation – Part l

Articles, Global Wine Holidays, Italian Wine, Wine, Wine and Food Pairings, Wine News, Wine Tourism, Wines of Italy / lizpalmer

I discovered, during my recent trip to the Abruzzo wine region, that it’s in an “exciting phase of transformation” – there are a higher number of family estates; I see more wineries adopting organic farming; and the winemakers are moving toward terroir-focused wines – which are more complex and have distinctive characteristics of the region. […]

Abruzzo Wine Region is in an Exciting Phase of Transformation – Part l Read More »

The Trabocchi Coast – Abruzzo

Articles, Global Wine Holidays, Italian Wine, News, Wine, Wine and Food Pairings, Wine Tourism, Wines of Italy / lizpalmer

I’m just back from Abruzzo, Italy – It’s a fascinating region of majestic mountains, national parks, stunning seascapes, charming villages, breathtaking views, and exceptional wines. The coast of Abruzzo ranges from flat golden sandy beaches to dramatic coastlines with high cliffs to pebble beaches, which is on the Adriatic Sea. The water temperature can reach

The Trabocchi Coast – Abruzzo Read More »

Discover the Kingdom of Vernaccia di San Gimignano Through the Wine Preview “Anteprima 2022”

Articles, Italian Wine, Wine, Wine and Food Pairings, Wine News, Wine Review, Wine reviews, Wine Tourism, Wine Trade, Wines of Italy / lizpalmer

March 2022: The Tuscan Previews explore the charming hamlet of San Gimignano. The event was dedicated to Vernaccia di San Gimignano Docg 2021, Vernaccia di San Gimignano Docg Riserva 2020 and the wines of previous vintages that are yet to be released, all accompanied by an impeccable sommelier service. For the occasion, the consortium chose two

Discover the Kingdom of Vernaccia di San Gimignano Through the Wine Preview “Anteprima 2022” Read More »

The École des Vins de Bourgogne announce “New Immersive Tasting Workshops”

Articles, Burgundy, French Wine, Wine, Wine and Food Pairings, Wine Education, Wine News / lizpalmer

The École des Vins de Bourgogne is now offering four new workshops at the Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie et du Vin in Dijon. These four innovative workshops will offer a visual, audio, and a gustatory experience. Price ranges: €20-€29 Time: 40 minutes to one hour Maximum number of participants: 18 All courses are open

The École des Vins de Bourgogne announce “New Immersive Tasting Workshops” Read More »

Six Tips for Ordering Wine in Restaurants

Articles, Wine, Wine and Food Pairings, Wine Education, Wine in Moderation, Wine News, Wine Trade / lizpalmer

Here’s a convenient list on why wines get marked up, and how to get the best deals and service when ordering. The list is compiled by EBT who interviewed some trade experts. The highest-priced bottles have the lowest markups If you are determined not to pay more than £25 for a bottle of wine, you

Six Tips for Ordering Wine in Restaurants Read More »

Tasting Notes: Pellegrino Cavallina Grillo/Pinot Grigio 2020 and Centopassi “Giato” Nero d’Avola – Perricone – 2020

Articles, Italian Wine, Liz Palmer, Wine, Wine and Food Pairings, Wine Review, Wine reviews, Wines of Italy / lizpalmer

These are wines for contemplating – after tasting these two wines from Sicily they helped me focus on my New Year’s goals….. Pellegrino Cavallina Grillo/Pinot Grigio 2020 This medium body wine has a surprisingly, pleasingly smooth texture, is a blend of Pinot Grigio and Grillo, is well-balanced, there are notes of green apples, pears, melons,

Tasting Notes: Pellegrino Cavallina Grillo/Pinot Grigio 2020 and Centopassi “Giato” Nero d’Avola – Perricone – 2020 Read More »

Continuation of the 2021 Port Wine Day celebrations…

Articles, Port, Portugal, Virtual Events, Wine, Wine and Food Pairings, Wine Education, Wine reviews, Wine Trends, Wines of Portugal / lizpalmer

I’m absolutely thrilled to be invited by the Instituto dos Vinhos do Douro e do Porto to participate in the tasting panel for the “Port Wine Day” celebrations! This Friday, November 12th, at 7pm (Portugal) 2pm (Canada/US), watch live on the Port and Douro Wines Facebook page! The global tasting panel will be tasting six

Continuation of the 2021 Port Wine Day celebrations… Read More »

Vignobles Bonfils announces new luxury wine tourism complex in Languedoc “Château Capitoul”

Articles, French Wine, Travel, Wine, Wine and Food Pairings, Wine News, Wine Tourism, Wine Trade, Wine Trends / lizpalmer

Vignobles Bonfils has just announced the opening of Château Capitoul, a luxury wine tourism complex at the heart of AOP La Clape in Languedoc. The family-owned group is one of the largest vineyard owners in France, with 1,600 hectares under vine. Vignobles Bonfils also maintains 17 châteaux and estates in Occitania and 4 wine tourism

Vignobles Bonfils announces new luxury wine tourism complex in Languedoc “Château Capitoul” Read More »

Bolgheri, a wine territory in the pursuit of excellence – Filippo Magnani

Articles, Filippo Magnani, Italian Wine, Locations reviews, Wine and Food Pairings, Wine Education, Wine News, Wine Review, Wine reviews, Wine Tourism, Wine Trade, Wine Trends, Wines of Italy / lizpalmer

The first edition of “Bolgheri Divino” celebrates a unique and cohesive vision of the producers…. On September 4th, 2021, the Consortium of Bolgheri and Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC gathered 65 vintners of the DOC to tell their story of the land and its winemaking excellence, through personalities and productions. The event was named “Bolgheri DiVino.” It

Bolgheri, a wine territory in the pursuit of excellence – Filippo Magnani Read More »

Milano Wine Week October 2 to 10, 2021

Articles, Italian Wine, Online Event, Online Learning, Virtual Events, Wine, Wine and Food Pairings, Wine Education, Wine News, Wines of Italy / lizpalmer

Milano Wine Week: The global event has become more technical. Milano Wine Week, the first wine event to connect the city of Milan with 11 metropolises in seven key export markets – the U.S.A, Canada, the United Kingdom, Russia, China, Hong Kong and Japan – has become more technical. This innovative interactive event will facilitate direct connection between

Milano Wine Week October 2 to 10, 2021 Read More »

Wine and Food Pairings