PSH (Malbec) 2008 $14.99… This Malbec is from Mendoza Argentina. The wine maker is Philip Schell, a native frenchman from Bordeaux, who is trying his luck in Argentina, so needless to say I was excited to try this wine. However, I found it to be shockingly fruit forward with bright notes of blueberry and blackberry […]
Posts Tagged: food and wine pairings
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Oct 09
Episode 4: Fall In Love With Wine
Sorry for my absence, gang! I have been suffering through flu seasion, and if there is one time I can tell you that you should absolutely NOT drink fine wines, it is when you can not smell. Because 75% of the experience is lost. This week I focused on wines that keep you warm as […]
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Sep 09
Episode 3: Get Screwed!
For Episode 3 of Wine Soaked, Sommelier Sara Kay brings you Chicago’s only punk rock wine show! Sara Kay punks out with a full meal’s worth of wine sealed entirely with new, non-traditional enclosures–including “Stelvin” screw caps & even pop tops.
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Sep 09
Episode 2: The Dinner Party
Sara Kay looks at three wines that she’s selected for a dinner party, explains how they pair with her food, and shows how to open three types of wine bottles. In this episode: Emri Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc ($15.99) Dry Creek 2008 Chenin Blanc ($21.99) Van Duzer Vintner’s Cuvee 2007 Pinot Noir ($23.99) Also, check back […]
