Red Italian for September

Wine: Valdicava 2007 Rosso di Montalcino

Relationships and Wine™ Rating: A 7 - Sometimes “just friends” is a good thing! There’s a lot to be said for good companionable company, free of quirks or dramas. This wine is not trying to impress but you don’t mind: it’s a good companion and easy to live with.

Price: $40

Comments: This is a great Italian Sangiovese for September. It's great when paired with my Chicken Cutlets recipe.

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Fourcas Hosten 2005 Listrac

Wine: Fourcas Hosten 2005 Listrac

Relationships and Wine™ Rating: A 6 1/2 = This is a person with qualities. Funny maybe. A good conversationalist; has a little Yin to go with your Yang. You’re dating, a bit, but not exclusively. This is one of those interesting wines, enjoyable when the mood strikes. It’s a good companion and easy to live with.


Price: 30 US Dollars!


Comments: This is a great Cabernet Sauvignon for the month of August. It's great when paired with pasta with steak or my Lamb Chops recipe.


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Palmina 2009 Rosato Botasea

Wine: Palmina 2009 Rosato Botasea

Relationships and Wine™ Rating: A Solid 7 = Sometimes “just friends” is a good thing! There’s a lot to be said for good companionable company, free of quirks or dramas. This wine is not trying to impress but you don’t mind: it’s a good companion and easy to live with.

Price: About $21

Comments: This is a great Rosé for the last weeks of summer. Tasty alone, but even better when paired with pasta with red sauce or potato chips.

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Graham's 85' Vintage Port

Wine: Graham's 1985 Vintage Port

Relationships and Wine™ Rating: A Big 8! = You imagine introducing this person to your family to cheers, not snickers. Someone who's company you enjoy so much you want to share. This is the stuff of long-term commitment. This is a wine that's made a real impression; stands above the crowd and you will look forward to spending time together with again and again.

Comments: There is nothing NOT to like about this wine! Great all around and is a great digestif. Fabulous alone, but even better when paired with dark chocolate or blue cheese!

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A Wonderful Red Wine from Spain

Wine: Arzuaga 2004 Reserva Especial

Relationships and Wine™ Rating: 6 1/2 = Just friends. Easy to drink, pleasant. This is an interesting wine, extremely enjoyable when you’re in the mood.

Price: Retails for about $79

Comments: This wine goes well with short ribs.

If you're interested in experiencing this fine Spanish wine or talking about wonderful places to eat, I'd love to hear your comments. Post them down below, call me directly @ (908) 580-WINE or send me an email @ info [at] wine-ingwithgrae.com

Argentinian Wine and Del Frisco' steak -- Great Combo!

Wine: 2005 Magdalena Toso from Mendoza, Argentina

Relationships and Wine Rating ™: 7 = These are interesting wines, extremely enjoyable, especially when you're in the mood.

Comments: The atmosphere contributed to the high score… So far the best steak I've had in NYC, yes I prefer their steak to Peter Lugers' steak... Del Frisco's has some of the most super savvy sommeliers in New York City (these women know their juice!)

To ensure an amazing experience ask for Jessica, Meghan or Crystal.

When you go to Del Frisco's (1221 6th Ave), I would love to hear about your experience! And please say hello for me!

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Wonderful White Wine

Wine: Bardin 2009 Sancerre

Relationships and Wine Rating ™: 6.5 = This is a person with qualities. Funny maybe. A good conversationalist; has a little Yin to go with your Yang. You’re dating, a bit, but not exclusively. This is one of those interesting wines, enjoyable when the mood strikes, its easy to drink.

Price: You can find this wine for about $30

Comments: This wine went great with my Grilled Sea Bass recipe.

If you're interested in experiencing this wonderful white wine or telling me
about a recipe that you've paired with this wine, I'd love to about it!
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Try this Italian red

Wine: Viberti E. 2001 Barolo

Grae’s Wine & Relationships™ Rating: 6 = Easy to drink, pleasant and enjoyable. You can enjoy it for what it is.

