Beer and whiskey are traditional St. Patrick s Day celebration staples. Wines also pair well with Irish foods. Bottle Talk columnist Dennis Fraley makes his recommendations.
Chef Vivian Howard will headline at the Florence Wine & Food Festival, set for April 4-6 in downtown Florence. Howard is a chief, cookbook author and restaurateur.
I honestly open good but not ridiculous wines over the holiday season for a number of reasons.
First, it remains difficult to prevent that inebriate from over-pouring into their glass and downing your aged Burgundy with blissful disregard.
Also, I really want my attentions focused on the event and those I wish to spend time with, all while attempting to avoid those I do not. It may seem crass or reek of pretense but some wines you really want to savor without being verbally accosted by your relative sharing their colonoscopy experience.