Mendes & Symington’s Contacto Alvarinho 2025 is a Brilliant Expression of Vinho Verde

Elegance and authenticity are in each bottle of Alvarinho produced in the northern areas of Portugal. Having visited the regions four times, my fascination with this indigenous grape is endless. When I received a recent opportunity to taste Mendes & Symington’s Contacto Alvarinho 2025 ($22) as a sample, no hesitation was needed. If this grape […] READ MORE The post Mendes & Symington’s Contacto Alvarinho 2025 is a Brilliant Expression of Vinho Verde appeared first on Grape Experiences .

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Paul Cullen Finds a New Rhythm Beyond Bad Company

More than ten years ago, I met Paul Cullen, former Bad Company bassist who had entered his next stage as a chef focusing on Italian recipes paired with Italian wines. At the time, Paul already had a reputation on the East Coast of being engaging and entertaining but also as someone who had an art […] READ MORE The post Paul Cullen Finds a New Rhythm Beyond Bad Company appeared first on Grape Experiences .

Provence Cuisine Meets Tuscan Wine with Savory Mushroom Galette and Bell’Aja 2021 Bolgheri Superiore

An anytime favorite in my house is a savory baked mushroom galette accompanied by a spinach salad for lunch and/or roasted herb chicken for dinner. Of course, a glass of Bell’Aja 2021 Bolgheri Superiore from Tuscany is poured no matter which meal! French cuisine and Italian winemaking style is always a flavorful taste sensation. My […] READ MORE The post Provence Cuisine Meets Tuscan Wine with Savory Mushroom Galette and Bell’Aja 2021 Bolgheri Superiore appeared first on Grape Experiences .

An Evening with Resident in New York City Showcases the Art of Pairing Food and Wine

On a balmy Wednesday evening in August, I made my way to an address in Manhattan I knew well enough but had never visited before: the Copper building on 1st avenue on the east side. This building is quite the architectural marvel, more like two pillars of copper precariously balanced against each other, one inclined […] READ MORE The post An Evening with Resident in New York City Showcases the Art of Pairing Food and Wine appeared first on Grape Experiences .

Mendes & Symington’s Contacto Alvarinho 2025 is a Brilliant Expression of Vinho Verde

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Paul Cullen Finds a New Rhythm Beyond Bad Company

Provence Cuisine Meets Tuscan Wine with Savory Mushroom Galette and Bell’Aja 2021 Bolgheri Superiore

An Evening with Resident in New York City Showcases the Art of Pairing Food and Wine