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May 01, 2023

Virginia’s Early Mountain Vineyards Is for Wine Lovers

May 01, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Virginia’s Early Mountain Vineyards Is for Wine Lovers

Spotlight on one of Virginia’s most celebrated wineries.

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May 01, 2023/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week
The Wine Chef, Lisa Denning, Virginia wine, Early Mountain Vineyards, Pinch Chinese Restaurant, Early Mountain Vidal Blanc, Early Mountain Petit Manseng, Early Mountain Cabernet Franc, Early Mountain Eluvium
April 22, 2023

Celebrating Earth Day With Troon Vineyard

April 22, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Celebrating Earth Day With Troon Vineyard

A winery with a strong commitment to Mother Earth.

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April 22, 2023/ Lisa Denning/ 1 Comment
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Troon Vineyard, Oregon wine, Earth Day 2023, Troon Vineyard Syrah 2020
April 21, 2023

Getting to Know Croatian Wine From Istria

April 21, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Getting to Know Croatian Wine From Istria

Croatia is making some of the most exciting wines in the world.

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April 21, 2023/ Lisa Denning/ 4 Comments
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Croatian wine, Istria, Adriatic Sea, Malvasia Istrian, Fakin Teran 2021, Fakin Malvasia Istarska 2021
March 29, 2023

Celebrating Four Inspiring Women in Wine

March 29, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Celebrating Four Inspiring Women in Wine

As Women’s History Month winds down, let’s raise a glass to all the inspiring women in wine!

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March 29, 2023/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, women winemakers, Remi Cohen, Domaine Carneros, Stevie Kim, Vinitaly International, Roberta Bricolo, Cantina Gorgo, Alice Tetienne, Champagne Henriot, Matilde Poggi, Le Fraghe
March 23, 2023

In The Right Hands, Burgundy's "Other" White Grape Excels

March 23, 2023/ Lisa Denning
In The Right Hands, Burgundy's "Other" White Grape Excels

A grape that struggles to maintain its dignity.

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March 23, 2023/ Lisa Denning/ 3 Comments
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Aligote, Burgundy white wine, Domaine du Cellier aux Moines, Aligote sous les roches, Philippe Pascal, Guillaume Marko, Francois Corneloup
March 22, 2023

Pairing Cara Cara Orange Popcorn With Chardonnay

March 22, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Pairing Cara Cara Orange Popcorn With Chardonnay

Make movie night even better!

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March 22, 2023/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week, Sunday Suppers
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Lynmar Estate Winery, David Frakes, Chef Frakes, Lynmar Estate Chardonnay, Lynmar Estate Pinot Noir, Popcorn pairings, Seasoned popcorn
March 09, 2023

Count Francesco Marone Cinzano Reveals the Magic Formula of Brunello di Montalcino

March 09, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Count Francesco Marone Cinzano Reveals the Magic Formula of Brunello di Montalcino

When a top producer of Brunello di Montalcino comes knocking on your door, you’d be foolish not to open it.

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March 09, 2023/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Col d'Orcia, Brunello di Montalcino, Col d'orcin Brunello di Montalcino 2017, Col d'orcin Nastagio Brunello di Montalcino 2016, Col d'Orcia Poggio al Vento Riserva Brunello di Montalcino 2015, Organic winery, Montalcino, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Count Francesco Marone Cinzano, Biodiversity, Wine tourism
February 27, 2023

Seafood’s Soulmate: Rías Baixas Albariño

February 27, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Seafood’s Soulmate: Rías Baixas Albariño

Hands down, one of my favorite food and wine combinations.

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February 27, 2023/ Lisa Denning/ 3 Comments
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Spanish Albarino, Rias Baixas, Eric Asimov, The New York Times, Hosea Rosenberg, Blackberry restaurant, Sautéed shrimp, Bodegas Pazo Pondal Leira Pondal Albarino, Santiago Ruiz Albarino, Valdo Salnes Pazo Senorans, Oceans restaurant
February 26, 2023

Coconut Shrimp Stew

February 26, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Coconut Shrimp Stew

A stew inspired by the flavors of Southeast Asia. A wine pairing inspired by a fresh and mineral Spanish white.

