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May 31, 2026

Les Abeilles: How One Rhone Valley Winery Protects Bees

May 31, 2026/ Lisa Denning
Les Abeilles: How One Rhone Valley Winery Protects Bees

Did you know that bees pollinate about one-third of the food we eat?

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May 31, 2026/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week, Today's Taste (Reviews)
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Jean-Luc Colombo winery, Les Ruchets vneyard, Les Abeilles Cotes du Rhone, Bee Safe garden, Save the Bees Foundation, Pollinators education, environmental restoration
May 25, 2026

National Wine Day Musings with Seghesio Old Vine Zinfandel

May 25, 2026/ Lisa Denning
National Wine Day Musings with Seghesio Old Vine Zinfandel

Raise a glass! It’s National Wine Day.

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May 25, 2026/ Lisa Denning/ 4 Comments
Wine of the Week, Today's Taste (Reviews)
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, National Wine Day, Old Vines, Old Vine Zinfandel, Seghesio Old Vine Zinfandel
May 22, 2026

A Winery in Lipari That's Making Some of Sicily's Most Exciting Wines

May 22, 2026/ Lisa Denning
A Winery in Lipari That's Making Some of Sicily's Most Exciting Wines

Energetic, characterful wines from a place you may not know of.

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May 22, 2026/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week, Today's Taste (Reviews), Wine Reviews
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Tenuta di Castellaro, Sicily wines, Lipari island wine, Aeolian Islands, Tyrrhenian Sea, Mediterranean Sea, Massimo Lentsch, Malvasia delle Lipari grape, Corinto Nero grape, certified organic winery, Tenuta di Castellaro Bianco Pomice, Tenuta di Castellaro Eúxenos, Tenuta di Castellaro Nero Ossidiana Rosso
April 30, 2026

On the Edge: Discovering California’s SLO Coast Through Cadre Wines

April 30, 2026/ Lisa Denning
On the Edge: Discovering California’s SLO Coast Through Cadre Wines

Stunning whites from one of California’s newest AVAs.

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Wine of the Week, Wine Reviews, Today's Taste (Reviews)
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Cadre Wines, SLO Coast AVA, San Luis Obispo Coast AVA, cool climate vineyards, Edna Valley, Arroyo Grande Valley, California wines, Jack Niven, John Niven, John and Lucy Niven, California white wine, Cadre Stone Blossom Sauvignon Blanc, Cadre Sea Queen Albarino, Cadre Wines Band of Stones Gruner Veltliner, Cadre Wines Beautiful Stranger
April 10, 2026

Pink and Beyond: 11 Wines for the New Season

April 10, 2026/ Lisa Denning
Pink and Beyond: 11 Wines for the New Season

Swing into Spring with these lively wines of all colors.

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April 10, 2026/ Lisa Denning/ 1 Comment
Wine of the Week, Today's Taste (Reviews), Sip & Tell
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Rose wine, white wine, red wine, Medly Wine Co., Scaia Bianco, Scaia Rosato, Bouchaine Vin Gris of Pinot Noir, Priest Ranch Sauvignon Blanc, Priest Ranch rosé, Masseria Li Veli Susumaniello rosé, Gianni Gagliardo Favorita Fallegro, Avaline Beaujolais, Avaline Red
March 25, 2026

Six Finger Lakes Wines That Deserve a Spot on Your Table

March 25, 2026/ Lisa Denning
Six Finger Lakes Wines That Deserve a Spot on Your Table

A look at how the region is evolving while holding onto its defining acidity

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March 25, 2026/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week, Today's Taste (Reviews), Wine Reviews
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Finger Lakes Wine Region, Hillock & Hobbs Estate Dry Riesling, Lakewood Vineyards Vignoles, Fox Run Vineyards Traminette, Fox Run Vineyards Piquette, Damiani Wine Cellars Cabernet Franc, Dr. Konstantin Frank Lena Reserve Red
March 13, 2026

Turning Leftover Wine Into French Fisherman Stew

March 13, 2026/ Lisa Denning
Turning Leftover Wine Into French Fisherman Stew

Called La Chaudrée in France, this chowder-like stew is best prepared in a Dutch oven.

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March 13, 2026/ Lisa Denning/ 2 Comments
Wine of the Week, Today's Taste (Reviews), Sunday Suppers
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Fisherman Stew, La Chaudree, Andrea Felici Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi, Marche Italy, Malvira Roero Arneis DOCG, Piedmont Italy, Ott Fass4 Gruner Veltliner, Austrian wine, Cavalchina Chiaretto Bardolino Rose wine, Lake Garda wine
February 06, 2026

How to Choose the Right Balsamic Vinegar: Giusti's Lineup Explained

February 06, 2026/ Lisa Denning
How to Choose the Right Balsamic Vinegar: Giusti's Lineup Explained

From light and tangy to viscous, and complex… so many styles to choose from.

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February 06, 2026/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Today's Taste (Reviews), Sunday Suppers, Travel
LIsa Denning, The Wine Chef, Giuseppe Giusti Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, Modena Italy, affinato balsamic vinegar, extravecchio traditional balsamic, PDO Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, PGI Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, Giusti Historical Collection, Giusti fruttati line, Stanley Tucci, Searching for Italy, Balsamic Negroni, I Love Italian Food
January 22, 2026

Six Stops, One Island: Traversing Sicily With Nero d’Avola

January 22, 2026/ Lisa Denning
Six Stops, One Island: Traversing Sicily With Nero d’Avola

Journey with me across the biggest island in the Mediterranean Sea, one sip at a time!

