Iron Horse Vineyards is practically a hop and skip around the corner from us in the Green Valley of the Russian River Valley. It’s location as well as its simple tasting approach sets it apart from the increasingly popular trend to provide an “experience” with your wine tasting. The drive to the winery is on a somewhat rough single lane road. It’s a good introduction … Continue reading Iron Horse
I have so much catching up to do. Since May we have been focused on renovating our home in the Russian River Valley. I’ve let my posts slip but I’m determined to change that! We LOVE living in Sonoma County. I hope my posts will express to you why its such an alluring place. Continue reading Loving Sonoma!
Christmas was celebrated at home this year………… with three exceptional wines! The 2004 vintage Moet & Chandon Brut Rose champagne – Absolutely luscious! Followed by Peter Seghesio’ s 2014 Journeyman Chardonay and the 2014 Rock Garden Zinfandel also created by Peter Seghesio. A memorable line up! Wishing everyone a peaceful and joyous cruise into the new year! Salud! Continue reading Christmas dinner at home……
Some friends have asked for recommendations for wine that would be easily available from major liquor/wine stores around the country. Not just good wines but good wines at under $15 a bottle. Saturday John and I wandered through a Total Wine store in Sarasota and found some to recommend. I’ve sent them on to our friends but I thought it would be interesting to … Continue reading Under $15 a bottle……….
A dinner with good friends this past Saturday brought together some delicious wines. Sea Smoke from Santa Barbara, a Sonoma spectacular, Kistler and an especially fun, but seriously crafted Walla Walla Washington wine – Sleight of Hand. They all paired well with the cheeses and the entree of Shrimp Étouffée. Thank you to our hosts. Great night! Salud! Debbe Continue reading Saturday Night Dinner…..
November in Florida is special. The weather turns almost fall-like and it is finally cool enough across the country to safely ship wine to the gulf coast. This year November was an early Christmas for us with the arrival not only of our regular orders but also of the wines we selected in August in Walla Walla, WA and from the Willamette Valley of Oregon. Arterberry Maresh Willamette Valley, Or (photo- … Continue reading Holidays brimming with wine……….
One of our favorite relaxing dinners at home is fondue. I admit to using a packaged (prepared) cheese fondue which I magically doctor with an addition of white wine and spices. With a good, crusty baguette, an apple, pear and some smoked sausage, this is a heavenly simple dinner. Ahhh……a good bottle of wine to accompany the meal is a must. Friday night’s was Linne Calodo’s 2009 Booker Red … Continue reading A favorite Friday night dinner……….
A Total Wine store opened this weekend in Sarasota. Curious to see just how many wines from the Willamette Valley region of Oregon and from Washington State’s Walla Walla wine region might be sold there, John and I went shopping. I don’t ordinarily shop Total Wines. For those who do not know me well, I am not a fan of big box stores or malls. … Continue reading What the Big Box Store has……
Artisan Cheese Company in Sarasota offers a fun, very interesting, enjoyable cheese course: Cheese 101. For Christmas our daughters gave us gift certificates for the course. We finally made a point of signing up for a class before Christmas arrived again! The course consisted of 10 cheeses, 3 wines and 13 pairings. Louise Converse, owner of Artisan Cheese Company hosted the class with her talented cheesemongers. They guided us … Continue reading Not too Cheesy: Cheese 101
Dinner last weekend with friends offered a perfect opportunity to serve a fine bottle……. Quilceda Creek’s 2005 Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon came to the table to serve with a pork tenderloin with a Gorgonzola Sauce. It is definitely a wine you want to take care to plan the right entree with to get the most enjoyment. The wine scored high marks in all professional ratings. … Continue reading Bring out a lovely bottle……..
John's Wine Cellar 