My wife and I make it a point to drink sparkling wine on a weekly basis. It’s typically Friday night…thus “T.G.I.F. Bubbly” It’s a celebration of sort, to the end of the workweek. She get’s to drink, and enjoy the bubbly, while I get to drink, enjoy and blog about it! This week’s sparkling wine…
Recap of Dark & Delicious 2013 – The Petite Sirah Event Of The Year!
I attended the 7th annual Dark & Delicious (“D&D”) last Friday, February 22nd. D&D is an excellent opportunity to take a walk on the “dark side” for Petite Sirah (“P.S” – a.k.a. “Pet”.) and food lovers. The event is put on by an advocacy group of P.S. winegrowers, and producers known as P.S. I Love You. Here’s a quick 411…
Wine of the Week – Bedrock Wine Co Heritage Compagni Portis
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 Bedrock Wine Co. Heritage Compagni Portis The Winery Bedrock Wine Co. is an “itsy-bitsy winery making wine in a converted…
Open That Bottle The Day After!
Open That Bottle Night was held last this past weekend – Saturday, February 23rd (it’s the last Saturday in February annually). Ever since I found out about “Open That Bottle Night” (“OTBN”) several years ago, I’ve looked forward to participating every year. However, I wasn’t able to participate this year due to a previous family…
T.G.I.F. Bubbly – Bisol Desiderio Jeio Cuvée Rosé
My wife and I make it a point to drink sparkling wine on a weekly basis. It’s typically Friday night…thus “T.G.I.F. Bubbly” It’s a celebration of sort, to the end of the workweek. She get’s to drink, and enjoy the bubbly, while I get to drink, enjoy and blog about it! This week’s sparkling wine…
Wines of Spain Smackdown – 8 Spanish Reds under $20 Blind-tasted!
The theme for the most recent gathering of the Pacific Point Wine Club (“PPWTC” was “Wines of Spain”. The PPWTC is entering its third year, and going strong. Initially we met every couple of months, but based on popular demand, we now meet every 6 weeks or so. It’s been so gratifying to see folks…
Wine of the Week; 2009 Zotovich Cellars Estate Syrah
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 2009 Zotovich Cellars Estate Syrah. Winery Zotovich Cellars is a small (they produce about 1,700 cases of wine annually) family…
Wine Pairings Recommendations for Skinny #SundaySupper
This week’s #SundaySupper theme is all about lighter healthier food to help you maintain a healthy, wholesome diet. #SundaySupper. One of the things I appreciate most about the talented #SundaySupper food bloggers is their creativity. So I know you’ll find not only slimmed down versions of some of your favorite dishes, you’ll also be introduced to some…
Wine of the Week; 2011 Donkey and Goat Roussanne Stonecrusher
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 Donkey and Goat Roussanne Stonecrusher. Winery Donkey and Goat Winery is a family owned and operated urban winery located in Berkeley,…
Naked Sparkling Fun for Valentine’s Day or Singles Awareness Day!
Sure everybody knows about Valentine’s Day, but did you know there is a “Singles Awareness Day” (S.A.D.) too? It’s celebrated tomorrow, or the 14th, or the 15th. Makes sense too…there are plenty of folks who are single and not involved in a romantic relationship. I say celebrate either way! And nothing says celebration like a…