However, the role that the Catholic church's Mission System played is clear. So let's grab a glass of "missionary wine" and explore some history of wine in California and indeed that of wine production in the New World itself. Tasting Some of Central Coast California's Best Pinot Noir ...
The rustic but satisfying meal in the glass enclosure at the small family-owned, hilltop winery was made even more memorable by the sun setting over the rolling hills of the vineyard to the west & the full moon rising over the neighboring vineyards to the east. We enjoyed the walking tours...
Initially, make sure your glass is less than half full. This way, you'll have the confidence to tilt and swirl it without spilling the wine. Look. Hold the glass by its stem to prevent the wine from being warmed by your hand and to keep the glass clean. Tilt the glass away from yo...
The location is lovely and the lunch platter was good and included a glass of wine. We were three couples who didn’t know each other but had a great ‘chatty’ lunch. After lunch we were joined by three other couples for the wine tastings...
This Napa Merlot was a dark ruby red in the glass. Larry said drinking it was like sucking on a blackberry. Scott thought it was very smooth and dry, but not bitter. Arvin agreed. Connie said: even a Chardonnay drinker likes this red. ...
They have a beautiful garden along the side of the house, where we spent a few evenings with a glass of wine. Madeline was a great host. Her breakfasts were amazing - by far our favorite part! Cloverdale is a great base for exploring wine country. The town itself is pretty sleepy, ...
The wine displays medium to high and light iridescence addresses in the ruby red edges in the glass. Aromas of mature red fruits, good arrears of Intensity, notes of coffee, vanilla and toasted. A good sign structure, emphasizing the tannin-alcohol balance acidity, fresh ripe fruit popping the...
“Her face was turned towards me, and I saw her eyes. Deep and dark, half wild, and desperate, I met them fully reflected in the glass, and in the same instant my own natural life, frozen and dead within me, seemed to be replaced by another. […] As I sat there, conscious with...
Procrastination and life has a way of interfering with sitting back at a keyboard with a glass of wine and reflecting on how blessed we are to live in such a beautiful part of the world. It actually took the Republican National Convention to spur me on to writing. Kerry Woolard, General ...
It struck me as slightly ironic that the best example of a food offering I’ve seen at a consumer tasting recently was the Food Pairing Room at this weekend’s Whisky Show - whisky being the last drink that many people would think of pairing with food. Tags: cheddar cheese chocolate whisk...