I thought it would be interesting to occasionally make some random posts about a variety of wines that make it to our table. En Gedi – Grenache It’s a 2009 from Santa Barbara County with an absolutely unforgettable label. Keenan Winery We visited the Keenan Winery a few years ago and had a great tasting there. This weekend we opened one of their Cabs and … Continue reading Recent libations……
A good time to try them! And let us know what you think! Debbe Continue reading Special offering from Cultivate……..
Thank you to the Hunsberger brothers, Jay and Chris, for bringing this interesting, special company to our attention. Cultivate – “Wine with a Why” is a fascinating concept. Take a moment, head to their website and play the video for yourself. The company team is impressive and special. I’m intrigued by their wine offerings and loving the labeling! I’d like to hear what you think … Continue reading cultivatewines.com……
Friends invited us to join them for a cooking demonstration at Apron’s recently. This particular one was presented by the Apron’s staff chef’s and was titled “Sonoma vs. Napa.” The demonstration was entertaining, maybe a little too entertaining as I did not take notes which I realized later, can be incredibly handy when you try to make any of the recipes. The chefs are generous … Continue reading Cooking for friends…….
We had an exceptional experience at this restaurant in DC a couple years ago. I remember my immediate impression upon arriving in the restaurant was not wonderful. It was crowded and rather loud but once seated and into reading the menu it became quite comfortable, interesting and totally fun. We all agreed we’d go back in an instant. There were so many intriguing items … Continue reading DC’s Zaytinya…..
You could not ask for a more perfect place to celebrate anything…… or better friends and family to do it with! Some Celebration! Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin x2 J Cuvée 20 Sync 2006 New York Anyela’s Vineyards (thanks to Donna, Elliott’s sister who IS still living) Kosta Browne 2005 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir Kenzler Vineyard J 2005 Russian River Pinot Noir and oh, what incredible dishes … Continue reading Celebrating October 1, 2011…..
Why can’t real estate attorney conferences be held in locations like this?! Our wonderful Massachusetts/Florida friends Linda Sargent and Jim Lingley sent us this post from their recent medical conference trip and side adventure into the northern California wine region…….. Photo credit: Blake Marvin Photography Linda and I traveled to California (I had a Radiology meeting at the Half Moon Bay Ritz – where else … Continue reading Doctors in the wine country……
Last night’s wine was a 2007 Chappellet Malbec Napa Valley purchased at the winery. Carissa Chappellet’s artwork titled “Fineus Dei” labels the bottle. It’s an unusual drawing that is sophisticated, colorful, and fun. It is one of the illustrations in her book ” Dragons of Pritchard Hill”. We enjoyed the wine with a dinner of Risotto with Butternut Squash, Leeks and Basil. Our daughter Allie … Continue reading A California Malbec…..
I’m not a big lover of wine dinners. I think of wine dinners as stuffy, snobby affairs that require you to stand or sit still only to be interrupted from interesting conversation to listen to someone who, too easily, can drone on interminably about what’s in your glass. The dinners are often too focused on trying to educate or, just as often, lack organization and … Continue reading A wine dinner for 16…….
I rescued a few bottles from this week’s recycle bin. I emailed John this photo of them hoping he would offer up some notes on one or two of these. His response is below. Debbe The Urban Eco is a Malbec-Tempranillo blend from Argentina that delivers a great PQR. Lots of up front fruit and flavor fo a modest price. Bedrock Vineyards is a relatively … Continue reading Out of the recycle bin……
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