Archive for February, 2020

FRED SWAN’S TOP TEN NEW WORLD CHARDONNAYS

FRED SWAN’S TOP TEN NEW WORLD CHARDONNAYS

blog | February 21, 2020 – 4:19pm | By Catherine Fallis Planet Grape Wine Review panelist and Chardonnay expert Fred Swan http://www.fredswan.wine/ has reviewed quite a few New World Chardonnays recently. Here are his top ten. 2017 Chalk Hill Felta Chardonnay Chalk Hill Sonoma $75 A fabulous Chardonnay, made from an assortment of clones all […]

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CHEF NATE NORRIS ON 2019 EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

CHEF NATE NORRIS ON 2019 EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

blog | February 13, 2020 – 4:29pm | By Catherine Fallis A dish finished with high quality, current vintage Extra Virgin Olive Oil can completely transform a diner’s experience. Chef de Cuisine Nate Norris of San Francisco’s legendary Zuni Café says, “While guests may order a salad for the pomegranate and goat cheese, they leave […]

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PLANET GRAPE WINE REVIEW’S TOP TEN NEW ZEALAND PINOT NOIRS

PLANET GRAPE WINE REVIEW’S TOP TEN NEW ZEALAND PINOT NOIRS

Home » Blogs » Catherine Fallis blog | February 19, 2020 – 8:06pm | By Catherine Fallis You may have heard about the diva grape, Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir loves drama. Pinot Noir loves a challenge. Pinot Noir thrives in a cool to extreme climate especially with a maritime influence. In New Zealand, it thrives […]

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10 BEST CHAMPAGNES AND SPARKLING WINES FOR VALENTINE’S DAY

10 BEST CHAMPAGNES AND SPARKLING WINES FOR VALENTINE’S DAY

Food and Wine Catherine Fallis Fri Feb 7 Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Bubbles are highly recommended, whether celebrating with a loved one, or without. Treat yourself to a Valentine’s Champagne from France if you are feeling lux — and do it soon in case the tariffs go into place — or check […]

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