Tomatoes are still in season and warm weather will be with us for the next month or so. A good way to enhance any occasion is to serve this refreshing “shooter.” We served this recently and it was a crowd pleaser. INGREDIENTS: 1 pound scallops ¼ red onion, minced 4 limes, juiced 1/4 teaspoon salt […]
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It is October 1st and all the grapes have been crushed – the earliest harvest we remember. Our numbers were down a bit (10% – 15%), but the lack of volume was compensated by the quality of the grapes. Winemaker Evelyn White was delighted with the chardonnay and pinot noir especially; each being fully mature,
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The results of the 2015 Sonoma County Harvest Fair Wine Competition are in and Taft Street was awarded 10 medals! Gold Medals Gold Medal 2014 Russian River Valley Chardonnay Gold Medal 2013 Russian River Valley Syrah Silver Medals Silver Medal 2014 Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc Silver Medal 2014 Russian River Valley Chardonnay Garagistes Silver medal 2014
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This time of year fresh corn and tomatoes are abundant. This quick and easy side dish is just a bit different, as it offers some Indian spice flavors to down-home ingredients. We especially like it with our 2014 Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc. INGREDIENTS: 3 ears of corn, husked and silked Olive oil ¼ cup
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It is September 1st and we are in the midst of the 2015 Harvest. The weather is perfect (for harvest time – not for California’s water situation), and we have been at it full bore for over two weeks. The good news is the quality of the grapes appears excellent; winemaker Evelyn White is especially
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[av_video src=’https://youtu.be/ZgW-fu_BYYg’ format=’16-9′ width=’16’ height=’9′ av_uid=’av-j8b7ma’] August 18. 2015, one day before the start of the 2015 harvest. Out with the old, in with the new. The above video was an 8am – 2pm time lapse replacing a 25+ year old press with a brand new 10-ton Diemme Velvet 80. Good thing everything went smoothly, harvest
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Harvest is in sight. Black grapes are finishing veraison, bottling is starting to slow down, and the presses and crush equipment are being cleaned and ready for the months ahead. Growers see a slightly lighter than usual crop, although predicting the future has never been a safe bet. The intense forest fires in nearby Lake
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Here’s a refresher which utilizes the best of summer’s bounty. Easy to prepare and a crowd pleaser, this salad goes especially well with our 2014 Russian River Sauvignon Blanc or our 2014 Russian Rive Pinot Gris Enjoy! VINAIGRETTE INGREDIENTS: 1 pound heirloom tomatoes, thickly sliced 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Juice from 1 lemon 1 tablespoon
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I have just returned from a couple of weeks in Europe (Spain and Croatia), so I’m adjusting back to our California way of life. The terrific seafood and more than satisfying wines of both countries will draw me back – soon. Plavac Mali and Posip (Croatian red and white grapes) will never sound strange to
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I have just returned from Barcelona and Dubrovnik and was delighted with the terrific shellfish and accompanying wines. Perhaps my favorite dish was the simplest – grilled whole squid with a lemon/garlic/cilantro sauce. Quick and easy, and oh so good with a glass of chilled Rose or Sauvignon Blanc. INGREDIENTS 4 squid about 8-10 ounces
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