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Saint André cheese how I love thee, let me count the ways. Allow me to charm you with cheese..if you please. This triple cream cheese is in the brie family. Actually Saint André is a blend of the brie mixed with equal parts of thick sour cream and whipped sweet cream so it has a bit of a tangy and butter taste. Long story short, it’s brie with more pop. BOOM! The cheese is produced from happy cows chilling in the Normandy region. Of course this cheese would be great with sparkling wine, so I pulled out some Crémant de Bourgogne...Bailly Lapierre NV Réserve Brut to be exact. They have been making bubbles since 1972 in the birth place of AOC Crémant de Bourgogne, a commune named Bailly. The bubbles are a blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Gamay, Aligoté. It’s crisp wine that’s well balanced. The perfect paring with the cheese, yassss! If you don’t go with sparkling wine, Saint André would also be great with a red wine from Rhône. 🍷#cheese #cheese #wine #WitchOnWine #cheeseandwine #vin #vino #sparklingwine #cheesus #cheeseboard #bourgogne #France #champagne #vino #frenchwine #francophile #culinarycourtesan #culinary #cheeselife #brie #normandy https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsjb4XaHu-K/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=93zhet5mhzd6

It's #SparklingWineSunday, yasss! And spring is in the air as we spring forward. That's why with my bubbles today adding a little St.- Germain. Today's selection is the  Paul Cheneau Lady of Spain Cava Brut (sample). It's a nice light cava with aromas of citrus, honey and flowers. Topping it with the sexy St.-Germain adds an extra floral touch for the perfect pairing. The Lady of Spain Cava Brut is an affordable bubbly for brunch, lunch, and anything in between ($12.99- $14.99). It's also great for sparkling wine cocktails that require Champagne since it's made in the same method.  BOOM! What's in your glass? Cheers! #WitchOnWine #cava #spanishwine #sparklingwine #vino #Spain #catalunya #visitspain #elderflower #winepairings #stgermain #gastronomy #cocktails #cava #champagne #culinary https://www.instagram.com/p/CMaMMRpjHJb/?igshid=xuj0gn0zcnn9

Normally I have sparkling or Spanish wine on Sunday, but today I'm rocking a rosé  I just finished writing my Senses & Sensibility column focused on rosé from Provence for February so it got my palate in the mood for one. (link in bio) Today's selection is from Château Barbebelle  and their Héritage collection ( sample) This wine hits you with aromas of roses and berries.  Very elegant on the palate and will pair with all types of food. This rosé  is a little more on the luxury end, but it's worth it especially when you want to treat yourself to a fabulous wine. Cheers!  #witchonwine #rosé #provence #roseallday #vin #vino #february #wineporn #frenchwine #love #blackwomeninwine #galentinesday #teampixel #senses #foodandwine #wineinfluencer #foodwinewomen (at Boogie Down Bronx) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKumb_dD5yv/?igshid=1vmxs9otxda6h

It's #SparklingWineSunday , a great day to get things poppin'! Pairing this Codorníu Clásico Brut, with some Italian eats from @fumo_harlem. Some baked ziti, arugula salad, and grilled garlic bread. The cava with a fresh, fruity and delicate aroma, made from the traditional Macabeo, Xarel·lo and Parellada varieties. It's so nice and will only set you back around $12 bucks. Cheers baby? 🍾💋 #WitchOnWine #platingandpairing #pompette #cava #SpanishWine #sparklingwine #Spain #brut #champagne #luxury #lifestyle #wineporn #italianfood #womeninwine#winepairing #foodcritic #witchesofinstagram #foodie #foodwinewomen #foodwinecrime #wineinfluencer https://www.instagram.com/p/CKcU3nhjXyC/?igshid=1oqg51mi4upue

I can't get to France, but oh how I love the magick of France showing at my door..a bottle of Domaine Matrot Volnay-Santenots Premier Cru 2017 Thanks so much for the holiday love @vineyardbrands and the lovely note.👯‍♂️♥️🍷 The Pinot Noir is sourced from 30 year old vines. It should hit the palate with an elegance of black fruit, spice, and herbs. How very...ooh la la! Santé baby!,💋 #WitchOnWine #vine #frenchwine #luxury #burgundy #France #vino #wineinf#culinary #gastronomy #redwine #pinotnoir #foodstagram #foodwinewomen #pompette #wineregion #dandizette (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJWuxd_jniv/?igshid=1n8evzgin7p6q

It's #CabFrancDay and I'm here for it.  The selection of the night is the San Carlos Cabernet Franc by Catena (sample) . This Argentine delight is such a sexy red that when I took a sip, I said "Oooh".  It comes in on the palate with blackberries, vanilla, oak, and cherries. It's an orgy of flavors in the mouth and it hits the spot. The wine is only around $19.99 and perfect for a nice home cooked meal. I'l be pairing with pepperoni pizza and garlic notes from Two Boot Pizza in NYC.  It's the perfect pairing. Don't sleep on wine form Argentina. Get it in your rotation. Thanks to Lori Budd, the founder of #CabFrancDay for getting me excited to spend more time with  wines featuring Cabernet Franc.  Check out my interview with her on my Instagram (right next to this post), LinkedIn, Facebook, Periscope or Twitter. We also geeked out a little on Supernatural. That's how we witches roll.  So, what's in your glass? Cheer. 🍷 #cabernetfranc #witchonwine #culinaryhistorian #argentina #argentina🇦🇷 #yolandashoshana #lifestyle #argentine #wineporn #catena #vino #pompette #redwine #gastronomy #quaintrelle #culinary (at Boogie Down Bronx) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIZNDxyj1Qh/?igshid=r45j55oy8j23

Currently at the last event of La Fête du Champagne, La Transmission Femmes en Champagne. The panel features women and their contemporary vision of Champagne: Anne Malassagne of AR Lenoble, Maggie Henriquez of Krug, Melanie Tarlant of Tarlant, and Charline Drappier of Drappier with panel moderated by Ariel Arce of of Air's Champagne Parlor. And as Maggie Henriquez just said "Good Champagne before anything is great wine" . 🥂👯‍♂️ Right on Maggie! #champagne #WitchOnWine #winemaker #sparklingwine #drappier #pompette #luxury #lifestyle (at Pressoir.wine Tasting Room & Clubhouse) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGxwW8jjKI4/?igshid=mzr1d2nctwuw