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January 05, 2021

Grape Collective Article: Interview With Véronique Dausse of Bordeaux's Château Phélan Ségur

January 05, 2021/ Lisa Denning
Grape Collective Article: Interview With Véronique Dausse of Bordeaux's Château Phélan Ségur

A top Bordeaux wine that’s affordable? Yes!

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January 05, 2021/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week, Travel
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Chateau Phelan Segur, Veronique Dausse, Saint-Estephe, Medoc, Grand Cru Classe, Fabrice Bacquey, Grape Collective article, Q&A, Winemaker Interview
May 20, 2020

Rising From the Ashes: The Vineyards of Pompeii are Alive

May 20, 2020/ Lisa Denning
Rising From the Ashes: The Vineyards of Pompeii are Alive

A fascinating winemaking project has returned the vineyards of Pompeii to their former glory.

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May 20, 2020/ Lisa Denning/ 5 Comments
Wine of the Week, Travel
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Pompeii, Pompei, Ruins of Pompeii, Campania, Italy, Mastroberardino, Mastroberardino winery, Greco di Tufo, Fiano di Avellino, Aglianico, Villa dei Misteri, phallic symbols, historic vineyards, Roman times, Antonio Capone, Mount Vesuvius
February 15, 2020

In and Around Bardolino, Lake Garda's Best Spots to Drink, Dine, and Stay

February 15, 2020/ Lisa Denning
In and Around Bardolino, Lake Garda's Best Spots to Drink, Dine, and Stay

Discover the best food, wine and accomodations.

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February 15, 2020/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Travel, Dining Out, Wine of the Week
Lake Garda, Bardolino, Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara, Chiaretto, La Formica, Il Giardino delle Esperidi, Taverna Kus, Oseleta Ristorante, Costabella, Benazzoli, Cavalchina, Le Fraghe, Cantina Gorgo, Gentili Winery, Guerrieri Rizzardi, Le Morette, Vigneti Villabella, Villa Calicantus, Zeni, Villa Cordevigo, Albergo Locanda San Vigilio, Hotel Regina Adelaide, Hotel Quatro Stazione, Parc Hotel Germano
December 02, 2019

Finding Burgundy's Hidden Wine Treasures

December 02, 2019/ Lisa Denning
Finding Burgundy's Hidden Wine Treasures

Elden Selections helps to understand the beauty of Burgundy by promoting its unknown, small production wines.

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December 02, 2019/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week, Travel, Sunday Suppers, Gifts For Wine Lovers
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Elden Selections, Eleonor Garvin, Dennis Sherman, small-production wine, Chablis, Cotes de Nuits, Cote de Beaune, Cote Chalonnaise, Maconnais, Beaujolais, Domaine de Cromey, WSET classes, Mussel Bouillon with Saffron and Butternut Squash, Jean-Jacques Girard, Jean Dauvissat Chablis, Savigny-les-Beaune, Monthelie, Pernand-Vergelesses, Montagny, Givry 1er Cru
November 22, 2019

On the Texas Wine Trail from Austin to Fredericksburg

November 22, 2019/ Lisa Denning
On the Texas Wine Trail from Austin to Fredericksburg

Discover this up-and-coming wine region.

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November 22, 2019/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week, Travel, Dining Out
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Texas Hill Country wine, Fall Creek Vineyards, Fredericksburg Texas, Duchman Family Winery, Ron Yates Winery, Pedernales Cellars, 4.0 Cellars, Cotton Gin Village, Cabernet Grill, Rustlin' Rob's, VAudeville, Grandma Daisy's, Fischer & Wieser, Salt Lick Barbecue, Grape Collective
November 18, 2019

Meet Maremma: Where to Eat, Drink and Play

November 18, 2019/ Lisa Denning
Meet Maremma: Where to Eat, Drink and Play

Get to know Maremma, a place of awe-inspiring sights and experiences.

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November 18, 2019/ Lisa Denning/ 1 Comment
Wine of the Week, Travel, Dining Out
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Maremma, Tuscany, Under the Tuscan Sun, Maremma Toscana DOC, Wine lovers, Sassotondo Winery, Tenuta Montauto, Fattoria di Magliano, Terenzi Winery, Basile Organic Wine Farm, Val delle Rose, Rocco di Frassinello, Food lovers, Da Caino, Il Pelicano, Osteria del Mare gia Votapentole, Castiglione della Pescaia, Locanda La Luna, Caselficio Fiorino, Frantoio Franci, History Buffs, Massa Marittima, Pitigliano, Sovana, Sorano, Vitozza, Citta del Tufo, Montemerano, Manciano, Maremma Regional Park, Carrozze in Maremma, Monte Argentario, Hotel Terme di Saturnia, Riva del Sole Resort, Hotel Torre di Cala Piccola, Casa Rossa Ximenes, Diaccia Botrona
November 09, 2019

Getting to Know Domäne Wachau's Food Friendly Wine

November 09, 2019/ Lisa Denning
Getting to Know Domäne Wachau's Food Friendly Wine

Lively wines to enjoy with your next meal.

