What a fair price for this delicious organic red wine from Argentina that’s a perfect match with grilled foods, including chicken, steak, salmon, swordfish, duck, vegetables and pizza. Think fresh berries, a little plum and a backbone that gives Cuma Malbec its persuasive character. I think it drinks like a $30 bottle, and I like it […]
Wines
The Summer White Wine to Bring to Dinner
Faith asked wine broker Alex Province to bring in one of his favorite white wines this summer, and it’s a beauty! This white burgundy has a lovely rich feel in the mouth, yet it tastes both lush and crisp. Great with a buttery fish like flounder or lobster, chicken, light pasta sauce and for dreamy sipping […]
A Red Wine with Coffee Notes to Pair with BBQ
When we asked Alex to suggest a wine with coffee notes, he knew just what to offer up. The La Font de Notre Dame Gigondas 2013 (France) has notes of not only coffee—mocha, specifically—but also black licorice and berry. It’s deep, with a complexity you’d hope for when drinking a wine like this, but it’s […]
Prosecco Gone Wild
Anthony’s guilty pleasure in the summer is Prosecco. He also likes to keep things simple. By adding wild hibiscus syrup to a glass of Prosecco, you’re elevating the Prosecco, while eliminating the need for additional syrups or flavorings. It’s bare-bones simple, yet elegant at the same time. We’re imagining this sparkling cocktail being served at […]
Great Italian Red for Grilled Foods
The Nino Negri vineyard, tucked in a valley just past Lake Como, produces a beautiful red, Quadrio, at $17, that is perfect with grilled vegetables, meats, pizzas and more. Use the label here to read to your wine store. Tell them the distributor is Frederick Wildman & Sons.
Wine: Like Lemons Tossed Into a Mountain Stream
Organic grapes are used for this terrific value white wine from Argentina called Cuma, 2015. It’s around $14, super food-friendly, and a refreshing party wine by the case. Please call ahead to your wine store. If it’s not on the shelf, they should have it to you within 24 hours. Tell them the distributor is […]
