Santa Carolina’s Chardonnay balances notes of citrus, oak and butter. It’s a food-friendly wine (especially grilled foods), but it’s a great sipper, too.
Food Notes
Nigella Lawson’s Delicious Strawberry Pavlova
What do you do with a pound of fresh-picked strawberries in June? Make Nigella Lawson’s Strawberry Pavlova, of course! Here, Maureen Mullin shares hers.
How to Shuck an Oyster (Tips from a Pro)
Shucking oysters is an art. John Bertino, chief oyster shucker at the Oyster Club in Mystic joins the party to tell us how it’s done and share the oyster varieties you should be eating right now.
Weber’s Greatest Hits by Jamie Purviance is a Hit
It makes sense that the makers behind America’s most popular grill would produce a cookbook filled with classic recipes that grillers of all skill levels could make. In this book, master griller—and all-around nice guy—Jamie Purviance is your guide to all things grilled and delicious.
Cooper & Thief is an Unusual Red Wine Blend Worth Trying
Aged for three months in bourbon barrels, if you like a jammy, vanilla-forward red, or you’re a port drinker, this Cooper & Thief red wine blend is something you should try. Put another way, this is a wine you should try if you like interesting, surprising wines.
Finca El Origen Cabernet Sauvignon is Great with Grilled Food
The Finca El Origen Cabernet Sauvignon is fresh, deep, a little smoky and lovely in the mouth—the perfect accompaniment to grilled foods, including beef, chicken, pork ribs and swordfish.
