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June 26, 2020

Let’s Talk Super Tuscans

June 26, 2020/ Lisa Denning
Let’s Talk Super Tuscans

The “seeds” for Super Tuscan wines were planted by an Italian nobleman 70+ years ago.

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June 26, 2020/ Lisa Denning/ 14 Comments
Wine of the Week
Super Tuscan wine, Marchese Mario Incisa della Rochetta, Sassicaia, Chianti Classico, Vino da Tavola, IGT Toscana, Castellare di Castellina, Rocca di Frassinello, Alessandro Cellai, James Suckling Great Wines of Italy, I Sodi di San Niccolo, Malvasia Nera, Sangiovese, Pasta with Scallops and Shrimp in a Tomato Mushroom Sauce, Aged Pecorino, Italian Food, Italian Food Wine and Travel
June 26, 2020

Pasta with Scallops and Shrimp in a Tomato Mushroom Sauce

June 26, 2020/ Lisa Denning
Pasta with Scallops and Shrimp in a Tomato Mushroom Sauce

Pair this dish with a favorite Super Tuscan, I Sodi di San Niccolò.

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June 26, 2020/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Sunday Suppers, Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Pasta, Scallop recipe, Shrimp recipe, Tomato Mushroom Sauce, Porcini mushrooms, Super Tuscan Wine, Trader Joe’s Mushroom & Company Multipurpose Umami Seasoning Blend
June 19, 2020

The Fabulous '15s: Getting to Know Brunello di Montalcino

June 19, 2020/ Lisa Denning
The Fabulous '15s: Getting to Know Brunello di Montalcino

One of Italy’s most revered wines releases a top vintage.

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June 19, 2020/ Lisa Denning/ 3 Comments
Wine of the Week, Gifts For Wine Lovers
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Brunello di Montalcino, 2015 Brunello, La Serena Winery, La Magia Winery, Argiano winery, Cortonesi winery, Benvenuto Brunello, Ian D'Agata, James Suckling, Cerbaia, Col d'Orcia, Altesino, Banfi, Barbi, Biondi-Santi, Camigliano, Campogiovanni, Canalicchio di Sopra, Caparzo, Carpineto, Casa Raia, Casanova di Neri, Casisano, Castello Romitorio, Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona, Corte Pavoni, Cupano, Gianni Brunelli Le Chiese di Sotto, Greppone Mazzi Ruffino, Il Marroneto, Il Poggione, La Fiorita, La Gerla, Lazzaretti, Le Chiuse, Mate winery, Mocali, Pian delle Querci, Poggio Antico, Poggio San Giorgio, Salvioni La Cerbaiola, San Polo, Talenti, Tenute Silvio Nardi, Uccelliera, Voliero, Sassetti Livio Pertimali
June 14, 2020

Summertime Banana Bread with Blanc de Blancs Champagne

June 14, 2020/ Lisa Denning
Summertime Banana Bread with Blanc de Blancs Champagne

Don’t discard those over-ripe bananas!

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Wine of the Week, Sunday Suppers
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Banana Bread, Blanc de Blancs Champagne, Laherte Freres, Doyard Brut Cuvee Vendemiaire, Larmandier-Bernier Terre de Vertus Blanc de Blancs, Claude Cazais Clos Cazais, Salon Cuvee S Le Mesnil, Krug Clos du Mesnil Blanc de Blancs
June 05, 2020

Spotlight on Rioja's Bodegas LAN

June 05, 2020/ Lisa Denning
Spotlight on Rioja's Bodegas LAN

Winemaker Maria Baruá is taking Bodegas LAN to new heights.

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Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Bodegas LAN, Rioja wine, Maria Barua, Winemaker Interview, Vina Lanciano, LAN Crianza, LAN Reserva, LAN Xtreme, LAN Culmen, LAN A Mano, Vina Lanciano Reserva, Vinedo Singular, Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa, Winemaker interview
May 29, 2020

Chicken Fajitas with Five Thirst-Quenching Sparkling Rosés

May 29, 2020/ Lisa Denning
Chicken Fajitas with Five Thirst-Quenching Sparkling Rosés

A great summertime combination.

