Wine and food lovers ~ rejoice! “Drink Wine With Dinner” Day generated such *incredible* buzz that we’re keeping the celebration rolling along, worldwide, *through the end of August.*
That’s right ~ it’s now “Drink Wine With Dinner” *Month* ~ and there’s still plenty of time for you to get in on the action. (See below for ideas.)
"Drink Wine With Dinner" Day, August 15th, generated so much buzz that we've turned all of August into "Drink Wine With Dinner *Month*!
Now, about the amazing buzz: As of today, an online search of DrinkWineWithDinner brings you straight to *Page 1 of Google.* The first *several* pages of Google, in fact, are *crammed* with media articles, blog posts, and comments from wine-loving individuals about our new holiday.
Online magazines such as 7X7SF, in San Francisco; the food ‘zine iSanté; even the Wall Street Journal (!) all picked up on “Drink Wine With Dinner” Day. (Just click to read the articles.)
Ian White, of San Francisco's 7x7SF Magazine, wrote a terrific article about "Drink Wine With Dinner" Day.
And much to my delight, wineries from all over California have joined the fun too, sending me stories, photos and recipes for their own “DWWD” festivities. You’ll find a post for each one, here on my RosinaWilson.com blog ~
Gioia Wine ~ Teri Love’s “Kitchen Sink Salad”
Sierra Vista Winery ~ “BBQ Pork Tenderloin”
Peju Winery ~ “Spanish-style Sautéed Shrimp”
Spelletich Family Cellars ~ “Pan-seared Duck Breasts”
More to come…
What a wonderful article by Amanda Cook, in iSante online magazine, about "Drink Wine With Dinner" Day!
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Meanwhile, here’s a look at some of the top blog writeups for “DWWD”:
Chef Alisa McPheron, "The Cheesecake Queen," blogged about "Drink Wine With Dinner Day."
* Chef Alisa McPheron (ChefAlisa.com) calls “Drink Wine With Dinner” Day “…a perfect chance to practice one of the KEY ingredients of the Culinary Art of Happiness ~ it’s being able to slow down, relax, and share a meal with your family and friends. It’s a chance to engage in conversation, enjoy the company and enjoy the moment.”
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Beau Carufel of "Beau's Barrel Room" contrasts the different attitudes toward wine in the USA and Europe.
* Beau Carufel (BeausBarrelRoom.com) remarks, “Many people out there, probably about 220 million of them, do not in fact drink wine with dinner very often. Sure, wine is a natural and even essential part of a meal in France, Italy, Spain, and indeed all over the world. Perhaps our misguided societal approach to alcohol has kept us the “Coca-Cola nation”, but change could still happen.”
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Gwendolyn Alley, "The Wine Predator," raises a glass for "Drink Wine With Dinner" Day.
* Gwendolyn Alley (WinePredator.com) gives some mouthwatering descriptions of the grilled, blue-cheese-laden burgers she planned to enjoy with a Zin from Paso Robles ~ “classic Zinfandel full of brambly fruit character going on ~ lots of blackberry on the nose, some raspberry, a little rose petal, and it explodes with sweet fruit on the palate with a nice berry and caramel finish.”
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What great comments! And it touches me very deeply that so many others feel this passionately about wine, food, Julia Child, and “Drink Wine With Dinner” Day.
Would *you* like to take advantage of the remaining days of August, and put together something of your own for “Drink Wine With Dinner” Month? It couldn’t be simpler. All you need are food, wine and people to enjoy them ~ just click *here* for some easy suggestions.
And would you like to help spread the word about “Drink Wine With Dinner” Month (now, and as we gear up for Julia Child’s 100th birthday *next* August)? There are several easy things you can do.
* You can tweet about it, using the #DrinkWineWithDinner hashtag.
* You can mention “Drink Wine With Dinner” on your Facebook page and/or blog ~ especially if you do a “DWWD” dinner of your own.
* You can “Like” my “DrinkWineWithDinner” Facebook Page.
* You can subscribe to my blog, so that I can keep you up to date on the latest “DWWD” doings. (You’ll also receive my *free* wine eBook, coming this fall.)
* You can check out my YouTube channel, where I post my recipe how-to videos, my Wine Country adventures, and lots more.
I look forward to staying in touch, and to hearing about *your* ideas for “Drink Wine With Dinner”!
As always,
Cheers, my friends ~
Rosina
{ 2 comments… read them below or add one }
Rosina, I definitely plan on joining you this month to enjoy wine with dinner, and to encourage others to partake as well! The right wine is the best beverage for most foods, and I think we writers have a role in helping people find wines they will like and which will go with their meals! Thank you for creating this event! *** Thanks, Gwendolyn, for all your great comments, and I absolutely agree with you on all counts! Love your blog, btw…
Thanks Rosina for another great post with FAB class and style. I really wish Wine month was September though (he he), seriously my bday is coming up on the 17th and I would love to have some sparkling wine
Blessings my friend, get back to me about what I said on facebook in reference to food critic at When Magazine 