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August 03, 2022

Chilling Out With Six of Chile's Best Coastal Sauvignon Blancs

August 03, 2022/ Lisa Denning
Chilling Out With Six of Chile's Best Coastal Sauvignon Blancs

Excellent summertime sippers

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Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Chile Sauvignon Blanc, Chilean Coastal Sauvignon Blanc, Vina Koyle Costa La Flor, Matetic Vineyards EQ Coastal Sauvignon Blanc, Vina Morande Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc, Vina Tabali Talinay Sauvignon Blanc, Montes Wines Limited Selection Sauvignon Blanc, Vina Garces Silva Amayna Sauvignon Blanc, Valparaiso Chile, Casablanca wine region, San Antonio wine region, Leyda Valley wine, Santo Domingo wine, Humboldt Current, vinepair
July 13, 2022

From the Mountains to the Sea, A New Generation is Redefining Abruzzo Wine

July 13, 2022/ Lisa Denning
From the Mountains to the Sea, A New Generation is Redefining Abruzzo Wine

It’s an exciting time for Abruzzo’s wine industry.

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Travel, Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Abruzzo wine, Adriatic Sea, Apennine mountains, new generation, organic farming, Strappelli winery, Trace Technologies, Ciavolich winery, Tenuta I Fauri, Agricola Cirelli, Vinum Hadrianum, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo, Trebbiano d, Trebbiano d'Abruzzo, Pecorino wine, Cococciola wine, Passerina wine, Vini d'Abruzzo consorzio, Abruzzo wine consortium
July 12, 2022

Crispy Cod with Tartar Sauce

July 12, 2022/ Lisa Denning
Crispy Cod with Tartar Sauce

Panko breadcrumbs add flavor and a crunchy texture to light, flaky cod

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July 12, 2022/ Lisa Denning/ 1 Comment
Sunday Suppers, Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Codfish recipe, Tartar sauce, Abruzzo wine, Trabocchi coast, seafood recipe
July 06, 2022

Wine Review: Ciliegiolo From Maremma, Tuscany

July 06, 2022/ Lisa Denning
Wine Review: Ciliegiolo From Maremma, Tuscany

Meet Ciliegiolo, an unfamiliar Italian native grape variety on the verge of discovery.

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July 06, 2022/ Lisa Denning/ 1 Comment
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Ciliegiolo grape, Maremma Toscana DOC, Tuscany, Tuscan wine, Sassotondo Winery, Sassotondo San Lorenzo Ciliegiolo, La Selva Ciliegiolo 2016, Tenuta Cavallini Ciliegiolo 2018
July 05, 2022

Getting To Know Chianti Classico's UGAs

July 05, 2022/ Lisa Denning
Getting To Know Chianti Classico's UGAs

With the creation of a new classification system, this region is keeping its eye on the pulse of the consumer market.

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July 05, 2022/ Lisa Denning/ 1 Comment
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Chianti Classico, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, Castellina, Castelnuovo Berardenga, Gaiole in Chianti, Lamole, Montefioralle, Panzano, Radda, San Donato in Poggio, San Casciano, Vagliagli, Chianti Classico UGA, Giovanni Manetti, Chianti Classico consorzio, Dario Fagin, Carobbio winery, Tenuta Carobbio
July 01, 2022

Wine Review: Roger Goulart Organic Reserva Cava Brut 2018

July 01, 2022/ Lisa Denning
Wine Review: Roger Goulart Organic Reserva Cava Brut 2018

Cava is Spain's most famous traditional-method sparkling wine, and the best examples have long been enjoyed as excellent, less pricy alternatives to Champagne.

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Wine of the Week, Wine Reviews
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Roger Goulart Cava, Roger Goulart Reserva Organic Cava 2018, Spanish cava
June 30, 2022

The Amazing Wines of Burgenland, Austria

June 30, 2022/ Lisa Denning
The Amazing Wines of Burgenland, Austria

Burgenland Austria, an undiscovered wine region ripe for exploring.

