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December 22, 2019

An Insider's Guide to the Top Six Grower Champagnes

December 22, 2019/ Lisa Denning
An Insider's Guide to the Top Six Grower Champagnes

Ring in 2020 with one of these “unbelievable” wines.

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Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Geoffroy Scheid, Grower Champagne, Moet et Chandon, Veuve Clicquot, Jerome Prevost La Closerie les Biguines, Jacques Selosse Substance Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru, Agrapart & Fils Cuvee Mineral Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Extra Brut, Bereche et Fils Brut Reserve, Tarlant Zero Brut Nature, Etienne Calsac Les Revenants, Andre Jacquart, Aubry Fils, Benoit Dehu, Benoit Lahaye, Cedric Bouchard, Egly Ouriet, Francoise Bedel, Geoffroy, Jacque Lassaigne, Marguet, Robert Moncuit, Nowack, Suenen, Ulysse Collin, Vilmart
December 05, 2019

Holiday Gifts For Wine Lovers

December 05, 2019/ Lisa Denning
Holiday Gifts For Wine Lovers

‘Tis the season!

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Wine of the Week, Gifts For Wine Lovers
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Old Man Artist, J. Lohr Pure Paso, J. Lohr, Paso Robles, City Wine Tours, Sommelier Society of America, Where to Learn about wine in NYC, Natural Wine for the People, Alice Feiring, The Most Spectacular Restaurant in the World, Joe Baum, Kevin Zraly, Tom Roston, The Piccolo Inn, Champagne Collet Brut Art Deco, Henriot, Bollinger Grand Annee, Drappier Brut Nature Rosé, Alfred Gratien Cuvée Paradis, Delamotte NV Brut Rosé, Palmer & Co Brut NV
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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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
December 02, 2019

Mussel Bouillon with Saffron, Chervil and a Crush of Butternut Squash and Chablis Wine

December 02, 2019/ Lisa Denning
Mussel Bouillon with Saffron, Chervil and a Crush of Butternut Squash and Chablis Wine

Oh la la — Mussels and Chablis!

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Wine of the Week, Sunday Suppers
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Mussel Bouillon, Burgundy wine, Elden Selections, Dennis Sherman, Eleonor Garvin, Christmas Eve Fish dinner, Jean Dauvissat Chablis, bouchot mussels
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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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 21, 2019

Raise A Glass to the 2019 Beaujolais Nouveau

November 21, 2019/ Lisa Denning
Raise A Glass to the 2019 Beaujolais Nouveau

Today is the day to celebrate the new wines of the 2019 vintage, Beaujolais Nouveau Day!

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Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Georges Duboeuf, Beaujolais Nouveau, Grape Collective, Franck Duboeuf
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 25, 2019

Herbes de Provence Chicken with Onions, Peppers, and Tomatoes

October 25, 2019/ Lisa Denning
Herbes de Provence Chicken with Onions, Peppers, and Tomatoes

A simple-to-make chicken dish, paired with Saget La Perrière’s Loire Valley wines. This family-owned winery is located in a 200-million-year-old cave in Sancerre (that you can visit!).

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Sunday Suppers, Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Herbes de Provence, Chicken with onions and peppers, Domaine de la Perriere Sancerre, Marie de Beauregard Chinon, La Petite Perriere Pinot Noir, Le Panoramic Hotel, Saget la Perriere, Sauvignon Blanc, Chinon, Pinot Noir
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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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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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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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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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
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