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Wine-Friendly Recipe: Robust Red & Goat Che...

Dave the Wine Merchant recommends these lamb burgers (with balsamic-glazed red onion and goat cheese) with spicy, robust reds, though any red wine will not disappointed.

Wine-Friendly Recipe: Robust Red & Goat Che...

Dave the Wine Merchant recommends these lamb burgers (with balsamic-glazed red onion and goat cheese) with spicy, robust reds, though any red wine will not disappointed.

Why Decanting Aids Young Red Wines

Dave the Wine Merchant describes how and when a wine should be decanted.

Why Decanting Aids Young Red Wines

Dave the Wine Merchant describes how and when a wine should be decanted.

Recipe: Coq au Vin (Chicken in Wine)

This recipe for Coq au Vin, from Julia Child's first cookbook, was paired with wines Dave's wines from his August, 2009 shipment to members of the wine club he manages.

Recipe: Coq au Vin (Chicken in Wine)

This recipe for Coq au Vin, from Julia Child's first cookbook, was paired with wines Dave's wines from his August, 2009 shipment to members of the wine club he manages.

Wine-Friendly Recipe: Pissaladière Niçoise (Oni...

A wine-friendly recipe for an Onion Tart, the French "Pissaladiere Nicoise", which pairs with a wide range of wines.

Wine-Friendly Recipe: Pissaladière Niçoise (Oni...

A wine-friendly recipe for an Onion Tart, the French "Pissaladiere Nicoise", which pairs with a wide range of wines.

My Life With Julia Child

Dave the Wine Merchant describes almost meeting Julia Child, then introduces two of her recipes he's selected for this month's wine pairing.

My Life With Julia Child

Dave the Wine Merchant describes almost meeting Julia Child, then introduces two of her recipes he's selected for this month's wine pairing.

Michael Pollan vs. Julia Child

While the new hit movie, Julie & Julia, glamorizes America's gourmet foodists, Michael Pollan's article in the Aug. 2nd Sunday NYT Magazine presents a dire warning about our broader food...

Michael Pollan vs. Julia Child

While the new hit movie, Julie & Julia, glamorizes America's gourmet foodists, Michael Pollan's article in the Aug. 2nd Sunday NYT Magazine presents a dire warning about our broader food...