Viogner Wine & A Recipe For Chicken Salad With Walnuts & Grapes

[1] Use red grapes for color contrast. We like to add some arugula with the greens when serving Here’s the recipe (photo © Wonky Wonderful). [2] Pair the chicken salad with a Viognier wine, such as this elegant Condrieu from the best producer*** in the Rhône Valley of France, E. Guigal. The 2020 vintage is…
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What Is Albariño, For International Albariño Day

[1] Uncork a bottle of Albariño, a perfect summer one (photo © Foods & Wines From Spain | Facebook). [2] Albariño is straw gold in color (photos #2 and #5 © Rías Baixas Wines | Facebook). [3] Pouring a glass of Alvarinho from the Ribiero region of Portugal. Here’s more about it (photo © Follow…
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Pinot Grigio: America’s 2nd Most Popular White Wine, For National Pinot Grigio Day

We celebrate National Pinot Grigio Day on May 17th. The refreshing white wine is perfect for warm days enjoyment, but Americans enjoy it year-round. In fact, while Pinot Grigio is the most popular white wine in Italy, it’s also the most-imported white wine in the U.S.     A BRIEF HISTORY OF PINOT GRIGIO While…
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