It’s all over – even the shouting. Harvest 2013 ended for us last Friday, October 27th. Few expected the size and quality of the crop, a replica of 2012. When picking started in late August growers and winemakers alike were concerned that much of the harvest would happen at once, causing strain on equipment and […]
With crab season upon us, it’s time to pair two of our favorites – crab and Taft Street Chardonnay. We are serving this at the Wine Road’s annual Wine and Food Affair, November 2nd and 3rd. INGREDIENTS: 6 slices bacon 1 tablespoon butter 1 chopped onion 1 diced green pepper ½ cup diced celery 2
Crab Chowder, A Chardonnay Lover’s Delight! Read More »
I served this salad recently at a Taft Street Board of Directors meeting, although it would go equally well in a less august setting. This salad will pair well with the Taft Street 2012 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir. INGREDIENTS: 4 cups mixed greens 1 Gravenstein apple, cored and chopped 1/3 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
Quick Salad with Apples and Walnuts Read More »
The Press Democrat reported today that Harvest 2013 has begun, as pickers in the Napa Valley harvested the first grapes for this year’s sparkling wine. We are planning to finish up bottling over the next week or so in order to be ready for grapes as early as the last week of August. That has
First we get a very unseasonable storm which dropped over two inches of rain. Then we get a heat wave which brought temperatures over 100 degrees for days on end. And summer has just begun! The year 2013 will be a memorable one – in one way or another. Our 2011 Alexander Valley Merlot has
This ceviche is a perfect summer appetizer. A cool combination of fish, lime, chile, tomatoes and avocados is served with tortilla chips and icy Taft Street Rose of Pinot Noir. INGREDIENTS: 1 pound fresh Pacific cod or snapper, cut into ½ inch cubes 1 cup fresh lime juice 1 medium onion, chopped 2 medium tomatoes,
After a few cool days with a couple of sprinkles, Mother Nature got right back on track and we are in the midst of summer in Sonoma – warm days and cool nights. It appears a very big crop is at hand, as many growers report large numbers of big clusters of grapes. It also
Summertime brings to mind a number of things, among them spicy barbeque and icy cold watermelon. This dish combines these taste treats. Ingredients: 6 scallions, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 1 inch ginger, peeled and chopped 4 habanero chiles, stemmed and seeded and chopped 4 cloves garlic, chopped ¼ cup vegetable oil ¼ cup lime
Jerk Chicken with Watermelon Salad Read More »
With warm weather upon us, outdoor entertaining becomes the rule and informal dishes make it easier on everyone. Here is a go-to plate which does not take too much preparation but delivers big on flavor. Moreover, it pairs well with Taft Street Rose of Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc – two of our summertime favorites.
Chicken and Cucumber Wraps With Ginger Vinaigrette Read More »
Enjoyed last year’s summer music series? We’re back for a second season and excited about five great acts the last Sunday of each month, starting in May. This summer’s acts include The Pulsators, It’s a Beautiful Day, Twang Ditty, Bottleshock, and The Sorrentinos. The events are free. The Tasting Room opens at 11am, with music from 3pm
A Little Street Music 2013 Read More »
