While travelling to Napa late September this year, we had an early frost. It’s called Indian Summer when you have a frost that is followed by more warm weather. To further describe Indian summer it is s a period of unseasonably warm, dry weather that sometimes occurs in autumn in the Northern Hemisphere. The US National…
The label of the 2009 Robert Biale Vineyards, The Southern Trail Zinfandel states that the historic Silverado Trail runs the length of the Napa Valley. In the most southern section, the cooler climate produces profound Zinfandel with dark fruit and lush textures. This made me think of all of the times that Chris and I have…
One of my lifelong friends Chris moved to Washington state twenty-three years ago. Over the years, we did not communicate a lot. I believe that Chris only made it back to Minnesota five or six times during that time, but we did manage to make time to see each other when he was home. You can…
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…
Chris had decided to make home made Spritz cookies with Michelle and Jake. She sent Michelle a text asking if they wanted to have pizza and wine and after make cookies. It did not take long for Shell to text back “Absolutely!” Before they came over we wanted to stop and visit them at their…
I am sick of the heat!!! Since the first day of July through the beginning of August it’s been hot outdoors. It’s really hard to enjoy our deck that faces the south west. Our large trees are far enough from the house that we do not reap the benefit of shade until the latter part…
Early Saturday morning I spoke with Dave as he and Heather were driving back from LaCrosse Wisconsin. Dave had worked out on a job site at 4am that day and was done by 10am. Since their garden was full of fresh peppers and tomatoes we decided to join them for a Fajita dinner. Saturday afternoon…
Chris and I have been part of the “Black Chicken Society” for a few years now. We always receive our spring shipment that includes a bottle of the well known Black Chicken. You know its funny, we have always tried to hold the bottle for a future date. However, we seem to always pull the…
Some time ago… when just getting familiar with the Valley… we had the privilege of meeting Mark Biale who was working as a hospitality representative at Cosentino winery. Over time, we had the privilege of getting to really know Mark and understand his knowledge of wine. Over time, he humbly shared information about his family’s…
