Wine Blog

Wine sales robust in 2011, but prices expected to drop in 2012
It was a good year for fine wine in 2011 with auction houses reporting solid sales but the bubble has burst in the Bordeaux market and prices are expected to fall further in 2012. Wine sales at auction house Acker Merrall & Condit topped $110 million this year.

Small Plates, Perfect Wines: Creating Little Dishes with Big Flavors
Small plates in the form of Middle Eastern mezze, Spanish tapas, Mexican antojitos, and Venetian cicchetti are usurping traditional entrée-driven meals by offering greater selection and gastronomic fulfillment. To satisfy this growing niche, cookbook author Lori Lyn Narlock presents 50 delicious small-plate recipes and complementary wine pairings from the culinary experts at the Kendall-Jackson Wine Center, including celebrated chef Justin Wangler and winemaster Randy Ullom.

·In addition to specific chapters on salads, vegetables, meat, seafood, and desserts, Narlock includes sample party menus accompanied by preparation plans, as well as tips on buying and serving wine, planning and executing entire menus, sample table settings and presentation ideas, and more. More than 50 appetite-inspiring four-color photographs illustrate Small Plates, Perfect Wines: Creating Little Dishes with Big Flavors.

Instead of languishing in a culinary quandary this holiday, consider flavorful pairings like Asparagus with Melted Brie served with sauvignon blanc or Duck and Spinach Empanadas with Persimmon Chutney complemented by a glass of pinot noir.

Customer Review: I LOVE This Cookbook
I love this cookbook. The recipes are amazing! Among my favorite recipes are the Pork Saltimbocca With Pan Sauce, the Seared Tuna with Hazelnuts and Pink Peppercorns on Couscous, the Molasses-Almond Shrimp on Spicy Cabbage Salad and the Balsamic-Glazed Potatoes and Onions. Everything I’ve made from Small Plates, Perfect Wines so far has been very delicious! I had a dinner party recently and cooked only from this cookbook. The party was a great success. Along with each recipe are wine parings. I’d highly recommend this cookbook over others in the same category. It’s a winner.

Grocery wine sales gain in support – Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

Grocery wine sales gain in support Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Support has increased in Monroe County for the idea of selling wine in grocery stores, even though the proposal has failed to get through the state Legislature in recent years. Results of a new Voice of the Voter poll show that 51 percent now back the … and more »

Barefoot Wine Announces Sweepstakes With Platinum-Selling Recording Artist … – Sacramento Bee

Barefoot Wine Announces Sweepstakes With Platinum-Selling Recording Artist … Sacramento Bee By Barefoot Wine MODESTO, Calif., Oct. 24, 2011 — /PRNewswire/ — It's time to kick off your cowboy boots and two-step with rising country star Jake Owen! Beginning today, Facebook users 21+ can visit Barefoot Wine & Bubbly's page for a chance to win … and more »

The Bad Catholic’s Guide to Wine, Whiskey, & Song: A Spirited Look at Catholic Life & Lore from the Apocalypse to Zinfandel (Bad Catholic’s guides)

Customer Review: Amazing book
I am amazed by this book. The book is organized, alphabetically, by the alcoholic beverage being discussed. In the course of discussing a wine or other potent potable, one learns European and US History, the history of the Church. One learns about Saints, about economics, about conspiracies, about theology. All done in a delightful way.

There is nothing a good Catholic need wince at here.

Each article is just about the right length for a short reading, perhaps after dinner, or perhaps by yourself while waiting for a ride to the ABC store.

Customer Review: Great book!
It is difficult to say anything about this book that has not been said already. Be sure to check out the 1st book in the series too: The Bad Catholic’s Guide to Good Living

1) It is irreverent… but FULL OF LOVE for the Church and Her history.

2) It is funny and campy, but proclaims the truth.

3) It has great drinking songs that gently poke fun at protestants…

4) And best of all, great drink recipes and party ideas.

All in all… AWESOME BOOK.

About Wine
About Wine is a unique resource designed for those who require practical information on how to manage wine and wine sales for restaurants and the hospitality business. Unlike other texts on this subject, this text seeks first to give the reader background information on the origins of wine and how it is produced, and then builds upon this knowledge with information on the wine producing regions of the United States and the World. The numerous variations of wine produced in Europe, North America, and the Southern Hemisphere are presented. Special features of the text include detailed color diagrams and photographs, and useful appendices designed for use as a quick reference or a starting place for more research on topics of interest.

Customer Review: A Simple read with a pleasant bouquet
Needed for school, but enjoyed in spite of that fact.

Customer Review: Great for all beginners!
This is a great resource for the beginning wine lover. Not just culinary students, but average consumers can learn a lot. It’s written intelligently at a basic level and is very complete.