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Leslie Sbrocco

Leslie Sbrocco is one of the most highly regarded figures in the wine industry.  She takes an entertaining approach that makes food and wine fun, and is sought after as a speaker and wine consultant.  She hosts the popular television show Check Please! Bay Area, nominated for a James Beard and an Emmy.  She has worked with O Magazine as a contributing editor and speaker for the "Hi Gorgeous" tour, spoken at the Boston Wine Expo and Washington D.C. International Wine and Food show, appeared on Seasonings and On the Vine and the Today Show.  She is the author of Wine for Women: A Guide to Buying, Pairing and Sharing Wine and Leslie Sbrocco's Simple & Savvy Wine Guide.  She contributes to worthy causes in the wine industry, including the Wine Market Council's WineAnswers.com. 

For more information about Leslie, info on her current projects and appearances and her wine reviews, visit www.lesliesbrocco.com.

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Recent Articles by Leslie Sbrocco

Shopping for the Perfect Pair(ing)

Leslie Sbrocco

Expert Points to Blue Jeans for Unexpected Wine Insights

Summertime and the Sipping is Easy

Leslie Sbrocco

Whether enjoying a picnic at the beach or an afternoon poolside, it’s easy to uncork a little sunshine-in-a-bottle with refreshing whites. The key to summertime sipping is finding affordable wines that pass up heavy-handed oak in favor of a lively, thirst-quenching quality. Give these a try:

Stock your Shelves

Leslie Sbrocco

Wine-friendly foods that make pairing a breeze! Foie gras and Sauternes are heavenly together as is the classic pairing of caviar and vintage Champagne, but let’s get real…who serves these gourmet treats on a regular basis other than jet-set chefs? There’s no need for a culinary degree or a fat bank account to be a wine and food pairing whiz, you just need to be a good shopper.

Eat Light, Drink White

Leslie Sbrocco

The harmony between light, white wine and spring's grassy, sassy, fresh flavors is, well, like…two snow peas in a pod, a spring fling, love at first bite.