Unti Vineyards: Italy in Sonoma
If you visit Sonoma add Unti Vineyards to your list. If you like food friendly wines (less oak, lower alcohol, more acidity) don’t wait to visit, just place an order. Even if you’re not ready to order, sign up for their mailing list; their newsletter offers a glimpse of their personality with plenty of tongue-in-cheek … Continue reading
A Favorite Winery – Wind Gap Wines
When you pull up to Wind Gap you might wonder if you are at the right place. You made it to Forestville, a sleepy little town near Santa Rosa, CA. You see an old fruit processing factory and there won’t be a tour bus anywhere in sight. In fact you’ll have to call ahead … Continue reading
“Our Grand Meander” Walla Walla – Rotie Cellars
One of our first stops in Walla Walla was at the Rotie Cellars tasting room. We met owner and winemaker Sean Boyd last year and joined the wine club (the “Rotiesians.”) This year, we visited in the midst of the hectic fall harvest/crush. We weren’t able to catch Sean, but Alicia, the tasting room manager … Continue reading
Domaine Rouge-Bleu CdR & Lamb Chops
After discovering Sunshine Harvest Farms at the farmers markets this year, I now keep locally raised lamb chops in the freezer, ready at any time! I really wanted to make some lamb chops this week, so I was looking forward to trying this wine with lamb. Cotes du Rhone wines are some of the most … Continue reading