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Wine of the Week, Sunday Suppers
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Chicken fajitas, fajita, Sparkling Rose, Valdo Rose Brut, Pink Flamingo Rose, Volage rose, Ferrari rose, thirst-quenching
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
May 01, 2020

Wine Pairing: Savory Sausage and Beans with a Classic Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc

May 01, 2020/ Lisa Denning
Wine Pairing: Savory Sausage and Beans with a Classic Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc

Bonus: Third generation Napa Valley farmer-turned-winemaker shares how he and his neighbors are coping with the pandemic.

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May 01, 2020/ Lisa Denning/ 2 Comments
Wine of the Week, Sunday Suppers
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Sausage and beans, Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc, Gamble Family Vineyards, white wine
April 29, 2020

Earth Day 2020 Goes Digital: Celebrating with William Fèvre in Chablis

April 29, 2020/ Lisa Denning
Earth Day 2020 Goes Digital: Celebrating with William Fèvre in Chablis

How William Fèvre winery is doing its part to protect the environment.

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April 29, 2020/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week
Earth Day, Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, E.P.A., Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Climate change, global warming, greenhouse gases, eco-friendly winemaking, organic viticulture, biodynamic viticulture, Chablis, Burgundy, Didier Séguier, Henriot Champagne, Maisons & Domaines Henriot, William Fèvre winery, William Fevre, biodiversity, fuel consumption, water management, terroir wines
April 26, 2020

Easy Comfort Food Recipe: Puréed Sweet Potato Soup

April 26, 2020/ Lisa Denning
Easy Comfort Food Recipe: Puréed Sweet Potato Soup

Chock full of nutritious ingredients, this soup is simple and satisfying.

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Wine of the Week, Sunday Suppers
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Sweet Potato Soup, Puréed Sweet Potato, Soup, Tasca d'Almerita, Tenuta Regaleali Antisa Catarratto, Catarratto, Sicily, Sicilian Wine
April 04, 2020

It's Time for Comfort Food and Wine: BBQ Short Ribs with Alta Vista Single Vineyard Malbecs

April 04, 2020/ Lisa Denning
It's Time for Comfort Food and Wine: BBQ Short Ribs with Alta Vista Single Vineyard Malbecs

A little respite from anxious times.

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Wine of the Week, Sunday Suppers
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, BBQ Short Ribs, Barbecue Short Ribs, Alta Vista Winery, Argentina wine, Comfort food, Mendoza, Alta Vista Alizarine, Alta Vista Serenade, Alta Vista Temis, wine-searcher, Once Upon a Chef, Stay at Home
March 12, 2020

Host a Tapas Party: Seven Easy-to-Make Recipes Paired with Spanish Wines

March 12, 2020/ Lisa Denning
Host a Tapas Party: Seven Easy-to-Make Recipes Paired with Spanish Wines

Recipes and wine pairings for a fun and easy-to-host evening.

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Wine of the Week, Sunday Suppers
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Tapas party, Pares Balta, Juve y Camps, Gramona, Cellar de Les Aus Bruant, Paella Recipe, Paella Your Way, Spanish wine, Ribera del Duero, Citrus Marinated Olives, Tio Pepe, The Food Network, Blistered shisito peppers, Mil Historias de Altolandon Garnacha, Wine Food, Garlic Shrimp, Gambas al Ajillo, El Coto Blanco, Gazpacho, Flor de Muga Rose, Patatas Bravas, Rioja Crianza, Tempranillo, Baigorri, Beronia, CVNE, El Ternero, LAN, Marques de Caceres, R. Lopez de Heredia, Vina Pomal, Lopez de Heredia Vina Cubillo, Vina Real, Vivanco, Crema Catalana, Lustau East India Solera Sherry
March 06, 2020

Spotlight on The Top Pinot Noirs of Chile's Ventisquero Winery

March 06, 2020/ Lisa Denning
Spotlight on The Top Pinot Noirs of Chile's Ventisquero Winery

Chile is becoming more known for its exceptional Pinot Noir wines, like these Ventisquero beauties.

