After enjoying some wonderful Pinot Noir and great Merlot we moved on to the big mouth and big body wines that both Lisa and I have come to love, the Zinfandels and Cabernet Sauvignon that the area is known for. 2006 Russian River Valley...
Definitely reminiscent of the Bay Area weather by it’s sunny surroundings after the misty fog gave way, lies the first winery at the base of Rancho California Road in Temecula, California. As one of 34 wineries in Temecula Wine Country, this winery had much to...
One nice event that occurs monthly is CHEERS St. Helena, and what some people don’t realize is that it actually happens twice a month. This is a party that fills downtown St. Helena and draws thousands of people has many great wineries and local restaurants...
Cheers to Taste on April 6, 2011 We stumbled upon a Four Sisters Inn in Yountville, California, called Maison Fleurie (flowering house”). This quaint French Inn, reminiscent of southern France was directly across from the Cheers To Taste event, located at the new Bardessono Resort...
All of Ahnfeldt wine grapes are grown in Napa Valley. The blending of the grapes from those different vineyards with differences in soil conditions, rootstock, clones, and micro climates produced the making of complex, yet smooth elegant wines. The Kreuse Canyon Vineyard, a hillside Cabernet...
If you happen to be in the Napa Valley on the First Friday of the Month, then we suggest you make it to St. Helena, where for $35 for one evening or $75 for a season pass can buy you tastings from over 60 wineries...
Tasti-Pairings had participated in a rare evening event on July 26, 2010. We were excited to meet a football player/wine vintner at Ristorante Allegria. (Special thanks to Baris Yildiz.) The restaurant was turned into a classy night club for that evening with cocktails and dancing....
A lovely summer evening at Somerston seems to be ideal for those who want to kick back and enjoy a warm summer night in Yountville, California. It’s rare to find such wineries that are open until 10:00pm as some admirers of wines under the...
Patty Heinrich noted on Facebook, “Just received our shipment of wine from our trip to Napa. Can’t wait to plan a great dinner to have with each.” Patti noted some great wines and here is what Lisa came up with. 2006 Peju Fifty Fifty –...
Patty Heinrich noted on Facebook, “Just received our shipment of wine from our trip to Napa. Can’t wait to plan a great dinner to have with each.” Patti noted some great wines and here is what Lisa came up with. 2006 Darioush Duel – The...
Ledson Winery and Vineyards was one of many “must see” stops in...
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A lovely summer evening at Somerston seems to be ideal for those...
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With rustic red brick walls throughout the wine bar and around the...
Over the mountains and through the woods to Sierra Foothills I went....
As I threatened, “Okay told you last week that I would occasionally...
Tasti-Pairings had participated in a rare evening event on July 26, 2010....