Vinho Verde is unique in the wine world. It is the biggest and one of the oldest wine regions in Portugal. Until a few weeks ago, if you ask me what to expect from their wines, my answer would be “light, refreshing, cheerful white wine with low alcohol”. Nothing is wrong with that response, but Vinho Verde has SO much more to offer…
Read MoreWhat do you miss most about pre-pandemic life? For me, definitely traveling to the wine regions and talking to the winemakers! It's been a year since I last stepped into a vineyard...luckily, I found another way to “travel” without having to buy a plane ticket - just because we may not be able to go right now doesn't mean they can't come to us…
Read More年夜饭 (Nián Yè Fàn), or the New Year’s Eve dinner is critically important. The entire family get together and enjoy the most “sumptuous” meal of the year. The traditional menus may vary in different regions, but putting an ample variety of food on the table is a must. They are not only delicious but also a lot of fun to prepare, as their names or presentations are symbols of wishes for happiness, good luck, and prosperity. Today I’m going to show you two of the most common dishes for Chinese New Year…
Read MoreThis past year has certainly changed the way we live…here are the 5 biggest wine trends to watch out for in 2021.
Read MoreSichuan Boiled Fish (水煮鱼) is one dish that I order whenever it’s on the menu…
Read MoreAbalone is a unique variety of seafood that oftentimes regarded as luxury food around the world. Today, let’s recreate this famous Chinese dish at home - Braised Abalone (红烧小鲍鱼)…
Read MoreVerona is one of the most romantic places in Italy, best known for its Shakespeare associations as well as the remarkably well-preserved 1st-century amphitheater in the city center. When I bring it to the wine world, it is esteemed as a dynamic, history-rich wine region…
Read MoreThe holidays are here, is your wine cellar ready? I know it can be a bit overwhelming choosing the “right” bottles when figuring out how to juggle everything that comes with the holidays, don’t worry - I got you covered…
Read MoreThe lure of the Loire: where to taste, eat, stay and more…
Read MoreAs a wine lover, you’ve probably heard the term “En Primeur”… “Why should I care as I casual wine consumer?”, you may ask…
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