http://winemadeeasy.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Wine Made Easy en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 23:04:07 GMT 2010-01-07T23:04:07Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965520&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace Butcher Shop Bolognese, from Barbara Lynch's Stir , provides a straightforward starting point for my  cookbook recipe and wine pairing project .  I used the combination of ground veal, lamb . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 12:59:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965520&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace David C. 2009-12-28T12:59:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962736&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace This holiday brings family and friends together like very few others. Thanksgiving and Passover do as well perhaps, but that's about all (with which I am familiar) that has the ability to strengthen . . . Fri, 25 Dec 2009 15:38:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962736&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace Kurt Michael Friese 2009-12-25T15:38:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957878&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace In these lean economic times, I feel a moral obligation to share about the good wine values I come across. I've tried three recently that would lend themselves nicely to a variety of holiday situations. . . . Tue, 22 Dec 2009 01:49:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957878&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace David C. 2009-12-22T01:49:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977921277&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace Of course, family, food and giving thanks are the central elements of Thanksgiving.  But if you're into wine, that also has a place on a day that revolves so much around a meal.   My preview . . . Sat, 28 Nov 2009 13:58:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977921277&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace David C. 2009-11-28T13:58:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977917077&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace It's been a busy fall @ work and home, hard to believe Turkey Day is almost upon us. So I must get at least something posted about Thanksgiving wine. The last few years, I've covered a lot of . . . Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:58:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977917077&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace David C. 2009-11-25T11:58:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977901922&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace We went to Bijou Cafe in Florida on a recommendation from my parents' friend and we were not disappointed! It was the last night of our honeymoon and we wanted something special - and we got it! The . . . Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:40:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977901922&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace Jenn S. 2009-11-15T19:40:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977877865&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace While perusing the Tremont street area surrounding the Boston Center for the Arts' Cyclorama last night after attending one of the Girls' Night Out events, my friend and I were dismayed that we could . . . Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:05:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977877865&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace Jenn S. 2009-10-30T16:05:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977836983&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace I'd come across Taste Live events in the Twittersphere (#ttl), seeing wine tasting notes fly back and forth.  Sounded like fun, so a few weeks ago I signed up for one.  I had a vague awareness . . . Sat, 03 Oct 2009 18:18:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977836983&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace David C. 2009-10-03T18:18:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977830388&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace Lori and Ray Schaefer of Phoenix Wine & Food continue to put out a great sampling of food and wine pairings on a regular basis at Wine Country in Winchester, MA.  This past Saturday, they . . . Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:51:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977830388&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace David C. 2009-09-29T10:51:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977758826&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace The sun was shining Friday morning, so it seemed like a good time to pull some ribeye out of the freezer to grill later, and get into the theme of the 5th Anniversary Wine Blogging Wednesday (WBW) . . . Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:59:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977758826&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace David C. 2009-08-13T00:59:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977766543&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace Wine was not invented in France (though I've known Frenchmen who would dispute that), it was first cultivated in what is now Georgia -- the Republic, not the state. But the Phocaeans who founded Marseilles . . . Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:55:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977766543&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace Kurt Michael Friese 2009-08-07T17:55:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977751065&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace My first attempt at grilled swordfish came out pretty well, I must say.  I'd sampled some with an Asian based sauce at Whole Foods and tried to replice something like what I'd had.  I liked . . . Sun, 26 Jul 2009 11:58:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977751065&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace David C. 2009-07-26T11:58:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977745994&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace I've been to Zocalo Cocina Mexicana a few times and every time I enjoy the food but am not "wowed." We went with a group for a friend's birthday last night and I had said on the online reservation . . . Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:40:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977745994&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace Jenn S. 2009-07-22T11:40:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977719760&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace Fall foliage, Fenway Park and Cape Cod quickly come to mind when I think about New England.  Wine, not so much. Yet I have become aware that there are some good quality wines produced right here . . . Sun, 28 Jun 2009 11:55:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977719760&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace David C. 2009-06-28T11:55:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977718456&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace .   It is with great sadness that I announce to all my friends and faithful readers here on Gather that it's time for me to go.  I'm making a clean break, so you won't be finding any more . . . Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:30:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977718456&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace Edward Nudelman 2009-06-22T18:30:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977717283&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace My Dad's a bit easier to please in the Father's Day beverage department.  Beer.  Guinness.  Happy. I suppose being a wine afficianado could make coming up with a special bottle as a Father's . . . Sun, 21 Jun 2009 09:56:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977717283&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace David C. 2009-06-21T09:56:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977711580&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace The 2007 Montgras Quatro ($16)from Chile blends Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Carmenere, and Syrah. With that lineup of grapes, not a surprise that this would be a big wine that benefits from decanting. . . . Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:58:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977711580&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace David C. 2009-06-15T10:58:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977693228&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace I don't even know HOW I found Vlora . I have walked past it so many times and never noticed it, yet I somehow found it during my online search for a restaurant in Boston to hold my rehearsal dinner at. . . . Wed, 27 May 2009 17:18:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977693228&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace Jenn S. 2009-05-27T17:18:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977689172&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace I work around the corner from Vinalia and pass it every day, yet I've only been here twice. The first time was last year for a Boston Event Guide event and the second time was last night for an event . . . Fri, 22 May 2009 14:37:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977689172&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace Jenn S. 2009-05-22T14:37:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977669266&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace Hi all. Exciting news.  The 1st book has been such a success the publisher has asked me to do a sequel. So I'm returning to ask y'all for more recommendations. Gather members were . . . Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:41:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977669266&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace Kurt Michael Friese 2009-04-29T15:41:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977663909&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace It took me a while to find Panza Ristorante online, as I couldn't remember the name of the restaurant! They are fairly new and don't have a website yet, so the "Panza" links to a . . . Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:11:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977663909&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace Jenn S. 2009-04-23T14:11:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977662516&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace Finding eggs might be more traditional for Easter, but Larry from the local wine ship Giles wrote in a recent email of "finding" a bottle of 2006 La Spinetta Langhe Nebbiolo ($30)  on . . . Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:59:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977662516&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace David C. 2009-04-22T00:59:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977662194&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace The Wine Gallery in Brookline (on Route 9) is my new, go-to wine place! My fiance and I have come in here twice recently, on our way to an event/occasion and looking for a gift. Both times, we asked . . . Tue, 21 Apr 2009 18:02:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977662194&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace Jenn S. 2009-04-21T18:02:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977659548&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace The following piece was sent to me by a  friend. I enjoyed and so I am sharing it with you! To my friends who enjoy a glass of wine.....and those who don't.......! . . . Sat, 18 Apr 2009 15:51:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977659548&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace Donald H. 2009-04-18T15:51:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977646230&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace Though it may be early in the year to be thinking about this, the 2006 Jean-Louis Tribouley Les Bacs Vin de Pay Des Cotes Catalanes  is going to warrant serious consideration for top honors when . . . Sat, 18 Apr 2009 10:54:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977646230&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace David C. 2009-04-18T10:54:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977653037&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace Mavrodaphne Barbecue Sauce Categories: Ethnic, Greek, BBQ, Sauce Yield: 1 batch 1 c  Mavrodaphne wine 3/4 c  sugar 2 tb soy sauce 1 ts hot sauce 6 ea garlic cloves minced 2 . . . Sat, 11 Apr 2009 14:39:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977653037&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace Donald H. 2009-04-11T14:39:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977645410&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace Just because April Fool’s Day just went by doesn’t mean you have to be tricked into thinking that everything you hear about wine is true.  Fear not, one fool is ready to debunk some of the most . . . Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:58:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977645410&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace Kurt Michael Friese 2009-04-03T12:58:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977635411&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace When you're in the mood for something bubbly or sparkling, but don't want to spend a fortune, try Prosecco . It's a fun alternative to wine (who doesn't like drinking out of a champagne . . . Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:58:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977635411&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace Jenn S. 2009-03-24T13:58:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977628374&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace The thing to get out of the way right off the bat is that Meritage is not a French word.  In fact it’s not precisely an English word either.  It’s a made-up marketing word, and its correct . . . Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:26:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977628374&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace Kurt Michael Friese 2009-03-17T18:26:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977609632&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace It's been a busy month, and the big day has snuck up me.  That's right, it's the tenth annual  Open That Bottle Night  (OTBN).  I haven't had much of a chance to even . . . Sat, 28 Feb 2009 10:19:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977609632&grpId=3659174697238604&nav=Groupspace David C. 2009-02-28T10:19:39Z