VGS Chateau Potelle
A friend recommended this experience and we are so glad she did! This boutique winery is located in St. Helena and we were hosted by Anthony, a knowledgeable gentleman with a background as a chef. The experience is all about…
Matthew Cook
StrawBlueBerry Parfait
StrawBlueBerry Parfait. Cooking for company last night and this just came out pretty so had to post a picture. Very simple but delicious and beautiful. There’s really nothing here except mashed Strawberries, mashed Blueberries and Cream whipped with Sour Cream…
Lift Each Other Up
The last half of 2016 was a time in the world when it was obvious we all needed to pull together and help each other through the tough times ahead. I made this song to put a positive spin on…
Caprese Tart
Here is a fresh and lovely summer dish that takes full advantage of tomato season at the local Farmers Market. You could make this with canned tomato sauce but you’d be missing the opportunity to pack it full of fresh…
Toulouse Vineyards and Winery
Toulouse was a bright spot in the Anderson Valley. We enjoyed their wines very much and it was a beautiful and welcoming tasting experience. We didn’t take any notes and we brought some wine home but it’s been over a…
Phillips Hill
A really nice stop in the Anderson Valley is Phillips Hill. In the summer they utilize a rustic setting underneath the building for tasting. We enjoyed the wines and the experience but didn’t get much in the way of notes…
Lula Cellars
At the Northwest end of the Anderson Valley is a very unpretentious tasting room for Lula Cellars. These guys make some great pinots and the tasting experience is very casual. A giant old dog has the run of the place…
Handley Cellars
One of our favorite stops in the Anderson Valley is Handley Cellars. Lovely Pinots and Chardonnays. We were hoping to get back in the summer of 2017 but it wasn’t in the cards. We don’t have many pictures or wine…
Mazzocco Sonoma
Located on Lytton Springs Road in the northern part of the Dry Creek Valley, Mazzocco makes a wide variety of single vineyard Zinfandels. The first time we stopped here they were pouring all 100% zins – no blends. We promptly…
Cesar Toxqui Cellars
A great find in Hopland, California – Mendocino County, just north of Sonoma, is Toxqui Cellars (pronounced toe-ski). Cesar Toxqui loves the land and the process of winemaking in tune with nature. He times parts of his process by the…