The fam is back in Mississippi, with a few extra bottles of wine. We had a great time, including an early birthday celebration before they left. Mom’s birthday is today and Lorraine’s is Monday, so I made them an heirloom tomato salad, black bean & corn mash, and herbed cheese & scallion stuffed pork […]
We had quite the tasty meal the other evening. My brother once ate most of the leftovers from a wine pairing dinner I made for my mom and her bunko group. Jeremy’s first experience with duck left quite an impression on him, and he’s asked me several times since, when can he have ‘that bird’ again. […]
Just a note to say Mom and JT arrived just fine, though a little late. Since then, they came to see me at Rosenblum for a tasting and tour, we went to a birthday celebration at Lone Oak vineyard, and rode BART into San Francisco to stroll through Golden Gate Park’s Conservatory of Flowers, watch Hairspray at […]
Readers and drinkers, I apologize in advance. My mom and brother are getting in this evening, and my plans to post in advance did not actualize. Since this is their first visit in two and a half years—and possibly the last with these ridiculous gas prices—I plan on showing them the best of my little […]
Readers and drinkers, I can’t believe it. After almost two and a half years living in California, my mom and brother are coming to visit me! I just pressed the purchase button—since I’m their travel agent—and the transaction is complete. I’ll be seeing them in a little over a month. (Imagine me dancing a jig here.) That […]
Three years ago, while I was living in Jackson, Mississippi and dreaming of finding a job in the wine business, an event came along that made the wait a little easier. It’s called Sante’ South, featuring wines from over forty producers, many of which are poured by the winemakers themselves. It was my first large tasting […]
Here are the last few scenes from my trip back to Mississippi.
Celebrating the holidays twice really gives cause for guilt about calorie overload. When we had the fried turkey, my mom made all my favorites: macaroni and cheese, broccoli rice, asparagus casserole, and cornbread stuffing. You know—comfort food—full of butter, cheese, and mama’s love. As […]
The sparkling red I picked up from Domaine Chandon is the perfect holiday wine. First off, it’s red, so it’s the right color. Secondly, it’s bubbly–so the festivity is built in. This one, made from Pinot Noir and Zinfandel, bends itself closer to the characteristics of the second grape: chocolate, rich raspberry, and overall fullness. […]
Readers and drinkers, I just got back from Mississippi late last night, despite warnings about the weather in Oakland. My past few posts were ones that I’d published in advance so I’d be able to enjoy my vacation and time with my family. And enjoy it I did. That means I have many good meals […]
Since I can’t ship it, I have to lug it onto the plane. That’s fine, as I’m just excited to bring wine home to share with family and friends. And I think I’ve brought a nice array to represent my California wine adventures:
My past–2002 Thomas Fogarty Napa Cab (yum, yum)
My present–2005 Rosenblum Mourvedre, 2005 Rosenblum […]
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