I have the perfect late-summer, backyard bbq wine! Unti Vineyards is a family-owned and operated winery located in the Dry Creek Valley of California. Instead of the standard Zinfandel in the region, Unti is specializing…
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Wine Wednesdays – 2012 André Scherer Pinot Noir
As many of you know, I have a rather big birthday coming up in May. To kick the celebrations off, I’m heading to France, and Alsace in particular, this Friday! To get in the spirit…
Wine Wednesdays – 2014 Villard Syrah
This cold weather on the east coast has me reaching for bold, big bodied reds. I recently tasted this 2014 Syrah from Villard, a winery located in the Casablanca Valley in Chile. I wish I…
Wine Wednesdays – Winemaker Dinner with Valle Reale
While in Oslo, we were lucky enough to crash a winemaker dinner with Valle Reale, a winery in the Abruzzo region in Italy. We settled in to the back room at buzzing Cru restaurant as…
Wine Wednesdays – 2012 Ferdinand Tempranillo
I recently had a taste of Spain via this Tempranillo from Amador County of all places! Apparently that’s where the “cool kids” are making wine these days, and this 2012 Ferdinand Tempranillo from winemaker Evan…
Wine Wednesdays – 2008 Urbión Vendimia Rioja Crianza
Something new and different for me this week! My friends came over last night and I grabbed a random bottle from my wine stash. I honestly can’t remember when, where, or how I came to…
Wine Wednesdays – Tasting on the Northfork
Harvest is in full swing, and while I might not be able to experience it all at home in Napa, there’s a world of wine at my doorstep on the Northfork. It’s the perfect time…
Wine Wednesdays – 1986 Chateau Mazeris
I was treated to another birth-year wine (let’s face it, it’s pretty much expired next year once it hits 30 right?!). This time, a right bank Bordeaux from the Canon Fronsac appellation. We opened it…
Wine Wednesdays – Châteauneuf du Pape and Les Caves St. Charles
I’m back, sorry for the absence, lots going on around here. But I still have so much to catch you up on! First, a preview to our Euro-travels. We spent our first day in France…
Wine Wednesdays – 2013 Orin Swift Machete + Pear Tarte Tatin
Last month we gathered the “friendsgiving” group for one last girls’ dinner chez moi before Sarah moved west to that other coast. For a spin on spring friendsgiving, I made this roasted turkey breast which…