When to Pick

How do winemakers decide when their grapes are ripe?

Kiwis and Grapes

New Zealand’s best Pinot Noir and Riesling.

Italian Hops, Not Grapes

Italy has some beer for you to drink.

Cucumber and Green Grape Gazpacho

Gazpacho goes green as tart grapes and cooling cucumbers replace tomatoes.

Roasted Shrimp with Romesco Sauce

Oven-roasted shrimp pair up with a classic Spanish sauce of almonds and bell peppers.

Herbed Beets with Fennel

Tarragon and chives balance the Dijon and vermouth for an easy but flavorful salad.

Roasted Lamb Sausages with Grape-Mint Relish

Warm lamb sausages and cool grape relish form tasty juxtapositions of savory and sweet, hot and cold.

Grape and Grappa Focaccia (Schiacciata con l'uva)

Musty, fruity, and sweet, this Tuscan focaccia is among the tastiest ways to use up the bounty of fall’s harvest.

Lattice Cherry Pie

The iconic cherry pie with a lattice crust —all that’s missing is a scoop of ice cream.

Why Don't Tomatoes and Fruits Rot When They're Sun-Dried?

They get a little help from preservatives.

Smoked Duck and Cherry Pressed Sandwich

A crunchy baguette stuffed with smoked duck, arugula, blue cheese, and cherries.

Roasted Delicata Squash Salad

With warm sherry vinaigrette, spinach, pumpkin seeds, shallots, and ricotta salata.

Angel Hair Pasta with Spicy Vodka Sauce

The tomatoey sauce has a kick.

Pasta with Caramelized Tomatoes and Sausage

Pair with a mixed green salad for a quick, satisfying meal.

Minestrone

A version of the famous Italian soup of vegetables, pasta, and beans.