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February 26, 2023/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Sunday Suppers, Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Thai basil, coconut milk, lemongrass, coriander, ginger, Albariño wine, Rias Baixas
February 18, 2023

Sallier de La Tour: Wines That Showcase Sicily's Terroir

February 18, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Sallier de La Tour: Wines That Showcase Sicily's Terroir

Juicy, fresh, and food-friendly wines.

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February 18, 2023/ Lisa Denning/ 2 Comments
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Sallier de La Tour winery, Monreale DOC, Sicilia DOC wine, Nero d'Avola, Tasca d'Almerita, Scallop crudo, Inzolia wine, Syrah in Sicily, La Monaca Syrah
February 17, 2023

Scallop Crudo With Citrusy Ginger Mint Dressing

February 17, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Scallop Crudo With Citrusy Ginger Mint Dressing

Pair this dish with Inzolia, a native white wine grape of Sicily,

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February 17, 2023/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Sunday Suppers, Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Scallop crudo with citrusy ginger mint dressing, Sallier de la Tour winery, Sicilian wine, white wine, seafood and white wine recipe, Inzolia wine, Sicilia DOC
January 13, 2023

Around the World with Eight Great Pinot Noirs

January 13, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Around the World with Eight Great Pinot Noirs

A finicky grape that makes some of the world’s most exciting and unique wines.

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January 13, 2023/ Lisa Denning/ 5 Comments
Wine of the Week, Wine Reviews
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Pinot Noir, Ray Isle, Food and Wine, Empson wine importer, Ferghettina winery, Franz Haas winery, Maison Albert Bichot, Hamilton Russell Vineyards, Marchesi Pancrazi, Paul O'Brien winery, Pegasus Bay winery, Jacques Pepin Duck a l'Orange
January 06, 2023

Why Sicily is One of Italy's Top Food and Wine Destinations

January 06, 2023/ Lisa Denning
Why Sicily is One of Italy's Top Food and Wine Destinations

“To have seen Italy without having seen Sicily is not to have seen Italy at all, for Sicily is the clue to everything.” -Goethe

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January 06, 2023/ Lisa Denning/ 15 Comments
Travel, Wine of the Week, Wine Reviews
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Sicily, Sicilia DOC wine, Frappato wine, Nero d'Avola, Grillo wine, Inzolia wine, Terre di Giurfo Frappato Belsito, Pasta with tomato sauce, Sicilian cuisine, Catarratto wine, Perricone wine, Nerello Mascalese wine, native grapes, indigenous grapes, Italian wine region, Italy, Mediterranean Sea, food and wine
December 30, 2022

26 Top Sparkling Wines to Ring in The New Year and Beyond

December 30, 2022/ Lisa Denning
26 Top Sparkling Wines to Ring in The New Year and Beyond

Make 2023 a sparkling one!

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December 30, 2022/ Lisa Denning/ 1 Comment
Wine of the Week, Wine Reviews
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Sparkling wine, champagne, Austrian sparkling wine, Loire winery, Meinklang winery, Gusbourne Estate, Vilmart Champagne, Pierre Gimonnet Champagne, Piper-Heidsieck, Francois et Julien Pinon Pet-Nat, Amirault Cremant de Loire, Enderle & Moll Propeller Pet-Nat, Medici Ermete Concerto Organic, Cleto Chiarli winery, Lambrusco, German sparkling wine, Loire Valley wine, Lini 910 Lambrusco, Valdobbiadene Prosecco, Adami Col Credas Prosecco, Bellenda 1986 Prosecco, Valdo 10 Prosecco, Enrico Serafina Oudeis Alta Langa Rose, Vietti Moscato d'Asti, Vignot Moscato d'Asti Terrabianca, Moscato d'Asti, Trentodoc, Maso Martis winery, Spanish sparkling wine, Vilarnau Brut Reserva Cava, Roger Goulart Reserva Brut Cava, RGNY Sparkling Riesling Scielo, Sparkling Pointe Topaz Inperial rose, Priest Ranch brut rose, Vara Silverhead Brut, USA sparkling wine
December 21, 2022

