May 24th marked the anniversary of the Judgement of Paris, the famous blind taste test in France the pitted California wines against French wines. On this fateful day in 1976, two California wines, the 1973 chardonnay from Chateau Montelena and the 1973 cabernet sauvignon from Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, won top honors. The results were… Continue reading Round Pond Estate Sauvignon Blanc
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Barrister Winery Sauvignon Blanc and Roasted Chicken – Easing Into Fall the Right Way
Fall is here, as much as I hate to admit it, and the rain is moving in. In my mind, nothing cures the dull-drums like roasted chicken. I love the way the cooking chicken fills the kitchen and the house with warm flavors. Another great thing about roasted chicken: it pairs well with white wine. … Continue reading Barrister Winery Sauvignon Blanc and Roasted Chicken – Easing Into Fall the Right Way
The Splendid Grape 