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BOTTLE TALK: Chianti

With the fads of low carbohydrate diets, who eats a big plate of pasta anymore?  I was thinking this as I sat in upstate NY while my wife was making a pot of sauce, “gravy” for my Italian friends. The short answer to that question is, “I do.”  I love home cooked Italian food and […]

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BOTTLE TALK: Summertime and the wine goes down easy

I was recently asked if I have a favorite wine.  The short answer is, “No.”  I do think, however, that this requires further explanation.  I don’t really have a favorite wine but I do have types of wines that appeal to me at different occasions, different times of year or depending on my state of […]

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BOTTLE TALK: Fire up the grill and uncork a little wine

I’m cautiously optimistic when I say spring may finally be here. I hope it’s not snowing as you read this article but I’m a wine guy, not a weather guy. Nonetheless, this time of year encourages me to spend more time with my favorite “outside” friend, my grill. I’ll admit I like a beer with […]

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    Ordinarily I write about a particular grape variety or a wine region, but I wanted to change things up a bit this month. I felt it would be remiss if I didn’t write something relating to St. Valentine’s Day. Although this holiday is not necessarily associated with wine, it is associated with chocolate. […]

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    With a huge WSET (Wine and Spirits Education Trust) all-day wine exam coming up in June, my New Year resolution is to taste my way through every major wine region. Granted, it’s an ambitious task but necessary for my studies — all in the name of education. Presented with seemingly endless topics for […]

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We had a great time last night doing the anniversary party for Dr. and Janet Clark.  Below I have listed the progression of courses and the wine pairings. Menu by:  Nick Townsend and Joe Bittle Wine Selections by: Dennis Fraley Francois Montand NV Brut Blanc de Blanc Sparkling Cocktail Shrimp with Sauce Verde Höpler Grüner […]

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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 […]

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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) […]

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Bolognese Lasagna

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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 […]

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