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May 30, 2024

The Revolutionary Wines of Vega Sicilia

May 30, 2024/ Lisa Denning
The Revolutionary Wines of Vega Sicilia

In Karen MacNeil’s book, The Wine Bible, she refers to the Spanish winery Vega Sicilia as “the bodegas that sparked a revolution.”

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May 30, 2024/ Lisa Denning/ 2 Comments
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Karen MacNeil, The Wine Bible, Ribera del Duero, Vega Sicilia, Tempos Vega Sicilia, Spanish wine, Hungarian wine, Unico wine, Valbuena 5 wine, Alion winery, Pintia winery, macan rioja winery, Oremus Mandolas, Oremus Petracs furmint, wines of Hungary, wines of Spain, Hawksmoor Steakhouse
May 15, 2024

Mount Etna Wineries to Visit

May 15, 2024/ Lisa Denning
Mount Etna Wineries to Visit

Eleven fascinating wineries on the slopes of the world’s most active volcano.

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May 15, 2024/ Lisa Denning/ 5 Comments
Travel, Wine of the Week
The Wine Chef, Lisa Denning, Mount Etna wineries, Sicily wines, Wines of Sicily, volcanic wine, volcano, Nerello Mascalese wine, Nerello Cappuccio wine, Etna Rosso, Carricante wine, Catarrato wine, Etna Bianco wine, Etna Days, Etna DOC wine consortium, Consorzio Tutela Vini Etna DOC, La Gelsomina, Firriato winery, Tenuta Le Sciarelle, Al-Cantara winery, Cavanera Etnea Wine Resort, Benanti winery, Donnafugata winery, Donnafugata Cantina Randazzo, Pietradolce winery, Planeta Sciaranuova winery, Tenuta delle Terre Nere, Franchetti Passopisciaro winery, I Vigneri di Salvo Foti, Etna DOC, Sicilia DOC, The White Lotus, Netflix The White Lotus Sicily
May 02, 2024

Roasted Chicken With Onion, Sage, and Wine

May 02, 2024/ Lisa Denning
Roasted Chicken With Onion, Sage, and Wine

Melt-in-your-mouth creamy onions give a lot of flavor and texture to this dish.

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Wine of the Week, Sunday Suppers
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Roasted chicken breasts, mirepoix, caramelized onions, white wine, orange wine, red wine, Domaine Bousquet Virgen Malbec, Malbec
April 30, 2024

Slow Wine Wineries: Respecting and Reflecting the Local Terroir

April 30, 2024/ Lisa Denning
Slow Wine Wineries: Respecting and Reflecting the Local Terroir

Supporting eco-friendly wineries.

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April 30, 2024/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, Earth Day 2024, Earth Month 2024, Slow Wine Guide, eco-friendly winemaking, slow wine tasting 2024, Slow Food, Deborah Parker Wong, Grgich Hills Estate, Donum Estate, Hermanbn J Wiemer, Ancarani Vini, G. D. Vajra, Noelia Ricci, Reva winery, Palmento Costanzo, I Garagisti di Sorgono, Valle Reale, Pasini San Giovanni
April 21, 2024

Soalheiro: Leading the Way in Alvarinho Winemaking

April 21, 2024/ Lisa Denning
Soalheiro: Leading the Way in Alvarinho Winemaking

Yup! You’ve already seen this one. The platform had a glitch, and I can’t cancel its delivery. Enjoy it the second time around!

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April 21, 2024/ Lisa Denning/ 5 Comments
Wine of the Week, Wine Reviews
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Soalheiro winery, Alvarinho wines, Soalheiro Alvarinho, Vinho Verde wine, Moncao e Melgaco
April 11, 2024

Bourgogne’s New Generation of Winemakers on Why Healthy Soils Matter

April 11, 2024/ Lisa Denning
Bourgogne’s New Generation of Winemakers on Why Healthy Soils Matter

The next generation of wine producers are thinking of the future of their land.

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April 11, 2024/ Lisa Denning/ 2 Comments
Wine of the Week, Travel
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Bourgogne Wine, Burgundy wine, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Next generation winemakers, young winemakers, Domaine Ninot Rully, Domaine des Frères Derey, Domaine Thierry Richoux, Domaine Gabin et Felix Richoux, Irancy, Domaine Bersan, Saint-Bris Bourgogne, Domaine Thevenot le Brun, Nicolas Thevenot, Jean-Francois Bersan, Erell Ninot, Flavien Ninot, Maxime Derey, Bourgogne Wine Board, Vins de Bourgogne, BIVB
March 21, 2024

Spotlight on Vermentino, a Mediterranean Treasure

March 21, 2024/ Lisa Denning
Spotlight on Vermentino, a Mediterranean Treasure

A white wine that will transport you to the sea!

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March 21, 2024/ Lisa Denning/ 2 Comments
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Vermentino, Rolle Blanc, Malvoisie de Corse, Pigato, Favorita, Volpaia Prelius Vermentino, Mazzei Tenuta Belguardo, Cantina LaSelva Vermentino Maremma Toscana, Antonella Corda Vermentino, Surrau Vermentino, Punta Crena Vermentino, Chateau Maris Vermentino, Troon Vineyard Vermentino
March 21, 2024

Spaghetti With Clams and Garlic

March 21, 2024/ Lisa Denning
Spaghetti With Clams and Garlic

Pair with a zesty Vermentino!

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March 21, 2024/ Lisa Denning/ 4 Comments
Wine of the Week, Sunday Suppers
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Spaghetti with clams and garlic
March 13, 2024

Gigondas, One of Southern Rhône’s Finest

March 13, 2024/ Lisa Denning
Gigondas, One of Southern Rhône’s Finest

Delicious wines that offer a unique taste of place.

