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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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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
September 12, 2019

Thursday's Thrill: Pagos del Galir Godello from Galicia

September 12, 2019/ Lisa Denning
Thursday's Thrill: Pagos del Galir Godello from Galicia

Some of my favorite white whites come from Galicia, especially this seafood-loving Godello.

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Wine of the Week
Pagos del Galir Godello, Galicia, Valdeorras, Bodegas Virxe de Galir
September 04, 2019

Fino Sherry Bloody Mary Recipe

September 04, 2019/ Lisa Denning
Fino Sherry Bloody Mary Recipe

Sherry wine puts a twist on this classic cocktail.

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September 04, 2019/ Lisa Denning/ 1 Comment
Wine of the Week
Fino sherry, Bloody Mary, Lucas Payà, Bedegas Lustau, Emilio Lustau, Sherry, Grape Collective, Fino Bloody Mary, Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, recipe
August 28, 2019

Where to Learn About Wine in NYC and Beyond

August 28, 2019/ Lisa Denning
Where to Learn About Wine in NYC and Beyond

Back to school has never been so fun!

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August 28, 2019/ Lisa Denning/ 1 Comment
Wine of the Week, Gifts For Wine Lovers
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, International Culinary Center, Court of Master Sommeliers, The International Wine Center, WSET, Sommelier Society of America, Kevin Zraly's Advanced Wine School, Institute of Culinary Education, Corkbuzz, Chelsea Wine Vault, Murrays Cheese, Burgundy Wine Company, Discovery Wines, Flatiron Wines, Grape Collective, Sherry-Lehmann, Urban Wines, Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels
August 21, 2019

Three White Port Cocktails For Sizzling Summer Soirées

August 21, 2019/ Lisa Denning
Three White Port Cocktails For Sizzling Summer Soirées

What is white port and how should you drink it?

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August 21, 2019/ Lisa Denning/
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, White port, Warre's white port, Symington Family Estates, Porto, Portuguese wine, cocktails
August 12, 2019

Q&A with Chef Charlie Palmer

August 12, 2019/ Lisa Denning
Q&A with Chef Charlie Palmer

Charlie Palmer, a celebrity chef who doesn’t rest on his laurels, is always looking for new challenges. He keeps busy by opening hotels, authoring cookbooks, and making wine.

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August 12, 2019/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week, Dining Out
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Charlie Palmer, Aureole, Charlie Clay, Aureole Cuvee, Grape Collective, #metoo
August 06, 2019

Nine Light Rosés That Go Perfectly with Caprese Summer Salad

August 06, 2019/ Lisa Denning
Nine Light Rosés That Go Perfectly with Caprese Summer Salad

Perfect for summertime!

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August 06, 2019/ Lisa Denning/ 1 Comment
Wine of the Week, Sunday Suppers
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Caprese Salad, Pasqua 11 Minutes Rose, Bodegas Muga Rosado, Famille Perrin Cotes du Rhone Rose, Domaine Houchart Cotes de Provence Rose, Chateau Roubine La Rose, Pink Flamingo Rose, Domaine de Cala Rose, Chateau de Berne Emotion Rose, Domaine Bousquet Rose
August 01, 2019

A Simple French Kiss on a Steamy August Night

August 01, 2019/ Lisa Denning
A Simple French Kiss on a Steamy August Night

Like magic, this kiss that will revive you.

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Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Gonzalez Byass, sweet vermouth, dry vermouth, The French Kiss, cocktails
July 24, 2019

Summertime Sipping - 15 White Wines For The Hottest Days of the Year

July 24, 2019/ Lisa Denning
Summertime Sipping - 15 White Wines For The Hottest Days of the Year

Cool off with these delicious whites!