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June 30, 2022/ Lisa Denning/ 1 Comment
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Burgenland, Austrian wine, Pannonian Plain, Austria wine regions, Mittelburgenland, Leithaberg, Eisenberg, Neusiedlersee, Rosalia, Blaufrankisch, Zweigelt, Gruner Veltliner, Saint Laurent, Pinot Noir, Welschrielsing, Cafe Katja, Szigeti winery, Heinrich Naked White, Rosi Schuster Aus den Dorfern, Moric Blaufrankisch, Erich Sattler Zweigelt, Alois Kracher Kollektion Welschriesling TBA, Valerie Kathawala, Trink Magazine
June 29, 2022

This Summer's Six Hottest Chillable Reds

June 29, 2022/ Lisa Denning
This Summer's Six Hottest Chillable Reds

Thirst-quenching red wines for your summer table.

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Wine of the Week
Chillable red wine, Glou glou wine, chuggable wine, Chateau Yvonne, Saumur-Champigny, Chateau Yvonne La Folie, Cantina Tramin Pinot Nero, Troon Vineyard Glou Glou Grenache, Cantina Furlani Vino Rosso20, Domaine Thillardon Chenas les Carrieres, Domaine Thillardon Beaujolais Cru, Tenuta Scersce rosso di valtellina nettare, Rosso di Valtellina wines, nebbiolo grape, gamay grape, native grapes, grenache grape, Pinot noir grape, Cabernet Franc grape
June 02, 2022

Port Wine 101: A Beginner's Guide to Three Top Styles

June 02, 2022/ Lisa Denning
Port Wine 101: A Beginner's Guide to Three Top Styles

A helpful guide to getting a handle on the many styles of Port wine.

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June 02, 2022/ Lisa Denning/ 10 Comments
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Ruby Port, Tawny Port, White Port, Port Wine, Douro Valley, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Fortified wine, vintage port, Decanter magazine, Reserve Ruby Port, Crusted Port, Late Bottled Vintage Port, LBV Port, Vintage Single Quinta Port, Home Wine cellar
May 13, 2022

Wine Review: Puglia's Masseria Li Veli Verdeca 2020 and Susumaniello 2019

May 13, 2022/ Lisa Denning
Wine Review: Puglia's Masseria Li Veli Verdeca 2020 and Susumaniello 2019

Two near-extinct grapes that have been rediscovered in Italy’s Puglia region.

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May 13, 2022/ Lisa Denning/ 1 Comment
Wine Reviews, Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Puglia, Masseria Li Veli, Susumaniello grape, Verdeca grape, Masseria Li Veli Verdeca, Masseria Li Veli Susumaniello
May 12, 2022

Five Top NYC Wine Events - June 2022

May 12, 2022/ Lisa Denning
Five Top NYC Wine Events - June 2022

Check out these fun experiences to learn about wine.

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Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Wine classes, Wine events, Rooftop Reds, James Suckling's great wines of the world, Decanter fine wine encounter, Sotheby's Wines, Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux, Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels, wine tastings, New York City Wine Events, Manhattan wine events
May 06, 2022

Orvieto, Umbria’s Famous White Wine, Paired With Spiced Pork Tenderloin #ItalianFWT

May 06, 2022/ Lisa Denning
Orvieto, Umbria’s Famous White Wine, Paired With Spiced Pork Tenderloin #ItalianFWT

A crisp Italian white wine to know about.

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May 06, 2022/ Lisa Denning/ 5 Comments
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Orvieto DOC, Orvieto wine, Orvieto Classico DOC, Umbria, Umbrian wine, white wine, Castel Noha Il Dialogo Orvieto, Paolo e Noemia d'Amico Noe del Calanchi, Cantine Monrubio Papabile Orvieto Classico, Cantina Cardeto Donna Armida Orvieto Classico, Italian Food Wine and Travel
April 15, 2022

Celebrating Rioja With 50 years of Bodegas Beronia

April 15, 2022/ Lisa Denning
Celebrating Rioja With 50 years of Bodegas Beronia

A half-century of excellence.

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Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Bodegas Beronia, Gonzalez Byass, Matias Calleja, Rioja, La Rioja, Beronia Reserva 2017, Beronia Reserva 2015, Beronia Gran Reserva 2001, Beronia Gran Reserva 1994, Beronia Gran Reserva 1978
April 10, 2022

Springtime Sipping With Everyone's Favorite Italian Sweet Sparkling Wine

April 10, 2022/ Lisa Denning
Springtime Sipping With Everyone's Favorite Italian Sweet Sparkling Wine

One whiff of the seductively aromatic stone fruit scents brings happy thoughts of warm weather, and the fragrant flowers and colorful ripe fruits front and center at every market.

