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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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August 06, 2019/ Lisa Denning/ 1 Comment
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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August 01, 2019/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Gonzalez Byass, sweet vermouth, dry vermouth, The French Kiss, cocktails
July 31, 2019

Book Review: Vintage 1954

July 31, 2019/ Lisa Denning
Book Review: Vintage 1954

An enchanting fairytale set in Paris and Beaujolais.

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July 31, 2019/ Lisa Denning/
Gifts For Wine Lovers
Vintage 1954, Antoine Laurain, Beaujolais, Paris, France, Book Review, Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef
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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July 24, 2019/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
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
July 17, 2019

Austrian Red Wine: Introducing Zweigelt and Blaufränkisch

July 17, 2019/ Lisa Denning
Austrian Red Wine: Introducing Zweigelt and Blaufränkisch

The future is looking bright for Austrian Reds.

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July 17, 2019/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week
Blaufrankisch, Zweigelt, Gruner Veltliner, Austrian Wine, Valerie Kathawala, Burgenland, Sophienwald stemware, Essential wine glass
July 16, 2019

Six Must-Visit Napa Wineries From Rutherford To Calistoga

July 16, 2019/ Lisa Denning
Six Must-Visit Napa Wineries From Rutherford To Calistoga

Don’t spend hours in traffic on your next visit to Napa!

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July 16, 2019/ Lisa Denning/ 2 Comments
Travel, Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Napa Valley, Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch, Gotts Roadside, The Charter Oak, Acacia House by Chris Cosentino, Cook St Helena, The Restaurant at Meadowood, Sullivan Rutherford Estate, Honig Winery, Wheeler Farms, Schramsberg Vineyards, Chateau Montelena, Ehlers Estate
July 01, 2019

The Seven Best American Red Wines For Your Fourth of July Barbecue

July 01, 2019/ Lisa Denning
The Seven Best American Red Wines For Your Fourth of July Barbecue

Rich-fruited reds to help you celebrate this most American of holidays

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July 01, 2019/ Lisa Denning/ 2 Comments
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Ray Isle, Food & Wine, Joran Mackay, Franklin Barbecue, Aaron Franklin, Fourth of July, Hedges Family Estate, La Haute Cuvée, Gramercy Cellars Lower East Syrah, Beckmen Vineyards Grenache, Thomas George Estates Pinot Noir, Ramey Wine Cellars Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Pedernales Cellars Bingham Vineyards Reserve, Noisy Water Winery Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
June 12, 2019

Sunday Spirits: The Six Best Liquors For Father's Day

June 12, 2019/ Lisa Denning
Sunday Spirits: The Six Best Liquors For Father's Day

Give Dad something he will actually enjoy this Father’s Day.

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June 12, 2019/ Lisa Denning/ 1 Comment
Sunday Spirits
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Father's Day Gifts, Scotch Whisky, Speyburn 10 Year Old, Rye Whiskey, High West Distillery Rendezvous Rye, Rum, Foursquare Rum Distillery, And a Bottle of Rum. A History of the New World in Ten Cocktails, Wayne Curtis, Gin, Jaisalmer Indian Craft Gin, Vodka, Thatcher's Organic Small Batch Vodka, Tequila, Qui Tequila
May 30, 2019

Risotto With Mushrooms and Hazelnuts

May 30, 2019/ Lisa Denning
Risotto With Mushrooms and Hazelnuts

Find out why you need to be a “helicopter cook” to make this risotto!

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May 30, 2019/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Sunday Suppers, Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Risotto with Mushrooms and Hazelnuts, Peter Zemmer, Peter Zemmer Giatl Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige
May 27, 2019

Tasting The American Dream: Mi Sueno Wines With Chiles Rellenos

May 27, 2019/ Lisa Denning
Tasting The American Dream: Mi Sueno Wines With Chiles Rellenos

Mexican-American wine and cuisine at its best!

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May 27, 2019/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week, Sunday Suppers, Travel
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Mi Sueno, Chiles Rellenos, Rolando Herrera, Lorena Herrera, Napa Valley Wine, Chiles Rellenos with Cheese and Grilled Tomato Salad, Napa Valley, Grape Collective
May 07, 2019

Celebrate Mother's Day with Joachim Splichal's Rockfish "A Day in Nice" and Domaine de Cala Rosé

May 07, 2019/ Lisa Denning
Celebrate Mother's Day with Joachim Splichal's Rockfish "A Day in Nice" and Domaine de Cala Rosé

Gear up for rosé season on Mother’s Day with this winning combination!

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May 07, 2019/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week, Sunday Suppers
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Domaine de Cala Rosé, Joachim Splichal, Patina Restaurant Group, Stéphane Derenoncourt, Grape Collective, Rockfish, Bruno Tringali
April 29, 2019

Finding Balance in Ribera del Duero’s Figuero Wines

April 29, 2019/ Lisa Denning
Finding Balance in Ribera del Duero’s Figuero Wines

Check out these amazing Italian food pairings with a delicious Spanish wine. (Nope, that wasn’t an error: Italian food and Spanish wine. Why not?!)

