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Well, we were low on ingredients here today, but with our new chickens we’re getting a good supply of eggs. We had potatoes and onions in the pantry and that was about it. The first thing that came to mind … Continue reading →

Our friend Tom Krig delivered a huge bag of collard greens this morning which got my into a southern frame of mind and inspired our lunch. We had fried chicken, collard greens with ham hocks, salad with homemade blue cheese … Continue reading →

Today, Brooks brought in her homemade spicy pork sausages which she cooked up with kale and mushrooms. We that over polenta with a side salad. Tom Krig joined us and brought a bottle of Domaine du Vieux Lazaret 2007 Châteauneuf-du-Pape. … Continue reading →

To catch up, we had Don and Mike from the International Wine Review here last week for lunch and a tasting. We opened up everything for them…just a few wines as you can see. For lunch with had green lentils … Continue reading →

We have a daily winery lunch. At the wineries I’ve worked with (Au Bon Climat and Chêne Bleu) we take a break from work, sit together, enjoy a home cooked meal and catch-up. It’s great time… we get a chance … Continue reading →

Bouchon Beverly Hills ordered the Buoni Anni Sangiovese will have it on their list by the end of the week. Thank you so much to Bouchon for recognizing this great wine. Sommiliere Alex Weil comments “I know it will pair … Continue reading →

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I partially fermented Sangiovese raisins, added grapes neutral spirits, herbs froM my garden (sage, thyme, marjoram, parsley, lemon verbena, rosemary, and mint), bark, roots, dried orange peels, and caramelized simple syrup. It was aged for a year in cask outside … Continue reading →

Announcing the release of the 2007 vintage Barrack wines. Two exciting new releases; BARRACK Estate Cabernet Sauvignon – Ten~Goal & BARRACK Estate Merlot – Brand. 2007 BARRACK BRAND HAPPY CANYON VINEYARD HAPPY CANYON of SANTA BARBARA 250 six packs produced … Continue reading →