By the Glass Premium http://www.staradvertiser.com/featurespremium/bytheglasspremium RSS Feed for By the Glass Premium en-us Fri, 03 May 2013 01:38:53 GMT Top vintners Maui-bound late this month, early next http://www.staradvertiser.com/featurespremium/bytheglasspremium/20130501_Top_vintners_Mauibound_late_this_month_early_next.html Heads up, wine lovers. Two star-studded events are in the works on Maui in the next couple of months. The art of wine pairing evolves with food trends http://www.staradvertiser.com/featurespremium/bytheglasspremium/20130403_The_art_of_wine_pairing_evolves_with_food_trends.html In my days of working in "white tablecloth" fine-dining restaurants such as the Maile, La Mer and Bagwell's 2424, with their classic French-oriented menus, chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon had their golden moments, especially when paired with cream- and butter-infused sauces. 2 French winemakers share creations with isles http://www.staradvertiser.com/featurespremium/bytheglasspremium/20130306_2_French_winemakers_share_creations_with_isles.html This is a banner year for Hawaii foodies and wine lovers, thanks to the number of star chefs and winemakers who will visit our islands. Pitch woo with selections just right for a Valentine http://www.staradvertiser.com/featurespremium/bytheglasspremium/20130206_Pitch_woo_with_selections_just_right_for_a_Valentine.html Here are some suggestions to consider for Valentine's Day: Bargain bubbles http://www.staradvertiser.com/featurespremium/bytheglasspremium/20121226_Bargain_bubbles.html What better way to say aloha to the old and hello to the new than with a glass of Champagne? Alcohol level contributes to the 'balance' of a wine http://www.staradvertiser.com/featurespremium/bytheglasspremium/20121107_Alcohol_level_contributes__to_the_balance_of_a_wine_.html I was in New York recently, where one of the more controversial topics in the winemaking world reverberates. It centers on high alcohol levels in wine. Food festivals prove wine pairs well with Asian food http://www.staradvertiser.com/featurespremium/bytheglasspremium/20121003_Food_festivals_prove_wine_pairs_well_with_Asian_food.html There has been an upswing of food-and-wine festivals throughout the state. Last month's Hawaii Food & Wine Festival, for instance, organized by local superstar chefs Roy Yamaguchi and Alan Wong, brought to Honolulu top chefs from around the world. Discerning search turns up values in New World wines http://www.staradvertiser.com/featurespremium/bytheglasspremium/20120905__Discerning_search_turns_up_values_in_New_World_wines.html Finding wines that deliver the biggest bang for the buck is and will always be a challenge. Part of rooting out such value is finding winemakers who have control over the growing of the grapes. Hidden gem of grenache offers ripe and rustic taste http://www.staradvertiser.com/featurespremium/bytheglasspremium/20120801_Hidden_gem_of_grenache__offers_ripe_and_rustic_taste_.html Grenache is a grape variety on the cusp of being "discovered" by the general public. At its best, grenache offers lush, ripe, delicious red fruit with a rustic, gamey, peppery edge that keeps the taster engaged from beginning to end. Indulge in refreshing rosés with light summertime fare http://www.staradvertiser.com/featurespremium/bytheglasspremium/20120704_indulge_in_refreshing_ross_with_light_summertime_fare.html This is the time of year when carafes of well-chilled, pink wines populate tables in seaside cafes along the Mediterranean basin.