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December 01, 2021

Four Great Reasons To Discover Italy's Franciacorta Sparkling Wines

December 01, 2021/ Lisa Denning
Four Great Reasons To Discover Italy's Franciacorta Sparkling Wines

Northern Italy’s Most Refined Sparkling Wine.

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December 01, 2021/ Lisa Denning/ 4 Comments
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Franciacorta, Barone Pizzini, Mosnel Franciacorta, Berlucchi, Cavalleri Franciacorta, Ricci Curbastro, Mirabella, Bellavista, Ca' del Bosco, Le Marchesine, Contadi Castaldi, Lombardy, Brescia, Champagne, Cremant d'Alsace, Cremant de Loire, Cremant de Limoux, Austrian Sekt, South African MCC, Napa Valley sparkling wine, Asolo Prosecco, Shukette
November 10, 2021

Diamonds in a Glass: The Extraordinary Crémant d’Alsace

November 10, 2021/ Lisa Denning
Diamonds in a Glass: The Extraordinary Crémant d’Alsace

One of France’s most treasured sparkling wines.

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November 10, 2021/ Lisa Denning/ 2 Comments
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Alsace, Cremant d'Alsace, Julien Dopff, Universal Exhibition of Paris, Marlene Dopff, Etienne Arnaud Dopff, Melanie Pfister, Domaine Pfister, Ludivine Dirler, Jean Dirler, Dirler-Cade wine, Jean-Christophe Bott, Domaine Bott-Geyl, Pierre Sparr, Mittnacht Frères, Domaine Barmes-Buecher, Jean-Baptiste Adam, Pierre Frick
October 21, 2021

Expert Tips For Hosting A Fun Fall Wine Tasting Party

October 21, 2021/ Lisa Denning
Expert Tips For Hosting A Fun Fall Wine Tasting Party

How to throw a festive fall wine tasting experience your guests will be talking about for years to come.

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October 21, 2021/ Lisa Denning/ 2 Comments
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Rent.com, Fall Wine Tasting, Wine Tasting Party, fragrance, wine aromas
October 07, 2021

La Rioja Alta: Winning the Hearts of Wine Lovers Worldwide

October 07, 2021/ Lisa Denning
La Rioja Alta: Winning the Hearts of Wine Lovers Worldwide

La Rioja Alta wines, longtime favorites for their elegant expression of Rioja: lively, food-friendly and down-right tasty wines.

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October 07, 2021/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, La Rioja Alta, Julio Saenz, winemaker tasting, Torre de Ona, Lagar de Cervera Albarino, Bodegas Aster, Rioja wine, Vina Ardanza Reserva 2012, Vina Arana Gran Reserva 2014
September 29, 2021

Mad For Monastrell

September 29, 2021/ Lisa Denning
Mad For Monastrell

Known in France as Mourvèdre, Jumilla, Spain is the birthplace of this powerful grape.

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September 29, 2021/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Jumilla wine, Monastrell, Bodegas Alceno Jumilla Rosado, Bodegas Xenysel, Bodegas Olivares, Honoro Vera winery
September 21, 2021

Create Your Own Italian Kitchen With Wine, Pasta and Hand-Painted Enamel Bowls

September 21, 2021/ Lisa Denning
Create Your Own Italian Kitchen With Wine, Pasta and Hand-Painted Enamel Bowls

Who doesn’t love Italian food and wine?

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September 21, 2021/ Lisa Denning/ 1 Comment
Sunday Suppers, Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Italian wine, Rosemary pasta, q.b. cucina, Hand-painted enamel bowls, Italian phrases
September 08, 2021

Fino en Rama: The Most Exciting Dry Sherry

September 08, 2021/ Lisa Denning
Fino en Rama: The Most Exciting Dry Sherry

A Spanish wine like no other!

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September 08, 2021/ Lisa Denning/ 2 Comments
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Fino en rama, en rama sherry, Jerez, Spanish wine, Decanter magazine, Sarah Jane Evans, Tio Pepe Fino en Rama, manzanilla en rama, Antonio Flores, Gonzalez Byass, flor, food and wine
August 24, 2021

Grandma Betty's Famous Burger Sauce — Ancient Peaks Winery

August 24, 2021/ Lisa Denning
Grandma Betty's Famous Burger Sauce — Ancient Peaks Winery

Savor the last days of summer.

