When people think of going to visit California for wine it’s Napa and Sonoma that gets the attention. It’s all well deserved praise, because there are some fabulous wines coming from the region. That being&hellip
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Charming Cheese: Camembert & Coppola
Camembert and Coppola is the pairing for the evening. I’m making the Camembert Burger from the French Grill cookbook which will surely go down nicely with the Coppola Wine Diamond Red Blend that was inspired&hellip
Charles Krug Masterclass 75th Anniversary Celebration
Most people like to purchase a wine and drink it immediately. That being said, it can be fun to get into a winery’s vintage library. Charles Krug recently celebrated 75 years with a round of&hellip
1000 Stories: The Adventures of Bourbon Barrel Aged Zinfandel
It’s now rather in vogue to age wine in bourbon barrels. A handful of wineries have incorporated it into their production due to the demand. While it’s become a trend, 1000 Stories has been aging&hellip
Somms & Sliders Returns To New York
The East coast burger will meet West Coast wine for the third year of Somms and Sliders. It’s Napa Valley wines paired with NYC burgers and what’s not to love about a good burger while&hellip
Pompette Notes: Black Ink Rosé
Black Ink Wines are wines with a touch of attitude. Their wine is an ode to fantasy through arts and an elegance with edge celebrating tattoo culture. The winery recently released a new California produced&hellip
Hahn Family Wines: Pinot Noir From Santa Lucia Highlands
There is a special area in California that is known for really good wine, especially red wine. Santa Lucia Highlands is located in the Monterey County part of California about two hours away from San&hellip
Pompette Notes: Montreaux Brut Sparking Wine by Monticello Vineyards
I was sent a bottle of Montreaux Brut bubbles by Monticello Vineyards owned by the Corley Family in Napa Valley. The wine is entirely crafted by hand from the hand picked grapes to the label.&hellip
Michael David Winery: Wicked & Sensuous Wines From Lodi
I had been reading about a wine called Freakshow by Michael David Winery which complete peaked my interest. The excitement centered around the release of the wine could not be denied. I made a note&hellip
Weekly Menu: Baked Brie, Brushetta Pizza, Rosemary Fried Chicken, and Almond Rhubarb Tart
This week’s wine suggestion is the Sauvignon Blanc by Buena Vista Winery. This crisp wine is great for the summer. It has notes of herbs, lemon, and pepper. This affordable white wine can be used&hellip
