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Vin de Paire or "Wine Pairing" is a blog focusing on wine and food, and how to pair them. Chef, Restaurateur and Caterer, Chef Chuck Samuelson authors Vin de Paire to elicit thoughts, ideas and desires encompassing all things about matching food with wine in an easy to understand and not too serious format. Read, learn and enjoy. Cheers!
A Few Words About Robert Mondavi
Posted May 19th, 2008 by ChuckSD
The godfather of California wine died this past week and will be sorely missed. By all accounts Robert Mondavi brought a passion and a single-minded enthusiasism to the improvement of wine and the enjoyment of life. You can read elsewhere about his story and accomplishments. Today, I simply want to encourage you to cook a meal tonight with friends and family. Open a bottle of good California wine and toast a man who lived life to it's fullest and then try to do the same.
'Wine to me is passion,' he wrote. 'It's family and friends. It's warmth of heart and generosity of spirit. Wine is art. It's culture. It's the essence of civilization and the Art of Living … When I pour a glass of truly fine wine, when I hold it up to the light and admire its color, when I raise it to my nose and savor its bouquet and essence, I know that wine is, above all else, a blessing, a gift of nature, a joy as pure and elemental as the soil and vines and sunshine from which it springs." Robert Mondavi 1913-2008
Chuck
Leader, VinVilage, San Diego
Chef/Owner, Chuck Samuelson Catering
www.chucksamuelsoncatering.com