Waterkloof Cape Coral Rosé and BLT for #winePW
Wine from South Africa is the theme for our August Wine Pairing Weekend group of food and wine bloggers. The challenge was posed by Sarah of Curious Cuisiniere. Sarah and Tim Ozimek recently returned...
View ArticleGrüner Veltliner: A Pair of Pear(ings) for #winePW
We don’t drink very much Grüner Veltliner. When we do it is usually at a wine tasting, a wine bar or in a restaurant with a diverse wine list. We always make a point of drinking adventurously when we...
View ArticleKeeping it Local: Heritage Oak Old Vine Carignane and Greek Lamb for #winePW
Our Wine Pairing Weekend (#winePW) challenge for November came from Camilla Mann who blogs at Culinary Adventures with Camilla. The Feast Nearby – Grateful for Local Vintners and Seasonal Foods is the...
View ArticleAn Elegant Cabernet Franc Pairing for #winePW
This month our Wine Pairing Weekend group of food and wine bloggers is celebrating Cabernet Franc. This month’s host, Lori Hoyt Budd, announced the theme in this post on her blog. As a Cabernet Franc...
View ArticleLoire Valley Red Meets Onion and Bacon Tart: When Old Becomes New #winePW
A New Wine for the New Year. That’s the challenge for our January Wine Pairing Weekend group of bloggers from David at Cooking Chat. What better way to celebrate the new year than with a new wine?...
View ArticleBrandade de Morue and a Lovely Lirac #winePW
Cindy Rynning who blogs at Grape Experiences, threw down the challenge for this month’s Wine Pairing Weekend group of bloggers: Comfort food and wine. This should have been really easy, who doesn’t...
View ArticleOur #OTBN and #winePW Celebration: The Château Léoville Las Cases Stole the Show
This was our third official celebration of Open That Bottle Night (OTBN) in conjunction with Wine Pairing Weekend (#winePW), a group of food and wine bloggers. We were a bit late to the party, given...
View ArticleAzaleas, Rosé and Pizza: A Few of My Favorite Things #winePW
These wines were received as tasting samples.Springtime brings a welcome renewal in our garden after the dormancy of a cold, wet winter. The lawn and shrubbery are an intense green this time of year...
View ArticleGrilled Chicken and Rosé, of Course, for #winePW
After missing several Wine Pairing Weekend get-togethers we are back with our monthly food and wine pairing group of bloggers. We missed everyone! Camilla, who blogs at Culinary Adventures with...
View ArticlePlease Join Us: Summer Supper & Wine #winePW
If the calendar isn’t enough to remind me that summer has officially arrived, a quick check of the outdoor temperature sure is. As I write this the mercury has reached 102º F in Central California....
View ArticleSummer Supper & Wine for #winePW: A Preview
The theme for our July Wine Pairing Weekend (aka: #winePW) is Summer Supper & Wine and we at Pull That Cork are hosting the July event. Wine Pairing Weekend is a group of bloggers who gather...
View ArticleLamb Gyros and a Super Sauvignon Blanc for #winePW
The theme for our July Wine Pairing Weekend is Summer Supper & Wine. Our pairing for the get-together is super simple, on the light side and doesn’t require the use of the oven. Quick, easy,...
View ArticleGrazing, #Rosé in Hand, for #winePW
The theme for this month’s Wine Pairing Weekend was pretty wide open, just grab a bottle of rosé and create a food pairing. Our host, Lori who blogs at Dracaena Wines, left us free to create the food...
View ArticleA Fall Pairing for Duckhorn Merlot #MerlotMe #winePW
If it’s October, then it’s time to celebrate Merlot. For the past five years the Merlot Movement has gained momentum with Merlot tastings and social media sharing during October using the hashtag...
View ArticleCelebrating Thanksgiving and Mercer Wine Estates #winePW
The theme for this month’s Wine Pairing Weekend is American Wine for an American Holiday. Thanksgiving is fast approaching and it is just about my favorite holiday, so I’m happy to put together a...
View ArticleA #SonomaStrong Pairing: Jordan Chardonnay and Jalapeño Popper Dip #winePW
The Wine Pairing Weekend group of bloggers is beginning the year with a show of support for Sonoma wineries and an acknowledgement of the fire relief efforts since the devastating fires that scarred...
View ArticleAzaleas, Rosé and Pizza: A Few of My Favorite Things #winePW
Springtime brings a welcome renewal in our garden after the dormancy of a cold, wet winter. The lawn and shrubbery are an intense green this time of year with azaleas adding pink, red and coral...
View ArticleGrilled Chicken and Rosé, of Course, for #winePW
After missing several Wine Pairing Weekend get-togethers we are back with our monthly food and wine pairing group of bloggers. We missed everyone! Camilla, who blogs at Culinary Adventures with...
View ArticlePlease Join Us: Summer Supper & Wine #winePW
If the calendar isn’t enough to remind me that summer has officially arrived, a quick check of the outdoor temperature sure is. As I write this the mercury has reached 102º F in Central California....
View ArticleSummer Supper & Wine for #winePW: A Preview
The theme for our July Wine Pairing Weekend (aka: #winePW) is Summer Supper & Wine and we at Pull That Cork are hosting the July event. Wine Pairing Weekend is a group of bloggers who gather...
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