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Pesto Alla Genovese
Making Pesto Alla Genovese Portions are key – some people like a real garlic punch while others prefer a milder flavor. Toss a ½ cup pine nuts over high heat until warmed, not browned. Put them in a food processor with a garlic clove and…
Making Cacio E Pepe – Cheese & Pepper Pasta
While a pound of Spaghetti pasta cooks finely great 2 cups of Pecorino Romano into a big bowl and mix in 1 ½ tbsp. black pepper. Stir in a bit of water to make a paste. When the pasta is done drain it, but save…
Best Wine Values of 2025, Spending Time with a Wine Whisper and Trouble in Pizza Land? a full “Half a Glass and More! In This Edition of Woody’s Whine!
by Woody Mosgers woodywine@aol.com Writing from the edge of the Russian River in Sonoma County “I like the “Whine” because it’s about good food and drink and has interesting tidbits.” —MarMar Wine Spectator 2025 Wine Values of the Year Our selection process focuses on wines…
Pour + Explore, Sparkling, Is Veuve Clique Really that Good? When Cali wine Isn’t, a Lovely “Half a Glass and More! In This Edition of Woody’s Whine!
By Woody Mosgers woodywine@aol.com Writing from the edge of the Russian River in Sonoma County “I like the “Whine” because it’s about good food and drink and has interesting tidbits.”–MarMar Pour + Explore Sparkling at Gloria Ferrer “It was our first ever second annual sparkling…
Potatoes Mashed with Manchego and Olive Oil
Potatoes Mashed with Manchego and Olive Oil 1 head of garlic, top third of each cut off 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Grilled Cheese for Grownups with Brie
Look for a cheddar aged for about one year (avoid cheddar aged for longer; it won’t melt well). To quickly bring the cheddar to room temperature, microwave the pieces until warm, about 30 seconds. The first two sandwiches can be held in a 200-degree oven…
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir at Pour + Explore, Zin looking Good, Change Coming to Napa, and a Decent pour in “Half a Glass” and More! In This Edition of Woody’s Whine!
By Woody Mosgers woodywine@aol.com Writing from the edge of the Russian River in Sonoma County “I like the “Whine” because it’s about good food and drink and has interesting tidbits.” –MarMar Pour + Explore Sparkling at Gloria Ferrer “It was our first ever second annual…
How to Sell Wine in Boston, More Grapes Than Drinkers, Gallo Tries Single Serve, a Cheese Filled “Half a Glass”, Wendy’s Does Tendy’s and More! In This Edition of Woody’s Whine!
“l like the “Whine” because it’s about good food and drink and has interesting tidbits.” MarMar By Woody Mosgers woodywine@aol.com Writing from the edge of the Russian River in Sonoma County Selling Wine in Boston – It Takes a Few Emails The Pedroncelli Winery up…