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Travel, Wine of the Week, Sunday Suppers
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Domäne Wachau, UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site, Danube River, Gneiss, Heinz Frischengruber, Roman Horvath, Grüner Veltliner, Riesling, Sesame Ginger Pasta Salad, Domäne Wachau Federspiel Terrassen Gruner Veltliner, Domane Wachau Federspiel Liebenberg
October 09, 2019

Lake Garda, A Wine and Food Lover's Delight

October 09, 2019/ Lisa Denning
Lake Garda, A Wine and Food Lover's Delight

Explore Lake Garda’s magnificent food and wine!

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October 09, 2019/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week, Travel
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Lake Garda, Garda DOC, Italian Lake Region, Averoldi, Perla del Garda, Ricchi, Cantina Castelnuovo, Bulgarini, Riondo, Cantina Gozzi, Pratello, Cantina di Custoza, Cavalchina, Pieropan, Benazzoli, Avanzi, Ca'Vegar, Castelforte, Rocca Sveva, Wine Enthusiast 10 Best Wine Travel Destinations
October 03, 2019

On The Tapas Trail in Logroño, Rioja

October 03, 2019/ Lisa Denning
On The Tapas Trail in Logroño, Rioja

Join the party in Spain’s most celebrated wine region.

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October 03, 2019/ Lisa Denning/ 1 Comment
Travel, Dining Out, Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Logroño, Rioja, Spanish food, Rioja wine, Bar Soriano, Gastrobar a tu gusto, Bar La Travesia, Umm No Solo Tapas, Las Cubanas, El Canalla, Pata Negra, Meson Jabago, Calle del Laurel, Calle Albornoz, Calle San Augustin, Calle Marques de Vallejo, Trevesia de San Juan, Calle de San Juan, Calle Alfonso VI, Muga Winery, pinchos, pintxos, tapas
September 17, 2019

Weekend in Naples, Italy: Where to Eat and Drink

September 17, 2019/ Lisa Denning
Weekend in Naples, Italy: Where to Eat and Drink

Don’t pass Naple’s beauty (and amazing food) by.

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September 17, 2019/ Lisa Denning/ 1 Comment
Travel, Wine of the Week, Dining Out
Naples Italy, Campania, Grape Collective, Gino Sorbillo, L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele, Caffe Gambrinus, Ristorante Europeo Mattozzi, Ebbrezza di Noè, 50 Kalò, Ristorante Umberto, Enoteca Belledonne
July 16, 2019

Six Must-Visit Napa Wineries From Rutherford To Calistoga

July 16, 2019/ Lisa Denning
Six Must-Visit Napa Wineries From Rutherford To Calistoga

Don’t spend hours in traffic on your next visit to Napa!

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July 16, 2019/ Lisa Denning/ 2 Comments
Travel, Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Napa Valley, Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch, Gotts Roadside, The Charter Oak, Acacia House by Chris Cosentino, Cook St Helena, The Restaurant at Meadowood, Sullivan Rutherford Estate, Honig Winery, Wheeler Farms, Schramsberg Vineyards, Chateau Montelena, Ehlers Estate
May 27, 2019

Tasting The American Dream: Mi Sueno Wines With Chiles Rellenos

May 27, 2019/ Lisa Denning
Tasting The American Dream: Mi Sueno Wines With Chiles Rellenos

Mexican-American wine and cuisine at its best!

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Wine of the Week, Sunday Suppers, Travel
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Mi Sueno, Chiles Rellenos, Rolando Herrera, Lorena Herrera, Napa Valley Wine, Chiles Rellenos with Cheese and Grilled Tomato Salad, Napa Valley, Grape Collective
April 19, 2019

Meet Your Next Wine Travel Destination: Paso Robles

April 19, 2019/ Lisa Denning
Meet Your Next Wine Travel Destination: Paso Robles

Paso Robles, the next “it” destination for wine.

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Travel, Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Paso Robles, Paso Robles Wine Festival, Travel Paso, Barre Estate, Tablas Creek Vineyard, Villa Creek Cellars, Niner Wine Estates, Baked Cod with Corn Mint Salsa
April 07, 2019

Weekend In The City Of Bordeaux: Top Picks For Wining And Dining

April 07, 2019/ Lisa Denning
Weekend In The City Of Bordeaux: Top Picks For Wining And Dining

What could be better than a weekend in beautiful Bordeaux?! With so many awesome things to do, find out where to keep your hunger and thirst sated!

