I threw a dinner party just before Thanksgiving kickoff and poured one of my favorite producers, Rivers Marie. We started with the 2014 B. Thieriot Vineyard Chardonnay from the Sonoma Coast, the perfect compliment to…
Posts tagged Pinot Noir
Wine Wednesdays – 2013 Maison Roy Incline Pinot Noir
Last Sunday I bribed two girlfriends with the promise of dinner if they would come over and help me hang pictures, #livingaloneproblems. Lucky for them I also needed an outlet for my overzealous and overabundant…
Auberge de L’ill – A Dining Experience to Remember
I realized I never shared the third and final 3-star dinner celebrating my 3 decades. While in Alsace back in April we dined at Auberge de L’ill, one of the oldest Michelin-starred restaurants. 3-stars for…
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 – 2012 Domaine Serene Yamhill Cuvée Pinot Noir
Last week I was lucky enough to cross an NYC institution off my bucket list: dinner at Peter Luger. I’ve heard about this bacon for years and I just HAD to see what it was…
Wine Wednesdays – Brooks 2012 Pinot Noir + “Cheater Cassoulet”
I was browsing my recent issue of Food & Wine and came across this recipe for duck confit and white bean stew. Perfect for a cold Sunday night Oscar viewing party, I was inspired! My…
Wine Wednesdays – Banshee Wines
Last year my mom surprised me with an overnight getaway to Healdsburg for a New Years staycation. While we were there I tweeted out to the inter-webs looking for suggestions on where to go wine-tasting….
Wine Wednesdays – Failla Tasting
This past visit home offered multiple excuses for wine tasting at new-to-me places. I love exploring my own backyard. One such experience was an afternoon at Failla Vineyards. My first experience with Failla was back…
Wine Wednesdays – Tasting at Rivers Marie
My cousin-in-law on his never-ending quest to convert me into a pinot drinker invited me to come taste through the lineup of pinots at Rivers Marie. While there’s no actual tasting room open to the…
Wine Wednesdays – Wine Tasting at Aubert
I’m home for the week, celebrating multiple occasions including my 10-year high school reunion (!!!) and a dear friend’s wedding. From the moment I landed I’ve been drinking some amazing wine! Last Friday we…