Robin Bell Renken
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Robin Bell Renken
@robin42aspens.bsky.social
Lover of wine, peace, cats, food, theatre, art...
Writer and content creator with 42 Aspens Productions & Crushed Grape Chronicles. Author "Tempting Spoonfuls - Small Bites Paired with Wines from Around the Globe."
Recently, we did a Zoom Session with Nico of Bulichella Winery in Suvereto, Italy.
We paired the Sol Sera, Syrah Rose, with:
Seared Ahi Salad, with a miso dressing, Italian Sushi (Prosciutto Pinwheels), & Seared Ahi on a whipped miso, ginger cream.
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Sol Sera - Syrah Rosé from The Tuscan Hills | Crushed Grape Chronicles
Sol Sera is a beautiful Rose of Syrah from Bulichella in Suvereto Italy. We tasted it with several pairings to find an exceptional bite!
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November 6, 2025 at 8:15 PM
We paired 4 Barolos from G.D. Vajra with a salad of arugula, seared duck breast, roasted green beans, radishes, fennel, orange segments, plum slices, blue cheese, hazelnuts, & a berry vinaigrette!
Learn about these wines & get the recipe at the link!

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A Quartet of G.D. Vajra Barolos with a Warm Duck Salad | Crushed Grape Chronicles
We tasted through 4 amazing Barolos from G.D. Vajra and paired them with a warm duck salad with citrus, blue cheese and plum.
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August 30, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Barbera d'Alba DOC from G.D. Vajra
We did two slider pairings with our Barbera. One was a fresh mozzarella with basil and a tomato topping, while the other featured morello cherry preserves with blue cheese, balsamic reduction, and lavender.
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Barbera d'Alba from GD Vajra and Sliders | Crushed Grape Chronicles
Barbera d'Alba from Italy's Piemonte region pairs beautifully with sliders with exciting toppings. We paired a 2024 from GD Vajra.
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August 14, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Perhaps you have not heard of Ribolla Gialla. This white wine from Friuli, Italy, was once the most popular wine of the region.
This is the Turian Ribolla Gialla. The patriarch of this winery, Manlio, is known as the "Lord of Ribolla Gialla."
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Ribolla Gialla from the Lord of Ribolla Gialla | Crushed Grape Chronicles
Ribolla Gialla grown in Friuli by Manlio Collavini the Lord of Ribolla Gialla, pairs beautifully with scissor-cut pasta and pesto!
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July 30, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Perfect for summer this chillable Nebbiolo from GD Vajra is delicious with a pumpkin ragu! www.crushedgrapechronicles.com/ancient-and-...
Ancient and Contemporary meet in the G.D. Vajra Claré J.C. | Crushed Grape Chronicles
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July 24, 2025 at 8:06 PM
While June was a quieter start to summer at Crushed Grape Chronicles, we still had time for some delicious tastings and pairings! Get all the details in this month's newsletter!
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July 1, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Michael and I do so much recipe and pairing exploration at home that it is not often we get out to enjoy wine and food!
We treated ourselves to an afternoon at Ada's in Tivoli Village recently, and shared two flights and some delicious small plates!
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An afternoon of exploration at Ada's | Crushed Grape Chronicles
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June 20, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Rosé Day is on the 14th! The French #Winophiles are celebrating with a bit of a Rosé Fest!
We leaned into a Tavel and paired it with a Salade Niçoise.
Get the recipes and the details on this wine from Château de Ségriès at the link below!
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The joys of Tavel and a Salade Niçoise | Crushed Grape Chronicles
We pair a Tavel, that delicious lush deep rosé from the Southern Rhône with a Salade Niçoise, that complicated salad from the same region.
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June 13, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Rosé Day is on the 14th! The French #Winophiles are celebrating with a bit of a Rosé Fest!
We leaned into a Tavel and paired it with a Salade Niçoise.
Get the recipes and the details on this wine from Château de Ségriès at the link below!
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The joys of Tavel and a Salade Niçoise | Crushed Grape Chronicles
We pair a Tavel, that delicious lush deep rosé from the Southern Rhône with a Salade Niçoise, that complicated salad from the same region.
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June 13, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Cambozola Pumpkin Polenta Pulled Pork & Sauteéd Greens
is paired with a Schioppettino from Eugenio Collavini (Collavini), in Friuli, Italy.

Thank you to StudioCru for the opportunity to taste this delicious wine.

Read the whole story at the link.

