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I adore Vermouth; however, during the first half of my adult life, I politely ignored the beverage, mainly regarding it as an ingredient of the cocktails consumed by my parents’ generation. My perspective began to change with my eye-opening Vermouth experience at the beginning of my career in professional kitchens. During those early years as a Chef, I discovered the joy of French pan sauces made with dry white Vermouth, and I was enormously enamored with the savory nuance it brought to fish and poultry dishes.

A trip to France’s Loire Valley is an unforgettable experience. The region is home to some of France’s most picturesque villages and châteaux, making it one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations. Wine enthusiasts will especially enjoy a trip to the Loire Valley thanks to the region’s abundance of world-class vineyards and wineries. Wine…

The history of fortified wine dates back to ancient times when wine was often flavored with various herbs, spices, and other botanicals to help preserve it. One of the earliest known examples of fortified wine is the ancient Greek wine known as rekt, which was made by adding resin to the wine to help preserve…