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March 13, 2024/ Lisa Denning/ 2 Comments
Wine of the Week, Travel
Lisa Denning, Gigondas, The Wine Chef, Pierre Amadieu Gigondas, Chateau de Saint Cosme, Domaine de Boissan Gigondas, Maison Gabriel Meffre Gigondas, Gigondas la Cave, Domaine du Terme Gigondas, Domaine Raspail-Ay Gigondas, Henri Claude Amadieu
February 09, 2024

Cooking With Wine: Three Tips for Success

February 09, 2024/ Lisa Denning
Cooking With Wine: Three Tips for Success

Guidelines to follow when cooking with wine.

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February 09, 2024/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week, Sunday Suppers
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Cooking With Wine, garlicky orzo and shrimp recipe, oeufs en meurette recipe, Bourgogne Gold Tour, Surrau winery
February 09, 2024

Garlicky Orzo and Shrimp Recipe

February 09, 2024/ Lisa Denning
Garlicky Orzo and Shrimp Recipe

A dish brightened by the addition of white wine.

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February 09, 2024/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Sunday Suppers
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Orzo with Shrimp, cooking with wine, white wine, Orzo dish, shrimp recipe
February 02, 2024

Gingery Shrimp and Salmon Stir Fry With Bell Peppers and Avocado

February 02, 2024/ Lisa Denning
Gingery Shrimp and Salmon Stir Fry With Bell Peppers and Avocado

Tasty and easy to prepare.

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February 02, 2024/ Lisa Denning/ 4 Comments
Sunday Suppers, Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Gingery Shrimp recipe, shrimp with bell peppers and avocado, Albarino wine, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, stir fry recipe
February 01, 2024

My Introduction to Oeufs en Meurette, Recipe Included

February 01, 2024/ Lisa Denning
My Introduction to Oeufs en Meurette, Recipe Included

A classic dish from Burgundy.

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February 01, 2024/ Lisa Denning/ 2 Comments
Wine of the Week, Travel, Sunday Suppers
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, oeufs en meurette, Bourgogne food, Bourgogne wine, Burgundy food, Burgundy wine, poached eggs in red wine sauce, Bourgogne Wine Board, Bourgogne Gold Tour, Youri Lebault, bourguignon sauce
January 25, 2024

Standing The Test of Time: A Century of Château Gruaud Larose

January 25, 2024/ Lisa Denning
Standing The Test of Time: A Century of Château Gruaud Larose

An extraordinary vertical tasting.

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January 25, 2024/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Chateau Gruaud Larose, Nicolas Sinoquet, Medoc wine, St Julien appellation, Saint Julien Medoc, Grape Collective
January 23, 2024

Susana Balbo’s Revolutionary Barrel Fermented Torrontés

January 23, 2024/ Lisa Denning
Susana Balbo’s Revolutionary Barrel Fermented Torrontés

A grape variety that can produce age-worthy, distinctive wines.

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January 23, 2024/ Lisa Denning/ 2 Comments
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Susana Balbo, José Lovaglio Balbo, Torrontes wine, white Argentine wine, Susana Balbo Signature Barrel Fermented Torrontes, gastronomic wine, white wine
January 12, 2024

Where To Eat in NYC 2024: 22 Top Choices

January 12, 2024/ Lisa Denning
Where To Eat in NYC 2024: 22 Top Choices

A small sampling of must-try NYC restaurants.

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January 12, 2024/ Lisa Denning/ 6 Comments
Dining Out
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, NYC Restaurants, Jungsik, Frevo NYC, Essential by Christophe nyc, Torrisi NYC, Koloman nyc, Le Pavillon nyc, L'Accolade nyc, Principe nyc, Laser Wolf brooklyn, Dame nyc, Shukette nyc, Thai Diner nyc, The Lobster Club, Pinch Chinese nyc, Bangkok Supper Club nyc, Bar Pasquale nyc, Genki Omakase nyc, Koi nyc, Cosme nyc, Greywind nyc, Nobu Fifty Seven, Yasaka nyc, Where to east NYC 2024
January 05, 2024

Made in Le Marchè: Eating and Drinking Like a Local

January 05, 2024/ Lisa Denning
Made in Le Marchè: Eating and Drinking Like a Local

Food and wine treasures.

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January 05, 2024/ Lisa Denning/ 4 Comments
Travel, Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Il Conte Villa Prandone winery, Le Marche wine region, Italian wine, third-generation winemakers, Adriatic Sea, Borgo Antico restaurant, Grottamare Italy, Maccheroncini di Campofilone, Olive ascolane
December 31, 2023

With Gratitude For Your Support

December 31, 2023/ Lisa Denning
With Gratitude For Your Support

Cheers!

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December 31, 2023/ Lisa Denning/ 2 Comments
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Happy New Year, Ringing in the new year, Happy 2024
December 22, 2023

Tasting Kombucha on a Fascinating Northern Italian Wine Journey

December 22, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Tasting Kombucha on a Fascinating Northern Italian Wine Journey

A mind-opening experience!

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December 22, 2023/ Lisa Denning/ 2 Comments
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Josko Gravner, Mateja Gravner, Gravner Winery, Friuli Venezia Giulia region, father of orange wine, Hisa Franko restaurant, The World's 50 Best Restaurants, kombucha pairing, Laite restaurant, La Subida country resort, Gravner Ribolla wine, Gravner Pignollo, raspberry ginger kombucha, kombucha recipe
December 20, 2023

Podere Sapaio, a Balancing Act in Bolgheri

December 20, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Podere Sapaio, a Balancing Act in Bolgheri

On finding harmony in life and wine.

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Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Podere Sapaio, Massimo Piccin, Bolgheri wine, Tuscan wine, Maremma wine, Da Michele NYC, L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele NYC, boxing workout, pilates workout, balanced wine
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