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September 11, 2020

Cognac Cocktails: Three Summer-Turned-Fall Favorites

September 11, 2020/ Lisa Denning
Cognac Cocktails: Three Summer-Turned-Fall Favorites

It’s time to break out the cognac.

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September 11, 2020/ Lisa Denning/ 2 Comments
Wine of the Week, Sunday Spirits
August 28, 2020

Savor the Last Days of Summer with Lobster Corn Salad and Zesty German Wines

August 28, 2020/ Lisa Denning
Savor the Last Days of Summer with Lobster Corn Salad and Zesty German Wines

Crisp German wines hit the spot alongside rich lobster meat.

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August 28, 2020/ Lisa Denning/ 2 Comments
Wine of the Week, Sunday Suppers
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Lobster Corn Salad, end-of-summer tomatoes, Wines of Germany, German Wine USA, Wittman Pinot Blanc, Rheinhessen winery, Weingut Josef Leitz, Rheingau wine region
August 27, 2020

Pearls of Wisdom: 7 Facts About Oysters and What to Drink With Them

August 27, 2020/ Lisa Denning
Pearls of Wisdom: 7 Facts About Oysters and What to Drink With Them

Let’s talk oysters!

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August 27, 2020/ Lisa Denning/ 4 Comments
Wine of the Week, Sunday Suppers, Dining Out
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, oysters, Harbor Fish Market, Portland, Maine seafood, Pacific oysters, kumamoto oysters, european oysters, atlantic oysters, olympia oysters, oyster shells, aphrodisiac, wine and oysters, Ferrari Sparkling wine, Method Traditional, Il Patio di Eataly, Columbus Circle Wine and Spirits, Oak and Barrel, Greenwood Grape and Still
August 19, 2020

Austria's Grüner Veltliner Stands the Test of Time

August 19, 2020/ Lisa Denning
Austria's Grüner Veltliner Stands the Test of Time

Austria’s most planted grape remains a popular choice of wine lovers worldwide.

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August 19, 2020/ Lisa Denning/ 2 Comments
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Austrian Wine, Wines of Austria, Gruner Veltliner, Eric Asimov, Jancis Robinson, Wachau, Steinfeder, federspiel, smaragd, Kamptal, Kremstal, Weinvertiel, Salomon Undhof, Franz Hirtzberger, Nikolaihof, Domane Wachau, Figlmuller Vienna, Austrian potato salad, Mantlerhof, Stagard, Stadt Krems, Christoph Hoch, Jurtschitsch winery, Hager Matthias, Hirsch Winery, Öhlzelt winery, Loimer winery, Weszeli winery, Birgit Echinger, Arndorfer winery, Warnung winery, Sohm & Kracher, Aldo Sohm, Gerhard Kracher, Johannes Zillinger, Michael Gindl, Valerie Kathawala, Trink Magazine
August 19, 2020

Barbecue Bliss: Austrian Potato Salad (Erdäpfelsalat)

August 19, 2020/ Lisa Denning
Barbecue Bliss: Austrian Potato Salad (Erdäpfelsalat)

Perfection, when paired with Grüner Veltliner.

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August 11, 2020

Cinnamon Basil Roasted Peaches with Washington State Riesling

August 11, 2020/ Lisa Denning
Cinnamon Basil Roasted Peaches with Washington State Riesling

Happy August! Sweet summer peaches — beautiful with an off-dry Riesling.

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Sunday Suppers, Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Roasted peaches, Grilled peaches, Washington State Wines, Cote Bonneville Riesling, DuBrul Vineyard, Seattle Magazine Vineyard of the Year, Yakima Valley AVA
August 05, 2020

Chilled Red Wines: A Trend That's Here To Stay?

August 05, 2020/ Lisa Denning
Chilled Red Wines: A Trend That's Here To Stay?

Cool down those reds!

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Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Chilled red wine, Mary Ewing-Mulligan, wine thermometer, Les Cadrans de Lassegue, Fontanafredda Briccotondo Barbera, Anne Sophie Dubois Les Cocottes Fleurie, Moric Blaufrankisch
August 05, 2020

Tomato, Basil, and Burrata: A Summer Food Pairing With Bordeaux's Les Cadrans de Lassègue

August 05, 2020/ Lisa Denning
Tomato, Basil, and Burrata: A Summer Food Pairing With Bordeaux's Les Cadrans de Lassègue

A surprisingly great combination!

