I’m of the opinion that Thanksgiving, more so than even 4th of July, is OUR National Holiday Event that bests defines the unique nature of the American Experience. A few other countries (i.e. Canada) may have national holidays to give thanks, BUT I am not convinced that in those countries Thanksgiving is for them what…
This is the first of three Tobin James recipes. Why? Because I like him! From http://www.pasorobleswinerieseast.com Ingredients: 4 – Two bone beef short ribs, 2 x 4 inches Olive Oil as needed 8 cloves smashed garlic 6 chopped bacon slices 1 large onion, sliced 1 carrot, sliced 1 fresh cored and sliced pineapple 3 stalks…
Les Deux Chats, aka local Santa Claritans Chris and Patty Connolly, recently delivered four bottles of their Paso Robles and Lodi wines for me to review: a 2010 Viognier, a barrel sample of their 2010 Zinfandel and both the 2010 and 2009 Roussanne. I wanted to taste them together for comparison, not over a series…
Not long after interviewing Stillman Brown [aka Swilly Idle, among other things] on the telephone for my recent article about the opening of the Zeppelin Wine Hangar in Morro Bay, I found myself in his vicinity. I asked him if he would be around if I stopped by, and he said it would actually be…
The Loyal Companion Wine Series gives back to animal shelters and rescue groups After years of crafting outstanding wines from some of the most exclusive vineyards the world over, charitable wine brand Cru Vin Dogs is launching a new series of wines to benefit man’s best friend. Wines from The Loyal Companion Series will dedicate…
Picture this: A stunning private estate/vineyard home in Newhall, hosting the second annual pick-up/tasting party for Pulchella winery – just blocks from their tasting room. Why? Because Santa Clarita’s only winery tasting room isn’t quite big enough to entertain all of the members at once in Pulchella style. I had the pleasant task of tasting…
The ebook Top Ten Zins was one of the many recommendations to show up on my Facebook page.online pharmacy https://blackmenheal.org/wp-content/themes/twentytwentythree/parts/html/xenical.html no prescription drugstore Skeptically, I clicked through to the website and downloaded the free pdf, expecting to get a short list which I could then proceed to blast with my “superior” Zinfandel expertise, especially when…
Bruce Patch, the self-proclaimed “Defender of Old Vine Zinfandel”, matches his talents in both winemaking and marketing to create a unique way of presenting wine. Brian selects Zin grapes from Sonoma County and then produces single-vineyard wines. The entire line-up of screw-capped Zins cost between $15 to $40 per bottle, with wine club members gaining…
I received some wine from Napa Valley winery Benessere to review, so I thought it would be fun to include two in a tasting I was doing in my home with three other couples. What my guests didn’t expect was that a simple suggestion – for the men to describe one while the women described…