The 2011 harvest is over, with mixed results. We had a 28% increase in the Petite Syrah crop over last year, but only a 6% increase in the Zinfandel. We can only surmise that since the Zin vines are a year or so younger, that would be the cause of the slow...
Yes, you can pair a wine with lemon.3 egg yolks1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk1/2 cup lemon juice1, 8″ or 9″ prepared graham cracker crust1/2 pint whipping creamLemon zest (optional)Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Beat egg yolks,...
Here is the menu from the 2011 Charter Member Luncheon, with recipes as promised.- Cheese & Pate Platter with baguette paired with our own 2009 Estate Petite Sirah, 2008 Woof N’Rose Winery Merlot and/or 2008 Hawk Watch Winery Cabernet...
As many know, I keep all my day jobs to support my vineyard habit. I write for the local newspaper, The Sentinel from time to time, and prepare income taxes during “the season” which is going on now – and my excuse for not keeping up with...
It snowed in the vineyard last night – a very rare occurrence here. Beautiful. Pictures are worth thousands of words, so here they are.Hot mulled wine this afternoon I think.Cheers,Elaine
