Chris has been preparing for the Alexandra House “Hope Gala” for many weeks as a fund raiser volunteer. During our recent trips to Napa, she was able to obtain some really nice tastings at pure Cru, Cosentino Winery, Robert Biale, Pine Ridge, Kunde Family Estate and Beringer Wineries for the “Napa Fun” vacation that will …
Ok it wasn’t quite Friday when I wrote this. (it was Wednesday). It had been a couple rough weeks and I wanted a glass of wine to simply decompress. We were to leave for our Italy trip in just nine days and I kept reminding everyone at work… Recently, Chris had roasted some fresh red …
We wrapped up our Memorial weekend by grilling at home. We had a fun Sunday with friends attending a St Paul Saints minor league baseball game. Unfortunately we had to leave the game early because it was too darn hot! During the seventh inning stretch we decided we just couldn’t take the heat any longer. …
I have always said that I would have a short story for each bottle I have tasted…. I feel this one will be a very short story. (well maybe!) Last weekend Chris and I spent some time in Sonoma with some coworkers and friends Denis (from Canada) and Richard (a Brit from where else!). The …
I was perusing through my cellar trying to find a bottle from a winery that I have not had in quite some time. After a few minutes I came across a 2006 Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. After doing some research on the internet, there was very little information on the winery. I do know the …