Vegan Cacio e Pepe by Remi Park paired with Barbera

One of Italy’s oldest and simplest pasta dishes, Cacio e Pepe (cheese and pepper) is as Roman as the Colosseum – some may say it’s even older!  Roman shepherds are credited with creating this long-lasting meal – easy to carry and resistant...

July Wine of the Month – 2017 Barbera

Tasting Notes   This Barbera boasts a mid-weight palate and shows a bright and bold acidity that makes it a perfect partner to smoked meats, tomato-based pasta dishes, pizza and mushroom risotto. The fruit profile is a little darker and a bit more serious...

PEDRONCELLI PASTA WITH TOMATO, ALMOND AND CAPER PESTO

Dick and I enjoyed visiting Sonoma County’s Dry Creek Valley every year, an annual stop was Pedroncelli Winery in Geyserville, one of Dick’s favorite wineries. I enjoy pairing their Pasta with Pesto recipe with our June Wine of the Month, 2016 Sangiovese....
Fall-off-the-Bone Delicious Sangiovese Braised Short Ribs

Fall-off-the-Bone Delicious Sangiovese Braised Short Ribs

These wine braised ribs are fall-off-the-bone delicious. Pairing the Sangiovese with a tomato-based recipe accentuates the fruitiness of our Wine of the Month. The acidity is firm, as is typical of the varietal, making it the perfect food wine. Notes of red plum,...