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Schioppettino with Cambozola Pumpkin Polenta Pulled Pork and Sauteéd Greens | Crushed Grape Chronicles
We paired a Schioppettino from Collavini in Friuli Italy with a Cambozola Pumpkin Polenta, pulled pork and sauteed radicchio and chard.
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May 31, 2025 at 7:57 PM
New on Crushed Grape Chronicles - White Wines of Friuli, Italy from Collavini, paired with Poppy seed gnocchi and radicchio.
Pairing with a Friulano, Ribbola Gialla, and their signature blend "Broy".
Each of the wines dances differently in your mouth!
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White wines of the Collio from Collavini with Poppy Seed Gnocchi and Radicchio | Crushed Grape Chronicles
We sip and pair a selection of Collavini White Wines from the Collio region in Friuli Italy with Poppy seed Gnocchi with radicchio!
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May 24, 2025 at 7:53 PM
May 17th is Pinot Grigio Day. We celebrated a bit early with a selection of Pinot Grigios we received from across the Delle Venezie, some from smaller nested DOCs.
We paired 5 Pinot Grigios with Halibut on Pea Puree.
The recipe is in the article!
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Celebrating Pinot Grigio from Northeast Italy with Halibut on a Pea Puree | Crushed Grape Chronicles
We taste through five Pinot Grigio wines from Northwest Italy and pair them with Halibut, sauteed mushrooms and roasted potatoes on pea puree.
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May 16, 2025 at 3:29 PM
This month, the #WorldWineTravel writers are exploring lesser-known wine regions.

We highlighted 3 regions: Liechtenstein, Valle d'Aosta and the Umpqua Valley.

My fellow writers are also exploring! (links in the post)

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Liechtenstein, Valle d'Aosta and the Umpqua Valley - a few wine regions you may may not be familiar with #WorldWineTravel | Crushed Grape Chronicles
We are exploring lesser-known wine regions today! Dipping into wines from Liechtenstein, Valle d'Aosta and the Umpqua Valley!
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May 10, 2025 at 3:45 PM
As a wine writer, there is nothing more exciting than being introduced to a new variety of grape and a new wine! Thank you, Maculan, for introducing me to Torcolato, a sweet wine made of Vespaiola in Breganze, Italy!
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Torcolato – the sweet wine of Vespaiola from Breganze | Crushed Grape Chronicles
Torcolato is a sweet wine made from Vespaiola in Breganze Italy. We paired this wine from Maculan with regional desserts Fregolotta and Pinza.
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April 20, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Martin gives us all the fun facts about Alto Adige, shares some delicious wines, and makes us all jealous of the Amazing takeout spots he has nearby!
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From the Dolomites to Your Glass: Tasting 4 Alpine Reds and a Refreshing Kretzer #ItalianFWT
This month the Italian Food Wine and Travel (#ItalianFWT) group is diving into Italian reds and whites—or in my case, a rosato! Our exploration is hosted Cam of Culinary Cam, and you can find her i…
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April 12, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Linda at My Full Wine Glass dives into Alto Adige's wines and how climate change is impacting them!
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Head northeast for juicy Italian reds (#ItalianFWT)
Like many of you, no doubt, I’d head to the mountainous region of Alto Adige in northeast Italy if I were looking for white wine. Think Pinot Grigio. Some 65% of the region’s grapes are white…
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April 12, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Happy 12th Blogiversary Vino Travels!
Check out her delicious and simple pairing for Lagrein!
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Kellerei Bozen Lagrein Pairing with a One Pot Sausage and Farro Dish
Wine tasting of Lagrein from Kellerei Bozen (Cantina Bolzano) paired with a one pot dish of sausage and farro.
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April 12, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Close your eyes and take a trip to the Italian Alps with this piece from Terri at Our Good Life
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Uncorking the Italian Alps: A Journey Through Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio and Exquisite Alp Whites
Exploring the Alps to discover beautiful Pinot Grigio, particularly the Santa Margherita.
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April 12, 2025 at 6:03 PM
David creates delicious everyday recipes, that warm the soul. Here he pairs them with some beautiful wines from Alto Adige Italy!
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Alto Adige Wine Pairings
Italy's Alto Adige - Südtirol region has a wide range of high quality wines to try. Article covers Alto Adige wine pairings and backround.
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April 12, 2025 at 6:01 PM
I am a huge wine geek and an avid reader. Wendy ties these two things together with a pairing from Alto Adige and an dish inspired by a mystery novel!
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Two Italian Dinners, Two Wines from the Italian Alps, and a Book Review #ItalianFWT
A blog about two retired cops who went in search of peace and quiet and got more chaos than they could ever imagine.
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April 12, 2025 at 5:59 PM
We had an opportunity to sample some of the wines of Kellerei Bozen, a beautiful Co-op Winery in Bolzano, and create a pairing.

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Bolzano and the Alto Adige Wines of Kellerei Bozen | Crushed Grape Chronicles
Four Red Wines from Bolzano in Italy's Alto Adige Region from Kellerei Bozen paired with lamb loin chops and canderli!
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April 11, 2025 at 4:17 PM
The Tuscan Coast is a beautiful place, and the views from Tenuta Argentiera's properties are exceptional, as are the wines.
Learn more about this beautiful area and its wines and discover a delicious pairing for these blends of Cabernet & Merlot.
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Bolgheri DOC Wines from Tenuta Argentiera and Italian Style Short Ribs | Crushed Grape Chronicles
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April 9, 2025 at 4:07 PM
I'm with you @Whimsicalmuse!
Whilst it may not solve all of the world’s problems, I think we can all agree that having more bakeries, libraries, structures with gargoyles, quaint cafés, museums, Ukraine flags, independent bookstores, and Oxford commas would be an important first step.
March 23, 2025 at 9:11 PM