I always enjoy an Endless Champagne Brunch while dining on Wine Country eats. Perhaps an eggs benedict might come into play. Yes, please. Sunday brunch, as you can imagine, is a favorite time of the week for me. I am lucky to live where there are many great options for a Wine Country brunch within […]
Archives for April 2014
Kaiken Malbec Mendoza, Argentina – Somm Chat
Wine lovers like to share their knowledge, talk, sip & swirl with others who also appreciate the art that goes into making a bottle of wine. For us real wine geeks, there are weekly chats on twitter for Wine & for Sommeliers. Featuring wine experts, winemakers, master sommeliers, CSW’s, etc.; it is a plethora of knowledge […]
Lucky Wine Kids Rock Cline Cellars Field Trip
Growing up in Wine Country is such a extraordinary experience for a child. Recently I had the pleasure of accompanying 30 exuberant (to say the least) 4th graders on a field trip to Cline Cellars and their California Mission Museum. The evening prior to the Mission field trip, I had glanced at the form to see […]
How To Taste Wine For The Novice
I am often asked, how do you taste wine like a pro? Living in Wine Country, I must say I have heard many an opinion on this subject. Follow my wine tasting notes below but remember to schedule a visit to the right winery as well and do research prior to your visit. Some people, myself included, […]
Amapola Creek Winery Makes A Fierce Cabernet
This year for the Annual Sonoma Reserve Wine Event, I decided to enjoy the small batch tour of wineries which were all off of the beaten path. Right decision. Most of the spots we visited on this day were located on steep terrain with wonderful views and also a difficult climb for the vehicles. The […]
How To Clean Your Wine Glasses The Right Way
Cleaning your wine glasses properly is a must. Water spots can leave permanent blemishes and red wine left overnight leaves a stain. Cleaning wine glasses is easy. It simply takes know how and a good rinse to leave them sparkling. Chin Chin… Crystal-ware is a porous material so it will absorb things easily. When winding down an […]
Hands-On Gourmet SF Cooking Wine Country Style at Jacuzzi Cellars Sonoma
Spring has sprung in Wine Country California. I had the pleasure of attending a Hands On Gourmet Private Cooking Party & Team Building Event at Jacuzzi Cellars in Sonoma Wine Country recently and meeting Executive Chef, Stephen Gibbs. And what a backdrop. From weddings, to corporate events to bachelorette parties… Jacuzzi Cellars in Sonoma County, most […]
Rustic Ambiance at Monti’s Santa Rosa Happy Hour
From the large wood-fired rotisserie, to the small or big bite plates featuring fresh local meats with seasonal produce, Monti’s Rotisserie & Bar in Santa Rosa has the true Wine Country comfort feel. Part of the Stark family of restaurants, Monti’s is a favorite of locals. In addition to Monti’s, Stark’s Reality Restaurants also owns Willis Wine Bar […]