I recently had the good fortune to spend some time in Napa at a class at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA). And even though I’m pregnant, I did my fair share of swirling and sniffing (and even a wee bit of sipping).
Wine is pretty easy to enjoy on its own. So is food. But for some reason, putting the two together can flummox people. I’ve taken wine seminars and classes before, but CIA’s Sophisticated Palate program explained pairings to me in the most basic, easy-to-understand way. Read More
You’ve picked up a bottle of Pinot Grigio for tonight, and you want to serve it cold ASAP. The new 
A quick entrée with a simple side and a wine pairing from Master Sommelier Andrea Immer Robinson is the perfect menu for a casual outdoor meal. Follow this game plan featuring our recipe for Pappardelle Pasta with Asparagus and Salmon for easy al fresco entertaining. 
A quick entrée with a simple side and a wine pairing from Master Sommelier Andrea Immer Robinson is the perfect menu for a casual, healthy meal. Follow this game plan featuring our recipe for Orecchiette Pasta with Artichokes and Swiss Chard to create a dinner full of fresh greens. 
Show your love with a spread that only tastes like tradition—these recipes have less than half the calories and a fifth of the fat of the typical Thanksgiving dinner. And our menu is streamlined in more ways than one; it’s also guaranteed to save you time and energy. 
Wines have a tough job at Thanksgiving. They have to adapt like culinary chameleons, hopping among the platters of various flavors in the typical spread. For example, our 
The list of wine’s benefits is long—and getting more surprising all the time. Already well-known as heart-healthy, wine in moderation might help you lose weight, reduce forgetfulness, boost your immunity, and help prevent bone loss.
1. Have I ever felt I should cut down on my drinking?
