This post has been brought to you by Pindar Vineyards. All opinions expressed are my own. The following message is intended for those 21+. Please enjoy responsibly. Today we’re sampling a pair of bottles from one of Living the Gourmet’s longtime friends – Pindar Winery, one of the most well known local wineries here on…
Wine Reviews
Jidvei Wines
This post has been brought to you by Jidvei Wines & Aur’a Gold Water. All opinions expressed are my own. The following message is intended for those 21+. Please enjoy responsibly. Today we’re taking a brief peek at winemaking in Romania, courtesy of Jidvei, who sent us a collection of three of their wines –…
Revisiting Bordeaux – MT Decoster Wine Review
This post has been brought to you by MT Decoster. All opinions expressed are my own. The following message is intended for those 21+. Please enjoy responsibly. Back in 2018, I had the distinct pleasure of reviewing several wines from the Saint-Emilion region of Bordeaux, which is perhaps the single most well-known wine region in…
Carmel Winery Review
This post has been brought to you by Carmel Winery. All opinions expressed are my own. The following message is intended for those 21+. Please enjoy responsibly. Today we’re sampling a trio of bottles from Israel’s premier wine producer – Carmel Winery. In particular, we’ll be taking a look at a selection from Carmel Winery’s…
A Taste of Lugana – Wine Review
This post has been brought to you by Ancilla Winery. All opinions expressed are my own. The following message is intended for those 21+. Please enjoy responsibly. Today we’re breaking last year’s long streak of ‘New World’ of wine reviews with a bottle from one of the oldest and most prestigious wine producing regions in…
Long Meadow Ranch Wine Review
This post has been brought to you by Long Meadow Ranch. All opinions expressed are my own. The following message is intended for those 21+. Please enjoy responsibly. Today we’ll be revisiting California, courtesy of Long Meadow Ranch, who sent us a trio of bottles from the Anderson Valley and Napa Valley. Now, without further…
Exploring Texas Wines PRT VIII: Becker Vineyards
This post has been brought to you by Becker Vineyards. All opinions expressed are my own. The following message is intended for those 21+. Please enjoy responsibly. Today we’re continuing our tour of Texas wines, and we’ll be revisiting the Texas Hill Country and High Plains, courtesy of Becker Vineyards. The Where – Texas Hill…
Exploring Texas Wines PRT VII: Rancho Loma Vineyards
This post has been brought to you by Rancho Loma Vineyards. All opinions expressed are my own. The following message is intended for those 21+. Please enjoy responsibly. Today we’re taking a brief tour of the Texas High Plains, and doing so courtesy of Rancho Loma Vineyards. The Where – Texas High Plains AVA Encompassing…
Autumn with Pacific Rim
Today’s post has been brought to you by Pacific Rim. All opinions expressed are my own. The following message is intended for those 21+. Please enjoy responsibly. Thinking of American Wine, you’re likely to draw a mental image of sprawling Californian vineyards, palatial Sonoma wineries, and those images are assuredly justified. American wine making is…
Sparkling Wines for the Holiday Season
Today’s post has been brought to you by Codorníu. All opinions expressed are my own. The following message is intended for those 21+. Please enjoy responsibly. Sparklers and the holidays go together like ‘food and wine,’ ‘butter and bread,’ or ‘ouzo and mezes.’ The simple truth is that few things say ‘celebration’ or ‘good time’…
Autumn on the Sonoma Coast
Today’s post has been brought to you by La Crema Winery. All opinions expressed are my own. The follow message is intended for those 21+. Please enjoy responsibly. Today we’re reviewing a pair of bottles from the Sonoma Coast, courtesy of the La Crema Winery and pleased to welcome Tracey Shepos Cenami, chef and cheese…
A #MioMosa Brunch: Pastrami on Rye & Limone Spritz
This post has been sponsored by Mionetto. All opinions expressed are my own. #MioMosa With the holidays just around the corner, we’re sharing one of our first celebrations of the season- a #MioMosa Brunch featuring Mionetto in a bubbly Limone Spritz served alongside hot Pastrami on Rye. To finish the afternoon feast on a lighter…
Autumn Wine Selection featuring Jason Stephens Winery
