For me, one of the joys of traveling is learning about the cuisine and, of course, the wine produced in different parts of the world. I know it is for Linda and Dave, too. A couple of years ago, they were planning an outstanding trip to Chile, Argentina, and Patagonia. One of the great wines being produced in Chile today is from the Carménère grape that was well known in France and thought to have been wiped out by disease in the late 1800s. Turns out it was discovered to be thriving in Chile under an assumed name. In anticipation of Linda and Dave's trip, we had to open a bottle. It is a rich, full-bodied and flavorful wine. I love Cabernet Sauvignon so I was delighted the first time I tasted Carménère. My philosophy is that almost any occasion is an opportunity to open a bottle of wine and enjoy it, which we did as a prelude to Linda and Dave's trip, which I didn't get to go on. (Just sayin'.) ;-D Anyway, I wanted to share this occasion with you since we've ...

This is an excerpt from a live-streaming series we used to do on Facebook. This particular episode is about a delicious dessert Linda discovered in Patagonia called Dulce de Leche. I always thought this episode got less attention than it deserved so here it is on the blog for you to enjoy. It's clear to me that Linda had a delightful time finding out about the wonders of Dulce de Leche. I hope you'll try some of that amazing concoction. Enjoy!