Waterbrook, Cabernet Sauvignon, Washington State…and Some Bloopers From I Know Jax…
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Shrimp Burgers with Avocado Aioli Paired with Willow Crest Pinot Gris, Washington.
I get the feeling this is going to be one of the last summer pairings I create, at least for 2012. It’s started to cool off a little here in Jacksonville, and I feel myself slowly gravitating towards “heartier” meals/wines. Not that that’s a bad thing! I’m definitely much more of a red drinker, but this year I’ve made an extra effort to drink more whites and also feature more meals which would pair accordingly….
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Willow Crest “Estate Grown” Pinot Gris, Yakima Valley, Washington State.
Grapes 100% Pinot Gris Facts It’s very rare that you’ll stumble across single-vineyard, “estate-grown” wines for under $15, but if you do, you should jump at the chance to pickup a bottle! The simple reason is that the more specific a wine gets (with its place of origin), the more expensive it usually gets. Not with Willow Crest though, as most of their wines completely annihilate the competition in the price-to-quality ratio game. Even…
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Barnard Griffin Syrah Port, Columbia Valley, Washington State.
Grapes 100% Syrah Facts I’ve had this bottle laying around my office for a few months now, and I finally decided (late last night) that it should probably get a review. Normally I wouldn’t review a “cold weather wine” such as the Barnard Griffin Syrah Port in the middle of summer, but I’ve always been of the opinion that fortified wines don’t get the recognition they deserve. Instead, they unfortunately seem to get pigeonholed…
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Grilled Chicken and Stuffed Avocados Paired with Washington Hills Riesling.
I hadn’t actually intended for this to be a “true pairing,” at least, not on the scale of the pairings I usually post. This one is short and sweet. I’m a firm believer that food and wine pairings don’t need to be these hugely well thought-out, extravagant and time-consuming affairs. If I’m going to be completely honest, the time it takes to cook the meal for my regular pairings, photograph it (usually taking around 50…
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Changing the Perception that all Rieslings are Sweet.
One group of Riesling enthusiasts has set out to change the perception that all Riesling wines are sweet.In 2007, Dan Berger, Coke Roth and Jim Trezise assembled at a wine event and began to talk about the problem with Riesling. “Consumers walk into a store,” said Berger, a wine writer in Santa Rosa, Calif. “They liked the last Riesling they had, so they pick up a bottle, wondering if it’s dry or sweet. They can’t…
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Washington State Wine Facts Infographic.
My first ever infographic! Not too bad for a first attempt…
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WA Gov. Chris Gregoire: Kicking California Winemaker Ass and Taking Names After Dubbing Their Wines as "Jug Wine."
The Governor has officially put herself on the “Most Wanted” list (at least as far as Californian wineries go), after she deemed all Californian wines to be “jug wines“. Gov. Chris Gregoire stated that there’s no competition as far as the quality of Washington’s wine goes. She really drove the point home when, recalling a trade mission to Europe in which someone asked her about California wine. Her blunt response was: “They make jug…
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Waterbrook Chardonnay, Columbia Valley, Washington State.
Wine: WaterbrookPlace: Columbia Valley, Washington StateGrapes: 95% Chardonnay, 5% ViognierPrice: $14-15
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Thai Tuna Burgers with Ginger-Lemon Mayo Paired with Waterbrook Sauvignon Blanc.
Just a heads-up, this isn’t exactly the easiest and quickest pairing I’ve ever done, but the outcome was certainly worth the extra time spent on prep. It’s quite convenient that I have small fish monger a mile down the road from me, and if you aren’t able to get your hands on good quality “sushi grade” tuna, I probably wouldn’t attempt this recipe. This quality is vital, as we’re only going to be grilling the…
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Waterbrook Sangiovese Rose, Columbia Valley, Washington State.
Grapes 100% Sangiovese Facts Ok kids, so since the weather has started warming up (at least here in Florida), we can start to break-out some rosé reviews! Rosés really are quintessential “patio wines”, but some guys have a problem drinking it (for the same reason they that have a problem wearing pink) i.e. they think it threatens their masculinity. Therefore, it’s my hope in this review to kill two birds with one stone,…
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Korean Short Ribs Paired with Eroica by Chateau St. Michelle
My original plans were for a red wine with this dish, but I must have been out of my tiny little English mind when I thought that pairing up. The only way is white for this dish, so don’t even THINK about getting creative and going the red-route. It won’t work, mainly for the reason of the complexity of flavors in the short rib marinade. When was the last time you ate a pear? I…
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