Fettuccini is tossed with a fresh white clam sauce for an elegant spread for any occasion. The meal is complimented with unique crostini, a capri-style appetizer and VOVETI Prosecco. I wrote recently about the overlong nights of winter, and the drear of waking up in the dark with only a handful of hours of cold…
Wine Reviews
Blistered Tomato Crostini & Holiday Antipasto
This holiday season #BeGlorious and serve your guests a variety of Gloria Ferrer Wines paired elegantly with a tray of Blistered Tomato Crostini & an exquisite Holiday Antipasto platter. When I first started reviewing wine on Living the Gourmet, I ran across a pair of quotes that I can honestly say I didn’t quite appreciate…
Villa Gemma Cerasuolo
Thank you to the Masciarelli Winery for sponsoring this review! Since just before the start of November I’ve been receiving a lot of questions regarding which wines pair best with which holiday, and my answer has been, simply, that there is no answer. While certain liqueurs, aperitifs, or mixes may be holiday themed or part…
Prosecco from Jeio & Mionetto
Thank you to the Jeio & Mionetto for sponsoring this post. All opinions expressed are mine. ‘Perfection’ is a word that has almost entirely lost its original meaning. Philosophically, ‘perfection,’ as used by such great and varied minds as Plato, Aristotle, and St. Thomas Aquinas, denoted a subject that functioned such that no deficit existed,…
Sagrantino di Montefalco
Thank you to the Perticaia and Scacciadiavoli Estates for sponsoring this post. All opinions expressed are my own. I would ask that you envision your favorite scenic landscape, a bit of ‘terra’ where you would love to simply wander, a place that you intimately familiar with. You know ever trail, every blade of grass, every…
Attems Winery
Thank you to Attems Winery for sponsoring this post. All opinions expressed are my own. Whether by simple chance, subconscious selection, or just a fortunate turn of fate, we’ve featured a rather lengthy line of Italian wines lately. Naturally, when the Attems winery contacted us, asking if we would be interested in sampling a pair…
Introducing Avignonesi Wine
Several weeks ago, we were invited to sample a 2011 Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano Grandi Annate from Avignonesi, a winery based in Montepulciano, Tuscany. Featuring a small hillside village that looks like it was plucked straight out of a medieval tapestry, and the ruins of a thousand year old fortress, one could hardly be faulted…
La Quintinye Vermouth Royal
Living the Gourmet received La Quintinye Vermouth Royal for review. All opinions expressed are our own. This message is intended for persons 21+. Please enjoy responsibly. Several weeks ago Living the Gourmet was contacted by the representatives of La Quintinye Vermouth Royal, asking if we would be interested in sampling several of their vermouth varieties….
Little Black Dress Wines
This message is intended for persons 21+. Please enjoy responsibly. Several weeks ago, Living the Gourmet was invited to review a pair of bottles from Little Black Dress, a winery based in Mendocino County California. We received a 2013 Pinot Noir, and a 2014 ‘Divalicious Pink Pinot,’ which is a 2014 Pinot Grigio. As the…
Peach Moscato Slushie
I received this product for review. All opinions expressed are my own. This message is intended for persons 21+. Please enjoy responsibly.
