The soggiest winter in years has left the green hills awash in wildflowers – truly breathtaking! As the weather warms and the vines start their annual cycle we find hope in the start of yet another vintage. The pace has definitely picked up in the cellar, as some wines are being prepared for bottling, while […]
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I am currently emptying my freezer as I prepare for my annual fishing trip to Alaska. I am stuck with the enviable predicament of having too much salmon. Here is an easy and delicious way to solve that problem. INGREDIENTS: 1 teaspoon pepper, roughly cracked 1 cup dill, chopped 3 ounces coarse sea salt 4
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We’re thrilled to announce our 2017 Russian River Valley Skikos Vineyard Pinot Noir was awarded 92+ points from Robert Parker Wine Advocate. From Issue No. 242: The 2017 Pinot Noir Skikos Vineyard is pale to medium ruby with a nose of citrus peel, dried flowers, saline and dusty earth with a blueberries, black berries and black cherry core. It’s light to medium-bodied and
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A Little Street Music continues with our eighth season at Taft Street Winery. Join us Sunday’s starting in May for great local music and wonderful wines. May 26 – Bottle Shock June 9 – Volker Strifler Band June 23 – Soul Fuse July 7 – Tom Rigney & Flambeau July 21 – The Pulsators August
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As is the case every April Fools’ Day, we celebrate our existence in this strange and wonderful business. Making quality wine for our family and friends has always been a pleasure, and we don’t plan any changes. Even if winter continues way longer than it should around here. March was wet and April promises a
As we inch our way towards warmer weather our attention turns to casual dining. Here is a dish that can be served anytime/anyplace; equally appropriate from morning til evening. INGREDIENTS: 6 tablespoons olive oil 1 garlic, minced 1 small shallot, diced black pepper 4 cups cooked greens (spinach, kale….), chopped 1 teaspoon lemon juice salt
During the rainy season (and it has been rainy!) comfort food is required. A simple pasta with baguette and Taft Street wine is all that’s needed on a blustery winter’s evening. COOKING INSTRUCTIONS: ½ pound quality bacon, diced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium yellow onion diced 1 pound pasta (bucatini or fettucine work well)
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After a tumultuous year which included wildfires, a long and bountiful harvest, and general economic craziness, peace and quiet reign supreme at the moment. After a busy flurry of bottling between harvest and Christmas, our production crew is taking a much needed and well deserved rest before the fun begins again after the first of
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The Holidays Season is all about food (and family), and one dish that always adds a festive touch is twice baked potatoes. An added advantage is that the dish is easy to prepare. INGREDIENTS: 4 medium russet potatoes Olive oil, salt ½ cup butter 8 ounces cheddar cheese ½ cup sour cream Optional garnish: crumbled
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