PEGGY FIANDACA: LDV WINERY
ON BIG BLEND RADIO: First episode of the new Big Blend Radio “Wine Time with Peggy” series featuring Peggy Fiandaca, who along with her winemaker husband Curt L
IRIS VINEYARDS: SIP & SAVOR CONSCIOUSLY CRAFTED WINES FROM OREGON
By Linda Kissam, “Food, Wine & Shopping Diva”
ON BIG BLEND RADIO: It’s all about Iris Vineyards in Oregon with tr
CHICKEN LEGS IN WHITE WINE & FIGS
Recipe is by Ruth Milstein, with drink pairing tips by Howard Milstein
Makes 6-8 servings.
We may think that figs and thyme are a somewhat strange combinat
INSIDE THE WORLD OF WINE
Hilarie Larson: Wine Writer, Educator & Sommelier
Co-owner of Northwinds Wine Consulting in Southern California, Hilarie Larson is a wine educator, sommelier and wi
TASTING WILLAMETTE VALLEY WINE COUNTRY
A Unique Tasting Guide for Wine Lovers
By Linda Kissam ‘Food, Wine & Shopping Diva’
Big Blend Radio’s Happy Hour show celebrates the Willamette Va
IDAHO WINES
Weaving a Path Through the Snake River Valley
By Cori Solomon
Cori Solomon, travel writer and photographer at WrittenPalette.com, and member of the International Food Wine & Tra
THE MAGIC OF CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE
By Hilarie Larson
The wine world has its share of eponymous regions; so famous, that just the mere murmur of their name evokes a sense of wonder. Chateauneuf-du-Pape i
FALL WINE & DESSERT PAIRINGS
By Peggy Fiandaca
ON BIG BLEND RADIO: Peggy Fiandaca talks about the end of harvest wrap-up at LDV Winery, and shares tips on fall dessert and wine pairings. Wa
TAKING THE FEAR OUT OF WINE TASTING
By Hilarie Larson
Listen to Hilarie’s Big Blend Radio interview where she shares the dos and don’ts ‘Five ‘S’s’ of Wine Tasting!
EXPLORING THE HISTORIC WINE REGION OF BANDOL, FRANCE
The Hidden Treasure of Provence
By Hilarie Larson
Food, wine and travel writer Hilarie Larson, owner of Northwinds Wine Consulting, share
ORGANIC & BIODYNAMIC WINE – SIMPLIFIED
By Hilarie Larson
Hilarie Larson discusses the three main philosophies of winegrowing: Sustainable Viticulture, Organic Viticulture and Biodynamic V
CHOOSING WINE GLASSES
From champagne to white, red and rose wines, listen to the Big Blend Radio interview with Hilarie Larson, who shares tips on choosing wine glasses.
Hilarie Larson’s pas