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January 22, 2026/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week, Today's Taste (Reviews)
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Nero d'Avola, Sicilian wine, Wines of Sicily, red wine, Trapani Sicily, Caruso & Minini winery, Palermo Sicily, Tenuta Rapitala, Agrigento Sicily, Feudo Montoni, Caltanissetta Sicily, Tenute Navarra, Ragusa Sicily, Vittoria Sicily, Valle dell'Acate, Syracuse Sicily, Gulfi NeroBufaleffj, Pachino Sicily, Val di Noto Sicily
December 30, 2025

Ten Bottles of Bubbly to Ring in the New Year

December 30, 2025/ Lisa Denning
Ten Bottles of Bubbly to Ring in the New Year

A sparkling welcome to 2026!

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Wine of the Week, Today's Taste (Reviews)
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Sparkling wine, Happy New Year, New Years Eve, This Life by Robert Wessman, Trénel Crémant de Bourgogne, Domaine Pichot Vouvray Clos Saint Mathurin Sparkling Méthode Traditionnelle, Langlois Crémant de Loire Brut Réserve, Cleto Chiarli Rosé de Noire Brut, Yarden Galilee Rosé 2018, Champagne Aubry Brut Premier Cru, Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte Réserve Exclusive Rosé, Champagne Fleur de Miraval ER2, Iovine Gragnano Sparkling Red Wine
December 23, 2025

Sipping Your Way Through December — Day 23

December 23, 2025/ Lisa Denning
Sipping Your Way Through December — Day 23

A scrumptious Napa Cab.

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Wine of the Week, Today's Taste (Reviews)
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Priest Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Priest Ranch winery, Napa Cab, California Cabernet Sauvignon, Vaca Mountains, wine-searcher.com, Yountville tasting room
December 22, 2025

Sipping Your Way Through December — Day 22

December 22, 2025/ Lisa Denning
Sipping Your Way Through December — Day 22

A 25-year-old wine that’s ready for your glass!

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December 22, 2025/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week, Today's Taste (Reviews)
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Sandeman 2000 Vintage Port
December 20, 2025

Sipping Your Way Through December — Day 20

December 20, 2025/ Lisa Denning
Sipping Your Way Through December — Day 20

Today’s sip takes us off the wine route, on a detour to the Amalfi Coast’s most iconic liqueur.

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December 20, 2025/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Today's Taste (Reviews)
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Limoncello, lemon liqueur, Amalfi Coast, Lucano Anniversario Limoncello, Il Gusto di Amalfi Limoncello
December 19, 2025

Sipping Your Way Through December—Day 19

December 19, 2025/ Lisa Denning
Sipping Your Way Through December—Day 19

From the land of sweet wines comes this stunning dry red.

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Wine of the Week, Today's Taste (Reviews)
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Quinta Nova, Portuguese wine, Douro Valley, Relais & Chateau, Quinta Nova Reserva Terroir
December 18, 2025

Sipping Your Way Through December—Day 18

December 18, 2025/ Lisa Denning
Sipping Your Way Through December—Day 18

Fizzy and festive, and with a great backstory!

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December 18, 2025/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week, Today's Taste (Reviews)
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Piper-Heidsieck Brut Rose, Champagn Piper-Heidsieck
December 17, 2025

Sipping Your Way Through December—Day 17

December 17, 2025/ Lisa Denning
Sipping Your Way Through December—Day 17

A Napa Chardonnay without any makeup on.

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Wine of the Week, Today's Taste (Reviews)
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Bouchaine Vineyards, Bouchaine unbaked Chardonnay, Napa Valley wine, Carneros Napa Valley
December 16, 2025

Sipping Your Way Through December—Day 16

December 16, 2025/ Lisa Denning
Sipping Your Way Through December—Day 16

Today I recommend a food and wine treat! Enjoy every decadent bite and sip!

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Wine of the Week, Today's Taste (Reviews)
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, pecan pie, Graham's 20-year-old Tawny Porto, Wines of Portugal, Douro Valley, Port wine, tawny port wine
December 15, 2025

Sipping Your Way Through December—Day 15

December 15, 2025/ Lisa Denning
Sipping Your Way Through December—Day 15

A welcome taste of summer in Provence!

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Wine of the Week, Today's Taste (Reviews)
The Wine Chef, Lisa Denning, The Pale Rose, Sacha Lichine
December 14, 2025

Sipping Your Way Through December—Day 14

December 14, 2025/ Lisa Denning
Sipping Your Way Through December—Day 14

An atypical red wine, perfect for a chilly December night!

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Wine of the Week, Today's Taste (Reviews)
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Yarden Galilee Petit Verdot, Golan Heights Winery, Wines of Israel
December 12, 2025

Sipping Your Way Through December—Day 13

December 12, 2025/ Lisa Denning
Sipping Your Way Through December—Day 13

A Saperavi to know about!

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December 12, 2025/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week, Today's Taste (Reviews)
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Sipping Your Way Through December, Saperavi, Shumi Winery, Iberiuli Mukuzani red wine, Georgian wine, Kakheti wine region, Mukuzani wine producing zone
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