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February 27, 2023

Seafood’s Soulmate: Rías Baixas Albariño

February 27, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Seafood’s Soulmate: Rías Baixas Albariño

Hands down, one of my favorite food and wine combinations.

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February 27, 2023/ Lisa Denning/ 3 Comments
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Spanish Albarino, Rias Baixas, Eric Asimov, The New York Times, Hosea Rosenberg, Blackberry restaurant, Sautéed shrimp, Bodegas Pazo Pondal Leira Pondal Albarino, Santiago Ruiz Albarino, Valdo Salnes Pazo Senorans, Oceans restaurant
February 26, 2023

Coconut Shrimp Stew

February 26, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Coconut Shrimp Stew

A stew inspired by the flavors of Southeast Asia. A wine pairing inspired by a fresh and mineral Spanish white.

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February 26, 2023/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Sunday Suppers, Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Thai basil, coconut milk, lemongrass, coriander, ginger, Albariño wine, Rias Baixas
February 18, 2023

Sallier de La Tour: Wines That Showcase Sicily's Terroir

February 18, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Sallier de La Tour: Wines That Showcase Sicily's Terroir

Juicy, fresh, and food-friendly wines.

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February 18, 2023/ Lisa Denning/ 2 Comments
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Sallier de La Tour winery, Monreale DOC, Sicilia DOC wine, Nero d'Avola, Tasca d'Almerita, Scallop crudo, Inzolia wine, Syrah in Sicily, La Monaca Syrah
February 17, 2023

Scallop Crudo With Citrusy Ginger Mint Dressing

February 17, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Scallop Crudo With Citrusy Ginger Mint Dressing

Pair this dish with Inzolia, a native white wine grape of Sicily,

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Sunday Suppers, Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Scallop crudo with citrusy ginger mint dressing, Sallier de la Tour winery, Sicilian wine, white wine, seafood and white wine recipe, Inzolia wine, Sicilia DOC
January 13, 2023

Around the World with Eight Great Pinot Noirs

January 13, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Around the World with Eight Great Pinot Noirs

A finicky grape that makes some of the world’s most exciting and unique wines.

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January 13, 2023/ Lisa Denning/ 6 Comments
Wine of the Week, Wine Reviews
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Pinot Noir, Ray Isle, Food and Wine, Empson wine importer, Ferghettina winery, Franz Haas winery, Maison Albert Bichot, Hamilton Russell Vineyards, Marchesi Pancrazi, Paul O'Brien winery, Pegasus Bay winery, Jacques Pepin Duck a l'Orange
January 06, 2023

Why Sicily is One of Italy's Top Food and Wine Destinations

January 06, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Why Sicily is One of Italy's Top Food and Wine Destinations

“To have seen Italy without having seen Sicily is not to have seen Italy at all, for Sicily is the clue to everything.” -Goethe

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January 06, 2023/ Lisa Denning/ 15 Comments
Travel, Wine of the Week, Wine Reviews
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Sicily, Sicilia DOC wine, Frappato wine, Nero d'Avola, Grillo wine, Inzolia wine, Terre di Giurfo Frappato Belsito, Pasta with tomato sauce, Sicilian cuisine, Catarratto wine, Perricone wine, Nerello Mascalese wine, native grapes, indigenous grapes, Italian wine region, Italy, Mediterranean Sea, food and wine
December 30, 2022

26 Top Sparkling Wines to Ring in The New Year and Beyond

December 30, 2022/ Lisa Denning
26 Top Sparkling Wines to Ring in The New Year and Beyond

Make 2023 a sparkling one!

