Christine Hanna’s 'Winemaker Cooks' Offers Fresh Taste of Wine Country Sonoma vintner shares recipes from the market and garden, plus wine & entertaining tips Sonoma, CA — It's the book for every visitor to Northern California's wine country who ever had the wistful thought, "If only I could take a piece of this home with me." Christine Hanna’s The Winemaker Cooks: Menus, Parties, and Pairings—new from Chronicle Books and now available everywhere —is the product of a lifetime of working, livin...
In homage to their nine grape blend Evolution, Sokol Blosser Winery is releasing their 13th annual bottling on September 9, 2009 (9/9/09).
In homage to their nine grape blend Evolution, Sokol Blosser Winery is releasing their 13th annual bottling on September 9, 2009 (9/9/09). The wine, affectionately known as the release somewhere between the 12th & 14th edition, has officially been named the Lucky Edition, rather than the 13th. With over 40 white varietals to choose from, nine different grapes made the luck of the draw for Evolution’s unique blend: Pinot Gris, Müller-Thurgau, White Riesling, Semillon, Muscat Canelli, Gewürztram...
Show off your food and wine pairing skills for the opportunity to win a trip to Los Angeles and dinner with Chef Fabio Viviani! Visit http://www.santamargherita.com for more details.
http://cuvaisoncorkrecycling.mppr.info/ Thousands of corks now going to good use—not land fills! And more are on their way. It wasn't just the wines that caused a stir at this year's Food & Wine Classic in Aspen—it was the wine corks! Napa-based Cuvaison Estate Wines, long known for its commitment to sustainability, kicked off its nationwide cork recycling program in Aspen by collecting more than 5,000 corks.
www.santamargherita.com Just for fun we edited together some outtakes from a shoot with Top Chef contestant Fabio Viviani. Great guy! Very professional but always quick to laugh! "What don't you get about 'drink more Prosecco?'"
The Terlato family announces the inaugural vintage of Terlato Family Vineyards Pinot Noir, heralding from The Russian River Valley. This 2007 Pinot Noir is Burgundian in style with an elusive aroma of violets, raspberries and strawberries and a light, nicely acidic balance. The Russian River Valley is uniquely suited to the challenging yet rewarding Pinot Noir grape. The cool climate and evening fog allow for an extended growing season and the opportunity for Pinot Noir to reach its full flavo...
Grammy-winning Cellist Sara Sant'Ambrogio and celebrated winemaker Elizabeth Vianna announce plans for a joint launch of their latest artistic endeavors—a new CD, Bach Suites for Solo Cello for Ms. Sant'Ambrogio and the 2007 vintage of Chimney Rock Elevage Blanc wine for Ms. Vianna. “There is a parallel artistry between music and wine, so it made natural sense to launch these new endeavors together,” said Ms. Vianna. "Including both makes a perfect evening."
The open to a documentary exploring spirituality in everyday life on the Indonesian island of Bali. This popular series aired on the Learning Channel in 1995/96