Cordon Negro Brut – Sparkling Wine
I received this product for review. All opinions expressed are my own. Some weeks ago, I was contacted by the representatives of Freixenet, a Catalonia based winery focused solely on the production of cava – Spanish sparkling wine. Naturally, they wanted to know if I would be interested in sampling one of the bottles, and…
Viva Diva Strawberry and Mango Moscato
I received this product for review. All opinions expressed are my own. Some weeks ago Living the Gourmet was invited to sample a pair of bottles from the new ‘Viva Diva’ label, a line of Italian Sparkling Wines courtesy of Christina Milian. You may recall our featuring the Pomegranate and Pina Colada varieties, which paired…
Pasta al pomodoro & Middle Sister Wine
A big milestone came and went quietly this month for Living the Gourmet – the one year anniversary of our transition from a blog into a website. While it’s certainly an important anniversary here behind the scenes, it serves as much more of a measurement of where we were then as compared to where we…
The Wines of Santorini
I was given this product for review. All opinions expressed are my own. Last month, Living the Gourmet had the good fortune of being invited to a winetasting at Racine’s in New York City by the Greek Wine Bureau. Specifically, we were to sample wines from the island of Santorini, and convey our thoughts both…
LTG Wine Review: CastelGiocondo Wines
While seeking out new bottles to add to our dinner party list, or to catalogue into the small but quickly growing ‘LTG Cellar,’ I’ve found myself focusing quite a bit on what I learn about the estates from which these bottles come. Aside from each estate being an entirely unique undertaking in and of itself,…
Viva Diva Sparkling Wines & Pizza
Thank you to Viva Diva for sponsoring this post. All opinions expressed are mine alone. Living the Gourmet was recently invited to sample a few bottles of the new ‘Viva Diva’ label, Italian Sparkling Wines courtesy of none other than Christina Milian. In particular, we would be sampling the Pineapple and Coconut Viva Colada, and…
A Fashionable Luncheon with Gloria Ferrer Wines
There’s an old family saying that I can’t but help remember from time to time, no matter how hard I try to put it out of my mind. “The host is at once a guest, a maestro, and a presentation.” While I don’t disagree, since a host is assuredly a guest at his her or…
#WineWeek – Introducing, Tasting & Exploring the Royal Wine Corp.
Early last month, Living the Gourmet had the distinct pleasure of being contacted by the Royal Wine Corp., who wanted to know if we would be interested in sampling a range of wines from a variety of the wineries they are associated with. Naturally, we were instantly intrigued. We would be receiving a total of…
#WineWeek – Surf & Turf w/ Ribera Del Duero y Rueda Wine
The shift to summer themes often focuses around the lighter fare, the transition from indoor entertaining to outdoor entertaining, and how to get the most out of both. However, one of the most important but also one of the most frequently overlooked aspects of elegant summer entertaining is the shift to seasonal wine pairings. Just…
Wine Week – Day 1: Creating the Perfect Outdoor Oasis
Here on Living the Gourmet we’re devoting the entire week to helping you create the perfect summer soiree. From setting the tone with the perfect seasonal wine pairing, to impressing your guests with an exquisite tablescape, to savoring the evening with an elegantly apropos menu, to toasting the sunset, we’ll give you the tips, tricks…
Wine Pairings & Arugula Pizza
Thank you to the representatives of Bodegas Beronia for sponsoring this post. Last month, Living the Gourmet was contacted by representatives of Bodegas Beronia, asking if we would sample their wine and relay our thoughts. A prominent Spanish wine, whose vintages regularly place within the top ten age-worthy Riojas in the Rioja Alta region, I…
Wine Pairings & Hors d’Oeuvres
Across centuries, wine has been a universal ‘social language.’ Weather gracing the tables of emperors, or serving as a soothing end to a long day in the field for peasants, wine has become a part of our human experience. Today, wine is understood in a variety of terms from ‘couture gourmet’ meant to artfully convey…
Arugula, Anchovies & Spinach Pesto with Fettuccine
This is a favorite dish of mine. It is fresh and flavorful and tastes so elegant. It is easy to whip up and fun for the palate. Serve this dish with your favorite wine and some cheese. *This post has been sponsored by Mulderbosch Vineyards. All opinions expressed are my own. Earlier this month we…
Grilled Chicken with Anise & Prosecco DOC Sparkling Wines
Living the Gourmet is pleased to present Prosecco DOC sparkling wines. Far and away the most well-known Italian sparkling wine in the world, Prosecco is also the leading sparkling beverage brand in the United States for everyday gatherings and celebrations, a title they have earned through adherence to tradition, and predictable quality. Cultivating vineyards in…
