Dining on the Vine

New Season

Joe — Sat, 30 Sep 2006 16:02:27 +0000

Its been a while but we are planning another show for Halloween. We are excited to get back on the air. Please Email us with any suggestions or comments………………. We’re also planning a trip to Napa and Sonoma in November…

Thanks

Sushi and Pinot Noir

Joe — Sat, 15 Oct 2005 16:38:53 +0000

This Week: Join Joe and Christina as they foray into the exotic world of Sushi. A 2004 Castle Rock Pinot Noir from Monterey California is paired to the meal. As always, Saturday Night is for Wine, Food and Fun.

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The recipe link has additional photos of the meal including Maki Sushi or Sushi rolls.

Show #13 Recipe Link
Show #13 Wine Link

Fig and Raspberry Clafouti with Sauternes

Joe — Sat, 01 Oct 2005 20:00:05 +0000

This Week: Joe and Christina finish up their Bordeaux series pairing a 2001 Chateau d’ Arche with a Fig and Rasberry Clafouti. The southern region of Bordeaux’s left bank , Saturenes, is explored and the region’s unique winemaking practices are discussed. Join them for a Saturday Night of Wine, Food and Fun.

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Show #12 Recipe Link
Show #12 Wine Link

For more information on the Bordeaux region click on Joe’s information page. This is a work in progress…..so check back as new info will be added.

Bordeaux Info Link

Crab Cakes and White Bordeaux

Joe — Sat, 17 Sep 2005 19:12:00 +0000

This Week: Joe and Christina continue their Bordeaux series with Christina preparing one of Joe’s favorite crab cake recipies. The region of Graves is discussed as Joe matches a 2003 Chateau Graville Lacoste to the meal. Join them for a Saturday Night of Wine, Food and Fun.

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Show #11 Recipe Link
Show #11 Wine Link

For more information on the Bordeaux region click on Joe’s information page. This is a work in progress…..so check back as new info will be added.

Bordeaux Info Link

LET’S POUR ANOTHER GLASS…

Joe — Sun, 11 Sep 2005 20:40:30 +0000

Kicking off the Fall Season… September 17 at 8pm:
After a challenging Summer of busy work schedules, computer hackers and finally, a vacation, we are happy to get back on the air! Thanks to all for your kind emails and words of encouragement. We look forward to spending many evenings with you.

Join us as we kick off our new season with a White Bordeaux and Joe’s favorite Crab Cakes! It’s another evening filled with Wine, Food and Fun…

Meatloaf and Bordeaux (Entre-Deux-Mers)

Joe — Sat, 04 Jun 2005 15:16:42 +0000

This Week: Christina cooks up one of Americas most popular dishes…meatloaf. In this third part of a Bordeaux series that seems to go on and on our hosts pair a red from Entre-deux-Mers with their meal.

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Show #10 Recipe Link
Show #10 Wine Link

For more information on the Bordeaux region click on Joe’s information page. This is a work in progress…..so check back as new info will be added.

Bordeaux Info Link

Map of Entre Deux Mers

French Pork Chops and Bordeaux (Right Bank)

Joe — Sun, 15 May 2005 01:01:21 +0000

This Week: Joe and Christina indulge in a vintage 1990 Chateau Trimoulet, St. Emilion Grand Cru Classe. Christina prepares hearty French Country Pork Chops. This is the second part of a four part Bordeaux series. Join them for dinner as they explore the right bank.

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Chateau Trimoulet Webpage Link

Show #9 Recipe Link
Show #9 Wine Link
For more information on the Bordeaux region click on Joe’s information page. This is a work in progress…..so check back as new info will be added.
Bordeaux Info Link

Steak and Bordeaux (Left Bank)

Joe — Sun, 08 May 2005 00:04:10 +0000

This Week: Joe has gotten over his cold and is ready for some steak with his favorite wine….Bordeaux. Join Joe and Christina as they pair a Leoville Barton 1999 with a broiled steak and sauteed spinach. This is the first of a 3 part Bordeaux series. Tonight’s show features a left bank wine, next week they will explore a right bank wine and finally, in part three, a wine from Entre-Deux-Mers will be opened. Saturday Nights are for Wine, Food and Fun.

