Bottles and Bites

Welcome to the latest installment of Wine Wednesdays with Adam! Each week we'll explore some of my favorite wines and what makes them stand out from the crowd. In honor of 4th of July, this week we’re taking a look at my favorite wines from right here in the US. Recently I have found it a bit difficult to find domestic wines at good price points that drink well above expectations--even the wines listed here are a bit above the average price point. That being said, it doesn't mean they are not out there, it just means you have to search a little...

Welcome to the latest installment of Wine Wednesdays with Adam! Each week we'll be exploring my favorite wines and what makes them stand out from the crowd. This week we're looking at some of my all-time favorite rosés. I am a big fan of rosés! For one, they're the best of both worlds: the dark, rich fruits of red wine with the clean, bright acidity of whites. This is because they're made using red grapes--the skins are just removed much earlier in the wine making process than a traditional red. Always drink them chilled to bring out the freshness. The other great thing about...

Welcome to the latest installment of Wine Wednesdays with Adam! Each week we'll be exploring my favorite wines and what makes them stand out from the crowd. This week we're looking at trendy natural wines. My wife and I spent a few weeks in France recently, and we really fell in love with the natural wine movement. Natural wines are considered "low intervention". They're the unfiltered, untamed, "un-photoshopped" version of what we know to be wine. Natural winemakers are looking to create a taste and feel of the place their grapes were grown with no science put back into the wine. Grapes for...

Summer is the time to break out the coals, and wine plays a central and important part in rounding off the perfect barbecue. Whether you're looking to pair with classic barbecue dishes or the array of salads, sides, and condiments that come with them, these four BBQ-friendly wines will have you covered. Klinker Brick Zinfandel  Rich Red Wine This rustic Zinfandel tastes of jammy blackberries and has a lasting spicy finish. The umami flavor of grilled meat (especially pork) will balance out the tannins of this rich red wine. Plan on serving a cheese plate? This wine also pairs well with Midnight Moon aged goat gouda. ...

Welcome to the latest installment of Wine Wednesdays with Adam! Each week we'll be exploring my favorite wines and what makes them stand out from the crowd. This week's wines are the ones that keep finding themselves in my glass lately. I generally do not drink a ton of American wines—not that I have an exact reason—but I think it stems from not drinking a ton of Cabs, and that is really what California is known for.  Stylistically, I like my wines to be a little “off the beaten path.” I really enjoy acidic whites (especially from Loire, France), and when it comes...