Despite the occasional blasts of
chilly air, we're well into the
swing of spring, craving fresh,
light flavors, evenings on the patio,
and vibrant wines of all varieties.
Here's what we've got lined up for
May:
This issue's Splurge
Wine leaves us reaching
for Grand Cru Rosé Champagne
one moment, and California Cab the
next. So hard to choose!
This issue's Wine
Skinny Cooks menu puts the
spice cabinet to good use to Spice
Up Supper! Start things off
with nibbly walnuts in a sweet and
spicy glaze, then cool off with
a chilled roasted red pepper soup
laced with earthy cumin. For the
main course, a toasted coriander
crusted tuna steak is sliced and
served over greens with a savory
couscous that sparkles with dried
mint, currants and pinenuts. Finally,
top things off with rich, fudgey
Pots de Crème that are accented
with the complex warmth of allspice.
It's one of our favorite, go-to
desserts!
Our May
Marketplace features a lineup
of savings on gourmet goodies, free
burgers, wine accessories, floral
arrangement , and much more!
There are several reasons why Delia
Viader and her Viader Vineyards
are perfect for our Drinks
with Les Dames column and
its focus on pioneering and (not
to be redundant) outstanding women
in the wine industry. Learn more!
All of Viader's wines featured
in Drinks with Les Dames were a
not-unexpected pleasure, but this
issue's
Wine Skinny Best took
us by surprise -- and has lingered
happily in our memory!
Picks
& Nibbles is our catch-all,
grab bag, random thoughts column
where we will offer brief comment
on wines, foods, restaurants --
whatever -- that get our attention.
Enjoy!
We object to that whole ABC (Anything
But Chardonnay) movement. Yes, it's
true, there are lots of Chardonnays
out there that suffer from being
overly rich and heavy, without enough
balancing fruit character. But Chardonnay
is still one of all-time classic
grape varieties. Richard's
Picks shows you some really
good ones!
Celebrate the season with a Spring
brunch - and feel free to invite
a crowd, because with this Party
Planning menu, you won't
have to break the bank to entertain
in delicious style.
When Spring finally arrives, it
seems we cannot get enough of the
fresh, bright flavors that wines
like Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and
Albariño can offer. Bargain
Wine features a handful
of wines under $15 that can easily
serve as daily quaffs for the season!
