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.
Wooden barrels have been a part of making and aging wine for millennia. We commonly think of oak as the wood; but chestnut, redwood, cherry and acacia are and have been used as well. However, oak is by any measure the wood of choice, and we will focus our discussion on it. Mike Tierney: Why
(in Ireland it’s called cake) As St Patrick’s Day approaches it’s time to create appropriate wine and food pairings. There is hardly a better match than wine and bread, a winning combo for thousands of years! INGREDIENTS 1 pound whole wheat flour 1 pound white unbleached flour 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt
Winter is quickly turning to spring, as the trees have started budding and the vineyards are covered in mustard. Our cellar staff is starting to assemble the blends for upcoming bottlings, and our custom bottling operations are in full swing. March 1st saw the release of two wines: our 2008 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, and
Last week we released our 2010 Sonoma County Rose of Pinot Noir. The wine is delicious and we have boosted production in an effort to meet an increasing demand. Rose is no longer a summer – only beverage, and is rightfully taking its place as a year round choice. The reason is clear – Rose
