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Food, Wine,and Friends

Tonight, I start by rantings about food, wine, and friends. Why all three? Because I can't imagine one without the other!



Over the past two years, I must admit my sensibilities about wine have become markedly European. I've heard many European winemakers declare wine is a "condiment", but didn't understand fully until a wine dinner we hosted a few years ago.



The chef had prepared a panna cotta with a blue cheese crumble topping for the final course. It was accompanied by a wonderful Italian Amarone. I tasted the dessert and thought it was OK. The chef then challenged us to take a bite of the desert and then follow it with the Amarone. It was pure magic. Fireworks!!! It was then that I became a believer that wine was best experienced with food- and of course friends!



My blog will explore the symbiotic relationship between my three favorite things in life! We'll also delve into what wine styles and wines make the best food companion. So hold on and chime in!

Wines From Lesser Known States Growing in Popularity

Check out this wonderful story in the Washington Post. Wines from all around our great country are growing in popularity!
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp