A new event to the schedule is coming up this month, north of Santa Barbara. It’s called Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley, and it’s set for Oct. 17-20.
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A Great Way to Experience Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country
Tagged with: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Santa Ynez Valley wine, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley, Viognier
Posted in Our Wine Travel Log
Posted in Our Wine Travel Log
If You Like (This Coffee), You Might Like (This Wine)
A few hints on which wines you might like, based on your coffee preferences, perfect for the cooler, fall weather.
Tagged with: Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, coffee and wine, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Noir, red blends, Sauternes, Syrah, Washington Chardonnay, Zinfandel
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
The Best Wine Pairings for St. Patrick’s Day Fare
Technically and traditionally, St. Patrick’s Day pays homage to one of Ireland’s patron saints, St. Patrick. In practice in the United States, St. Patrick’s Day is embraced by far more people than just those of Irish heritage, and provides a…
Tagged with: Cabernet Franc, Carl Zuckmayer, Laporte, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sherwood Estate, St. Patrick's Day, St. Patrick’s Day wine, Zinfandel
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
Posted in Food and Wine Pairings/Recipes
3 (Delicious) Benefits of Blending
Back in 2011, I wrote this blog titled, “Why Winemakers Blend.” It took a look at two very different approaches to winemaking though two bottlings crafted from winegrapes grown in the Rutherford district of California’s Napa Valley. One wine was…
Tagged with: blending, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Kendall-Jackson, Merlot, Napa Valley, restaurant wine lists, Rutherford, Rutherford district of California, winemaking
Posted in Wine in the Glass
Posted in Wine in the Glass
