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Want to learn some tricks with cooking and wine? We are starting to open for food and wine classes. Contact us to schedule a class date. From poached fish to fresh pasta. From wood fired pizza to burgers. Paired with wine and/or cocktails.

Just getting my Loire Valley wine on today. I have much to share over glasses of wine and food.
Getting the yard ready for hosting dinners and parties. Get your order in soon!

Working on new ideas and recipes for the summer. With wine pairings. Who wants some??

Your weekend wine wisdom.

http://www.foodandwine.com/blogs/12-wines-pair-absolutely-everything?xid=soc_socialflow_facebook_fw

12 Wines that Pair with Absolutely Everything A fool-proof case from sommelier Jared Hooper that masterfully pairs with everything from pho to duck confit.

Anyone in LA who wants to have a one of a kind lovely experience I say check out the food and wine here. An amazing off the charts wine list of things you probably have no idea of. But don't be scared. Learn something new. Taste something new.
http://www.latimes.com/food/la-fo-moruno-wine-program-20160409-story.html

David Rosoff's 45-wine list at Moruno is short, sunny and radical David Rosoff has downsized. At Moruno, the new restaurant he owns with chef Chris Feldmeier in the Original Farmers Market (with a satellite imminent in Grand Central Market), he has created a wine program that's remarkable for its brevity, accuracy and quirkiness.

Here's everything you need to know about Sulfites in wine. And why you shouldn't be scared. Hint there's literally Sulfites in EVERY wine.

http://www.bonappetit.com/drinks/wine/article/sulfite-free-wine

Why You Shouldn’t Worry About Sulfites in Wine - Bon Appétit Don't worry about sulfites in wines—they're not going to kill you, and they're already in a lot of things you eat.

Make sure to check out some of these classic Barolo's. Some of the best wine comes from the Piedmont.
http://www.decanter.com/wine-reviews-tastings/underrated-barolo-crus-five-wines-to-try-291494/

Underrated Barolo crus: Five wines to try - Decanter Some Barolo crus get overshadowed by their better known neighbours, says Tom Hyland. He picks five wines demonstrating the originality and value on offer...

Here's some great info about CA's favorite son, Pinot Noir

http://bubblyprofessor.com/2012/09/24/wine-grape-cheat-sheets-pinot-noir-2/

Wine Grape Cheat Sheets: Pinot Noir The Soundbyte: The Pinot Noir grape has been grown in the Burgundy region of France for centuries, and, unblended, makes the region’s world famous red wines. Pinot Noir is also grown in Champagne...

Simple winter dish. Marinate a whole chicken in milk overnight. Rub with olive oil salt and pepper.
Place directly on oven rack.
Place a baking dish under chicken with root vegetables and potatoes to catch the drippings.
Easy. Delicious.

http://www.foodandwine.com/blogs/2015/12/21/top-10-wines-year?xid=soc_socialflow_facebook_fw

Here's a little wine list for the holidays. There's no reason to drink crappy wine!

Top 10 Wines of the Year The best wines F&W's Ray Isle tasted in 2015.