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
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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.
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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
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The big news in the vineyards the last few weeks has been the abundance of fruit on the vines. It looked like the beginning of a monster vintage. However, it’s always dangerous to predict anything about a grape crop so early in the season, and this year may be no exception. The last week has
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The guys at Thumbs Up Wine Review gave our 2011 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir “Two Thumbs Up.”
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We’ll be serving these at our 31st birthday celebration this weekend. The recipe multiplies easily. Taft Street Russian River Pinot Noir goes especially well with these. INGREDIENTS: 4 ounces smoked salmon ¼ cup chopped red onion 2 tablespoons capers 1 cup softened cream cheese Zest from 1 lemon 4-5 drops sriracha sauce Fresh dill sprigs
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What started out as a very wet winter has turned into a very dry one, with February following January as virtually rain free. There is little talk of draught, however, as the season started out with lots of rain. Plus, wet weather is in the forecast for next week. The dry spell did provide easy
