I put together this riff on a Greek salad last weekend, and it just may be my “house” salad for the summer. The pinch of cumin in the lemony vinaigrette gives an earthy touch that compliments the baby spinach and seems to tie it all together. This salad works well alongside main courses like roasted chicken [...]

Maybe it’s the heat wave where I am, but just the idea of Icewine makes me sigh longingly. This unique product of chilly winter is a perfect antidote to these hot summer days! Icewine (or Eiswein as it’s famously known in Germany) is made from grapes that are literally frozen on the vine. In a [...]

These days, Chile seems to be the second home for many of the world’s wineries and winemakers. Everyone from John Duval to Paul Hobbs to Domaine Baron de Rothschild and Miguel Torres have their stakes in Chilean ground. As does Italy powerhouse Banfi, with Viñedos Emiliana. The Emiliana estate includes 1500 acres of certified organic vineyards, [...]

I’ve got “winery” in quotes here, because I feel a bit silly calling this a winery spotlight when I’m not at all sure there’s an actual winery involved… Tangley Oaks is a brand owned by Terlato Wines International, that much I know. And I think it may well fit the category of a “virtual winery,” [...]

I had the opportunity to meet with Three Rivers winemaker Holly Turner earlier this year — and taste a lineup of current releases from this relatively new Washington winery. Just about five vintages old, Three Rivers specializes in the classic red Bordeaux varieties that Washington has built its reputation on — Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot [...]

What to do when you want to throw a casual summer dinner party, but can’t stand the idea of standing over a hot stove for hours? Try this easy pasta recipe that takes advantage of fresh summer produce and can be easily doubled (or tripled) to entertain a crowd — and it’s even better at [...]

Here are the favorites from a recent $25-ish Pinot Noir tasting — they’re all 2007s and should be hitting the shelves right about now! Chateau St. Jean 2007 Pinot Noir Sonoma County ($20). Nice! With pretty black cherry and raspberry fruit, aromatic floral and smoke notes, lightly toasty oak, and a long, creamy finish. Ready [...]