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Ridge, Three Valleys, Sonoma
March 20, 2014Grapes 65% Zinfandel, 20% Petite Sirah, 9% Carignane, 3% Mataro, 2% Alicante Bouchet,1% Grenache and a partridge in a pear tree. Facts You know what I’ve always admired about Ridge? It’s that they manage to “do Zin” without making … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews | Tagged Alexander Valley, Dry Creek, Field Blend, Ridge, Russian River Valley, Sonoma, Three Valleys, Zinfandel | Leave a comment //Wine Drinkers Know Bugger-All About Sonoma.
January 27, 2013Not my most eloquent of headlines…but I think it gets the job done. The Sonoma Valley Vintners and Growers Alliance recently announced they are starting a new campaign to educate wine drinkers on the difference between Sonoma Coast and Sonoma … Continue reading
Posted in News | Tagged Sonoma, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, Sonoma Mountain, Sonoma Valley Vintners and Growers Alliance | Leave a comment //Fulcrum “Floodgate Vineyard” Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Sonoma.
November 17, 2012Grapes 100% Pinot Noir Facts Good Pinot Noir is hard to find. Actually that’s an understatement. Good Pinot is a NIGHTMARE to find, and when you do find it you end up paying a premium. Sure, you can find … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews | Tagged California, David Rossi, Floodgate Vineyard, Fulcrum Pinot Noir, Fulcrum wine, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Sonoma | Leave a comment //Grilled Eggplant with Garlic-Cumin Vinaigrette, Feta & Herbs Paired with On Point “Christinna’s Cuvee” Pinot Noir, California.
September 28, 2012I’m going to go out on a limb and say this is my first vegetarian pairing. Of course I couldn’t make the WHOLE meal vegetarian…I’m just not quite there yet…not that I want to offend any carrot munchers that might … Continue reading
Posted in Pairings | Tagged best Pinot Noir, California, Fulcrum Pinot Noir, Fulcrum wine, Mendocino, On Point Pinot Noir, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Sonoma, Sonoma Coast | Leave a comment //Fulcrum Gap’s Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast.
September 14, 2012Grapes 100% Pinot Noir Facts Ok, let’s get something straight from the start! There’s Pinot and there’s Pinot. The perception of Pinot Noir by most wine drinkers has been so skewed, thanks to grocery store brands, that it’s … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews | Tagged California, David Rossi, Fulcrum Pinot Noir, Fulcrum wine, Gaps Crown, Gaps Crown Vineyard, Pinot Noir, Sonoma, Sonoma Coast | Leave a comment //Tunisian Chicken Kebabs with Currant and Olive Relish Paired with Gary Farrell “Redwood Ranch” Sauvignon Blanc.
August 5, 2012It’s dishes like this that make you question why you even go out to eat. Seriously.There was a decent amount of prep up-front on this recipe, but the beauty is that it can be made a day or two ahead … Continue reading
Posted in Pairings | Tagged Alexander Valley, California, Gary Farrell wine, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc Food Pairing, Sonoma | Leave a comment //← Older posts
