Yesterday, we had blustery weather arrive and by nightfall heaters were cranked on. When the weather dips to 32 at night I'm not going to miss my chance to get firewood. Christmas trees can wait but I was in need of logs, pronto!
The weather last night was especially beautiful and I'm dressed appropriately in my shorts, flipflops and sporting my best Anthony Bourdain chef attire in The Ramones t-shirt. The lanai is lit with hurricane candles and the scent of grilled steaks in the air. What is it about eating outside that makes every bite taste better? The soup appetizer was just what I needed to take the edge off my hunger.
Natural wines are made with as little chemical and technological intervention as possible, either in the way the grapes are grown or the way they are made into wine. The term is used to distinguish such wine from organic wine. Organic wine is organic in the sense of having been produced from organically grown grapes, but it may be subject to technical manipulation in the winemaking process.
I bought a chardonnay for $17.99 at a wine warehouse and chilled it immediately. Who am I lately? According to Wine Magazine, white wine is the number one wine sold in the US with chardonnay being at the number one spot. This explains why there is an entire 2 rows dedicated to this grape in the store.
Nestled in the heart of Sonoma's County's wine country, Healdsburg offers relaxation, fun, and adventure. The natural beauty, friendly attitudes, and a cosmopolitan flair suggest the perfect backdrop for a tour through the most blessed land of climate with charming stops along the way. The people living here experience a greater quality of life than most with the beauty and agriculture thriving on every rolling hill.
St. Francis Winery is celebrating 30 Years of Good Taste in Sonoma. This weekend they are celebrating with a two day anniversary open house. Meet the Winemakers while tasting their excellent wines with exceptional pairings to go with them. I'm a big fan of their old vines.
