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Braised Pork Shank with Soft Polenta & Hors...

This braised pork shank recipe comes from Sondra Bernstein of "the girl & the fig" restaurant in Sonoma.

Braised Pork Shank with Soft Polenta & Hors...

This braised pork shank recipe comes from Sondra Bernstein of "the girl & the fig" restaurant in Sonoma.

Talk About Alternative Wine Packaging!

Dave the Wine Merchant covers yesterday's announcement that French supermarkets are now selling wine from bulk dispensers, adopting a page from the co-operative's playbook.

Talk About Alternative Wine Packaging!

Dave the Wine Merchant covers yesterday's announcement that French supermarkets are now selling wine from bulk dispensers, adopting a page from the co-operative's playbook.

Improve Any Red Wine in 20 Minutes! Achieving o...

Dave the Wine Merchant shows how to improve the experience of any red wine in about 20 minutes.

Improve Any Red Wine in 20 Minutes! Achieving o...

Dave the Wine Merchant shows how to improve the experience of any red wine in about 20 minutes.

Rhone-Style Red Wine with Bistro Jeanty's Tomat...

Dave recommends this Tomato Soup recipe from Bistro Jeanty for a lighter Rhone-style red wine.

Rhone-Style Red Wine with Bistro Jeanty's Tomat...

Dave recommends this Tomato Soup recipe from Bistro Jeanty for a lighter Rhone-style red wine.

Gourmet Macaroni n' Cheese with Pecans and Truf...

A re-make on the old Mac-n-Cheese with perfect wine pairing recommendations.

Gourmet Macaroni n' Cheese with Pecans and Truf...

A re-make on the old Mac-n-Cheese with perfect wine pairing recommendations.

Grilled Salmon with Mushrooms, Bacon and Oyster...

Salmon and pinot noir, commonly said to be a natural match, often misfires. Dave explains why, and how to overcome the natural problems with this pairing.

Grilled Salmon with Mushrooms, Bacon and Oyster...

Salmon and pinot noir, commonly said to be a natural match, often misfires. Dave explains why, and how to overcome the natural problems with this pairing.