Your Guide to Understanding Conventional, Sustainable, Organic, & Biodynamic Viticulture “Great wines are grown, not made.” Statements like the above […]
03.16.2023
Whether Valentine’s Day makes you swoon or cringe, there’s no denying that a glass of rich red paired with a […]
02.13.2023
Ahh, wine and food pairing… If those words make Michelin-starred restaurants and edible flowers come to mind, we’re here to […]
02.01.2023
If you caught our first rendition of wine cocktails, you know how delicious these concoctions can be – not to […]
12.29.2022
What new wine trends will 2023 usher in? Whether you’re a longtime wine aficionado or new to the world of […]
12.30.2022
The holiday season is officially upon us! However you celebrate, this is the time to gather with friends and family […]
12.01.2022
With its world-class restaurants, miles of vineyards and rolling hills, and of course plenty of amazing wine, it’s no surprise […]
08.12.2022
Part 3 – Sip: Evaluating the Flavors and Structure of Wine Finally, we’re on to the fun part and the […]
06.05.2022
Now that we’ve learned about the first “S”, Sight, and what a wine’s appearance can tell you, it’s time to […]
05.05.2022
“I know what I like, I just don’t know how to describe it.” Does this sound familiar? If so, […]
03.16.2022
Chances are, if you love wine, you probably appreciate a great cocktail as well. Enter…wine cocktails! Combining the best […]
02.16.2022
Champagne…the word is familiar to all, but often generates confusion. Many different types of bubbly wine are produced throughout […]
01.07.2022
Paired with Baldacci Carneros Chardonnay or Pinot Noir This recipe is one of my top five “happy childhood memory […]
12.15.2021
Paired with Brenda’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Traditionally, Beef Wellington is a whole roast wrapped in puff pastry with a layer […]
12.15.2021
Paired with Baldacci “Pops” Sparkling Wine Ingredients: 1/3 C. mayonnaise 1 large egg, beaten 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard 1 tsp. Old […]
12.13.2021
No-Bake Mascarpone Cheesecake Cups Paired with Frederich Late Harvest Gewurztraminer Everyone who knows me knows I have an unrelenting […]
11.22.2021
Roasted Beef Short Ribs with Roasted Root Vegetables Paired with Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon Serves 4 In the world […]
11.22.2021
A cheese and charcuterie board is the perfect start to any get-together, especially for this holiday season. There are […]
11.15.2021
Paired with Baldacci Carneros Pinot Noir Serves 4 Ingredients Risotto 1 cup Arborio or Carnaroli Rice 3 to 4 cups […]
11.08.2021
TIP FROM THE CHEF | This recipe is part of a five-course progressive dinner. If you are using this as […]
11.01.2021
The definition of the verb to blend (to mix smoothly and inseparably together), seems disarmingly simple. How difficult can it […]
05.12.2021
There are 16 distinct appellations located in the Napa Valley. These districts are known as American Viticulture Areas, also […]
04.07.2021
A hidden gem in the American wine world is the German-based wine known as Gewürztraminer. Many wine lovers are unfamiliar […]
11.13.2020
One of the most common remarks we hear about our Chardonnay is how evenly balanced it is. For a wine […]
09.23.2020
You read that title correctly! Wine lovers can now rejoice and not feel guilty about one of their favorite […]
03.02.2021
What is a Late Harvest Wine? Late harvest wines are made from grapes that have a high level of sugar […]
01.21.2021
It’s that special time of year that wine growers both yearn and stress for: harvest season. “What can be so […]
08.26.2020
Wine & Chocolate Pairing Suggestions Wine and chocolate. They go together like peanut butter and jelly, right? In the right […]
07.08.2020
How Chilled Should My Wine Be? It’s the debate that has persisted since the dawn of wine: what is the […]
05.27.2020
It is official – hard seltzer is one of the hottest new alcoholic beverages on the market, and that is […]
05.15.2020
As we continue to bunker down during the Quarantine, we are left with the ongoing challenge of trying to stay […]
04.15.2020
Rewind back to 1981, Napa Valley is established as America’s second AVA. An AVA, or American Viticulture Area, is considered […]
03.05.2020
This month, our food feature is all about the cheese. I started thinking about how my appreciation for cheese has […]
08.01.2019
Art. What is it? Is it a beautiful picture painted by a wonderful artist? Or the more modern form […]
06.01.2019
Flavors… Have you ever wondered what your personal taste profile might be if you were raised in a different culture? […]
07.01.2019
Living like a local, in any community, has its charms, practical solutions and insider tricks! I have lived locally, in […]
11.01.2019
Napa is considered by many to be the mecca for foodies, and I would tend to agree with them. To […]
07.01.2019
Well, maybe not 50…more like 4 and it’s about the day after, anyhow. I love Thanksgiving! For some reason, I […]
11.19.2019
It’s January 4th, time to find that old paleo cookbook, dust off the running shoes, and remember the directions to […]
01.04.2020
Christmas Eve at my Grandparent’s home is the tradition that I look forward to every year. Having my entire family […]
12.15.2019
It’s January (again)! This is the month of goals, aspirations, re-starts and optimism. What I find challenging is the […]
01.18.2020
At the Intersection of Red Wine & Love Wine and love go together like UGG slippers and cold feet…a soothing […]
02.01.2020
There is nothing better than a glass of wine and some delicious snacks while watching the final rounds of March […]
03.01.2019
