This week I've opened a couple of wines from a new winery we discovered last time I visited Santa Barbara. Actually, two, two, two vineyards in one.
The first is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Star Lane Vineyard. I have to confess, it is unlikely I would have purchased this wine if we hadn't gotten the inter winery discount. Not that is isn't yummy.
The second is a very mellow Chardonnay from Dierberg. This one I accompanied with some scallops sauteed in butter with the same wine. Very drinkable. And it made the scallops.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Two New Wines
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Thumbprint
Yesterday I opened one of the Thumbprint viogniers I pick up last time we were in Healdsburg I really like this viognier and if I were better at describing flavors I'd tell you about it. For me it has a nice citrus background and smooth taste. I used it the other night in this yummy pasta and, of course, had some with my meal.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Cooking With Wine
When I made this casserole the other night. I added some nice Barbera from Tre Anelli. This tasting room nestled in Los Olivos has some very nice reds, like the Barbera I used. I also picked up a nice Grenache from them. Somewhere I read/heard that Grenache is the new Pinot Noir; a new favorite of the masses. I've also read you should never use wine in cooking that you wouldn't drink. I followed that rule and I had a glass of the same wine with my meal. Delicious!
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