With more than 1,000 wines entered, the Sonoma County Harvest Fair’s Professional Wine Competition is always a local favorite. After 3 days of blind tastings the winning wines have been announced and Taft Street is excited to receive eight awards, including three Double Golds and a Best of Class! Best of Class Taft Street Sauvignon Blanc Russian […]
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We have four fig trees (three too many), and are constantly looking for new ways to prepare figs. This is an easy and delicious way of complementing grilled meat on the BBQ. INGREDIENTS: 4 rosemary stems about 6 -8 inches long 8 medium ripe figs, halved lengthwise 2 tablespoons onion/balsamic sauce Pepper COOKING INSTRUCTIONS Strip
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With St. Patrick’s Day approaching Irish cuisine is in the air. Colcannon goes well with corned beef. Traditionally it is made with cabbage, but I like Tuscan Kale for the color contrast. Any cabbage, chard or kale will work. INGREDIENTS 1 bunch Tuscan kale, stemmed and chopped I pound medium potatoes (Yukon Gold) 2 leeks
The results are in and Taft Street was awarded 8 medals and two golds! Gold – 2010 Sonoma County Rose of Pinot Noir Gold – 2009 Russian River Valley Riesling Silver – 2008 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Silver – 2008 Russian River Valley Garagistes Chardonnay Silver – 2008 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir Bronze –
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