Archive for February, 2009
Getting serious about wine? Write it down
Wednesday, February 25th, 2009I keep a little journal with me everywhere I go where I write down a few notes about every wine I taste. It’s wonderful to help you remember what wine you had (and when, with whom, and paired with what), and it’s particularly helpful in comparing different vintages. You can use a plain black notebook […]
Valentine’s Day Recipes
Monday, February 9th, 2009Restaurants abound with special Valentine’s Day menus, but the night tends to be rushed, expensive and cliche when you head out. This year, I’m staying in with my sweetie and we’re cooking our way through Valentine’s Day. I chose salmon because, as most Pinot-philes know, it is a match made in heaven with our Pinot […]
Nice review from the San Francisco Chronicle.
Monday, February 2nd, 2009We wanted to shre with you the review that was just out yesterday !
The Sonoma Coast appellation has an especially cool climate that’s suited for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, thanks to its proximity to the Pacific Ocean. Cool days and relatively long hang time allow the grapes to ripen while retaining high acidity. Sonoma Coast […]