This post has been brought to you by Jason Stephens Winery. All opinions expressed are my own. The follow message is intended for those 21+. Please enjoy responsibly. Today we’re revisiting California with a little help from our new friends at the Jason Stephens Winery. The Where – Santa Clara, California You may not realize…
Wines from Spain
Today’s post has been brought to you by Viña Pomal and Raimat. All opinions expressed are my own. The follow message is intended for those 21+. Please enjoy responsibly. Today we’re revisiting the Iberian Peninsula with a pair of bottles courtesy of Viña Pomal, and Raimat. There’s a lot to say, so let’s dive right…
Fall in love with Napa
Today’s post has been brought to you by Louis M. Martini Winery. All opinions expressed are my own. The follow message is intended for those 21+. Please enjoy responsibly. The Where – Napa Valley, California, USA Despite only having produced wine commercially since the 19th century, Napa has become one of world’s premier wine regions,…
A Fine Day for Rosé
Today’s post has been brought to you by Chateau Peyrassol. All opinions expressed are my own. The follow message is intended for those 21+. Please enjoy responsibly. It’s been a fair bit longer than I would like to admit since I’ve reviewed any French wine here on Living the Gourmet – my focus has been…
Exploring Texas Wines PRT VI: Hill Country Fall Creek Vineyards
Today’s post has been brought to you by Fall Creek Vineyards. All opinions expressed are my own. The follow message is intended for those 21+. Please enjoy responsibly. Today we’re continuing our Texas wine tour with a taste of Texas Hill Country, courtesy of a trio of bottles from Fall Creek Vineyards. The Bottles –…
A Taste of California with Alara Cellars
This post has been sponsored by Alara Cellars. The following message is intended for an audience 21+ and all opinions expressed are my own. Please enjoy responsibly. Today we’re taking a look at four bottles from Alara Cellars, which is an up and coming California winery started by Janu Goelz in 2017. The Bottles –…
Exploring Texas Wines PRT V: Haak Vineyards and Winery
Today’s post has been brought to you by Haak Vineyards and Winery. All opinions expressed are my own. The follow message is intended for those 21+. Please enjoy responsibly. Today we’re starting on the last leg of our Texas Wine Tour, and we’ll be reviewing a pair of bottles from Haak Vineyards and Winery, located…
Ultimate Summer Cheeseburger featuring Yarden Wines
This post has been sponsored by Yarden Wines. The following message is intended for an audience 21+ and all opinions expressed are my own. Please enjoy responsibly. Today we’re on the final post of our Israeli wine tour, courtesy of the Galil Mountain Winery, and today we’ll be pairing a 2016 Grenache with a jalapeno…
Pesto Tortellini with Summer Peas and Pine Nuts featuring Yarden Wines
This post has been sponsored by Yarden Wines. The following message is intended for an audience 21+ and all opinions expressed are my own. Please enjoy responsibly. Summer isn’t complete without a fresh batch of garden pesto. Today we’re sharing Pesto Tortellini tossed with green peas, fresh basil, and toasted pine nuts for a light…
Exploring Texas Wines PRT IV: Grilled Peach & Jalapeno Crostini & 4R Ranch Vineyards and Winery
Today’s post has been brought to you by 4R Ranch Vineyards and Winery. All opinions expressed are my own. The follow message is intended for those 21+. Please enjoy responsibly. Honey whipped cream cheese is spread over toasted crostini and topped with grilled peaches, jalapenos, and fresh basil for an unforgettable summer appetizer! I bet…
Summer Salmon Salad featuring Yarden Wines
This post has been sponsored by Yarden Wines. The following message is intended for an audience 21+ and all opinions expressed are my own. Please enjoy responsibly. Last week, in reviewing the bottle I received from the Golan Heights Winery, I touched briefly on the Galilee region for which the winery is named, and I’ll…
Pepper Crusted Steak featuring Yarden Wines
This post has been sponsored by Yarden Wines. The following message is intended for an audience 21+ and all opinions expressed are my own. Please enjoy responsibly. Today we’re taking a look at a bottle from Israel’s most prolific and prominent wine region – Galilee, courtesy of Yarden. If you enjoy today’s review, be sure…
