The best way I know to unwind after a long week? Compiling and sharing some fresh wine links with you. Let’s do this!
Did you get a chance to listen to my podcast with Mary Cressler and Sean Martin, my favorite wine and BBQ couple in Portland? Get the recipe for their fantastic smoked eggplant dip. And buy a bottle of Assyrtiko, the stupendous white wine of Santorini, as an accompaniment.
New post. Smoked Baba Ghanoush and talking #bbq & #wine w/ @jamesonfink & @emberandvine http://t.co/JVxhnjctpv pic.twitter.com/XxGSvW6aP1
— Vindulge (@Vindulge) April 1, 2015
W. Blake Gray succinctly summarized Jancis Robinson’s “Wine For Invalids” article. She notes The London Clinic offers patients the option of ordering wine with their meals. Find out what wines Robinson “really lusted after”.
RT @wblakegray: @JancisRobinson gets pneumonia & keeps track of how it affects the wine she craves.Fascinating column http://t.co/5bG9VDtJQS — Bourgogne Live (@BourgogneLive) March 31, 2015
You could check out what I said about similar candies and wine for a different holiday (Halloween). Or if your feeling more seasonal, here you go:
Just in time for Easter, @sommelier57 has the perfect wines to pair w/your favorite holidays sweets! @Eater http://t.co/oolwjFEt7I
— The Modern (@THEMODERNnyc) April 2, 2015
Are you a mother or a father, aunt or uncle, or just responsible for your friend’s children while in the grocery store? AND need to grab a bottle of wine without being distracted by tantrums, shopping cart mayhem, and/or loud oversharing about bodily functions? Alice Jones Webb, writing on Scary Mommy, has a post for you. Also, she is spot-on about bubbles and salty snacks, recommending fries and Goldfish crackers with sparkling wine. Though, as a parent of youngsters, Webb reveals that French fry is probably found underneath the seat of the car. Those crackers? Between couch cushions. The whole post is a good, clear overview of some of the most popular wine grapes and styles.
A frazzled mom’s guide to wine pairings. http://t.co/ruFBDdIIBm — Scary Mommy (@ScaryMommy) April 3, 2015
Bonus non-wine link: The Forest Service was really cool in 1974.
Make government approved cocktails with this handy Dept. of Agriculture chart from 1974 http://t.co/xFImeYYb3u #FWx pic.twitter.com/0PPQtRQb5D
— Food & Wine magazine (@foodandwine) April 2, 2015
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I saw that Forest Service infographic floating around the web this week! We have a house in the White Mountains and here I thought those national forest people were just focused on trail clearing…also went to a great Greek restaurant in Portland (Maine) last night and almost had that bottle from Santorini, but we chose a Greek red instead (which I could remember which!). Cheers!
Barbara,
Hope you get to try the Assyrtiko next time. And yeah, I guess Forest Service folks had some time on their hands in the 70’s.
Best,
Jameson
great links! Wine with candy?! Interesting. Congrats on being a finalist, I’ll go vote now!
Amber,
Thank you so much for voting.
Best,
Jameson
I absolutely adore baba ghanoush but haven’t had it in ages – and a smoked version? I’m sold!
I checked out the Easter candy pairing post thinking he might recommend some good dark chocolate pairings – but found starburts and skittles – too funny!
Alisa,
It helps to have friends with a giant smoker in their driveway. 🙂
Best,
Jameson
Great resources! Congrats on being a finalist too. Good luck!
Karen,
Thank you; keep your fingers crossed for me!
Best,
Jameson
I haven;t signed up for your podcast will have to join soon you have great content, congrats!
Adriana,
I’d love that, cheers!
Best,
Jameson
I’ve never tried Assyrtiko.. sounds wonderful. Might be a good replacement for my nightly chardonnay!
Valerie,
It’s a wonderful white wine; I hope you get to drink some in Santorini, too!
Best,
Jameson
Fun roundup! Congrats on the Saveur nomination! 🙂
Thank you, Susan!