If you bake pie, you’re in luck. If you don’t bake pie, you’re in luck. Kate McDermott’s new book, Art of the Pie is indeed, EXACTLY what her subtitle says, A Practical Guide to Homemade Crusts, Fillings, and Life. And life. Can you imagine? Kate’s got three rules of pie making, Rule #1: Keep Everything […]
Faith's Favorites
A Wine to Give If You Want to Be Invited Back: Cru Beaujolais
While many know young, simple Beaujolais Nouveau at the holidays, this isn’t that; the producer is among a handful of renowned vineyards that make France’s best, most sought-after Beaujolais. This lovely elegant wine, discovered by wine broker and Senior Contributor Alex Province, is ruby red, gleaming in the glass like polished gemstone. A real beauty.
Another Tasty Red at a Great Price: Finca el Origen Cabernet Sauvignon
The Finca el Origen 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon from Argentina is a sassy charmer…blackberry and other dark fruits tango with a bit of spice.
A Juicy Bargain Pinot Noir for the Holidays: Santa Carolina Reserve Pinot Noir
If you have a crowded table at the holidays, you want a good wine at an excellent price point. This is it! The 2013 Santa Carolina Reserve Pinot Noir, priced at $12 a bottle, tastes like bing cherries, currants, with a whisper of spice, making it very food-friendly. We’ve made it our new house wine.
A Tasty Rosé for Fall From Coppola
There is plenty of rosé tasting time as the weather cools, and what a lovely one we found, sporting aromatics of pomegranate and raspberries in the glass. What’s more, this dry 2015 “Sofia” Rosé from the Coppola Vineyard in Sonoma makes for a beautiful presentation with its classic champagne bottle shape. (This is a still […]
Wines That Pair Perfectly with Fall Cheeses
Once Jason Sobocinski gave us ideas for what to put on a fall cheese board, Alex Province shared the perfect wines to pair with those cheeses, bringing out the best in each. LISTEN: Alex explains some basics about pairing wine with cheese and facilitates a tasting in our studio. It’s a myth, Alex assures us, […]
