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March 07, 2025

Women in Wine: Priyanka Kulkarni’s Flight of Passion

March 07, 2025/ Lisa Denning
Women in Wine: Priyanka Kulkarni’s Flight of Passion

Take a trip to New Zealand this International Women’s Day.

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March 07, 2025/ Lisa Denning/ 2 Comments
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Priyanka Kulkarni winemaker, Villa Maria winery, International Women's Day, Winebow Imports, Women in Wine Leadership Symposium, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand wine, Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, Wairau Valley, Southern Valley, Waihopai Valley, Awatere Valley
February 27, 2025

Ras el Hanout Chicken with Peppers and Chick Peas

February 27, 2025/ Lisa Denning
Ras el Hanout Chicken with Peppers and Chick Peas

A spice-laden Morrocan chicken dish paired with an Argentine white wine.

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February 27, 2025/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Sunday Suppers, Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, chicken with ras el hanout, Argentine wine, Buscado Vivo o Muerto El Cerro Chardonnay, Mendoza, Uco Valley wine
February 25, 2025

San Polo 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Wine Review

February 25, 2025/ Lisa Denning
San Polo 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Wine Review

The estate benefits from cooler temperatures, bringing freshness and nuance to the wine.

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February 25, 2025/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week, Wine Reviews
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, San Polo 2019 Brunello di Montalcino, wine review, James Suckling review, Wine Enthusiast
February 20, 2025

How an Old World Variety Became New York State's Defining Red Wine

February 20, 2025/ Lisa Denning
How an Old World Variety Became New York State's Defining Red Wine

From France to New York, has traveled far from its origins and found new stomping grounds..

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February 20, 2025/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, New York State wines, Cabernet Franc, The Finger Lakes, The Hudson River Valley, Long Island wines, Kevin Zraly, Onabay Vineyards, Apollo's Praise, Hermann J. Wiemer, Sheldrake Point winery, Whitecliff Vineyard, Dr. Konstantin Frank, RGNY winery
February 18, 2025

A Taste of Spain: Cooking and Pairing Wines with Bodegas Faustino

February 18, 2025/ Lisa Denning
A Taste of Spain: Cooking and Pairing Wines with Bodegas Faustino

A night of hands-on cooking and sipping!

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February 18, 2025/ Lisa Denning/ 4 Comments
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Bodegas Faustino, Wine and food pairing, Institute of Culinary Education, Rioja wine, Juan José Díez González, Winebow Imports, Gambas al Ajillo, Tortilla Espanola, Arroz Negro Paella, Paella Valenciana
February 18, 2025

Four Essential Spanish Recipes

February 18, 2025/ Lisa Denning
Four Essential Spanish Recipes

Some classic favorites from Spain!

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Sunday Suppers
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Gambas al Ajillo, Garlic shrimp recipe, Tortilla Espanola, Egg and potato omelet recipe, Arroz Negro Paella, Squid Ink Paella recipe, Paella Valenciana, Paella With Shrimp, Chicken, and Chorizo, Winebow Imports, Institute of Culinary Education, Bodegas Faustino
February 11, 2025

Cookbook Review: Dinner in One Take

February 11, 2025/ Lisa Denning
Cookbook Review: Dinner in One Take

A book that will add fun to your dinner table.

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February 11, 2025/ Lisa Denning/ 2 Comments
Book reviews
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Dinner in One Take, Cookbook review, Bo Corley, Bothegoattv, Harvard Common Press, Quarto Publishing Group
February 06, 2025

Tenuta San Leonardo: An Alpine Treasure

February 06, 2025/ Lisa Denning
Tenuta San Leonardo: An Alpine Treasure

A northern Italian gem.

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February 06, 2025/ Lisa Denning/ 2 Comments
Wine of the Week, Wine Reviews
Tenuta San Leonardo, alpine wine, Trentino DOC, Gambero Rosso, Winery of the Year, Carlo Guerrieri Gonzaga, Anselmo Guerrieri Gonzaga, organic winery, Terre di San Leonardo, Villa Gresti di San Leonardo, San Leonardo 2018
January 22, 2025

A Sonoma Pinot Noir Born From A Winemaker-Chef Collaboration

January 22, 2025/ Lisa Denning
A Sonoma Pinot Noir Born From A Winemaker-Chef Collaboration

A unique Russian River Valley Pinot.

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January 22, 2025/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week, Wine Reviews, Today's Taste (Reviews)
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Charlie Palmer, Clay Mauritson, Mauritson wines, Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, Sonoma California
January 17, 2025

Where To Eat in NYC 2025

January 17, 2025/ Lisa Denning
Where To Eat in NYC 2025

36 must-try restaurants for your dining bucket list!

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Sunday Suppers, Dining Out
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Where to eat NYC 2025, nycrestaurants, Ai Fiori, Bungalow, Charlie Bird, Chito Gvrito, Ci Siamo, Dame, Essential by Christophe nyc, Four Twenty Five nyc, Jojo nyc, Koloman nyc, L'Accolade nyc, Lola's nyc, Massara nyc, Pasquale Jones nyc, Portale nyc, Rezdora nyc, Sake No Hana nyc, San Sabino nyc, Shmone nyc, The Bar at The Modern, The Noortwyk nyc, The River Cafe nyc, The Studio at Clemente Bar, Torrisi NYC, Upland nyc, Accademia Osteria nyc, Claud nyc, Dinosaur BBQ Harlem, Frena nyc, Kanyakumari nyc, Thai Diner nyc, The Owl's Tail nyc, Borgo nyc, Atoboy nyc, Tatiana by Kwame Onwuachi
December 28, 2024

Beyond Champagne: Eight Sparkling Wines to Toast the New Year

December 28, 2024/ Lisa Denning
Beyond Champagne: Eight Sparkling Wines to Toast the New Year

As great as it is, Champagne is not the only game in town.

