We were guests at a very specially planned evening of wine and food this past weekend. Our hosts, Marta and Francis went to great lengths to select wines and foods of Spain they have experienced and loved. They cooked regional dishes to give us a spectacular introduction into Spanish dining. To begin the journey, we were poured two wines from the appellation of Rías Baxias … Continue reading Wine and food designed to love……..
Jump on this wine if you can find it! We shared a bottle of LeMacchiole last night with dinner. The wine was paired with an entree of chicken and orzo prepared with with leeks, tomatoes and calamata olives which was delicious but it could have been paired with anything it was that lovely. It is a perfectly luscious wine! I was sad to learn from … Continue reading Smooth and remarkable………..
Sarasota had a marvelous wine store that brought us an array of wines from boutique wineries and far away places at incredibly reasonable prices. John got to know the manager, Thomas and was a frequent customer for many years. Sadly the store closed after Thomas’s departure. A shop in Gulf Gate has become a great replacement. Many of you already shop here – thewinetobuy.com. … Continue reading In our own backyard…………
We enjoyed being guests at a wine dinner last weekend organized by friends and held at The Field Club. Our host, Bill Seider selected the wines and the Field Club’s chefs paired the selections to dishes they felt would best compliment the wines. The evening began with the sampling of a white wine from Spain created from the grapes of Jaén (Palomino Fino) vines. The … Continue reading Friday’s Wine Dinner………
My 60th birthday gift from John and some very special friends was an extravagant Christmas and New Years celebration in California with family and friends. After a rather frustrating delayed departure from Florida six of us arrived to spend seven days at Sea Ranch. Three hours north of San Francisco, Sea Ranch is an amazing utopian community stretching 10 miles along the rocky scenic coastline. … Continue reading California Coast December 2011……..
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…..
John's Wine Cellar 