by Melissa Darnay, The Wine Maven | Feb 27, 2020 | Wine Pairings
Spaghetti with Clams is one of the dishes I order whenever I’m in an Italian restaurant near the ocean. When it’s good, it’s food of the gods. When it’s mediocre, I’d rather skip the pasta and order a second bottle of wine! Spaghetti with Clams at Vinoteca Ristorante...
by Melissa Darnay, The Wine Maven | Feb 26, 2020 | Wine Basics, Wine Pairings
There are 4 S’s of Tasting Wine Like a Pro—See, Swirl, Smell, and Sip. Today we will be talking about S number two… SWIRL. This blog is dedicated as to why you should swirl wine. Have you ever wondered why wine geeks swirl their glass like they’re trying to start a...
by Melissa Darnay, The Wine Maven | Feb 26, 2020 | Wine Pairings
There are 4 S’s of Tasting Wine Like a Pro—See, Swirl, Smell, and Sip. This blog is dedicated to the second “S” … SWIRL. Have you ever wondered why wine geeks swirl their wine like they’re trying to start a tornado in their glass? It’s because they’re unlocking the...
by Melissa Darnay, The Wine Maven | Feb 24, 2020 | Wine Pairings
If your mouth starts to water when you hear the word truffle but your pocketbook cringes, truffle powder is a great solution. Truffle powder is a less expensive way to get the umami flavor of truffles without the jaw-dropping expense of fresh truffles. Truffle powder...
by Melissa Darnay, The Wine Maven | Feb 23, 2020 | Wine Pairings
Truffles are sought after by chef’s around the world, both for their umami flavor and their rarity. Black truffles sell for about $95 per ounce while the rarer white truffles sell for about $165 per ounce. Why do people love truffles? Because like a good wine,...
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