It’s grilling time! Much of our entertaining this time of year is done behind the bar b que grill or smoker. I always keep a supply of chile paste on hand, using it as a rub, sauce or part of dressings or spreads. INGREDIENTS: 2 ounces dried guajillo or other dark chile ¼ cup chopped […]
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Well-known wine critic James Suckling has just released his exhaustive tasting report on Sonoma County Pinot Noirs (over 200 wines). Taft Street was awarded 91 points for its 2008 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir. Sucking noted “interesting aromas of dried herbs with rose petal and strawberries. Full body, with silky tannins and a lightly toasted
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We served these butterscotch brownies at our President’s Club part, and they were a great success. The recipe can be multiplied. INGREDIENTS ½ cup sugar ½ cup brown sugar ¼ cup butter, softened 2 egg whites 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 ¼ cup flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup butterscotch bits
The days are warming up, the vineyards are in bloom, and the feel of summer is everywhere. Growers are cautiously optimistic, and there is even talk of a good crop. Our new twist on capping machine has arrived and is ready to start next week. It will be a busy summer in the bottling room.
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What a great way to kick off “A Little Street Music” at Taft Street Winery. Bottleshock packed the house last Sunday afternoon and we found out that our new patio easily accommodates 200 people. Summer has definitely arrived, providing a great afternoon with great Sonoma County weather, music, and wine. Here are just a few of the photos taken
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In this video, Wine Oh TV’s Monique Soltani makes a Grape Escape to Taft Street and Baletto to check out all our summertime favorites. The official kick off to summer is this weekend. Memorial Day means it’s time to bust out the barbecue, pack a picnic and break out a bottle! With the switch of seasons, many
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Taft Street Winery is excited to announce its summer music series – A LITTLE STREET MUSIC. On the last Sunday of the month from May through August some of Sonoma County’s most popular bands will perform in our outdoor picnic area adjacent to our newly renovated Tasting Room. This summer’s acts include Bottle Shock, Blue
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I’ve been fooling around with this recipe for the last couple of months. You can limit yourself to wings here, but I like the various chicken parts. INGREDIENTS: ¼ cup sraracha sauce ½ stick butter 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 4-5 pound chicken; wings split, thighs cut in two, each half
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The skies are blue, the weather is warm and the vines are in that important stage of flowering. Warm weather appears to be in store for the next week or so, and growers are cautiously optimistic about this first critical aspect of the growing season. In the cellar, Evelyn is waiting for our new screw
