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All hail Summertime. It's time to get the cellar ready for June, July and August. Chilled wines for poolside and fire-escape lounging. Lighter bodied wines for warmer weather days. And, of course, some great red wines with a kick of spice to pair up with that beacon of the season: the mighty mighty BBQ. Continue reading

Alessia Botturi, a certified sommelier from Italy, has been with the Winemonger team for a while now. She manages all of the Southern California territory for wine sales to restaurants and brick-and-mortar retail shops, as well as scouring Italy for the wines we bring in under the "Alessia Botturi Selections" portfolio. Here are her answers to the Winemonger 5 question interview, with lots of wine pairing suggestions for everyday drinking and the upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Continue reading

Rhubarb is in season! And how best to make the most of it than a rhubarb tart and a chilled glass of dessert wine? The perfect ending to your meal, and the perfect way to say goodbye to winter and hello to spring. Recipe from Martin Barz, wine pairings from your Winemonger. Continue reading

Chef Martin Barz shares with us his recipe for braised veal cheeks this week. The semmelknodel could make a nice side dish along with the carrots that braise alongside the cheeks. And, of course, we have the perfect recommendations for wines to pair with braised veal. Continue reading

From Winemonger Guest Chef Martin Barz, an easier recipe for the traditional Austrian Semmelknödel, or, bread dumpling. This makes a great side dish (particularly with game meats) or is the perfect vehicle for your favorite sauce. Continue reading

We are very excited to introduce Martin Barz, the very talented chef who will be sharing his recipes with us here on Winemonger. Martin hails from Konstanz, a town in south-west Germany on the border of Switzerland, but is well versed in classic Austrian fair as well, for which we will suggest great wine pairings. Martin also hosts his own wine and food blog, Berlin Kitchen, which is a fantastic source for recipes from all over the world. Continue reading

Every culture and every region that celebrates Christmas also holds dear their Christmas Day and Christmas Eve dinner. We have come up with the perfect wines to pair with these traditional holiday meals from around the world. Of course for the holidays it's not just about Christmas, so we also have great wine pairing ideas for your Kwanzaa feast and your eight nights of Hannukah. Continue reading

An interview with Wolfgang Gussmack, executive chef at 3 Square Cafe + Bakery in Venice, California, and fomerly the chef at Rockenwagers (as well as many great restaurants in Europe). Find out what he keeps in his fridge at home, what crazy thing he suggests you pair with oysters, and get his recipe for a great Thanksgiving side dish! Continue reading

A great Thanksgiving side dish, or we also love it when we are serving roast goose, duck, or pork tenderloin. Plus our brussel sprout wine pairing ideas. Continue reading

Our Riesling Gravy Recipe, perfect to pour on your Thanksgiving bird, stuffing, and mashed potatoes. Continue reading