Whether we’re 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. Rosé. Champagne. Each one has something unique to bring to the table. Let’s use wine to spark memories, heighten our food experiences, or just enjoy a glass or two together.
Italy is home to over 20 different winemaking regions and over 2000 different wine labels. Here is an introduction to Italian Red Wines and the winemaking regions of Italy. An Introduction To Italian Red Wines Although there are over two thousand different wine labels all over Italy, your wine journey can begin on a simpler Read more…
This Margarita Cocktail is a delicious twist on the traditional margarita. Less calories, all the flavors you love, with a fun twist of wine. Make yourself a Wine-A-Rita today…it’s 5 o’clock somewhere! Best Wine-A-Rita Recipe Delicious Margarita Cocktail With A Twist Is there ever a bad time for a margarita? Not that I can think Read more…
Red Blend Wines are an unique mixture of red wines. The blending allows the winemaker to design the wine. Learn more in this introduction to red blend wines. An Introduction To Red Wine Blends Winemakers started blends wines because it gave them the opportunity to design a wine. Each red wine has it’s own distinctive Read more…
Riesling is a wine varietal that typically displays flowery aromas and has high acidity. Riesling grapes are used to make dry, semi-sweet, sweet, and even sparkling white wines. An Introduction To Riesling Wine Considered one of the “noble” winegrape varieties, Riesling used to be judged in proportion to its sweetness. Traditional German Rieslings were always Read more…
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…
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 world’s most distinguished wine grape varieties, is Read more…
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…
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. 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…
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…
Whether we’re 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. Rosé. 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 it’s 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. Rosé 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. Rosé wine is also used in wine cocktails frequently, Frosé 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. Let’s use wine and cocktails the way they were meant to be enjoyed – to spark memories, heighten our food experiences, and enjoy some time together.
