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July 16, 2023

Emidio Pepe Winery: A Tale of Tradition

July 16, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Emidio Pepe Winery: A Tale of Tradition

A must-visit winery in Abruzzo.

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Wine of the Week, Travel
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Abruzzo wine, Italy, Emidio Pepe, Vini Pepe, Sofia Pepe, Chiara De Luis Pepe, biodynamic wine, biodynamic viticulture, biodiversity, Trebbiano d'Abruzzo, Pecorino wine, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo, foot trodding, Emidio Pepe Trebbiano, Emidio Pepe Montepulciano
July 11, 2023

Pio Cesare 2018 Barolo: The Classic Elegance of Nebbiolo

July 11, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Pio Cesare 2018 Barolo: The Classic Elegance of Nebbiolo

A winery that captures the essence of a noble grape.

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July 11, 2023/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Barolo wine, Nebbiolo wine, Piedmont wine, Pio Cesares Barolo 2018, food pairings with Barolo
July 09, 2023

Swordfish Puttanesca: A Delectable Journey of Flavors

July 09, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Swordfish Puttanesca: A Delectable Journey of Flavors

A traditional southern Italian dish with robust and briny flavors.

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July 09, 2023/ Lisa Denning/ 1 Comment
Sunday Suppers, Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Swordfish puttanesca, Puttanesca sauce legends, Naples Italy, Campania Italy, Puttanesca recipe, San Marzano tomatoes, Di Meo Greco di Tufo, Mastroberardino Radici Taurasi, Grape Collective, Taub Family Selections
June 28, 2023

Exploring the Delights of Tuscany with Pecorino and Prosciutto

June 28, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Exploring the Delights of Tuscany with Pecorino and Prosciutto

Two premium DOP products stand out among Tuscany’s wealth of gastronomic delights.

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June 28, 2023/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week, Sunday Suppers
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Pecorino Toscano DOP, Prosciutto Toscano DOP, Di Palo nyc, C. di Palo, DOP, Pecorino and Prosciutto pairings, ham and cheese
June 23, 2023

Escape the Crowds: Why Minori, Not Positano, Should Be Your Next Amalfi Coast Getaway

June 23, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Escape the Crowds: Why Minori, Not Positano, Should Be Your Next Amalfi Coast Getaway

A hidden seaside gem.

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June 23, 2023/ Lisa Denning/ 1 Comment
Travel, Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Minori Italy, The Amalfi Coast, Amalfi Coast Vacation, Ravello, Positano, Amalfi, Villa Cimbrone, Punto Pane Sandwich Shop, Sal de Riso, Giardiniello Minori, La Botte Pizzeria Minori, Sal de Riso Minori, best gelato, Feudi di San Gregorio, Ettore Sammarro, Tenuta San Francesco, San Salvatore winery, Marisa Cuomo winery
June 22, 2023

Grillo Wine: A Taste of Sicilian Excellence

June 22, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Grillo Wine: A Taste of Sicilian Excellence

Escape to Sicily with a sip of Grillo!

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June 22, 2023/ Lisa Denning/ 3 Comments
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Grillo wine, Grillo white wine, Donnafugata winery, Planeta winery, Marsala wine, Sicilian wine, Sicilia DOC, Italian wine, Sustainability, SOStain Sicily, L'Artusi restaurant, L'Artusi nyc, Colomba Bianca, Firriato winery, Fondo Antico winery, Ermes Quattro Quarti winery, Caruso & Minini winery, Settesoli winery, wine and food, summer wine
May 31, 2023

Vintage Report: La Rioja Alta Viña Ardanza Reserva 2016

May 31, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Vintage Report: La Rioja Alta Viña Ardanza Reserva 2016

A vertical tasting reveals the newly released Viña Ardanza 2016 to be a refined, fruit-forward example of La Rioja Alta’s most iconic wine.

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May 31, 2023/ Lisa Denning/ 2 Comments
Wine of the Week
La Rioja Alta, Vina Ardanza 2016, Guillermo de Aranzabal Agudo, Tempranillo, Garnacha, Julio Saenz Fernandez
May 29, 2023

Make The Houseguest A-List With This Combination Book and Wine Gift

May 29, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Make The Houseguest A-List With This Combination Book and Wine Gift

Don’t ruin your chance of being invited back by bringing a lame host gift.

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May 29, 2023/ Lisa Denning/ 1 Comment
Gifts For Wine Lovers, Wine of the Week, Wine Reviews
White Wine: The Comprehensive Guide to the 50 Essential Varieties & Styles, Mike DeSimone, Jeff Jenssen, Wine book, Learn about wine, host gift, white wine, Taub Family Selections, Palm Bay International, summer weekends
May 25, 2023

A Spectacular Hike in Alto Adige’s Dolomite Mountains

May 25, 2023/ Lisa Denning
A Spectacular Hike in Alto Adige’s Dolomite Mountains

A nature lover’s paradise!

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May 25, 2023/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Travel, Wine of the Week
Alto Adige, Cantina Tramin, Sudtirol, South Tyrol, Dolomite mountains, Hiking, Cantina Tramin Gewurztraminer, Berghotel Jochgrimm, Passo Oclini trail, Corno Bianco, Lago di Braies
May 12, 2023

2023 Virginia Governor’s Cup Competition Awards The State's Most Outstanding Wines

May 12, 2023/ Lisa Denning
2023 Virginia Governor’s Cup Competition Awards The State's Most Outstanding Wines

The stringent competition awarded 23% of entries gold medals.

