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Grilling Guide: Chicken

Painting a world of flavors onto a grill-ready protein

Chicken is like the blank canvas of the culinary world. Mild and amenable, it’s an easy vehicle to bring global flavors to life. So this summer, instead of just slathering on the barbeque sauce, let your chicken take you to the far flung corners of taste. With so many choices to choose from, you can be adventurous and inventive when it comes to grilling chicken. The meat tends to pick up flavors from marinades quite quickly, and if you are careful to prevent the skin from burning, you can really get a well-distributed layer of flavors that adds something to every bite. And don’t forget to cook some extra when you do grill up chicken. (I don’t know about you, but leftover chicken is one of the few foods that seems better the second time around.) Temps are rising fast, so without further...

Posted May 15 at 12:00am

Only In Piedmont

Five great things to get excited about in this beautiful region

I'm sitting here in Piedmont on a beautiful late spring day, lamenting the coming rains as well as the masses of tourists. The fact that this spring has been decidedly wet certainly contributes to ...

Posted May 14 at 12:00am

A Calistoga Classic

Belated notes from a Chateau Montelena Dinner

Last year I was lucky to have suffered from an excess of riches, but my travel schedule pushed reporting on many events to the bottom of my pile. I'm only now catching up with all of my notes, so w...

Posted May 14 at 12:00am

Barolo 2008 Revisited

Taking another look at this surprising vintage

With just a few days to go before my departure for Piedmont, I was thrilled to have been able to join in Antonio Galloni’s brilliant La Festa del Barolo this year. Featuring a tasting of 2008 Barol...

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Grilling Guide: Veggies

Fresh, bright, and delightfully charred: capturing natures (brief) bounty with the grill

Some things in life come easily. Others, you have to wait for. After all, you can grill up a steak just about anytime you want (though December in New York probably does not offer optimal condition... Read More »

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From the Cellar: Zinfandel

With Zinfandel on the brain, GDP gives us a peek at some of his cellar selections

I’ve had Zinfandel on my mind as of late. From attending the ZAP Festival in January right up to my recent efforts to pair grilling recipes with Zins, they’ve been a major focus of my recent effort... Read More »

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PVA White Wines of Italy Seminar

Four great views on a broad selection of the white wines from The Boot

Italy, the land of vines, it's confusing as heck, right? You bet it is, which is why I took advantage of the opportunity to conduct a tour of the white wines of Italy during our recent People's Voi... Read More »

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Live from Lodi

Where in the heck is Lodi? Find out as I'm joined by Lodi Winegrower's Commision Program Director Stuart Spencer and Macchia Winery owner and winem...

Lodi California has slowly become a real powerhouse in the California wine scene, but it's not a region that gets much attention. Slowly but surely, generations of farmers in this plain state-like ... Read More »

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Bedrock Vineyards

Preserving old-vine Zins and old school winemaking

Bedrock, a word filled with connotation, and one well-chosen for Morgan Twain-Peterson's fledgling wine company. The son of one of California's Zinfandel heroes, Joel Peterson of Ravenswood fame, M... Read More »

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6 Beers to Quench Your Earth-Loving Thirst

Because drinking can be conscientious

Every April 22 is a day to reflect on how much we love our planet. And while we already had the chance to celebrate this holiday, I love to cheers Mother Earth all year round with a cold, refreshin... Read More »

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Morellino di Scansano

A Sangiovese Secret

It's relatively easy to find superior, satisfying wine if you’re free to pay top dollar. But for most of us that's usually not the case. Instead, we have to find alternative ways to consistently fi... Read More »

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Petite Sirah

Californias darling grape is game for grilling

Like Zinfandel, Petite Sirah is primarily a California wine: the Golden State’s long, sunny growing seasons are necessary to ripen Petite Sirah’s substantial tannins and reveal its rich blackberry ... Read More »

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An Interview with Achaval-Ferrer's Eclio Dumon

Celebrating World Malbec Day

World Malbec Day, April 17th is considered to be the founding date of the modern Argentine wine industry. Celebrated around the world, though closely associated with Argentina, World Malbec Day is ... Read More »

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PVA Ribera del Duero

Reports From Our Favorite Writers

Our series of articles on our recent People's Voice Wine Awards Wine Writers Seminar Series continues today with a round-up of reports on a great lunch we enjoyed accompanied by the wines of Ribera... Read More »

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1189602mboswo1 where was the article of the Piedmonte...the headline highlighted the subject, but there was no story...???
666385Deatrice I agree, where is the story on Peruvian wines. I was just in Peru 3 weeks ago and through my sampling think they are an emerging wine region