The 2009 Lone Madrone Points West White is my Wine of the Week (“WoW”) for August 26th-August 31st. The Winery Lone Madrone is located in Paso Robles. It was founded in 1996. It co-located with Kenneth Volk Vineyards, and the oh so cool Fat Cat Farms where they been growing organic herbs for 20 years (they have over 30…
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Ridge Vineyards’ 50th Anniversary Harvest Celebration
We attended the Ridge Vineyards 50th Anniversary Harvest Celebration last weekend. I’m literally smiling as I type this because the lyrics to Ice Cube’s “It Was A Good Day” (with a nod to the Isley Bros for “Footstep In The Dark” track) are running through my head as I reflect on the magnificence of the…
#SundaySupper Labor Day Cookout Food And Wine Pairings
I always have mixed feelings about Labor Day weekend. The last few years, our friends and neighbors have hosted a Labor Day Cookout. They always throw one heck of a party. But, at the same time Labor Day heralds the end of the summer, my favorite season of the year. Well, at least we go…
#Cabernet Day – In Words and in Deeds
Yesterday was #CabernetDay – a worldwide celebration of the Cabernet grape ( you do know there’s another Cabernet beyond his royal highness Cabernet Sauvignon, right?- there’s also Cabernet Franc) . It’s a chance to get together with friends and kick it with some Cab! Since there’s hashtag you can also kick it with your friends…
Lompoc Wine Ghetto;Central Coast Wine Touring-Day 2
A Day in the Lompoc Wine Ghetto!
2009 JC Cellars Landy Sweetwater Springs Vineyard Zinfandel:Wine Of The Week
The 2009 JC Cellars Landy Sweetwater Springs Vineyard Zinfandel is my Wine of the Week (“WoW”) for August 19th-August 25th. The Winery JC Cellars is an award-winning urban winery located in Oakland, CA. Jeff Cohn is the winemaker and president. His wife Alexandra Cohn is the CFO. The winery was founded in 1997. Earlier this month, JC Cellars announced…
T.G.I.F. Bubbly – German Gilabert Penedès Brut Nature Rosat
Looking for a great Sparkling Rosé? Look no further! This is a seriously good Rosé Cava…
Wine Words Demystified: Fortified
What does Edgar Allan Poe’s dark classic – “The Cask of Amontillado” have to do with fortified wines?
2006 Seghesio Omaggio-Wine Of The Week
Looking for a great California Super-Tuscan? Look no further than Seghesio’s Ommagio!
Jerk Turkey Burgers With Mango Slaw – #SundaySupper with @SchlossiWines
I can’t remember the last time I didn’t have a glass of wine with dinner! It’s a nightly ritual for my wife and I, who are both ardent wine lovers. So much so that we typically decide which wine we’re in the mood for, THEN we decide what to eat (I suspect most folks do…