
Wine Enthusiast Just as wines are linked to government-sanctioned regions, so is a chicken called poulet de bresse. Learn more about this special and rare chicken French chefs swear by and the recipe for a popular dish called poulet de bresse a la crème:
In 1957 poulet de bresse was awarded its own appellation d’origine controlee in Bourg-en-Bresse in Burgundy, France

Wine Enthusiast Part Four: On day four, Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jensen visit a winery that lies between the populated white cliffside villages and vast sea.
Contributing writers Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen take us on five-day journey through Greece's finest vineyards with winemaker extraordinaire, Yannis Voyatzis.

Wine Enthusiast What's your favorite wine to enjoy with succulent oysters? We've selected wine pairing recommendations for this pearl of the sea, whether you eat them raw, fried, baked, or in stew:
If the first two rules of pairing wine with food are, one, to drink what you want, and two, to drink the cuisine, then nothing proves the third rule – it’s the accents, not the main ingredients – better than oysters

Wine Enthusiast Our mixologist of the Month Derek Brown discusses his transition from a sommelier to a mixologist and his philosophy towards crafting cocktails:
Co-Owner of The Passenger/Columbia Room, Washington D.C.

Wine Enthusiast What wine would you pair with Hawaiian Poke? Check out our recipe for poke made of raw ahi tuna, macadamia nuts and seasoning:
Until the 1970s, recipes for poke were rare; it was simply something everyone in Hawaii made.

Wine Enthusiast Part Three: Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jensen tour the ruins of the Palace of Knossos and enjoy exquisite wines by Voyatzis and his on-site winemaker Vivi Papaspirou.
It is true that drama is a Greek word. The grape pickers did not come to work today, the final day of harvest, so there was little sense rushing to the vineyards.

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Wine Enthusiast
Part Two: Contributing
writers Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jensen continue their journey through Greece's vineyards, meeting with viticulturist Demetris Taskos and winemaker Vassily Georgiou.
Leaving Thessaloniki and the coast under an overcast sky, we drove an hour north to the original Boutari winery in Goumenissa.

Twisted Oak Winery
 A nice mention by Steve Heimoff, California editor of the Wine Enthusiast.
http://www.steveheimoff.com/index.php/20 10/08/30/should-a-california-critic-tast e-everything-or-just-from-certain-areas/
I think about my job of wine tasting and reviewing a lot. One aspect of it that I turn over in my mind is, Would my take on wines change if I reviewed only wines from prime coastal areas? Now, as you know, I taste everything that’s sent to me, whether it’s from the Central Valley or the Anderson Val...
Tuesday at 10:55am

Wine Enthusiast What's your favorite summer cocktail? Check out what the beverage managers and mixologists at some of our favorite resorts and cruise lines said:
Liquid delights perfect for Labor Day and beyond

Wine Enthusiast If you were to join a wine club, would you go for one that offers region-specific wines or wines from all over the world? If you prefer a specific region, where would it be? Share your thoughts here or through our survey. To access the survey, simply click the "polls" tab.

Wine Enthusiast Contributing writers Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jensen embark on a five-day journey through Greece's finest vineyards with winemaker extraordinaire, Dr. Yannis Voyatzis.
Dionysus—the Greek god of wine and agriculture—has a new incarnation, and his name is Dr. Yannis Voyatzis.

Wine Enthusiast What will you be serving for that Labor Day get-together? Check out our Labor-Free Labor Day recipes for crowd-pleasing menu ideas:
Send your summer out with a bang - in the kitchen.

Kent Rasmussen Winery  Happy Monday, KRW fans! we received our advanced copy of Wine Enthusiast over the weekend, showing our "Editor's Choice" 94-point Petite Sirah and our 92 point Estate Pinot. Woo hoo! $10 flat ground shipping on 6 bottles, mix and match. email Michelle at the winery, michelle@kentrasmussenwinery.com to receive this FB friend special!