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April 29, 2019/ Lisa Denning/ 2 Comments
Wine of the Week
Figuero Winery, Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Il Mulino nyc, Spanish wine, Ribera del Duero, Jose Maria Garcia, Milagros Figuero, Jean-François Hérbrard, old vines, Tinto Figuero 4, Tinto Figuero 12, Tinto Figuero 15, Figuero Viñas Viejas, Milagros de Figuero, Figuero Noble, Figuero Tinus
April 19, 2019

Meet Your Next Wine Travel Destination: Paso Robles

April 19, 2019/ Lisa Denning
Meet Your Next Wine Travel Destination: Paso Robles

Paso Robles, the next “it” destination for wine.

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Travel, Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Paso Robles, Paso Robles Wine Festival, Travel Paso, Barre Estate, Tablas Creek Vineyard, Villa Creek Cellars, Niner Wine Estates, Baked Cod with Corn Mint Salsa
April 19, 2019

Baked Cod with Corn Mint Salsa

April 19, 2019/ Lisa Denning
Baked Cod with Corn Mint Salsa

A recipe that’s beyond simple, yet bursting with flavor!

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April 19, 2019/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week, Sunday Suppers
The Wine Chef, Recipe, Lisa Denning, Tablas Creek 2018 Patelin de Tablas Rosé, Baked Cod with Corn Mint Salsa, rose wine
April 10, 2019

Paella Your Way, Paired with Red and Rosé Rioja Wine

April 10, 2019/ Lisa Denning
Paella Your Way, Paired with Red and Rosé Rioja Wine

Pair Spain’s most famous dish with its most famous wine! And use this recipe as a guide for making the kind of paella you’d like to eat.

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April 10, 2019/ Lisa Denning/ 2 Comments
Wine of the Week, Sunday Suppers
Lisa Denning, recipe, The Wine Chef, Chorizo and Seafood Paella, Herminia Rioja Tempranillo, Marques de Murrieta Reserva, La Rioja Vina Ardanza Reserva, Beronia Rosé, Vina Real Rosado, Rioja wine, tempranillo, Spanish cuisine, Luis Antonio de Vega, Penelope Casas, The Food & Wines of Spain, Lustau Papirusa Manzanilla Sherry, Recipe, Paella Recipe, paella recipe
April 07, 2019

Weekend In The City Of Bordeaux: Top Picks For Wining And Dining

April 07, 2019/ Lisa Denning
Weekend In The City Of Bordeaux: Top Picks For Wining And Dining

What could be better than a weekend in beautiful Bordeaux?! With so many awesome things to do, find out where to keep your hunger and thirst sated!

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April 07, 2019/ Lisa Denning/ 2 Comments
Dining Out, Travel
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Bordeaux, La Brasserie Bordelaise, Le Carreau, Le Carré, El Nacional, Bistrot du Fromager, La Tupina, Le Hangar Darwin, L'Univerre, Point Rouge, Vins Urbains, Weekend In Bordeaux, Pablo Boutique Bordeaux, Zoë Des Allées Bordeaux, Musée d'Aquitaine, Cité du Vin, Mama Shelter Bordeaux, Le Petit Commerce
March 29, 2019

Exploring The Best of Ruidoso, New Mexico

March 29, 2019/ Lisa Denning
Exploring The Best of Ruidoso, New Mexico

This friendly resort community in New Mexico offers plenty of indoor and outdoor activities for the whole family!

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March 29, 2019/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Travel, Wine of the Week, Dining Out
Ruidoso, New Mexico, Ski Apache, Inn of The Mountain Gods, Ruidoso Downs, Backcountry Attitudes, Noisy Water Winery, Glencoe Distillery, Lost Hiker Brewing, Bonito Valley Brewing, J. Roberts, Old Barrel Tea Company, The Spa At The Inn of the Mountain Gods, Sanctuary on the River, Hunt & Harvest At The Mercantile, Cafe Rio, Texas Club, Rio Grande Grill & Tap Room, Sacred Grounds Coffee & Tea House, Cornerstone Bakery Cafe, Escape Resort, Ruidoso River Resort, Upper Canyon Lodging
March 15, 2019

Know Before You Go - Ten Fascinating Facts About Napa Valley

March 15, 2019/ Lisa Denning
Know Before You Go - Ten Fascinating Facts About Napa Valley

Interesting facts to know about the most famous wine region in the U.S.

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March 15, 2019/ Lisa Denning/ 1 Comment
Travel, Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Napa Valley, The Judgement of Paris, Screaming Eagle, Harlan, Colgin, Mi Sueno, Cain, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Barbera, Grenache, Tempranillo, sparkling wine, Schramsberg Vineyards, Frank Family Vineyards, California
March 01, 2019

A Portuguese Pairing of Alentejo Wine and Tomato Egg Soup

March 01, 2019/ Lisa Denning
A Portuguese Pairing of Alentejo Wine and Tomato Egg Soup

A rustic, hearty soup paired with delicious Alentejo wine from Portugal.

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March 01, 2019/ Lisa Denning/ 3 Comments
Sunday Suppers, Wine of the Week
Evora, Red Wine, Aragonez, Tomato Soup, Alentejo, Cartuxa, Tinto Colheita, Trincadeira, Portuguese, Alicante Bouschet, Cabernet Sauvignon, White wine, The Wine Chef, Lisa Denning
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