Pinot Noirs go with every meal option – from appetizers to desserts. These are truly an all-day wine! But … you don’t have to splurge to enjoy a great bottle of Pinot Noir. Whether you love its bright red fruit flavors, smooth finish, or food-friendly versatility, there are plenty of budget-friendly options that deliver big […]
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Wine Finds For All Tastes!
Whether you’re craving red, white or something sweet, there’s a perfect wine for everyone. We’ve hand-picked a few bottles that are all $16 or less. With prices like these, you can keep multiple wine varieties on hand so you’ll always be ready for even the most discerning dinner guests. You can find these bottles (and […]
S9E8 – Tanji’s Wine Finds: Wines to Win Over Your Guests
Stumped about what wine to pour at your celebrations? This week’s Wine Finds gives you some great choices! Try this winner from Paso Robles: the J. Lohr Pure Paso, a red blend of mostly cabernet with a bit of petite Syrah. This full-bodied wine pairs perfectly with steak like prime rib and even lamb. You’ll […]
S4E9 – Tanji’s Wine Picks for a Feast
If you’re not sure what wine to drink this Thanksgiving, don’t worry because I’ve got you covered. Red or white, you’ll have the perfect bottle to pour at your feast. Plus, we have […]
S4E8 – Tanji’s Wine Finds: Wines for Anytime
We’re getting you holiday ready here on Goodtaste! On last weekend’s NEW episode, we shared 3 bottles for any occasion. Whether you’re staying in with a take-out pizza or going […]
Think ‘Big Holiday Reds’ + Bubbly
Robust holiday reds have made their way onto shelves in H-E-B’s Wine Department. Wine Manager Michael Catalano at The Cellar at San Felipe shared his recommendations for full-bodied Napa cabs, two different styles, along with a sparkling rosé that caught our eye for New Year’s Eve…
Diet and Drink Healthy at the Same Time
The word diet puts me in a bad mood. And, if that diet goes even further and eliminates my daily glass of wine, that mood gets even worse. Good news—you can work a glass of wine into your diet, perhaps even a cocktail or beer.
The Holiday Reds We’re After at H-E-B
It’s hard to believe the holidays are upon us. With the recent cold front that’s blown in, November is exhibiting true form! Ralph ‘My Wine Guy’ is all set with his must-have red wines featured this month at H-E-B…
The Right Red Wine, Red Meat & Chocolate Could Be Healthy
What a start to the new year! Actually, in moderation, these ‘luxuries’ can be good for you. Let’s start with red meat—a particular kind of red meat. Next, chocolate – dark chocolate. Dark chocolate is loaded with antioxidant properties. Last but not least – red wine.
Let Libido Shine with Glass of Red Wine?
A big thank you to the medical community for giving us a number of reasons to enjoy a glass of red wine, but now there’s a new study regarding women and red wine that actually might arouse just as much interest among men as women.
Wine & Cheese Pairing Class at Central Market
Sure red wines work well with red meats and white wines with fish and poultry but ever wonder how to pair wine with cheese? Just because the cheese is white doesn’t mean white wine is the best choice.
Celebrate Life with Good Wine & Good Friends
I love this time of year. There’s nothing like the holidays to put you in a festive mood. And, no better way to celebrate than with good friends and good wine. I’ve got some great wine suggestions for all kinds of holiday dishes, plus some ‘bubblies’ that are just plain fun! Traditionally, we’ve always been […]
Chocolate & Red Wine Time
Dark chocolate and red wine…find yourself floating up to heaven just thinking about the combination?! Keep flying and I’ll fill you in on the results of a wine and chocolate pairing I recently did at my house. There were 11 of us – 2 sommeliers, 8 admitted chocoholics and one who ‘just isn’t into desserts’. […]
Great Salad for Outrageous Heat
The 100 degrees temperatures are getting old aren’t they? I’ m working on reorganizing my recipe section on the website (it grew so fast it’s out of control – a good problem to have). As I scrolled through the recipes I started looking for something that would be good in these Amazon-like conditions. I found […]