Comments on: Q&A http://www.wineskinny.com I'm Robyn Tinsley and WineSkinny.com is where I write about the wines that intersect my life, meals, travels and interests. After more than a decade of writing about wine in a more general way, I am focusing on the things that matter to me now: natural, whole, seasonal foods; my progression toward some kind of vegetarian/vegan lifestyle (but I cannot even imagine giving up cheese); learning to live in the moment; and the wines that somehow connect all those dots. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:12:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: C http://www.wineskinny.com/qa/comment-page-1/#comment-16907 C Sat, 02 Oct 2010 21:22:56 +0000 http://www.wineskinny.com/?page_id=913#comment-16907 I'm looking for an authentic Tuscan Bean Soup recipe. Can you help? Many thanks. I’m looking for an authentic Tuscan Bean Soup recipe. Can you help? Many thanks.

]]> By: Jennifer http://www.wineskinny.com/qa/comment-page-1/#comment-16869 Jennifer Fri, 01 Oct 2010 18:20:46 +0000 http://www.wineskinny.com/?page_id=913#comment-16869 Robyn ~ A friend of mine is looking for local Houston authors related to cooking and/or wine for a charity event. Any suggestions? Robyn ~ A friend of mine is looking for local Houston authors related to cooking and/or wine for a charity event. Any suggestions?

]]> By: Robyn http://www.wineskinny.com/qa/comment-page-1/#comment-6164 Robyn Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:16:18 +0000 http://www.wineskinny.com/?page_id=913#comment-6164 Hi Angie -- I loved that Broadbent VV, too (obviously!). Yup, from Portugal. On the red -- I've heard of red Vinho Verdes, but never actually tasted one. My understanding is that they mostly are not exported, though to be honest, I've not tried to track one down in the US. I belive the red VV are also slightly fizzy and made in a dry, acidic style for the local palate. I think production of them has been on the decline for some years. If you find one, let me know what you think! Hi Angie — I loved that Broadbent VV, too (obviously!). Yup, from Portugal.

On the red — I’ve heard of red Vinho Verdes, but never actually tasted one. My understanding is that they mostly are not exported, though to be honest, I’ve not tried to track one down in the US.

I belive the red VV are also slightly fizzy and made in a dry, acidic style for the local palate. I think production of them has been on the decline for some years.

If you find one, let me know what you think!

]]> By: Angie Russell http://www.wineskinny.com/qa/comment-page-1/#comment-6141 Angie Russell Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:59:57 +0000 http://www.wineskinny.com/?page_id=913#comment-6141 Hi, Amazing to see the post about Broadbent NV Vinho Verde. I just happened up on this wine about a month ago. LOVE it. It's almost effervescent. My question is, I've looked this wine up & says it’s a Portuguese wine. There is a red (dry) as well but the article states that it is only for the wine aficionado. What do you know about the red? Very curious. Thanks Hi,
Amazing to see the post about Broadbent NV Vinho Verde. I just happened up on this wine about a month ago. LOVE it. It’s almost effervescent. My question is, I’ve looked this wine up & says it’s a Portuguese wine. There is a red (dry) as well but the article states that it is only for the wine aficionado. What do you know about the red? Very curious. Thanks

]]> By: Robyn http://www.wineskinny.com/qa/comment-page-1/#comment-6055 Robyn Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:52:43 +0000 http://www.wineskinny.com/?page_id=913#comment-6055 Jason: Honestly, I wouldn't expect much. My bet is that the wine is old and tired and not particularly interesting. It was a simple, inexpensive wine when released, with no real promise of long aging. But you never know until you try -- good luck! Jason: Honestly, I wouldn’t expect much. My bet is that the wine is old and tired and not particularly interesting.

It was a simple, inexpensive wine when released, with no real promise of long aging. But you never know until you try — good luck!

]]> By: Jason http://www.wineskinny.com/qa/comment-page-1/#comment-5952 Jason Tue, 01 Sep 2009 23:45:43 +0000 http://www.wineskinny.com/?page_id=913#comment-5952 Hello there, I came across a 1994 Mezza Corona Trentino Merlot. I have yet to open it and was curious as to whether you would know what to expect when i do. thank you for your time. Hello there, I came across a 1994 Mezza Corona Trentino Merlot. I have yet to open it and was curious as to whether you would know what to expect when i do. thank you for your time.

]]> By: Robyn http://www.wineskinny.com/qa/comment-page-1/#comment-5717 Robyn Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:58:06 +0000 http://www.wineskinny.com/?page_id=913#comment-5717 Robbi: Thanks for your question! Here are recommended service temperatures: White wines: 50-55F Red wines: 55-65F Cheers! Robbi: Thanks for your question! Here are recommended service temperatures:
White wines: 50-55F
Red wines: 55-65F
Cheers!

]]> By: Robbi http://www.wineskinny.com/qa/comment-page-1/#comment-5716 Robbi Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:43:20 +0000 http://www.wineskinny.com/?page_id=913#comment-5716 I am a newbie and would like to know if there is an average temperature that both white and red wines should be served? I am a newbie and would like to know if there is an average temperature that both white and red wines should be served?

]]> By: Gary Beals http://www.wineskinny.com/qa/comment-page-1/#comment-3811 Gary Beals Tue, 09 Jun 2009 08:59:13 +0000 http://www.wineskinny.com/?page_id=913#comment-3811 How about something on food and wine combinations the Spanish way: How winery owners pair up the hearty Ribera del Duero wines with the traditional dishes of central Spain. Gary -- Segovia Spain D.O. Ribera del Duero — is an explosion in outstanding winemaking. Bodegas Briego began in the mid-1990s and is winery number 52 of the zone. Today there are 245 wineries registered there! How about something on food and wine combinations the Spanish way: How winery owners pair up the hearty Ribera del Duero wines with the traditional dishes of central Spain.

Gary — Segovia Spain

D.O. Ribera del Duero — is an explosion in outstanding winemaking. Bodegas Briego began in the mid-1990s and is winery number 52 of the zone. Today there are 245 wineries registered there!

]]> By: Paul http://www.wineskinny.com/qa/comment-page-1/#comment-3728 Paul Wed, 27 May 2009 10:53:43 +0000 http://www.wineskinny.com/?page_id=913#comment-3728 Hi Robyn I really enjoyed your review of the Warre's ports this month. I've been a fan of Ottima 10yo for a number of years now. One thing you omitted to mention, though: tawny port is a stunning match with rich chocolate dishes. Treat your self to a night in with a slightly chilled bottle of Ottima and a box of Belgian chocolate truffles. You'll never look back! Hi Robyn
I really enjoyed your review of the Warre’s ports this month. I’ve been a fan of Ottima 10yo for a number of years now. One thing you omitted to mention, though: tawny port is a stunning match with rich chocolate dishes. Treat your self to a night in with a slightly chilled bottle of Ottima and a box of Belgian chocolate truffles. You’ll never look back!

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