To anyone with the slightest smattering of French, the term White Pinot Noir sounds like the ultimate contradiction in terms. Despite the impossible name, however, the process of making White Pinot Noir is fairly mundane. This unusual wine is made…
Today we’re heading away from the Mediterranean (only slightly) to look at one of the best summer wines around: Zweigelt. This Austrian wine is a far cry from the usual Pinot Noirs and Merlots and offers a unique and refreshing taste profile.
There’s no denying that Champagne is great, but it’s not exactly cheap. And, while Prosecco is an abundant and affordable alternative, it’s not the best choice for those looking for something dry as opposed to sweet.
While the turkey is the star of the show on Thanksgiving, we all know the best part is really the desserts! Here are 4 quick and easy Thanksgiving desserts you can whip up in your Suvie while you’re spending some quality time with your famil…
This week, we’re looking at another fairly obscure wine packed with character and flavor: Petit Verdot. This intense vintage has seen a steady increase in popularity over the last few years and is well regarded for its rich color and unusual taste…
Pasta bakes are comfort food that’s a great way to hide veggies. They’re also usually one of those one-pan meals that aren’t really one pan. All of the ingredients need to be cooked separately before they …
There’s nothing quite like the joy of discovery. I love roaming through the wine aisle and seeking out unfamiliar varietals and bottles. Occasionally, I’ve taken a risk and bought a bottle of a wine I’ve never heard of only to discover upon openin…
Salad spinners, aside from drying lettuce what are they good for? Rather a lot as it turns out! Yes, it seems that the salad spinner has gotten a bit of a bad rap over the years. Far from being an unnecessary luxury that takes up cupboard space, s…
I hate wasting food, and few things frustrates me more than having to throw away perfectly good leftovers or unusable offcuts. I’m always on the lookout for ways to make use of as much of my ingredients as possible.
Occupying a perfect sweet spot between taste and cost, Malbec is easily one of my favourite affordable wines. This extreme popular vino is known for its muscular taste and is a great alternative to more expensive Cabernet Sauvignons and Syrahs.
Over the last few years Shiraz and Syrah wines have enjoyed a steady increase in popularity. In fact the grape varietal is currently the fifth most planted red grape. The popularity of this wine is well deserved. Full bodied and dark, its fruity, …
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