Forks. Corks. Action! 2014 Series Kicks Off at Hyatt Carmel Highlands

Winemakers Dinner with Steve McIntyre, The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG),2013 Grower of the Year Forks. Corks. Action! 2014 Includes Wine Maker Series, Meet the Farmer Lunch Series, A Taste Of… and Hello Sunshine Thursdays CARMEL, CA — An experience for all the senses, Hyatt Carmel Highlands Pacific’s Edge Restaurant pairs unmatched views of…

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Tasting Notes: Quintessa, Hall and Cuvaison

Quintessa (All blends using Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Carmenere)   2010 Both aromas and flavors of spiced-up blueberries, freshly cracked green peppercorns, rich Swiss dark chocolate and firm tannins.   2009 Woods after the rain, blackest of blackberries, sautéed mushrooms, black licorice, fresh anise and balanced tannins.   2008 This had…

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Holiday Recipes, Two of Three

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…

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