Help! I am searching for this tequila! I have found it only available to ship and wish I could find it somewhere local. The heirs of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo have launched a line of high-end spirits using the name and likeness of the style icon. “Tequila was her favorite drink, and she drank a […]
Vino Noceto – 25th Harvest Anniversary Celebration
If you are a fan of Vino Noceto as we are, you need pay them a visit for their 25th Harvest Anniversary Celebration this Saturday and try the 2010 RISERVA SANGIOVESE Noceto’s answer to a Brunello style Sangiovese, displaying classic Italian Sangiovese characteristics with a hint of California. The 2010 Riserva Noceto Sangiovese displays a medium-deep […]
Playing Hooky on a Monday at Paul Martin’s American Grill & Knee Deep Brewing Co
Playing hooky from work every once in a while is fun isn’t it? We did just that on Monday celebrating our 13th wedding anniversary. I said to my husband isn’t 13 supposed to be bad luck? Nonsense he said…let’s get out of here and celebrate! So off we went.. we originally wanted to lunch at […]
Great Fall Wine Finds from California
The wine variety and selection from California is fantastic, with hundreds of vineyards and wineries across the state catering to every taste and budget. Here are a few California Wine finds from Total Wine & More for Fall. Great value and just maybe you’ll find your new favorite for everyday drinking. Muirwood Chardonnay Arroyo Seco, […]
Autumn Equinox Celebration
An evening on the farm. This is an event our family looks forward to every year. We go to enjoy the bounty of Soil Born Farms. My daughter loves to walk through the gardens and sample all the tasty treats prepared by local chefs, and we love tasting the local wine and beer. The 12th […]
Track 7 & The Hideout Kirkwood
Sunday Sipping….Our Visit to 3 Local Breweries
Amador County Fair plans…canceled! The “Sand” fire has us making our “plan B” Sunday outing plan. We decided it would be fun to visit our friends at Berryessa Brewing for a little music and a nice cool brew. So off go…to Winters California. However, we could make this our only beer stop! Driving past West […]
Tour de France – A French Wine Regions Class
Last night we had the fun experience of taking a wine class at Total Wine & More. Our class came just in time for Monday, July 14th…Bastille Day. “A Tasting Tour of France”: French Wine Regions: Tour de France… No Cycle Required Experience the most famous French wine regions from the stunning and food-friendly wines […]
Enjoying a cold glass of Sparkling Wine
If you are like me, there is nothing like enjoying a cold glass of sparkling wine on a hot summer afternoon. My favorite right now…. J Schram Brut Rose from Schramsberg’s cool climate vineyard sites. So refreshing, while bright fruitful flavors pair perfectly with so many summer foods. Getting the wines to you during those […]
A Father’s Day “Secret Outing” to Goat House Brewing
This Father’s Day, Karly and I surprised Daddy with a “Secret Outing”. First stop – Hawks Restaurant in Granite Bay where we enjoyed a Father’s Day Brunch of Warm Ham and Cheddar Scones with whipped Maple Butter…I could have eaten just these and more of them…Tasty!!! Tiger Shrimp Cocktail with lemon aioli, roasted Alaskan […]