This Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad With Toasted Walnuts and White Wine Vinaigrette Dressing is light, flavorful and soon to be your favorite salad. I am a proud CK Mondavi and Family Ambassador, while this post is sponsored, all opinions and the recipe are my own. Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad With Toasted Read more…
Wine & Cocktails
Whether weβre celebrating a special occasion, or just the fact we made it to Friday, wine can make any day just a little more memorable. Red. White. RosΓ©. Champagne. Each one has something unique to bring to the table. Letβs use wine to spark memories, heighten our food experiences, or just enjoy a glass or two together.
An Introduction To Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc is a white wine that is light and refreshing. It has unique flavors that sets it apart from other white wine grape varieties. When tasting Sauvignon Blanc you will find tropical, tree and citrus fruit notes. An Introduction To Sauvignon Blanc Sauvignon Blanc, one of the worldβs most distinguished wine grape varieties, is Read more…
An Introduction To Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is a dry red wine that ranges from medium-bodied to full-bodied. This red wine typically has higher tannins, which help to provide structure and complexity to the dark fruit characteristics. Learn more about this incredible red wine. An Introduction To Cabernet Sauvignon The Cabernet Sauvignon grape is one of the most widely known Read more…
How To Make A Tender & Flavorful Maple Glazed Pot Roast
Want a tender and flavorful pot roast recipe? Well, here it is, how to make a tender & flavorful Maple Glazed Pot Roast. Enjoy this holiday season and beyond! I am a proud CK Mondavi and Family Ambassador, while this post is sponsored, all opinions and the recipe are my own. Maple Glazed Pot Roast Read more…
How To Taste Wine – Wine Basics
How To Taste Wine. How to describe wine. Wine is meant to be enjoyed, so trust your senses and use these tips to help you fully taste wine. How To Taste Wine – Wine Basics There is a culture of wine snobbery that believes only a small cadre of experienced wine drinkers can fully appreciate Read more…
I’m Dreaming Of A Peppermint Twistmas – Sparkling Wine Cocktail
What are you dreaming of this holiday? I am dreaming of this Sparkling Wine Cocktail. Enjoy this festive Peppermint Twistmas festive cocktail this holiday season. I’m Dreaming Of A Peppermint Twistmas Sparkling Wine Cocktail I’m Dreaming Of A….white Christmas? Sure, that would be fabulous, but I live in Florida, so the likelihood of that happening Read more…
Words Commonly Used To Describe Wine
Learning about wine? Headed out to go wine tasting? Here are some Words Commonly Used To Describe Wine that should become familiar with. Commonly Used Words To Describe Wine The entire worldwide wine industry has been shaped both by advances in winemaking technology and viticulture. It has also been shaped profoundly by the reports of Read more…
An Overview Of Wine Grapes and The Regions Where They Grow
There are thousands of different types of wines out there to choose from. Let this Overview Of Wine Grapes and The Regions Where They Grow guide you on the varietals and regions. An Overview Of Wine Grapes and The Regions Where They Grow Grapes of all sizes and colors are harvested around the globe for Read more…
How To Make An Apple Cider Mule Cocktail
Grab the ginger beer and create this delicious twist on the classic Moscow Mule. Enjoy this Apple Cider Mule Cocktail this fall season and beyond. Apple Cider Moscow Mule Cocktail You all know that I love a good Mule. I had made a couple versions here on the blog, Sun Kissed Moscow Mule and the Read more…
What Are Wine Sulfites?
What exactly are sulfites? Sulfites are a food preservative commonly used in winemaking. Sulfites aid in maintaining the flavor and freshness of wine. Learn more about wine sulfites. What Exactly Are Sulfites and Why Are They In Wine? I’m sure you have seen the notice on wine bottles, or maybe you have just heard the Read more…
Whether weβre celebrating a special occasion, or just the fact we made it to Friday, wine can make any day just a little more memorable. Red. White. RosΓ©. Champagne. Pop the cork on that bottle of champagne from France and celebrate today! After all, wine, champagne, and cocktails are made to be enjoyed with good friends and delicious food. I believe in celebrating every moment.
Each wine varietal has something unique to bring to the table. Or should I say wine glass? Swirl a glass of a deep Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Inhale deeply, close your eyes, and just imagine the full-bodied red wine as itβs being aged to perfection in the bottle for you to enjoy. Go ahead and sip that beautiful, rich red wine and notice the high tannins and acidity. Uncork a Sonoma Valley Pinot Noir or Chardonnay, let your wine breathe, and then take a moment to fully appreciate the medium-bodied “lighter” flavors of these very popular red and white wines.
Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc are crisp white wines that are enjoyed all year long, but they are especially refreshing when served ice cold during those hot summer months. RosΓ© is becoming more popular by the day, and that’s completely understandable due to its versatility in pairing, and crisp yet dry profile. And, let’s be honest, it has a beautiful color. RosΓ© wine is also used in wine cocktails frequently, FrosΓ© anyone?
Speaking of cocktails, you will also find incredible cocktail recipes here on Food Wine Sunshine to help you lift your spirits with every season and the holidays that come with them. Discover how a simple syrup or easy to make mixers can transform an otherwise boring drink into a cocktail that is truly extraordinary. Letβs use wine and cocktails the way they were meant to be enjoyed β to spark memories, heighten our food experiences, and enjoy some time together.