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Show #8 Recipe Link
Show #8 Wine Link
For more information on the Bordeaux region click on Joe’s information page. This is a work in progress…..so check back as new info will be added.
Bordeaux Info Link

Back in Action

Joe — Sat, 07 May 2005 23:45:31 +0000

Thumbs up from the Doctor. Joe and Christina will pair a Bordeaux with a beautiful steak dinner. Leoville Barton 1999.

The above map will help those unfamiliar with the Bordeaux region.

For further info regarding Bordeaux click here… Bordeaux Link

RAIN CHECK!!! Doctor’s Orders…

Joe — Sat, 30 Apr 2005 11:31:48 +0000

Due to Joe catching a nasty cold, we will not have our usual Saturday night dinner. Poor guy can’t taste a thing! Not to worry, Christina has the nurse uniform on….

Chinese Food and Riesling

Joe — Sat, 23 Apr 2005 21:14:11 +0000

This Week: After a busy week our hosts travel to Chinatown to purchace some authentic Chinese Food. Christina orders up some interesting dishes and Joe pairs a Donny Boon Riesling to the order. Saturday Nights are for Wine, Food and Fun.

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Show #7 Recipe Link
Show #7 Wine Link

Lasagna with Chianti Classico Reserva

Joe — Sat, 16 Apr 2005 17:27:01 +0000

This Week: Joe and Christina pair a Castello Di Volpaia, Chianti Classico Reserva, 1999 with a cheese and meat lasagna. Italian wines from Tuscany are discussed along with an overal evaluation of the food and wine. Saturday Nights are for Wine, Food and Fun.

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Show #6 Recipe Link
Show #6 Wine Link

Lemon and Herb Roasted Chicken with Zinfandel

Joe — Sat, 09 Apr 2005 18:56:40 +0000

This Week: Christina prepared a delicious Lemon and Herb Roasted Chicken along with green beans, red peppers and almonds. Joe paired a Rancho Zabaco 2001 Zinfandel ( Sonoma Heritage Vines) with the meal. Joe reveals one of his tricks to pairing wines. Saturday Nights are for Wine, Food and Fun.

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Rancho Zabaco Website

Show # 5 Wine Link
Show # 5 Recipe Link

Cabernet Sauvignon and Stuffed Peppers

Joe — Sat, 02 Apr 2005 20:57:27 +0000

This Week: Joe and Christina pair Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon 2001 Sonoma County with Stuffed Peppers. Share the evening as they enjoy this hearty meal and evaluate the wine.

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Show # 4 Wine Link
Show # 4 Recipe Link

Lobster and Sauvignon Blanc

Joe — Sat, 26 Mar 2005 20:12:53 +0000

This Week: Joe and Christina pair Kim Crawford 2004 Sauvignon Blanc with a classic New England lobster boil. They kick it up a notch by adding Pouilly Fume and Sancerre into the tasting mix.

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Show #3 Recipe
Show #3 Wines

Turkey Bolognese with Shiraz

Joe — Sat, 19 Mar 2005 19:49:04 +0000

Joe and Christina paired Penfolds ‘St. Henri Shiraz 2000′ with Christina’s very own home made Turkey Bolognese. They discussed easy ways to pair wine and food, reasons for decanting and the grape varietal Shiraz / Syrah.

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Show # 2 Recipe
Show # 2 Wine

Pinot Noir and Lamb

Joe — Sat, 12 Mar 2005 20:00:49 +0000

FIRST SHOW

Joe and Christina’s first show: Our very first menu consists of roasted lamb, rosemary potatoes and baked asparagus. The meal is paired with a French Burgundy, Chassagne-Montrachet 2002 produced by Chateau de la Maltroye. We discussed basic wine tasting techniques, pairing foods with wine and food preparation. We closed the show with a final evaluation of the wine.

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Recipe page
Wine Page

Coming Soon

Joe — Mon, 28 Feb 2005 13:31:40 +0000

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