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August 24, 2021/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week, Sunday Suppers
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Summertime, Burgers, Santa Margarita Ranch, Ancient Peaks Winery, Grandma Betty's Burger Sauce, Ancient Peaks Chardonnay, Ancient Peaks Cabernet Sauvignon, Ancient Peaks Renegade
August 11, 2021

Citrusy Ginger-Dill Cod Paired With Six Refreshing Roses

August 11, 2021/ Lisa Denning
Citrusy Ginger-Dill Cod Paired With Six Refreshing Roses

The dog days of summer are here! Enjoy this refreshing fish dish, along with the most summery of wines.

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August 11, 2021/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Sunday Suppers, Wine of the Week, Travel
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Ginger Dill Cod, Rose wine, Herdade de Sao Miguel rosado, Chateau Guiot rosé, Domaine de Cala Rosé, Inman Family Endless Crush rosé, Librandi Ciro Rosato, Bodegas Alceno Jumilla Rosado
August 03, 2021

Beyond Reds, Rioja's Exciting Whites and Rosés are Ideal for Summer Sipping

August 03, 2021/ Lisa Denning
Beyond Reds, Rioja's Exciting Whites and Rosés are Ideal for Summer Sipping

Rioja’s whites and rosés are an exciting addition to this storied region’s winemaking.

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August 03, 2021/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Rioja wine, Rioja white wine, Rioja rose wine, Wines from Rioja, Seamore's NYC, CVNE winery, Bodegas Ontanon, Ontanon Clarete, Ontanon Vetiver Viura, Cune Monopole, Cune Rosado, Bodegas Valdemar, Conde Valdemar Blanco, Conde Valdemar Rose
July 21, 2021

Three Reasons Moscato d'Asti Should Be On Your Table This Summer

July 21, 2021/ Lisa Denning
Three Reasons Moscato d'Asti Should Be On Your Table This Summer

A lightly sweet, gently sparkling wine that’s perfect for the heat of summer.

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July 21, 2021/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Moscato d'Asti, Piedmont, Prince of Savoy, Giovan Battista Croce, Vietti winery, Coppo Moscato d'Asti Moncalvina, Marenco Scrapona Moscato d'Asti, Michele Chiarlo Nivole Moscato d'Asti, Ceretto Moscato d'Asti, La Caudrina Moscato d'Asti
July 06, 2021

Champagne Lanson with Strawberries and Cream à la Wimbledon

July 06, 2021/ Lisa Denning
Champagne Lanson with Strawberries and Cream à la Wimbledon

Have your own Wimbledon viewing party with Lanson Champagne

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July 06, 2021/ Lisa Denning/ 1 Comment
Wine of the Week, Sunday Suppers
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Wimbledon Championships, Strawberries and cream, Lanson Champagne, Champagne Lanson, pancakes with strawberries and whipped cream, whipped cream recipe
July 02, 2021

This Summer Drink Pink With Ramato Wine #ItalianFWT

July 02, 2021/ Lisa Denning
This Summer Drink Pink With Ramato Wine #ItalianFWT

How can a white wine grape can make rosé-colored wines? In a word, ramato!

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July 02, 2021/ Lisa Denning/ 13 Comments
Wine of the Week, Sunday Suppers
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Ramato wine, orange wines, Friuli-Venizia Giulia, Italian wine, ramato style wine, Pinot Gris, Two Shepherds Pinot Gris skin fermented, quinoa with tomatoes and pesto
June 18, 2021

A Willamette Valley Pioneer Winery Evolves and Innovates As It Celebrates 50 Years

June 18, 2021/ Lisa Denning
A Willamette Valley Pioneer Winery Evolves and Innovates As It Celebrates 50 Years

A winery founded when Oregon was the new frontier of American winemaking.