Grape Varietal: Nebbiolo

Food Pairing: Also goes well with chili con carne

Recipe Pairing: #24 - Antipasto

Price: About $54

If you're interested in experiencing this wonderful Italian wine or getting the ingredients to the Recipe Pairing, I want to hear about it! Post your comments down below or send me an email @ info [at] wine-ingwithgrae.com and tell me that you want this wine. For recipe directions, head on over to my main site @ wine-ingwithgrae.com

Please! Give this Pinot Noir a sniff.

Wine: Domaine des Croix 2007 Beaune Greves Premier Cru

Grae’s Wine & Relationships™ Rating: 6 = Easy to drink, pleasant and enjoyable. You can enjoy it for what it is.

Grape Varietal: Pinot Noir

Food Pairing: Goes great with Roast Duck and Chef's Salad

Recipe Pairing: #10 - Garlic Shrimp and Asian Cabbage Stir Fry

Price: About $67

If you're interested in experiencing this wonderful French Pinot Noir or getting the ingredients to the Recipe Pairing, I want to hear about it! Post your comments down below or send me an email @ info [at] wine-ingwithgrae.com and tell me that you want this wine. For recipe directions, head on over to my main site @ wine-ingwithgrae.com

Cool off with this wonderful German Riesling

Wine: Dönnhoff 2006 Riesling Spätlese

Grae’s Wine & Relationships™ Rating: 6 1/2 = Easy to drink, pleasant and enjoyable. You can enjoy it for what it is. This is an interesting wine that are especially enjoyable when that certain mood strikes.

Grape Varietal: Riesling


Food Pairing: Goes great with tropical fruits and blue cheese with honey!



Price: About $56

If you're interested in experiencing this refreshing German wine or telling me about a great wine that you've had, I'd love to about it! Post them down below in the comments or call me directly @ (908) 580-WINE or even send me an email @ info [at] wine-ingwithgrae.com

A lovely French wine

Wine: Chateau Gigault 2004 Cuvee Viva

Grae’s Wine & Relationships™ Rating: 6 1/2 = Easy to drink, pleasant and enjoyable. You can enjoy it for what it is. This is an interesting wine that are especially enjoyable when that certain mood strikes.

Grape Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon


Recipe Pairing: 25 - Grilled Duck Salad with Mushrooms and Italian bacon


Price: About $23

Comments: Goes great with roast beef or duck!

If you're interested in experiencing this fine French wine or telling me about a great wine that you've had, I'd love to about it! Post them down below in the comments or call me directly @ (908) 580-WINE or even send me an email @ info [at] wine-ingwithgrae.com

Wine: Telmo Rodriguez 2008 Basa

When/Where tasted: This Spanish wine was one of the six wines I had with my neighbors last Thursday night during a play through of my wine game.

Grae’s Wine & Relationships™ Rating: 6 1/2 = Easy to drink, pleasant and enjoyable. You can enjoy it for what it is. This is an interesting wine that are especially enjoyable when that certain mood strikes.

Grape Varietal: Blend of Verdejo, Sauvignon Blanc and Viura Price: About $15

Comments: Goes great with vegetable or potato-based soups

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Have Some Spanish Wine With Your Spanish Cheese This Summer

Wine: Zarate 2008 Albarino

When/Where tasted: Had it at my house during a trial run of my wine game.

Relationships and Wine Rating ™: 6 = This is a person with qualities. Funny
maybe. A good conversationalist; has a little Yin to go with your Yang.
You?re dating, a bit, but not exclusively. This is one of those interesting
wines, enjoyable when the mood strikes.

Price: You can find this wine for about $26

Comments: This wine went great with my Garlic Shrimp and Asian Cabbage Stir
Fry recipe.

If you're interested in experiencing this fine Spanish wine or telling me
about a recipe that you've paired with this wine, I'd love to about it!
Post them down below, call me directly @ (908) 580-WINE or send me an email
@ info [at] wine-ingwithgrae.com