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Archive for July, 2017

Vintage Wine Estates buys Firesteed Cellars

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Vintage Wine Estates (VWE), Santa Rosa, Calif., announced the purchase of its first fine wine brand from Oregon: Firesteed Cellars of the Willamette Valley. Read more

Should Some Ingredients Never Be Used in Guacamole?

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Where's the line between proper guac and avocado dip? We dive into the avoca-dos and avoca-don'ts, from traditional recipes to anchovy and corn experiments. Read more

Avocado & Corn Salsa

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This salsa is great with chips, but also try it on grilled fish, tossed with lettuce for an avocado salad, or even as a burger and hot dog topping. Read more

California-Style Guacamole

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This north-of-the-border take on classic guacamole include a few California twists, like Anaheim chiles, shallots, lemon juice and ground cumin. Read more

Avocado-Anchovy Dip

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Though it may sound like a surprising partner for avocado, salty anchovy packs a punch of flavor that makes this dip ideal for serving with raw vegetables. Read more

Classic Guacamole

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Though we'll never quiet the argument of what belongs in “real” guacamole, this classic take sticks to avocado, onion, jalapeño, lime, tomato and cilantro. Read more

Hidden Gems from California’s Central Coast for Under $30

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White wines have deep history in the Central Coast. We look at Chardonnay, Grenache Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling for the best bottles to find. Read more

Pernod Sells Glenallachie Business

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Having sold the BenRiach business to Brown-Forman last year, co-founder Billy Walker is moving on to his next project via the formation of a consortium to buy Pernod Ricard's Glenallachie business. The Glenallachie Consortium includes Billy, Graham Ste... Read more

4 Easy Sangrias with Spanish Wine

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Viura, Cava, Tempranillo, and Garnacha rosado are great Spanish wines on their own. When you add fruit and other bright flavors, it's sangria for a crowd. Read more

Tempranillo Sangria

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Spicy Tempranillo from Spain is the perfect red wine for a summer sangria. Pomegranate juice and lemon-lime soda add sweetness, while brandy adds kick. Read more