The crazy weather continues. An inch of rain in the last week of June is unheard of; 100 degree temperatures over the 4th of July weekend are not. The effect on the vines is varied. In some cases the fruit set was uneven; a number of growers have reported shatter in the clusters; yet quite […]
More awards for Taft Street! At the Orange County Fair Wine Competition, Taft Street was awarded one gold medal, two silvers, and three bronze medals! Gold Medal – 2010 Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc Silver Medal – 2008 Garagistes Chardonnay Silver Medal – 2010 Sonoma County Rose of Pinot Noir Bronze Medal – 2010 Russian River Valley Pinot Gris
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Another great showing at the California State Fair! Our 2007 Garagistes Pinot Noir was awarded 98pts, Double Gold, Best of Region – Red North Coast Appellations, and Best of Class – North Coast Appellations! A few other Taft Street wines also took home some hardware: Gold Medal, 94pts – 2008 Garagistes Chardonnay Silver Medal – 2008 Alexander Valley Cabernet
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At the New Orleans Wine and Food Experience last week this recipe from Chef Michael Farrell at Bistreaux at the Maison Dupuy Hotel won a Gold Medal for Lagniappe (something extra). It’s fun and easy. Ingredients Cream Base: 5 cups shallots 3 cloves garlic chopped 16 oz mascarpone cheese 2 qt heavy cream 1 oz
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We’ve had a good wet winter, the reservoirs are full, so it’s time to dry out. But no, Mother Nature has decided to mix things up a bit. May was cooler and wetter than usual; not the greatest of starts for the 2011 vintage. However, it is still early, and there will be lots of
Many moons ago the Little Old Winemaker at Italian Swiss Colony in Asti used to say that every year was a vintage year in California. This implied California’s weather was ideal and varied little from year to year. However, in the 30+ years I’ve been in the business I have never seen a vintage which
With warm weather approaching and our chickens producing full tilt, it’s time to think eggs. A frittata is an easy, versatile and delicious meal – and it is well matched with a glass of Taft Street Rose of Pinot Noir! Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ onion sliced ¾ cup of cheese 6-8 eggs salt and
The rains have finally ended, the vines are abloom, and Northern California’s blessedly short winter is a thing of the past. It’s time for flip flops, barbecue and Taft Street wine! In the winery it’s mostly bottling for clients. We will soon release our 2009 Russian River Valley Chardonnay, as inventory on the 2008 Chardonnay
We served these at a winery party recently and they were a big hit. Most of the work can be done well ahead of time, and assembly is quick and easy. Pulled Pork Ingredients 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons chili powder 3 pounds pork butt or shoulder,
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Finally! Temperatures in the 70’s, bud break, smiling faces – it must be spring. With plenty of water in our reservoirs, we are optimistic about the 2011 vintage. Bring it on. In the cellar, we have completed our bottling of the early 2010 white wines, and are now targeting our custom crush clients’ bottling needs.
