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Summertime Wine-Food Pairing: A Lighter Touch but Savory by Russ Kane, wine writer, blogger and aficionado www.vintagetexas.com Summertime is the season where food needs a lighter touch inthe kitchen, but without sacrificing flavor. Much of the same goes for wines,too. Here are two wine-food combos that will allow you to sip and savor to gain [...]
It’s Time for Rosé by Russ Kane, wine writer, blogger and aficionado www.vintagetexas.com I don’t have to tell you, but things are heating up around the state of Texas. It’s the time of year to explore your options for a refreshing quaff for your summertime party aperitif, poolside sip or a pleasing partner for lighter [...]
Three Wines of Texas Spring by Russ Kane, wine writer, blogger and aficionado www.vintagetexas.com Wines of spring are the first of the prior year’s vintage. In Texas, harvest comes early, starting in July on the Gulf Coast and progressing through October on the High Plains near Lubbock. Six months after harvest the early 2010 wines [...]
For me, the Easter table is not complete without lamb on the menu. And this recipe allows you to get outside and grill to boot. A couscous salad would make a nice, easy side for this recipe. (To cooked and cooled couscous, simply add halved grape tomatoes, chopped cucumber and feta. Dress it with olive oil, lemon [...]
I love the leek. Combine it with another passion — savory tarts — and well, this recipe is a real winner in my opinion. Usually I make my own pastry dough, but this recipe calls for frozen puff pastry for added convenience. I see this tart being served with a baby arugula salad, with an acidic, lemony [...]
There’s nothing easier than roasted salmon for a weeknight meal or entertaining occasion. And the polenta in this photo is a favorite recipe I make often with braises in the winter. It’s great here in its Springy adaptation. As for a wine to pair with this meal, wine contributor and blogger Russ Kane recommends a white Texas wine. ”McPherson [...]
It’s High Time for Texas Tempranillo by Russ Kane, wine writer, blogger and aficionado www.vintagetexas.com Last year I did a survey of Texas wineries to find out which were making wines from a new grape for Texas: Tempranillo. Tempranillo is originally derived from the dry, high plains of the Spanish Rioja region, but it seems [...]
February is a Time for Sweetness by Russ Kane, wine writer, blogger and aficionado www.vintagetexas.com February 14th, Valentine’s Day is coming and it’s time for a dollop of sweetness, not only in terms of emotion towards our significant others, but also in a taste of wine. What better way to make our lips curl up [...]
Happy New Year! Happy New Wine! by Russ Kane, wine writer, blogger and aficionado www.vintagetexas.com It’s a new year and it’s time to explore Texas wine country and find a new wine. Here are two wines that will require a Hill Country trip, but I guarantee that it’s worth it. Both are new wines from [...]
by Russ Kane, wine writer, blogger and aficionado www.vintagetexas.com The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo just completed their 2011 international wine competition that involved 1,789 wines from 591 wineries in Texas and around the world. As the holidays are times to share fine foods and wines with family and friends, I’d like to point your attention [...]