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August 05, 2020/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Tomato Basil Burrata salad, Les Cadrans de Lassegue, Chateau Lassegue, Bordeaux red wine
July 23, 2020

11 Winning Rosés

July 23, 2020/ Lisa Denning
11 Winning Rosés

Cool off this summer with pink wines!

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July 23, 2020/ Lisa Denning/ 1 Comment
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, rose wine, Domaine de Cala, Domaine Raimbault-Pineau Coteaux du Giennois, Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Rose, Cavalchina Chiaretto, Bardolino Chiaretto, Pasqua 11 Minutes Rose, Domaine Houchart Rose, Famille Perrin Cotes du Rhone Rose, Planeta Sicilia Rose, Georges DuBoeuf rose, Chateau Miraval Rose, Ehlers Estate rose
July 15, 2020

Growing and Going Together: Franciacorta Sparkling Wine and Lake Fish with Lemon Caper Sauce

July 15, 2020/ Lisa Denning
Growing and Going Together: Franciacorta Sparkling Wine and Lake Fish with Lemon Caper Sauce

This simple, but tasty, fish dish was inspired by my love of Franciacorta, an Italian sparkling wine from Lombardy in northern Italy.

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July 15, 2020/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week, Sunday Suppers
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Franciacorta, Lake Iseo, Fish Filets with Lemon Caper Sauce, Mirabella Franciacorta, Mirabella Edea, Mirabella Saten, Ricci Curbastro Franciacorta, Ricci Curbastro Franciacorta Brut, Ricci Curbastro Franciacorta Saten Brut 2014
July 15, 2020

Easy, Creamy Polenta Recipe

July 15, 2020/ Lisa Denning
Easy, Creamy Polenta Recipe

A great substitute for mashed potatoes!

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Sunday Suppers
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Polenta, Creamy Polenta, Easy creamy polenta, Parmesan cheese, cornmeal
July 09, 2020

Cookbook Review: Beach House Dinners — Simple, Summer-Inspired Meals for Entertaining Year-Round

July 09, 2020/ Lisa Denning
Cookbook Review: Beach House Dinners — Simple, Summer-Inspired Meals for Entertaining Year-Round

Escape to the beach all year long!

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Sunday Suppers
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Beach House Dinners, Lei Shishak, Sugar Blossom Bake Shop, Butter Poached lobster roll, Panzanella Salad, Sticky Sweet Chicken Wings, Grilled Halibut with Honey Soy Marinade, St. Louis Jerk Spareribs, Marinated Lamb Kebabs, Creamy Thai Curry Quinoa, Classic Meat Lasagna, Salmon Burger, “Double Double, Animal Style” Burgers, In-N-Out Burger, Summer Tomato Soup
July 06, 2020

Five Black Women-Owned Wineries To Support Now

July 06, 2020/ Lisa Denning
Five Black Women-Owned Wineries To Support Now

Launching and growing a winery is no easy feat, especially if you are a woman or minority.

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Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Black women-owned wineries, Women Winemakers, McBride Sisters, Robin and Andrea McBride, Theopolis Vineyards, Aslina Wines, Zafa Wines, Darjean Jones Wines
July 01, 2020

No Longer a Simple Blending Grape, Susumaniello Proves It Can Stand Alone

July 01, 2020/ Lisa Denning
No Longer a Simple Blending Grape, Susumaniello Proves It Can Stand Alone

Deep in the heart of Puglia, an ancient grape rises again at Tenute Rubino.

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July 01, 2020/ Lisa Denning/ 3 Comments
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Tenute Rubino, Luigi Rubino, Romina Leopardi, Susumaniello grape, Puglia, Brindisi, Torre Testa, Tre Bicchieri, Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate, Sumare Metodo Classico, Torre Testa Rosato rose, Oltreme susumaniello, little black donkey
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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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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June 05, 2020/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
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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May 29, 2020/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
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
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