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May 12, 2023/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Wine competition, Virginia Governor's Cup Competition, 2023 Virginia Governor's Cup, Gold medal wine trail, Delfosse Vineyards and Winery, Screaming Hawk Meritage, Virginia wine, Barboursville Vineyards, Jefferson Vineyards, Early Mountain Vineyards
May 09, 2023

Bouchard Père et Fils: A Tasting of 2018s Reveals an Outstanding Vintage

May 09, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Bouchard Père et Fils: A Tasting of 2018s Reveals an Outstanding Vintage

A special dinner hosted by The Wine and Food Society of New York.

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May 09, 2023/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Bouchard Pere et Fils, Bourgogne Wines, Cote d'Or
May 09, 2023

Bouchard Père et Fils 2018 Vintage: Eight Wines to Take Note Of

May 09, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Bouchard Père et Fils 2018 Vintage: Eight Wines to Take Note Of

Wines that demonstrate why Bouchard Père et Fils is one of Bourgogne’s top producers.

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May 09, 2023/ Lisa Denning/ 2 Comments
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Bouchard Pere et Fils Vigne de l'Enfant Jesus, Bouchard Pere et Fils Clos de la Mousse, Beaune Premier Cru, Bouchard Pere et Fils Les Caillerets, Volnay Premier Cru, Bouchard Pere et Fils Le Corton Grand Cru, Bouchard Pere et Fils Clos Saint-Landry, Bouchard Pere et Fils Genevrieres Meursault, Bouchard Pere et Fils Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, Bouchard Pere et Fils La Cabotte Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru, Maisons & Domaines Henriot
May 01, 2023

Virginia’s Early Mountain Vineyards Is for Wine Lovers

May 01, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Virginia’s Early Mountain Vineyards Is for Wine Lovers

Spotlight on one of Virginia’s most celebrated wineries.

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Wine of the Week
The Wine Chef, Lisa Denning, Virginia wine, Early Mountain Vineyards, Pinch Chinese Restaurant, Early Mountain Vidal Blanc, Early Mountain Petit Manseng, Early Mountain Cabernet Franc, Early Mountain Eluvium
April 22, 2023

Celebrating Earth Day With Troon Vineyard

April 22, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Celebrating Earth Day With Troon Vineyard

A winery with a strong commitment to Mother Earth.

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April 22, 2023/ Lisa Denning/ 1 Comment
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Troon Vineyard, Oregon wine, Earth Day 2023, Troon Vineyard Syrah 2020
April 21, 2023

Getting to Know Croatian Wine From Istria

April 21, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Getting to Know Croatian Wine From Istria

Croatia is making some of the most exciting wines in the world.

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April 21, 2023/ Lisa Denning/ 4 Comments
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Croatian wine, Istria, Adriatic Sea, Malvasia Istrian, Fakin Teran 2021, Fakin Malvasia Istarska 2021
March 29, 2023

Celebrating Four Inspiring Women in Wine

March 29, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Celebrating Four Inspiring Women in Wine

As Women’s History Month winds down, let’s raise a glass to all the inspiring women in wine!

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Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, women winemakers, Remi Cohen, Domaine Carneros, Stevie Kim, Vinitaly International, Roberta Bricolo, Cantina Gorgo, Alice Tetienne, Champagne Henriot, Matilde Poggi, Le Fraghe
March 23, 2023

In The Right Hands, Burgundy's "Other" White Grape Excels

March 23, 2023/ Lisa Denning
In The Right Hands, Burgundy's "Other" White Grape Excels

A grape that struggles to maintain its dignity.

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March 23, 2023/ Lisa Denning/ 3 Comments
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Aligote, Burgundy white wine, Domaine du Cellier aux Moines, Aligote sous les roches, Philippe Pascal, Guillaume Marko, Francois Corneloup
March 22, 2023

Pairing Cara Cara Orange Popcorn With Chardonnay

March 22, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Pairing Cara Cara Orange Popcorn With Chardonnay

Make movie night even better!

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March 22, 2023/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week, Sunday Suppers
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Lynmar Estate Winery, David Frakes, Chef Frakes, Lynmar Estate Chardonnay, Lynmar Estate Pinot Noir, Popcorn pairings, Seasoned popcorn
March 09, 2023

Count Francesco Marone Cinzano Reveals the Magic Formula of Brunello di Montalcino

March 09, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Count Francesco Marone Cinzano Reveals the Magic Formula of Brunello di Montalcino

When a top producer of Brunello di Montalcino comes knocking on your door, you’d be foolish not to open it.

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March 09, 2023/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Col d'Orcia, Brunello di Montalcino, Col d'orcin Brunello di Montalcino 2017, Col d'orcin Nastagio Brunello di Montalcino 2016, Col d'Orcia Poggio al Vento Riserva Brunello di Montalcino 2015, Organic winery, Montalcino, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Count Francesco Marone Cinzano, Biodiversity, Wine tourism
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
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