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June 18, 2021/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Sokol Blosser winery, Dundee Hills, Bill Blosser, Susan Sokol Blosser, Oregon wines, Willamette Valley, Alison Sokol Blosser, Alex Sokol Blosser, Sokol Blosser Bluebird Cuvee, Sokol Blosser Estate Pinot Noir, Sokol Blosser Old Vineyard Block, Sokol Blosser Big Tree Block, 50th anniversary
June 17, 2021

Three Superb Spirits For Dear Old Dad This Father's Day

June 17, 2021/ Lisa Denning
Three Superb Spirits For Dear Old Dad This Father's Day

Treat Dad to his new favorite spirits.

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June 17, 2021/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Sunday Spirits
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Father's Day Gifts, Ron Abuelo Centuria, Lost Lantern American Vatted Malt Edition No. 1, Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin, Shed Distillery, Irish gin, Panama rum, American Whiskey
June 14, 2021

Grape Collective Article: Distinctly Greek! A New Style of Retsina Is Revitalizing One of the World’s Longest-Lived Wine Traditions

June 14, 2021/ Lisa Denning
Grape Collective Article: Distinctly Greek! A New Style of Retsina Is Revitalizing One of the World’s Longest-Lived Wine Traditions

A night at the taverna confirms it!

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June 14, 2021/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Grape Collective, Greek wine, Retsina wine, Eric Asimov, Mark Squires, Georgas Family winery, Gai'a winery, Dimitris Georgas, Yiannis Paraskevopoulos, Domaine Papagiannakos, Stefano Georgas, Kechris winery, Stelios Kechris, pine resin, Greek cuisine, Snack Taverna NYC, Georgas Family Black Label, Gai'a Ritinitis Nobilis, Kechris Tear of the Pine
May 20, 2021

Five Spanish Wine Producers Who Are Looking Ahead by Looking Behind

May 20, 2021/ Lisa Denning
Five Spanish Wine Producers Who Are Looking Ahead by Looking Behind

Five Spanish wineries that are investing in ancient grape varieties.

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May 20, 2021/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Spanish wine, organic wine, native grapes, indigenous grapes, ancient grape varieties, Wines from Spain, La Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels, Tomino Taberna Gallega, Vinatigo Winery, Marmajuelo, Ametzoi Rubentis Rosado, Raul Perez La Vizcaina, Las Moradas de San Martin, Alvaro Palacios Finca Dofi
May 07, 2021

Big Bold and Spicy: Primitivo di Manduria Are Wines You Won't Forget

May 07, 2021/ Lisa Denning
Big Bold and Spicy: Primitivo di Manduria Are Wines You Won't Forget

Join me on a visit to Puglia to taste Primitivo di Manduria, a dark purplish, rich and spicy cousin of American Zinfandel.

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May 07, 2021/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Primitivo di Manduria, Puglia, Apulia, Gambero Rosso, Trullo di Pezza Licurti, Produttori de Manduria, Leone de Castris Villa Santera, San Marzano Sessantanni, Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia
May 06, 2021

What to Cook Mom This Mother's Day and the Perfect Wine To Serve With It

May 06, 2021/ Lisa Denning
What to Cook Mom This Mother's Day and the Perfect Wine To Serve With It

Treat mom to a special home-cooked meal.

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May 06, 2021/ Lisa Denning/ 3 Comments
Sunday Suppers
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Mothers Day, Lobster Roll, Clam Chowder, Shoestring Fries, Key Lime Pie, Sparkling wine, Sokol Blosser winery, Bluebird Cuvee, Corvezzo Prosecco Rosé, Gustave Lorentz Cremant d'Alsace, Champagne Ponson La Petite Montagne
April 30, 2021

Grape Collective Article—The Treasure that Lies Beneath Their Feet: Maison Albert Bichot on Taking Care of the Soil, from Chablis to Beaujolais

April 30, 2021/ Lisa Denning
Grape Collective Article—The Treasure that Lies Beneath Their Feet: Maison Albert Bichot on Taking Care of the Soil, from Chablis to Beaujolais

A winery that’s protecting the precious soils of Burgundy.

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April 30, 2021/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Domaines Albert Bichot, Maison Albert Bichot, Beaune Burgundy, Domaine Long Depaquit, Domaine du Clos Frantin, Chateau Gris, Domaine du Pavillon Domaine Adelie, Domaine de Rochegres, climats of Burgundy, UNESCO World Heritage Site
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