Coeur d'Alene Press

May 28, 2014 9 p.m.

Our summer favorites

Our first couple years, for Mary being back in the Northwest and for me living here for the first time, we frankly wondered if summer would ever arrive. Of course, that was the springs of 2008 and 2009. This year, spring has been spectacular and summer appears to be on schedule, so our thoughts turn to firing up the grill and some of our favorite summer food and wine pairings. The food and wine both get a bit lighter, flavors fresher, and the aforementioned grill works overtime. Here are some ideas for you to enjoy all summer long!

January 21, 2015 8 p.m.

Seasons and regions, the easiest way to pair food and wine

The very roots of winemaking are firmly planted in the old world appellations of Europe. Grape varietals are planted and date their lineage to the areas they grow best, driven by all that makes up terroir. Similarly, in certain areas of Europe, foods other than grapes are grown and livestock is raised based on how the crops do in those areas. As you travel around Europe, it's impossible not to notice the regional variations in cuisine. Specific areas become renowned and sought after for certain dishes and preparations.

June 3, 2015 9 p.m.

The summer reds of 2015

Food off the grill, summer picnics on the beach or your own backyard deck, and late suppers outside, summer is here and our diets move to lighter foods. Along the same lines, as the days lengthen and the temperatures warm, we see our tastes in wine change, too. Barbecue and dining outside just naturally lead us to drinking wines with a bit lighter body to go along with the temperatures. Here is a rundown of some of the new summer reds and some of our old favorites.

February 11, 2015 8 p.m.

Winter recommendations

The calendar says February, despite the spring-like temperatures and rain all weekend. We will leave the unseasonable weather to Cliff Harris to let us know when it will end, but we will take care of recommending some great new wines we have found to take us through the shortened days and cool nights.

November 25, 2015 8 p.m.

The best use of 'best of' lists

In my mailbox last night was the most recent installment of the Wine Spectator top 100 list. This is one of the most anticipated rankings of wines when it is released each December. For good reason. The number of reviews annually in the Spectator is exhaustive, and the top 100 issue is their culling of all those reviews for the 100 wines they think the most of, although the phrasing and the focus of that list has shifted a bit. This year, the cover of the issue reads “the 100 most interesting wines.”

March 15, 2018 1 a.m.

Charter students sit in and speak out

COEUR d’ALENE — Unwavering and resolute, Merrick Bonar received applause from his peers as he stood at the podium Wednesday morning.

September 19, 2017 1 a.m.

Donate life, for David

Just when you think you’re done crying...

March 1, 2017 midnight

Looking forward to spring

We know from our day to day conversations with customers in the shop that winter has worn on all of us a bit this year. We are happy for our many friends that have been able to “bug out” to warmer and drier climes. In the meantime though we will look forward to the spring release wines coming this year. We have had a preview with several we have tried recently and we are excited by the quality we have seen thus far.

December 17, 2017 midnight

A busy year in Boise?

COEUR d’ALENE — Health care, liquor licensing, victims' rights and education are just a few of the issues Idaho State Reps. Luke Malek and Paul Amador intend to tackle in the upcoming legislative session.

June 7, 2017 1 a.m.

The fun of the hunt

After having our shop for nearly 10 years now a big part of our enjoyment and our most rewarding experiences are when we put customer and bottle together and it works. The customer loves the wine we picked for them! It takes many forms, sometimes it is someone looking for the perfect bottle for themselves on a special occasion, sometimes it is for a gift, and still others is for their go to “Tuesday night wine” that they not only love but has to be priced appropriately for Tuesday.

July 6, 2011 9 p.m.

A wine trip well worth taking

We are very fortunate here in the Northwest to have many wine destinations in our own backyard, close enough to drive to in less than a half day. We recently traveled to Cave B Winery and the SageCliffe Inn near the town of Quincy, Wash. and for wine enthusiasts or those just looking to get away and relax you must add this destination to your list.

July 25, 2012 9:15 p.m.

World/Nation Briefs July 25, 2012

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July 29, 2023 1 a.m.

Spotting the difference between urine marking and urinary problems

Once pets have learned to urinate where it is appropriate, whether it is outdoors or in their litter box, it can be frustrating for owners when their pet urinates elsewhere in the house. While your first instinct may be to reprimand them for the unwanted behavior, you should first consider if they are simply marking or if there is a bigger health concern at play.

April 20, 2024 1 a.m.

Snake alert: What to do if your pet is bitten

Spring has sprung, but flowers may not be the only things popping up in your yard. This also is the season when snakes come out of hibernation.

December 29, 2021 1 a.m.

Let's take a cup of kindness in 2022

So here we are on the cusp of another new year. I’m not sure what to expect although I’m attempting cautious optimism.

December 16, 2023 1 a.m.

Navigating the mysteries of gray horse melanoma

Horse ownership offers many joys, but as owners navigate the needs of their equine companions, they may find that each breed has its own unique requirements. What owners may not know is specific coat colors can signal distinct health challenges that they should attentively watch for and address.

Springtime bliss: Keeping your pets safe from poisonous plants

March 23, 2024 1 a.m.

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