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December 30, 2022/ Lisa Denning/ 1 Comment
Wine of the Week, Wine Reviews
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Sparkling wine, champagne, Austrian sparkling wine, Loire winery, Meinklang winery, Gusbourne Estate, Vilmart Champagne, Pierre Gimonnet Champagne, Piper-Heidsieck, Francois et Julien Pinon Pet-Nat, Amirault Cremant de Loire, Enderle & Moll Propeller Pet-Nat, Medici Ermete Concerto Organic, Cleto Chiarli winery, Lambrusco, German sparkling wine, Loire Valley wine, Lini 910 Lambrusco, Valdobbiadene Prosecco, Adami Col Credas Prosecco, Bellenda 1986 Prosecco, Valdo 10 Prosecco, Enrico Serafina Oudeis Alta Langa Rose, Vietti Moscato d'Asti, Vignot Moscato d'Asti Terrabianca, Moscato d'Asti, Trentodoc, Maso Martis winery, Spanish sparkling wine, Vilarnau Brut Reserva Cava, Roger Goulart Reserva Brut Cava, RGNY Sparkling Riesling Scielo, Sparkling Pointe Topaz Inperial rose, Priest Ranch brut rose, Vara Silverhead Brut, USA sparkling wine
December 20, 2022

Seven Fish Dishes for Your Holiday Feast

December 20, 2022/ Lisa Denning
Seven Fish Dishes for Your Holiday Feast

Seven favorite fish dishes for December 24th or any day of the year.

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Wine of the Week, Sunday Suppers
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Feast of the seven fishes, La Vigilia, La Vigilia di Natale, Catholic tradition, Italian immigrants, fish dishes, Christmas eve fish recipes, seafood recipes, Sweet and Spicy Salmon, Sesame Crusted Tuna, Paella Recipe, Codfish recipe, Spicy garlic and lemon shrimp recipe
November 17, 2022

Raise a Glass to The 2022 Beaujolais Nouveau

November 17, 2022/ Lisa Denning
Raise a  Glass to The 2022 Beaujolais Nouveau

It’s that time of year again.

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November 17, 2022/ Lisa Denning/ 3 Comments
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Beaujolais Nouvea, Georges Duboeuf, Georges Duboeuf rose, Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Villages Nouveau, French wine
November 11, 2022

Thanksgiving Wine Selection: Cannonau from Sardinia

November 11, 2022/ Lisa Denning
Thanksgiving Wine Selection: Cannonau from Sardinia

A red wine from the magnificent island of Sardinia.

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November 11, 2022/ Lisa Denning/ 1 Comment
Wine of the Week, Wine Reviews
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Sardinia wine, Cannonau, Antonella Corda Cantonaux di Sardegna, Antonella Corda winery
November 05, 2022

Thanksgiving Wine: Sweet, Sassy, and Sensational

November 05, 2022/ Lisa Denning
Thanksgiving Wine: Sweet, Sassy, and Sensational

Not your average white Port!

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November 05, 2022/ Lisa Denning/ 1 Comment
Wine of the Week, Wine Reviews
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Kopke white Port 20 year old, white port, dessert wine
November 02, 2022

Thanksgiving Wine Selection #2: Pinot Noir From Burgundy

November 02, 2022/ Lisa Denning
Thanksgiving Wine Selection #2: Pinot Noir From Burgundy

This is “Day Two” in my series of Thanksgiving wine recommendations—read on, because it’s a great one!

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November 02, 2022/ Lisa Denning/ 1 Comment
Wine of the Week, Wine Reviews
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Burgundy Pinot Noir, Grape Collective, Domaine du Cellier aux Moines, Domaine du Cellier aux Moines Givry Premier Cru, Philippe Pascal, Givry 1er Cru
November 01, 2022

Thanksgiving Wine Selection: Montecillo Rioja Gran Reserva 2011

November 01, 2022/ Lisa Denning
Thanksgiving Wine Selection: Montecillo Rioja Gran Reserva 2011

For the lead-up to Thanksgiving, I will be posting one wine each day that would be a great choice with the turkey dinner, or whatever you choose to eat that day.

