As this year comes to an end, the production team at Taft Street are putting to bed our 2022 wines and looking towards the 2023 vintage. Lots of hard work in the cellar has been done the past couple of months to get to this point and we couldn’t be happier with how the wines […]
Last weekend I did one of my favorite things in the whole world. I had a friend swing by Tomales Bay and picked up a sack of Hog Island oysters, made some mignonette sauce, cracked open several frosty bottles of 2016 Taft Street Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc, and sat around with friends enjoying the
We thought we are done with the rainiest winter in ages, but the precipitation has not left us alone. Cloudy skies with intermittent rain are forecast for the next few days. I took a few days off and lounged around Palm Springs, where the 85 degree days and shirtsleeve evenings were a welcome change. It
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Don’t believe the fake news that asparagus does not go well with wine. Everything (almost) goes well with wine; you just have to get the right combination. Here is a way to enjoy the springtime freshness of both asparagus and our new 2016 Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc. INGREDIENTS: 8 cups of stock (chicken or
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 ten day trip to New York City, where spring has finally arrived. Back in Sonoma County signs of summer are already in place, with the hills turning brown and the vines covered with a full coat of leaves. April was a hectic month, with lots of travel and the
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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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Yes folks, it’s that time of year again. The grill is hot and casual dining is the rule. Here is a refreshing crowd pleaser that can be made in a jiffy. Goes well with grilled chicken, ribs, burgers – you name it. INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 lime, zested and juiced ¼ cup
It was 32 years ago, on April Fools’ Day in 1982, when Taft Street Winery opened its doors in the Russian River Valley town of Forestville. As they say, the rest is history. Family and friends, including younger generations, continue making wines from local vineyards; we continue sharing our products at the drop of a
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Most of us have our go-to recipes for such classics as lasagna, curry and meatloaf. Here is a basic take on a dish found all over Asia and much of the world (chicken – noodle soup, anyone?). INGREDIENTS: 12 ounces Chinese wheat or egg noodles, or vermicelli ½ pound cooked, shredded chicken breast ¼ cup
