Weary from the flights from California's west coast to Rome, Italy, I was ready for an espresso. One of the first impressions to hit me as I walked around the F...
Louis Metoyer and mother Velma
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Some wineries showed off their creative side with works of art created from cork. Once again, I made it my mission to visit all 34 participating wineries and the question I was asked most was 'what was the best?'
Verging on sensory overload I approached the final wine, a 2009 Old Vine Zinfandel. Now back in the day a good California Zin was one of my go-to favorites. I eagerly breathed in the familiar aromas of rich raspberry with a hint of cinnamon and cloves. I could picture the gnarley, twisted old vines with their earthiness and pungent leathery smells.
The story of Ceja Vineyards is truly inspiring. The Ceja family migrated from Mexico to the Napa Valley in the '70s and a decade later purchased 15 acres of vineyards. They now have 113 acres planted and have opened a restaurant in Downtown Napa near their tasting room.
I found the representatives, many of them Château owners, to be charming and quite passionate about their wineries. Many of the châteaux have a history dating back centuries ago. Each has its unique tale to tell.
These groups of six meet approximately once a month, we sample five or six wines and bring a dish to pair with each. Voila - all the bases are covered. Good conversation, food and wine.
Where we've fallen short I believe is in engaging you and opening a dialogue with you. I take full responsibility and I intend to change that. We've always wanted this to be a two way street and I encourage you to let us know how we can improve the experience for you.
Like most folks who drink more than their fair share of wine, I am of the firm belief that wine is meant to be enjoyed with food. Not only that, but food will ...
Like fine wines, the San Diego Bay Food & Wine Festival simply improves with age. This year's 8th annual festival was a winner on a grand scale. A busy sche...