A big element of red wines: tannin. What is it, where does it come from, and how should we use it in creative food pairing?
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Wine Challenge, Week 10: Pinot on Parade, Day 2/3
Day two of “Pinot on Parade.” Today we move closer to home with an Oregon Pinot Noir, with some background on the types of aromas and flavors found in wine.
Wine Challenge, Week 9: Pinot on Parade, Day 1/3
Getting caught up on the Wine Challenge with a mini-series on the Pinot family. Tonight: a Chilean “reserva” Pinot Noir that proved both a pleasantly palatable surprise and a great deal for a limited budget.
Wine Challenge, Week 2
Wine tasting challenge, week two — in which we explore an element of food pairing, and then we experience the Beaujolais region of France through a fun, geeky wine.
