On July 13, we welcome Lazyman, formally the Steve Pile Band. Lazyman is a Northern California rock band influenced by delta blues, “good” country music, African rhythms and tasty jams. These flavors wrap Steve Pile’s original tunes like bacon around a fig. As Steve Pile Band, they have been playing around the Bay Area for […]
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The summer growing season is now in full swing, with daytime temperatures reaching the 80’s and 90’s; then dropping thirty degrees overnight. This is the pattern that produces world class grapes – one’s that sweeten to maturity while keeping a fresh acidity. Only in Sonoma County (OK, and a few other places as well). It
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Summer means barbeque and there are not many things better than smoked brisket. We usually go with the traditional Taft Street Zinfandel, but on very hot days a well chilled Taft Street Russian River Valley Pinot Gris hits the spot. This was a big hit at our recent “Grill 116” – wine and food pairing
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We have settled into our summer weather pattern – warm days and cool nights. The vineyards look great and we may be headed for a third straight high quality year. In fact, our most pressing concern at the moment is low inventory. We have pushed up our bottling schedule to ensure our positions on retailers’
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Yes folks, it’s that time of year again. The grill is hot and casual dining is the rule. Here is a refreshing crowd pleaser that can be made in a jiffy. Goes well with grilled chicken, ribs, burgers – you name it. INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 lime, zested and juiced ¼ cup
These are super easy to prepare for a crowd. We’ll serve them this weekend at our annual spring President’s Club party. This recipe makes about 36 cookies. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats ½ cup chopped nuts 1 stick unsalted butter at room temperature
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With a heat spell passing through the area, growers are reporting yet another possible bumper crop. The first couple of weeks in May are typically the last of frost season, so fingers are crossed. We will keep you posted as the vintage progresses. Bottling season continues, with most of our current efforts going to our
It was 32 years ago, on April Fools’ Day in 1982, when Taft Street Winery opened its doors in the Russian River Valley town of Forestville. As they say, the rest is history. Family and friends, including younger generations, continue making wines from local vineyards; we continue sharing our products at the drop of a
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With spring our chickens are beginning to lay in earnest, and there are few things better than farm fresh eggs. Most farmers markets sell them these days, so try to use the freshest possible eggs. INGREDIENTS: Butter to grease soufflé dish 2 tablespoons grates parmesan cheese 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons flour 1 1/3 cup
A Little Street Music is Back Enjoyed last year’s summer music series? We are back for a third season with an incredible line-up of nine great acts. Join us the 2nd and last Sundays of the Month, starting May 25 with The Pulsators. The events are free. The Tasting Room opens at 11am, with music from 3pm
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