Just when we thought we had our arms around our ever changing circumstances, we get hit by dry lightning storms and accompanying wildfires. These fires were no less serious than others over the past several years, and closed down vineyard operations temporarily in the Dry Creek and Russian River Valley appellations. As of this writing …
It must be baseball season, as curveballs seem to be everywhere. Regulations regarding restaurant and bar openings, public gatherings, indoor vs. outdoor events – all seem to change at an alarming rate. Moreover, the end is nowhere in sight. Planning is more of a guessing game than ever, but here at Taft Street we are …
A significant uptick in Covid-19 cases in California has delayed the reopening of sections of the state’s economy. For the wine industry restaurant sales remain virtually nonexistent, and in Sonoma County Tasting Room activities are limited to reservation-only parties who must sit at socially distanced tables. This will undoubtedly change, but no one has been …
In the cellar Melissa and crew continue doing their magic of the wines of 2019, bottling for clients, and starting preparations for this year’s harvest. It is still early and we have just gone through a brief hot spell, but vineyards look healthy and happy. The Tasting Room remains closed. A number of wineries in …
This month we at Taft Street will release our first single vineyard Merlot – the 2018 Los Amigos Vineyard, Chalk Hill, Russian River Valley. We had a staff tasting a few weeks ago to get any final pre-release reactions to the wine. Above the usual and expected ooh’s and aah’s was the recognition that the …
As we get into May there appears to be a general feeling that while the worst may be over it will still be quite some time before “normal” returns. There are a few more people out and about, a little more traffic (but still plenty of parking!), and limited access to parks and trails. But …
In the 38 years we have worked and lived in Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley we have seen a lot – major fires, devastating floods, and the ever present threat of “The Big One.” We were not prepared for this, however; an unseen, often deadly, and quickly spreading threat which is altering the way we …
In times of stress and uncertainty we often look for something familiar and comfortable. These are strange times indeed, and we’ve come up with a twist on a dish that is both timely and delicious, an ideal spring brunch or quick dessert. We love to pair it with a glass of either of our new …
Winter is not over yet, so warm nourishing soups are still viable. Here is a twist on tortilla soup, with tomatillo sauce added for a little variation and spice. The soup almost demands Taft Street Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc, for its forward fruit and brisk acidity. INGREDIENTS: ¼ cup olive oil 1 onion, diced …
