Monthly Archives: January 2010
After the storms
California and the rest of the West Coast was slammed by a recent series of storms. Here in Carneros we received our share of howling winds and pounding rain. I have always loved rainy weather, and as I was telling … Continue reading
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What I’m drinking …
The wintry weather had me in the mood for a smooth, indulgent cocktail this past weekend. I was making a big batch of carnitas and wanted a few cocktails before dinner. In light of the carnitas, I found myself leaning … Continue reading
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The best bar in San Francisco and … the world?
In its most recent edition, Food & Wine named Rickhouse bar in San Francisco as one of the best bars in the world. The owners of Rickhouse are the same people who run Bourbon and Branch the legendary speakeasy in … Continue reading
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At the winery
Harvest is long gone, but I’m still working at the winery. I’m proud and thankful that my harvest internship has gone well into the winter. Right now we’re pulling lots of samples from the finished ’09 wines, most of which … Continue reading
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The new Norman Rose Tavern in Napa
When you hear the owners of one of your favorite restaurants has opened another eatery, you’ve got to try it. And judging by the crowd, it seems like most of Napa had the same thought. Christine and me were joined … Continue reading
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Tasting in the valley next door
Just over the hill from Napa Valley is another wine country, but no, it’s not Sonoma Valley it’s the Suisun Valley wine country. This little known appellation has been producing quality grapes for decades although it quite literally has been … Continue reading
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What I’m drinking …
My own homebrew! I’ve been enjoying the fruits of my own labor for about a month now and I feel confident enough to declare this batch a success. You may recall a recent post in which I described a homebrewing … Continue reading
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Feeling a bit slow today?
Today, New Year’s Day, is often spent in deep, personal reflection as many pause in their hectic lives to consider just what the hell they said, did and drank the previous night. Ah, the hangover. The fitting reward for a … Continue reading
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