It’s official! Today is the first day of the Fall season. Fall has always been bittersweet for me. I’m definitely a Summer person. I adore the dry, warm weather and the longer days. But Fall is my second favorite season for two reasons. First, Indian Summer in California is quite nice (although it rained in…
Category: Wine
Let The Good Times Roll(Twice!)at Ridge Vineyards
My wife and I decided to kick off California Wine Month by checking out the Ridge Vineyards Fall Release Celebration at Monte Bello (“MB”). So as soon as the event was announced, we RSVP’d and eagerly anticipated attending the event on September 1st. However, not long after we decided to check out the Monte Bello Fall Release Celebration, we…
#DrinkPink Rosé of the Week: 2012 Domaine de la Mordorée Rosé La Dame Rousse
Yes, it’s still that time of year… Yes, it’s Rosé season (which is year-round in my book; granted most folks don’t see it that way)!. With that in mind, I’ve embarked upon a series of weekly “Drink Pink!“ Rosé tastings. This week’s Rosé is the 2012 Domaine de la Modorée La Dame Rousse Tavel Rosé. The Winery Domaine de la Mordorée is…
Wine of the Week; 2011 Hardys Shiraz William Hardy
Every Thursday I feature a wine I particularly enjoy, whether it’s something new and different, is a great value, or from a producer worth checking out. For this week, my Wine Of The Week is the 2011 Hardys Shiraz William Hardy. The Winery Hardys, as it is known today, is a brand that was started in 1853 by…
#DrinkPink Rosé of the Week: 2012 Dashe Cellars Vin Gris
It’s that time of year… Yes, it’s Rosé season!. With that in mind, I’ve embarked upon a series of weekly “Drink Pink!“ Rosé tastings. This week’s Rosé is the 2012 Dashe Cellars Vin Gris. The Winery Dashe Cellars, founded by Michael and Ann Dashe in 1996, is an urban winery located near Jack London Square in Oakland, CA. Michael Dashe is the Winemaker,…
Wine of the Week: 2010 Tablas Creek Vineyard Tannat
Every Thursday I feature a wine I particularly enjoy, whether it’s something new and different, is a great value, or from a producer worth checking out. For this week, my Wine Of The Week is the 2010 Tablas Creek Vineyard Tannat. The Winery Tablas Creek Vineyard (“TCV”) is probably the best-known of all Paso Robles wineries specializing in Rhone style wines….
No Reservations Wine Tasting: Joseph Phelps Freestone
From time to time, I have a wine tasting experience that stands above the rest, and is everything I’m looking for – great wine and commendable service in a relaxed environment. It’s those such experiences that are the focus of this “No Reservations” series. Why “No Reservations”? Because I can honesty say I have “No…
Wine of the Week: 2007 Corté Riva Cabernet Franc
Every Thursday I feature a wine I particularly enjoy, whether it’s something new and different, is a great value, or from a producer worth checking out. For this week, my Wine Of The Week is the 2007 Corté Riva Cabernet Franc. My choice of wine for this week was largely driven by the fact that today, August…
The Best of California Grenache: 2013 San Francisco Family Winemakers Tasting
I attended the 23nd annual Family Winemakers of California tasting, held in San Francisco August 17th and 18th. The tasting was open to both trade/media and the public on Saturday, and was trade/media only on Sunday. The event was held at the Festival Pavilion at Fort Mason in San Francisco. The Family Winemakers of California…
Wine Pairing Recommendations For Global Street Food #SundaySupper
This week’s #SundaySupper theme is all about Global Street Food. You know – that ready-to-eat food served up at mobile street carts, food trucks, movable market stalls, and food parks. One of the things I love about living in the San Francisco Bay Area is its diversity. It’s a (mostly) delightful, if sometimes quirky mash-up of…