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April 07, 2019/ Lisa Denning/ 2 Comments
Dining Out, Travel
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Bordeaux, La Brasserie Bordelaise, Le Carreau, Le Carré, El Nacional, Bistrot du Fromager, La Tupina, Le Hangar Darwin, L'Univerre, Point Rouge, Vins Urbains, Weekend In Bordeaux, Pablo Boutique Bordeaux, Zoë Des Allées Bordeaux, Musée d'Aquitaine, Cité du Vin, Mama Shelter Bordeaux, Le Petit Commerce
March 29, 2019

Exploring The Best of Ruidoso, New Mexico

March 29, 2019/ Lisa Denning
Exploring The Best of Ruidoso, New Mexico

This friendly resort community in New Mexico offers plenty of indoor and outdoor activities for the whole family!

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March 29, 2019/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Travel, Wine of the Week, Dining Out
Ruidoso, New Mexico, Ski Apache, Inn of The Mountain Gods, Ruidoso Downs, Backcountry Attitudes, Noisy Water Winery, Glencoe Distillery, Lost Hiker Brewing, Bonito Valley Brewing, J. Roberts, Old Barrel Tea Company, The Spa At The Inn of the Mountain Gods, Sanctuary on the River, Hunt & Harvest At The Mercantile, Cafe Rio, Texas Club, Rio Grande Grill & Tap Room, Sacred Grounds Coffee & Tea House, Cornerstone Bakery Cafe, Escape Resort, Ruidoso River Resort, Upper Canyon Lodging
March 15, 2019

Know Before You Go - Ten Fascinating Facts About Napa Valley

March 15, 2019/ Lisa Denning
Know Before You Go - Ten Fascinating Facts About Napa Valley

Interesting facts to know about the most famous wine region in the U.S.

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March 15, 2019/ Lisa Denning/ 1 Comment
Travel, Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Napa Valley, The Judgement of Paris, Screaming Eagle, Harlan, Colgin, Mi Sueno, Cain, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Barbera, Grenache, Tempranillo, sparkling wine, Schramsberg Vineyards, Frank Family Vineyards, California
February 19, 2019

Seattle For Food and Wine Lovers

February 19, 2019/ Lisa Denning
Seattle For Food and Wine Lovers

Find the best of the best in Seattle, Washington!

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February 19, 2019/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Travel, Dining Out, Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Seattle, Washington State Wines, The Butcher's Table, Eden Hill, June Baby, Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar, Sushi Kashiba, RN74, Purple Cafe & Wine Bar, Etta's, AQUA by El Gaucho, Jet City Winery, The Estates Wine Room, SoDo Urban Works, Woodinville Wine Country, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Taste Washington, Pike Place Market, Chihuly Garden and Glass, Theo Chocolate Factory, The Space Needle, Museum of Pop Culture, Olympic Sculpture Park, Bainbridge Island, Visit Seattle
February 19, 2019

Must-Visit Tasting Rooms In Woodinville, A Unique Wine Destination Minutes From Seattle

February 19, 2019/ Lisa Denning
Must-Visit Tasting Rooms In Woodinville, A Unique Wine Destination Minutes From Seattle

Tasting rooms galore!

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February 19, 2019/ Lisa Denning/ 3 Comments
Travel, Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Woodinville Wine Country, Seattle, Washington State Wines, Chateau Ste Michelle, Delille Cellars, Januik, Novelty Hill, Mark Ryan Wine, Dusted Valley, aMaurice Cellars, Warehouse District, Patterson Cellars, W.T. Vintners, Avennia, Willows Lodge
January 31, 2019

A Taste Of Place: Puglia's Salice Salentino

January 31, 2019/ Lisa Denning
A Taste Of Place: Puglia's Salice Salentino

In Italy, head to the “heel” of the “boot,” a region ripe for exploration: Puglia’s Salice Salentino.

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January 31, 2019/ Lisa Denning/ 8 Comments
Wine of the Week, Travel
Salice Salentino, Puglia, Salento Peninsula, Italian Wine, masseria, negroamaro, Lecce, Brindisi, olive trees, Candido, Cantina San Donaci, Cantele, iSensi, Castello Monaci, Le Scuderie, Merum Museum, Vigneti Reale, Vivosa Apulia Resort, Masseria Li Veli, Feudi di Guagnano, Leone de Castris, Due Palme, Mottura Vini del Salento, Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef
December 13, 2018

Taste The Flavors of Montecucco, Tuscany’s Up-and-Coming Wine Region

December 13, 2018/ Lisa Denning
Taste The Flavors of Montecucco, Tuscany’s Up-and-Coming Wine Region

The many charms of Montecucco seen through their culture of food and wine.

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December 13, 2018/ Lisa Denning/ 4 Comments
Wine of the Week, Travel
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Montecucco, Sangiovese, Le Pianore, Tuscany, Maremma, Tenuta L'Impostino, Pteglia, Consorzio Tutela Vini Montecucco, Amiata, Basile Winery, ColleMassari, Colle Petruccio, Le Calle, Maciarine, Mandorlo, Montenero, Perazzeta, Pianirossi, Pierini e Brugi, Podere Montale, Poggio al Gello, Prato al Pozzo, Salustri, Amiata mountains, White Vegetable Lasagna
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