I recently attended a media dinner at Escondido's Orfila Winery. Ten of us visited with the team that runs the day to day operations at Orfila and enjoyed an extraordinary dinner prepared by Chef Mark Kuhlmann of San Diego based Culinary Underground.
In late September and early October of last year, I visited Nova Scotia for the first time. I am certain it won't be my last. I've already written about Hal...
Initially Brookside will be sourcing all of its fruit to make its wine, but eventually he plans on planting vineyards and opening a tasting room. With today's economy, quality fruit is readily available and it doesn't make sense to plant vineyards... yet.
He looks forward to making outstanding Spanish blends. In making wines he asks himself if it's something he'd like to pair with dinner. He doesn't mind enjoying a wine on its own, but loves what the marriage of food and wine can create.
The Tesoro philosophy has built a strong social community in several short years. It started with the Old Town Tasting Room itself – in the heart of both day and night life, open late after most country wineries have closed, a warm and friendly stopping place and destination.
Thanksgiving Wine Selections? Pick Local.
Although we are currently headed to Napa Valley then on to San Francisco for Thanksgiving Day, our feast will feat...
This year's celebration also marked the 1st Annual Scarecrow Festival. You still have a chance to stop by the wineries and vote for your favorite, although many of the entries have been taken down.
We enjoyed watching Francesco interact with his customers, treating them more like old friends than clientele. His warmth is infectious and he is a gracious host.
In many ways a fine cheese is like a fine wine, Barrie explained. They are both artisanal products made by passionate people dedicated to high quality. The gleam in Dorian’s eyes as she enthusiastically, lovingly described each of the superb wines echoed the agreement.
We sat at picnic tables by the fire and enjoyed whole grain buttermilk pancakes with fresh maple syrup, beans and sausage while Quita told us about Sugar Moon Farm.