Negronis and Pasta, A Lesson On Pairing Italian Cocktails with Italian Food

December 21, 2022/ Lisa Denning
Negronis and Pasta, A Lesson On Pairing Italian Cocktails with Italian Food

Like wine, cocktails and liqueurs are an integral part of Italian culture. Why not have them at your dining table?

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December 21, 2022/ Lisa Denning/ 2 Comments
Sunday Suppers, Dining Out
Italian Food, Italian cocktails, Italian spirits, Italian vermouth, cocktails with dinner, Lucciola restaurant, Valentino Longo bartender, Chef Michele Casadei Massari, negroni, negroni cocktail, Luxardo, Meletti Bitter Rosso, Cocchi Torino Rosso
December 20, 2022

Seven Fish Dishes for Your Holiday Feast

December 20, 2022/ Lisa Denning
Seven Fish Dishes for Your Holiday Feast

Seven favorite fish dishes for December 24th or any day of the year.

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Wine of the Week, Sunday Suppers
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Feast of the seven fishes, La Vigilia, La Vigilia di Natale, Catholic tradition, Italian immigrants, fish dishes, Christmas eve fish recipes, seafood recipes, Sweet and Spicy Salmon, Sesame Crusted Tuna, Paella Recipe, Codfish recipe, Spicy garlic and lemon shrimp recipe
December 19, 2022

A Wine Worth Knowing: Fatalone Primitivo Riserva 2019

December 19, 2022/ Lisa Denning
A Wine Worth Knowing: Fatalone Primitivo Riserva 2019

A lively expression of Puglia’s unique environment.

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December 06, 2022

Holiday Wine Gifts: Three Books, Three Bottles

December 06, 2022/ Lisa Denning
Holiday Wine Gifts: Three Books, Three Bottles

Give your favorite wine lovers the gift of tasting and turning — pages, that is!

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December 06, 2022/ Lisa Denning/ 1 Comment
Gifts For Wine Lovers, Wine Reviews
Lisa Denning, The One Chef, The Wine Bible, Karen MacNeil, Wine gifts, wine books, Chateau Pichon Baron, Bordeaux wine, Malbec Mon Amour, Laura Catena, Alejandro Vigil, Catena Malbec 2019, Anyone Can Taste Wine (You Just Need This Book), Cees van Casteren, Donnafugata Sursur Grillo, Sicilia DOC
December 02, 2022

Ten Top Italian Restaurants in New York City

December 02, 2022/ Lisa Denning
Ten Top Italian Restaurants in New York City

New Yorkers and visitors alike can’t get enough of these ten amazing Italian restaurants

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December 02, 2022/ Lisa Denning/ Comment
Dining Out
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Italian Restaurants, New York City Restaurants, Brooklyn Roots, Maialino (vicino), Rezdora nyc, Rubirosa nyc, L'Artusi nyc, Don Angie nyc, Emilio's Ballato nyc, Forsythia nyc, Lilia nyc, Bamonte's nyc
November 17, 2022

Raise a Glass to The 2022 Beaujolais Nouveau

November 17, 2022/ Lisa Denning
Raise a  Glass to The 2022 Beaujolais Nouveau

It’s that time of year again.

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November 17, 2022/ Lisa Denning/ 3 Comments
Wine of the Week
Lisa Denning, The Wine Chef, Beaujolais Nouvea, Georges Duboeuf, Georges Duboeuf rose, Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Villages Nouveau, French wine
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