Caramel Apple Reyes White Delight Bread Pudding By Beth P. Heiserman Many bread pudding recipes are made with “hard” sauce that has whisky in it. Hard sauce is generally butter, sugar and liquor. I have made a variation with fruit and Reyes White Port. I hope you enjoy this as much as I do…
J Dusi Wines www.jdusiwines.com My most recent visit with Janell Dusi was somewhat bittersweet, although definitely more sweet than bitter. Let me explain… I first met Janell Dusi a few years ago. At the time, the vintners association from Paso Robles had taken their show on the road, and held a tasting event in Santa…
The difference between a large wine tasting event and a small one should be fairly obvious to a wine 101er. However, at the latest incarnation of Pinot Days, an event where only wines made from the Pinot Noir grape are offered, we enjoyed a mid-sized tasting that incorporated the best of both worlds, satisfying every…
In November of 2012, George Washington’s fabled Mt. Vernon Distillery was reopened. Today a meticulous recipe of the popular 1799 blend by our first president, is taking the rye whiskey market by storm. I have it on good authority that the president’s whiskey was not only the rage of the day, it made Mr. Washington…
With the finishing touches wrapping up on the owners’ library, tasting room, outdoor fireplaces and courtyard, the excitement at Law Estate Wines’ is uncontainable, knowing that they may now begin to share it with the public. All tastings are currently by appointment for an experience that truly affords a sense of place for their wines. Reservations can be…
Saw this photo on Facebook. Had the grapes, bought a banana and a pack of strawberries. I could have soaked the strawberries in booze, and might do that next time, but this was easy, yummy and good for kids sans booze. But I think I forgot something…a mini marshmallow? This is what the photo on…
I get real compulsive about reading…e-mails. “Taro” sent me an invite to join GoodReads.com so “we could see each other’s books”, compare reviews, add friends, meet people and explore. I compulsively invited more than half my e-mail address book and pasted every review you might have read on these pages onto GoodReads. When I finally…
Spicy Cranberry Sauce with Reyes Winery 2010 Merlot Recipe By Beth P. Heiserman Growing up there was always a debate about the cranberry sauce, canned or fresh. Every year there always seemed to be both at the table. I definitely like fresh. Then recently, the new debate was relish vs sauce. I actually do like…
Stillman Brown has been making wine for a long time – he just completed his 30th harvest. I first came across him when he was with Jory Winery [anyone remember The Black Hand?], then lost track of him for awhile. A few years ago, I rediscovered him and his Zeppelin Winery label. He also makes…