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November 01, 2022/ Lisa Denning/ 3 Comments
Wine of the Week, Wine Reviews
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Thanksgiving wine, Montecillo Rioja Gran Reserva 2011
October 27, 2022

Seeing the Potential of Chile's Fine Wines Through Viña Sena and Viñedos Chadwick

October 27, 2022/ Lisa Denning
Seeing the Potential of Chile's Fine Wines Through Viña Sena and Viñedos Chadwick

“I think Seña and Chadwick have significantly helped in realizing this dream of getting recognition for Chile wines.”

— Eduardo Chadwick on his award-winning wines.

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October 27, 2022/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Vina Sena, Vinedo Chadwick, Chile wine, Chilean wine, Aconcagua Valley, Maipo Valley, Eduardo Chadwick, Errazuriz winery, The Berlin Tasting, Steven Spurrier
October 15, 2022

Sicily, Day 6: Grillo in 300 Words or Less

October 15, 2022/ Lisa Denning
Sicily, Day 6: Grillo in 300 Words or Less

A delicious Sicilian white wine to be on the lookout for.

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October 15, 2022/ Lisa Denning/ 2 Comments
Travel, Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Grillo white wine, Wines of Sicily, Sicilia DOC wine
October 14, 2022

Sicily, Day 4: Ragusa in 200 Words or Less

October 14, 2022/ Lisa Denning
Sicily, Day 4: Ragusa in 200 Words or Less

The lovely Ragusa.

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Travel, Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Ragusa Sicily, Sicilia DOC wine, Baroque architecture, Ragusa Ibla, Italian village, Duomo di San Giorgio, Ibla in Suite, mascheroni
October 12, 2022

Sicily, Day 2: Palermo, in 200 Words or Less

October 12, 2022/ Lisa Denning
Sicily, Day 2: Palermo, in 200 Words or Less

Sensory overload on Day 2 of my Sicilian adventure.

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October 12, 2022/ Lisa Denning/ 2 Comments
Travel, Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Sicilia DOC, Sicilian wine, Sicily Italy, Palermo
October 11, 2022

Sicily, Day 1: The Secrets of The Cloister, in 200 Words or Less

October 11, 2022/ Lisa Denning
Sicily, Day 1: The Secrets of The Cloister, in 200 Words or Less

Come along with me on a 10-day adventure through Sicily, beginning in Palermo and ending in Taormina.

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October 11, 2022/ Lisa Denning/ 4 Comments
Travel, Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Sicily, Sicily Italy, Sicilia DOC, Sicilian Wine, Wines of Sicily, Cannolo, Cannoli, I Segreti del Chiostro, Santa Caterina monastery, Monastero di Santa Caterina D'Alessandria
October 09, 2022

Today's Taste: Two M. Chapoutier Rhône Valley Whites

October 09, 2022/ Lisa Denning
Today's Taste: Two M. Chapoutier Rhône Valley Whites

Impressive white wines from one of the Rhône Valley’s leading wineries.

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October 09, 2022/ Lisa Denning/ 4 Comments
Today's Taste (Reviews), Wine of the Week, Wine Reviews
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, M. Chapoutier winery, Rhone Valley, Rhone white wine, Cotes du Rhone, Grape Collective, Biodynamic wine, M. Chapoutier Belleruche Blanc, M. Chapoutier Crozes-Hermitage Les Meysonniers Blanc, Michel Chapoutier
October 02, 2022

Treasures in a Mine: Cantina Tramin’s Epokale Gewürztraminer

October 02, 2022/ Lisa Denning
Treasures in a Mine: Cantina Tramin’s Epokale Gewürztraminer

A memorable journey on the Alto Adige wine trail.

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October 02, 2022/ Lisa Denning/ 2 Comments
Travel, Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Cantina Tramin Gewurztraminer, Cantina Tramin, Willi Sturz, Wolfgang Klotz, Dolomite mountains, Epokale Gewurztraminer, Silver mine, Alto Adige wine, South Tyrol, Italian wine, German culture, Bolzano, Merano, Tramin, Christian Schrott, cooperative winery, Cantina Tramin Nussbaumer
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