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July 24, 2019/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Summer White Wines, Baron de Ley Blanco, Citari Conchiglia Lugana, Otella Lugana, Montonale Lugana, Zenato Lugana, Ca dei Frati Lugana, Chateau Greysac Le Blanc de Greysac, Donnachiara Greco di Tufo, Bodegas Fillaboa Albarino, Pagos del Galir Godello, Peter Zemmer Pinot Grigio, Reyneke Vinehugger White, Santiago Ruiz Albarino, Domaine Delaporte Chavignol Sancerre, Peter Zemmer Giatl Pinot Grigio, T. Berkley Chenin Blanc, Albert Bichot Domaine Long-Depaquit Chablis Les Clos, Hugel Grossi Laue Riesling
July 17, 2019

Austrian Red Wine: Introducing Zweigelt and Blaufränkisch

July 17, 2019/ Lisa Denning
Austrian Red Wine: Introducing Zweigelt and Blaufränkisch

The future is looking bright for Austrian Reds.

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July 17, 2019/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week
Blaufrankisch, Zweigelt, Gruner Veltliner, Austrian Wine, Valerie Kathawala, Burgenland, Sophienwald stemware, Essential wine glass
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
July 01, 2019

The Seven Best American Red Wines For Your Fourth of July Barbecue

July 01, 2019/ Lisa Denning
The Seven Best American Red Wines For Your Fourth of July Barbecue

Rich-fruited reds to help you celebrate this most American of holidays

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July 01, 2019/ Lisa Denning/ 2 Comments
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Ray Isle, Food & Wine, Joran Mackay, Franklin Barbecue, Aaron Franklin, Fourth of July, Hedges Family Estate, La Haute Cuvée, Gramercy Cellars Lower East Syrah, Beckmen Vineyards Grenache, Thomas George Estates Pinot Noir, Ramey Wine Cellars Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Pedernales Cellars Bingham Vineyards Reserve, Noisy Water Winery Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
May 30, 2019

Risotto With Mushrooms and Hazelnuts

May 30, 2019/ Lisa Denning
Risotto With Mushrooms and Hazelnuts

Find out why you need to be a “helicopter cook” to make this risotto!

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Sunday Suppers, Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Risotto with Mushrooms and Hazelnuts, Peter Zemmer, Peter Zemmer Giatl Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige
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
May 07, 2019

Celebrate Mother's Day with Joachim Splichal's Rockfish "A Day in Nice" and Domaine de Cala Rosé

May 07, 2019/ Lisa Denning
Celebrate Mother's Day with Joachim Splichal's Rockfish "A Day in Nice" and Domaine de Cala Rosé

Gear up for rosé season on Mother’s Day with this winning combination!

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May 07, 2019/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week, Sunday Suppers
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Domaine de Cala Rosé, Joachim Splichal, Patina Restaurant Group, Stéphane Derenoncourt, Grape Collective, Rockfish, Bruno Tringali
April 29, 2019

Finding Balance in Ribera del Duero’s Figuero Wines

April 29, 2019/ Lisa Denning
Finding Balance in Ribera del Duero’s Figuero Wines

Check out these amazing Italian food pairings with a delicious Spanish wine. (Nope, that wasn’t an error: Italian food and Spanish wine. Why not?!)

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April 29, 2019/ Lisa Denning/ 2 Comments
Wine of the Week
Figuero Winery, Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Il Mulino nyc, Spanish wine, Ribera del Duero, Jose Maria Garcia, Milagros Figuero, Jean-François Hérbrard, old vines, Tinto Figuero 4, Tinto Figuero 12, Tinto Figuero 15, Figuero Viñas Viejas, Milagros de Figuero, Figuero Noble, Figuero Tinus
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 19, 2019

Baked Cod with Corn Mint Salsa

April 19, 2019/ Lisa Denning
Baked Cod with Corn Mint Salsa

A recipe that’s beyond simple, yet bursting with flavor!

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April 19, 2019/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week, Sunday Suppers
The Wine Chef, Recipe, Lisa Denning, Tablas Creek 2018 Patelin de Tablas Rosé, Baked Cod with Corn Mint Salsa, rose wine
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