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Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Moscato d'Asti, Moscato cocktail, Zabaglione, Terrablanca Vignot, Poderi Roccanera, Ghione Anna Piccole Giole, Teresa Soria, Scagliola Giacomo e Figlio SiFaSol
April 07, 2022

Fine Tune Your Passover Seder With Delicious Kosher Wines

April 07, 2022/ Lisa Denning
Fine Tune Your Passover Seder With Delicious Kosher Wines

Let’s toast to good kosher wine this Passover, L'chaim!

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Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Kosher wine, Wines of Israel, Yarden Wine, Golan Heights Winery, Yarden Gewürztraminer, Yarden Pinot Gris, Alavida Malbec, Yarden Syrah, Domaine Les Marronniers, Domaine Villebois, Chateau Gazin, Judean Hills, Bartenura winery, Moscato wine, Chateau Giscours, Barons Edmond-Benjamin de Rothschild, Tabor Adama, Flam winery, Passover Seder, Kosher for Passover, Passover holiday
March 28, 2022

BBQ Chicken Salad with Sweet Chili Sauce and Wairau River Sauvignon Blanc

March 28, 2022/ Lisa Denning
BBQ Chicken Salad with Sweet Chili Sauce and Wairau River Sauvignon Blanc

An award-winning Sauvignon Blanc, perfect with sweet and spicy grilled chicken.

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Sunday Suppers, Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, BBQ chicken salad recipe, Sebaastian Hampson, Great Little Vineyards, Wairau River winery, Wairau River, Wairau River Sauvignon Blanc, summer grilling
March 11, 2022

Lemon and Piave DOP Cheese Risotto Paired With Lake Garda Wines

March 11, 2022/ Lisa Denning
Lemon and Piave DOP Cheese Risotto Paired With Lake Garda Wines

A classic northern Italian dish paired with Lake Garda wine.

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Wine of the Week, Sunday Suppers
The Wine Chef, Lisa Denning, Risotto, Lemon cheese risotto, Piave DOP cheese, Lake Garda, Sparkling Garda DOC, Mamablip, Vlatenesi rose
March 08, 2022

Celebrating International Women's Day With Eight Remarkable Women Winemakers

March 08, 2022/ Lisa Denning
Celebrating International Women's Day With Eight Remarkable Women Winemakers

Part 1 of 2 featuring women winemakers who are inspiring role models for the next generation of women in wine.

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March 08, 2022/ Lisa Denning/ 2 Comments
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, International Women's Day, Women's History Month, Elena Pozzolini, Tenuta Sette Cieli, Claudia Benazzoli, Giullia Benazzoli, Benazzoli winery, Alice Paillard, Champagne Bruno Paillard, Samra Morris, Alma Rosa Winery, Erica Orr, Orr Wines, Sandra Alves, Herdade do Esporao, Isabel Galindo, Las Moradas de San Martin
March 06, 2022

NYC Cheese & Wine Week is Back!

March 06, 2022/ Lisa Denning
NYC Cheese & Wine Week is Back!

This week-long celebration returns to NYC March 7th to 16th. Check out all the goings-on.

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March 06, 2022/ Lisa Denning/ 1 Comment
Wine of the Week, Dining Out
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Vin de Savoie, Wine of Savoie, NYC Cheese & Wine Week, Jean-Francois Hesse, Domaine Berthollier, Domaine Richel
March 01, 2022

The Importance of Biodiversity, As Seen in Côtes du Rhône Vineyards

March 01, 2022/ Lisa Denning
The Importance of Biodiversity, As Seen in Côtes du Rhône Vineyards

Let’s talk about the birds and the bees.

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March 01, 2022/ Lisa Denning/ 1 Comment
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Cotes du Rhone, Cotes du Rhone Villages, Rhone Valley Vineyards, organic viticulture, biodynamic viticulture, Inter Rhone
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