Wine Wired

I have recently agreed to start doing reviews for a few different brands.  With all of these reviews, I offer a disclaimer.   Dark Horse Chardonnay This is a classic style California Chardonnay with unctuous notes of peach nectar, rich apple blossom and a ‘toasted’ component that presents as cedar and kernel. The viscous mouth […]

My tastes seem to wax and wane with the different seasons. Winter’s cold and rain have me craving port-style wine in the evenings. With Spring right around the corner, however, I find myself trading these heavier wines for a lighter, fresher beverage. What a great opportunity to discuss one of my favorite categories, sparkling wines. […]

Bottle Talk: An escape from the red zone and into Malbec Land As I said in my first column last month, I love to get people to move outside their “wine comfort zone.” There are thousands of wines made in so many interesting ways that we can only hope to one day try them all. […]

    It is human nature to avoid or limit our exposure to things that we do not feel comfortable with. In my opinion, this is why most people either avoid wine completely or limit what they drink to one or two varietals. People have a tendency to stay within their ‘beverage comfort zone’, so […]

Salmon Gravlox Vol au Vent Hand-Cured Atlantic Salmon in a Light, Flaky Pastry Shell Brocard “Kimmeridgien” Chardonnay, 2010 Burgundy Salad with Duck Confit and Poached Quail Egg Mixed Greens and Duck Confit Tossed in Mustard Vinaigrette and Topped with a Poached Quail Egg Bailly-Lapierre Cremant de Bourgogne Pinot Noir, NV Intermezzo Sorbet a L’Orange Coq […]

With summertime just around the corner, and the oppressive heat soon to follow, my wine choices seem to change.  Yes, I still grab for a big Shiraz or Cabernet with that grilled lamb or steak, but that is more in the evening and honestly not quite as often with the temperatures staying into the 90s […]

Country Club of South Carolina – April 12th  (next dinner is May 10th) Food by Chef Adam Silverman Wine by Dennis Fraley Menu and wine: Warm Potato Blini topped with Creme Fraiche and Alaskan Caviar (Cava Brut, Penedes, Spain, NV) Cobia Cerviche with Grilled Corn and Sweet Potato Vinaigrette (Chenin Blanc / Viognier, California 2010) […]

I am posting this recipe because of the feedback and popularity of this amazing recipe.  I paired it with the Mavrotragano when in Myrtle Beach and it was heavenly.  I also wanted to give a disclaimer that the main part of this recipe came from Emeril Lagasse and more specifically his Potluck Cookbook.  I highly […]