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Wine of the Week, Dining Out
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Ventisquero Winery, Pinot Noir, Heru Pinot Noir, Grey Glacier Pinot Noir, Tara Atacama, Txikito NYC, Vina Ventisquero
March 01, 2020

Hallelujah! Female Artist's Work Adorns 2017 Château Mouton Rothschild Label

March 01, 2020/ Lisa Denning
Hallelujah! Female Artist's Work Adorns 2017 Château Mouton Rothschild Label

An artist chosen by the winery for an untraditional and bold approach to her work.

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March 01, 2020/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week
Chateau Mouton Rothschild, International Women's Day, Women's History Month, Annette Messenger, Artist wine label, Baron Philippe de Rothschild, Francis Lacloche, Philippe Sereys de Rothschild, Camille Sereys de Rothschild, Julien de Beaumarchais de Rothschild, Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, Artnet, Baron Nathaniel de Rothschild
February 28, 2020

Top Six Wine Events in NYC - March 2020

February 28, 2020/ Lisa Denning
Top Six Wine Events in NYC - March 2020

Check out these unique experiences to learn about wine.

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February 28, 2020/ Lisa Denning/ 1 Comment
Wine of the Week, Dining Out
Strong Women Make Big Bordeaux Bottles, Wine Events, New York City Wine Events, Cava Discovery Week, Georgian Wine Tasting, Italian Winemakers Dinner, Chama Mama, Italian Wine Merchants, The Waverly Inn, Barolo vs. Burgundy, NY Drinks NY Grand Tasting, Wine on Wheels Grand Tasting
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
January 30, 2020

Vietnamese Beef Stew (Bò Kho) With Cahors Malbec

January 30, 2020/ Lisa Denning
Vietnamese Beef Stew (Bò Kho) With Cahors Malbec

The rich, dense body and velvety tannins of a French Malbec pair perfectly with this spicy ginger and anise-flavored stew.

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January 30, 2020/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week, Sunday Suppers
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Jean-Luc Baldes, Clos Triguedina, Cahors, Malbec, Chateau Haut Serre, Chateau Combel-la-Serre, Chateau La Grave, Clos La Coutale, Domaine Cosse Maisonneuve, Simon Busser, Vietnamese Beef Stew, Bo Kho, Vietnamese Beef Stew (Bo Kho) With Cahors Malbec, Clos Triguedina Probus 2008, Wine Food New Adventures in Drinking and Cooking, Dana Frank, Andrea Slonecker
January 23, 2020

Thursday's Thrill: Tenuta Tascante Winery on The Slopes of Sicily's Mount Etna

January 23, 2020/ Lisa Denning
Thursday's Thrill: Tenuta Tascante Winery on The Slopes of Sicily's Mount Etna

Beautifully crafted single vineyard, single varietal wines.

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January 23, 2020/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week
Tasca d'Almerita, Tenuta Tascante, Sicily, Mount Etna, Alberto Tasca, Contrada Rampante, Contrada Pianodario, Contrada Sciaranuova, Contrata Sciaranuova VV
January 05, 2020

Beloved Beaujolais Wine Merchant Georges Duboeuf Dies at 86

January 05, 2020/ Lisa Denning
Beloved Beaujolais Wine Merchant Georges Duboeuf Dies at 86

Yesterday, the world lost a kind-hearted man.

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January 05, 2020/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Georges Duboeuf, Franck Duboeuf, Beaujolais Nouveau, Beaujolais, Michelle Williams, Cathrine Todd, Kathleen Willcox
December 23, 2019

Nine Splurge-Worthy Red Wines

December 23, 2019/ Lisa Denning
Nine Splurge-Worthy Red Wines

Beautifully balanced red wines.

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Wine of the Week, Gifts For Wine Lovers
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Splurge-Worthy Red Wines, Bertani Amazon della Valpolicella, Chateau Lassegue, Clos Mogador, Carpazo Vigna La Casa Brunello, Triguedina Jean-Luc Baldes The New Black, Keenan Cabernet Franc, Woodward Canyon, Massolino Serralunga d'Alba Barolo, Bouchard Pere & Fils Beaune Clos de La Mousse, balanced wine
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