There aren’t many $10 wines that deliver as well as McManis Cabernet Sauvignon. I guess that’s why several vintages have recently made the Wine Enthusiast Best Buy List. The McManis Vineyard is a family owned and operated winery located near the town of Ripon, California. Ron McManis joined the family business in 1979, becoming theContinueContinue reading “McManis Cabernet Sauvignon 2014”
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Apple Cider Cocktail Lab (Part 2)
What says autumn better than pumpkin and apples?
Apple Cider Cocktail Lab
A few years ago, on a whim, I spiked my Saturday afternoon tea with a splash of Irish Mist and found it quite tasty. I’ve also experimented with adding bourbon or whisky, including cinnamon-flavored Fireball, to apple cider. So this drink recipe with tea and bourbon is a natural.
“Sophie’s Choice” of Food and Wine
Having to choose between salad and Cabernet is my “Sophie’s Choice” of food and wine.
Two California Cabs: Valley of the Moon and Beaulieu Vineyard Napa
One from Sonoma and one from Napa. Since we can’t decide which to open, we’ll taste them both for a side by side comparison.
Easy Meatball Soup with Vegetables and Pasta
We really don’t look forward to winter but one thing we can enjoy about the seasonal change is that our menu changes with it. While barbecue and garden veggies get put on hold, soups, pasta, oven-roasted vegetables and baked dishes come into play. A few years ago, I became the reluctant owner of a riceContinueContinue reading “Easy Meatball Soup with Vegetables and Pasta”
PAMA Drink Lab
PAMA is a pomegranate flavored liqueur made with natural pomegranate juice, vodka, and a small amount of tequila. On its own, the assertive tartness of pomegranate is supported by juicy sweetness and light alcohol expression at 17%. It’s one of those sippers where you don’t notice the alcohol. The PAMA website offers pages of cocktailContinueContinue reading “PAMA Drink Lab”
Too Many Tomatoes Bruschetta
I’ve been enjoying Rachel’s Emerging Adult Eats blog where she writes about her meticulously planned meals, and I must admit I’m feeling a little guilty about sharing another recipe that I made without much forethought. Sometimes I have a plan, tweaking a recipe, shopping for ingredients, locating cookware and photograph-worthy dishware. More often I’m drivenContinueContinue reading “Too Many Tomatoes Bruschetta”
Health Benefits of Wine
All too often, the things we most enjoy in life end up on the “bad for you” list. Some things, like cigarette smoking, are really bad for you, and will probably remain on the naughty list indefinitely. Other things, like eggs, get on the bad list after one cholesterol study, then get taken off theContinueContinue reading “Health Benefits of Wine”
Coppola Director’s Cut Cinema 2011
Cinema is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, and Petite Sirah. It’s the premium member of the Director’s Cut series of Coppola wines. According to their website, the Director’s Cut series “pays homage to the history of filmmaking with its wraparound label designed after a zoetrope strip, one of the earliest moving picture devices. EachContinueContinue reading “Coppola Director’s Cut Cinema 2011”
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