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December 28, 2024/ Lisa Denning/ 1 Comment
Wine of the Week, Wine Reviews, Today's Taste (Reviews)
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Sparkling wine, Austrian Sekt, Loimer Extra Brut Reserve, Enrico Serafino Alta Langa Oudeis Brut, Adami 2022 Vignette Giardino Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG, Dr. Konstantin Frank 2020 Blanc de Blancs, Under The Wire Alder Springs, VARA New Mexico Sparkling Brut, Valdemar Estates Columbia Valley, Washington State, Pares Balta Brut Cava, Spanish Cava
December 25, 2024

Sipping Your Way Through December: Wine 25

December 25, 2024/ Lisa Denning
Sipping Your Way Through December: Wine 25

The final day of our 2024 wine advent calendar. Thanks for coming along for the ride!

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December 25, 2024/ Lisa Denning/ 2 Comments
Wine of the Week, Wine Reviews, Today's Taste (Reviews)
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Porto, Port Wine, Sandeman Founder's Reserve Ruby Porto, wine advent calendar, Sandeman Don logo, colorful wine canister, Port wine, OzeArv art
December 24, 2024

Sipping Your Way Through December: Wine 24

December 24, 2024/ Lisa Denning
Sipping Your Way Through December: Wine 24

A special, splurge-worthy wine.

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December 24, 2024/ Lisa Denning/ 2 Comments
Wine of the Week, Wine Reviews, Today's Taste (Reviews)
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Early Mountain winery, Early Mountain Rise 2021, Virginia wine
December 23, 2024

Sipping Your Way Through December: Wine 23

December 23, 2024/ Lisa Denning
Sipping Your Way Through December: Wine 23

One of my favorite red grape varieties because its wine pairs so well with food.

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December 23, 2024/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week, Today's Taste (Reviews), Wine Reviews
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Alexandre Burgaud Lantignié Beaujolais-Villages 2019, Beaujolais Villages, gamay grape, Lantignie vineyard, Alexandre Burgaud, Gonzalez Byass
December 22, 2024

Sipping Your Way Through December: Wine 22

December 22, 2024/ Lisa Denning
Sipping Your Way Through December: Wine 22

Hands down, my favorite style of Chardonnay.

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December 22, 2024/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine Reviews, Wine of the Week, Today's Taste (Reviews)
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Domaine Jean Dauvissat Père et Fils Chablis 2022, Chablis wine, Bourgogne Wine, French Chardonnay, Shmone nyc, New York City restaurants
December 21, 2024

Sipping Your Way Through December: Wine 21

December 21, 2024/ Lisa Denning
Sipping Your Way Through December: Wine 21

Here’s something a little different for Merlot fans!

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December 21, 2024/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week, Wine Reviews, Today's Taste (Reviews)
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Conte Brandolini D'Adda Stomo Merlot 2019, Friuli wine, Italian wine, Italian Merlot, Merlot wine
December 20, 2024

Sipping Your Way Through December: Wine 20

December 20, 2024/ Lisa Denning
Sipping Your Way Through December: Wine 20

A super Super Tuscan to know about!

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December 20, 2024/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week, Wine Reviews, Today's Taste (Reviews)
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Grattamacco Bolgheri Superiore 2021, Super Tuscan Wine, Italian red wine, organic winemaking, organic farming, vertical tasting, Ai Fiori nyc
December 19, 2024

Sipping Your Way Through December: Wine 19

December 19, 2024/ Lisa Denning
Sipping Your Way Through December: Wine 19

“…straight-on lemony zing that electrifies the palate.”

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December 19, 2024/ Lisa Denning/ 2 Comments
Wine Reviews, Wine of the Week, Today's Taste (Reviews)
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Francois et Julien Pinon, Vouvray Sec, Organic winery, organic farming, sushi pairing, Loire Valley vineyards, Loire Valley wine, Loire Valley organic winemakers
December 18, 2024

Sipping Your Way Through December: Wine 18

December 18, 2024/ Lisa Denning
Sipping Your Way Through December: Wine 18

Who knew this grape grows in Washington State?!

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December 18, 2024/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine Reviews, Wine of the Week, Today's Taste (Reviews)
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Wilridge Vineyard, Wilridge winery, Washington State Wine, nebbiolo grape, New World Nebbiolo
December 18, 2024

Cookbook Review: The Oldest Kitchen in the World—4,000 Years of Middle Eastern Cooking Passed Down Through Generations

December 18, 2024/ Lisa Denning
Cookbook Review: The Oldest Kitchen in the World—4,000 Years of Middle Eastern Cooking Passed Down Through Generations

The best cookbooks offer more than recipes—they tell the stories of the people behind them, their heritage, and their struggles.

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December 18, 2024/ Lisa Denning/ 3 Comments
Sunday Suppers, Book reviews
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Cookbook review, The Oldest Kitchen in the World, Matay de Mayee, Assyrian cooking, Assyrian recipes, 4000 years of middle eastern cooking passed down through generations
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