I love exploring new to me tasting experiences when visiting home, this past MLK weekend I finally made it up to Stony Hill Vineyard, one of the oldest family run wineries in the Valley. Since…
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Wine Wednesdays – Cioppino Night
I can’t think of anything better than a rich, hearty, seafood stew on a cold night, unless that meal is paired with two lovely red wines, now we’re talking! Family friends treated us to homemade…
A Birthday Dinner Dream – The Restaurant at Meadowood
Although I’ve been celebrating this new decade for more than a month, my man took me to The Restaurant at Meadowood for an official start to the birthday week festivities. My family have been…
Wine Wednesdays – Nickel & Nickel 2009 Ponzo Vineyard Zinfandel
They say Zinfandel is the ultimate BBQ wine. I tested out that theory when I paired this 2009 Nickel & Nickel Zinfandel with pork ribs. I can’t take credit for the ribs, the manfriend owned…
Birthday Bonanza – #Thisis30
It’s over, officially. My month+ long birthday celebration culminated in the most amazing weekend surrounded by family and friends at home in Napa. I’ve thought about this “big birthday” celebration for many years now, imagining…
Wine Wednesdays – 2015 Rochioli Estate Sauvignon Blanc
You may have gathered from my lack of posts, but Sauvignon Blanc is not my favorite varietal. I often find it too acidic and harsh. This 2015 Estate Sauvignon Blanc from Rochioli was a pleasant…
Wine Wednesdays – 2012 Eisacktaler Kellerei Cantina Chardonnay
Tra Vigne has been a Napa Valley institution for the better part of my entire life (28 years to be exact). Sadly they are closing their doors as of December 20th. While I was home…
Wine Wednesdays – Lewis Cellars 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon
My family friends live in New Jersey and offer a wonderful respite from city life. My “country home” as I like to call it; comfy and cozy and every visit is capped off with a…
Wine Wednesdays – Birth-Year Wine
I recently celebrated another birthday; how a year has passed is beyond me! This year was particularly special, with a perfect weekend spent doing all the things I love (eating and drinking) as well as…
Wine Wednesdays – Tasting at Frank Family Vineyards
I made a last minute decision to go home for President’s Weekend and as I checked the negative temps in NYC this weekend from my phone, I could not have been more thankful that I…