Our final leg of this Road Trip is all about the northern and central California coastline – some of the most dramatic coastal terrain in the US. Check it out.
Cali Wine Road Trip – Day 5 – Anderson Valley
On this day we head north to the wineries in the Anderson Valley, through a Redwood Grove and to the coastal town of Mendocino.
Cali Wine Road Trip – Day 4 – Sonoma
The Russian River Valley in Sonoma – a mosaic of microclimates – is a haven for cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Check out what we learned there.
Cali Wine Road Trip – Day 3 – Ridge
The road trip targets Ridge Vineyards in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Cali Wine Road Trip – Day 2 – Santa Ynez Valley
The road trip continues on through the Santa Ynez Valley to Moonstone Beach.
Cali Wine Road Trip – Day 1 – Ojai
Join Trish and me on a wine road trip from Newport Beach to Mendocino. First stop: Ojai Valley.
Cab Franc and Swordfish with Rosemary, Olives & Citrus
Want to serve a grilled fish dish to your red wine-drinking guests? This is the recipe that fills that bill. And serving it with Cabernet Franc will showcase your skills in creative wine-pairing.
Riesling and Mardi Gras Gumbo
This past Tuesday was Mardi Gras – a perfect opportunity for Shrimp Gumbo. I paired this great recipe with a German Riesling and a Beaujolais Morgon. Which was best? Take a look . . .
Chardonnay and Chicken Supremes
Cast aside your dietary concerns about cream sauces and try this recipe from Julia Child. This dish, and a beautiful Cali Chardonnay like the Patz & Hall, will make for an elegant dining experience.
Roussanne and Pork Chops with Basil Cream Sauce
Pork is the “Other White Meat”. Right? This opens up the possibility of serving a white wine. If so, which white grape? And how does it stack up against a red Burgundy?