The Wine Counselor

What’s Cooking Detroit show

WC — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:43:01 +0000

Your Wine Counselor had a great time meeting attendees of the show. Thousands of folks in attendance! Two presentations at the show, both lots of fun & informative for guests.

Your Wine Counselor at the American Culinary Federation’s Regional Conference

WC — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:48:37 +0000

Your Wine Counselor is speaking this weekend at the American Culinary Federation’s Regional Conference. Topics include a Beef & Wine Pairing and the 5 S’s of Wine. I would love to have you join me!

http://www.acfchefs.org/Content/NavigationMenu2/Events/Regional/Central/default.htm

An interesting article about delicious ciders-enjoy! http://nwmichigan.secondwavemedia.com/

WC — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:14:55 +0000

Malbec answers from The Wine Counselor

WC — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:55:01 +0000

Why do so many people enjoy Malbec wines? 1. Big fruity flavors, 2. Priced right, 3. Americans can pronounce the name of the wine!

Michigan wines- better & better!

WC — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:02:35 +0000

Here’s an article by The Wine Counselor on an upcoming Michigan winery. Enjoy!http://nwmichigan.secondwavemedia.com/features/veterrawinery11712.aspx”

2012 menu trends

WC — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:07:54 +0000

The top 10 menu trends for next year will be:
Locally sourced meats and seafood
Locally grown produce
Healthful kids’ meals

May the best of this year be the worst of next.

WC — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:28:48 +0000

Dessert pairings

WC — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:12:19 +0000

When pairing wines with desserts, remember the wine needs to be sweeter than the dessert! If the dessert is sweeter than the wine, the wine will taste sour & bitter.

“In wine there is truth.”

WC — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:31:00 +0000

“In wine there is truth.”
- Pliny The Elder [A.D.23-79]

Great gift idea

WC — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:37:57 +0000