Archive for February, 2016

TOM GORE’S FARM FRESH RECIPES FOR SPRING

TOM GORE’S FARM FRESH RECIPES FOR SPRING

Tom Gore and his wife Erin own a micro-farm in Healdsburg, California, which he works on when not tending vines for the family business. They keep honey bees, chickens, olive trees and over 60 fruits and vegetables, including 15 varieties of tomatoes. Tom and long-time friend Chef Tiffany Smejkal created a set of seasonally inspired […]

PLANET GRAPE WINE COURSE – Introduction to Wine

PLANET GRAPE WINE COURSE – Introduction to Wine

by Master Sommelier Catherine Fallis, aka grape goddess   Introduction to Wine Welcome to the PLANET  GRAPE WINE COURSE. In this introductory section, we’ll learn about senses and how to put them to use right away with Sensual Experience exercises, what grapes make the best wine, the best place to grow grapes, basic geography of […]

ROSE CHAMPAGNE FOR VALENTINE’S DAY

ROSE CHAMPAGNE FOR VALENTINE’S DAY

“With Valentine’s Day just a few days away, more and more U.S. consumers are turning their attention to the pink bubbles of Rosé Champagne,” as reported by the Champagne Bureau, USA. “Over the past decade, the shipments of rosé from the Champagne region of France have enjoyed significant growth in the U.S.—just last year 2.8 […]

ZAP ZINFANDEL TASTING EXPERIENCE 2016

ZAP ZINFANDEL TASTING EXPERIENCE 2016

The World’s Largest Single Varietal Wine Tasting Event February 25 -27, 2016 Meet the makers — the legends and upcoming rock stars of the Zin world. Zinfandel Experience is a three-day wine and culinary extravaganza attracting wine lovers from around the world. Experience the classic character of Zinfandel at five extraordinary events featuring a diverse selection of […]