Wine Articles
Fourth of July Wines
Sasha recommends 3 wines, offers a formula for party wine preparedness, and commits heresy -- all in 90(ish) seconds.
Read More »Fumé Blanc with Anything Grilled
Sasha pulls out a fumé blanc from a legendary winemaker (and her dog seems to have gotten into the fumé blanc herself).
Read More »Lambrusco with Pork Sandwiches
Sasha is on a mission to change your mind about the cloying Lambruscos of yore.
Read More »Rosé and Picnic Salads
To accompany this week's potato salad and string bean salad contest themes, Sasha offers tips for both sides of that philosophical line in the sand when it comes to picnic salads -- mayo or vinegar-based dressing?
Read More »White Corbiéres with Soupe au Pistou
This week, Sasha hones in on texture, an important consideration in pairing with the velvety soups you'll be making for next week's contest.
Read More »Salmon with Pinot Noir
Faced with next week's salmon theme, Sasha goes for a classic pairing.
Read More »Artichokes and Soave
Sasha embraces the challenge of pairing with next week's artichoke theme with a pleasantly bitter Italian white.
Read More »Rosé and Ramps
Sasha embraces spring with a local rosé from Shinn Estate Vineyards: a lush, fruity foil for pungent ramps.
Read More »Champagne for Mother's Day
Sasha recommends the perfect special occasion bubbly to share with your mom this Mother's Day.
Read More »Peas with Grüner Veltliner
Wondering what to serve with the pea recipes you're developing for next week's contest? Sasha has the answer.
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