When I saw this week’s Breakfast for Dinner theme, I immediately knew I had to pull double-duty this week. While I typically offer wine pairing recommendations for my #SundaySupper foodie friends, I’m in the kitchen this week too. That’s because my dish this week – Hangtown Fry, is perfect for this week’s theme. On top of…
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Drink Pink….Rosé of the Week: 2012 Broc Cellars White Zinfandel Arrowhead Mtn
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 Broc Cellars White Zinfandel Arrowhead Mtn. Broc Cellars is an urban winery located in Berkeley, California. The proprietor is Chris Brockway, who grew up on Omaha and attended the University of Nebraska where…
Wine of the Week: 2009 Phillips Hill Pinot Noir Toulouse Vineyard
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 Phillips Hill Pinot Noir Toulouse Vineyard. Winery Phillips Hill Winery is a small boutique (~1,000 cases/yr) winery focused on producing Pinot Noir,…
Wines of Chile Smackdown – 8 Chilean Reds Blind Tasted!
The theme for the most recent gathering of the Pacific Point Wine Club (“PPWTC” was “Wines of Chile”. 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…
Drink Pink….Rosé of the Week: 2012 Broc Cellars Santa Ynez Valley Rosé
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 Broc Cellars Santa Ynez Valley Rosé. Broc Cellars is an urban winery located in Berkeley, California. The proprietor is Chris Brockway, who grew up on Omaha and attended the University of Nebraska where…
Top 10 Wines For Picnic #SundaySupper
When I saw this week’s Picnic #SundaySupper theme I was pretty stoked. I love to picnic! Especially in wine country. Nothing says spring or summer to me more than sitting in a vineyard with a basket full of goodies and a glass of wine, taking in the bucolic landscape. Often, when I have found myself suggesting a…
Wine Pairing Recommendations For Low and Slow Food #SundaySupper
This week’s SundaySupper theme is all about “low and slow” foods. I adore foods prepared “low and slow” whether it’s a crock-pot, smoked meats, or on the stove top (gumbo anyone?). The foods are so full of flavor, one can use less expensive cuts of meat, and perhaps most of all, I like that you…
Wine of the Week; 2010 Stage Left Cellars Go Getter
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 Stage Left Cellars Go Getter The Winery Stage Left Cellars is an urban winery located in Oakland, California not too far from…
Drink Pink! – Wine Of The Week; 2012 Skouras Zoë Rosé
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 Skouras Zoë Rosé. I picked up this wine on a whim from my favorite wine store K&L Wine Merchants. The wine is produced by Domaine…
Wine of the Week: 2011 Dashe Cellars Zinfandel Les Enfants Terribles, Heart Arrow Ranch
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 Dashe Cellars Zinfandel Les Enfants Terribles, Heart Arrow Ranch The Winery Dashe Cellars, founded by Michael and Ann…