kimsarliefarkas → Las Vegas Wine Group: I'm looking for a group of wine lovers to go with me to check out The Hostile Grape at the M Resort. Any takers?
kimsarliefarkas → Great Wine Reads: Just picked up a new book that would make a wonderful gift. The cover is real cork. It's called "One Vintage" by Chris Jones of Faith Vineyards. It is about grape growing and there are some gorgeous photos. You can pick it up directly from the publish... moreJust picked up a new book that would make a wonderful gift. The cover is real cork. It's called "One Vintage" by Chris Jones of Faith Vineyards. It is about grape growing and there are some gorgeous photos. You can pick it up directly from the publisher at: contact@sagehillpublishing.com
May 9, 2009
kimsarliefarkas → Great Wine Reads: I am currently reading Red, White & Drunk All Over by Natalie MacLean. She writes in a down-to-earth style and is very entertaining.
Zingari is hosting yet another winemaker dinner with CASCINA FONTANA on Wednesday, November 18, 2009. Mr Mario Fontana who is the owner/Winemaker will be on hand to talk about all the wines and answer any questions tha... moreWINEMAKER DINNER SERIES 2009
Zingari is hosting yet another winemaker dinner with CASCINA FONTANA on Wednesday, November 18, 2009. Mr Mario Fontana who is the owner/Winemaker will be on hand to talk about all the wines and answer any questions that you might have.
Come meet,. mix, mingle, taste and graze with professionals from San Francisco, Marin, Peninsula and beyond. Stand up, sit down, walk around and meet some fun loving wine lovers
Make your reservations early as seating is limited and we anticipate a sell out
Krishan
ZINGARI r i s t o r a n t e Cordially invites you to an exquisite Wine Pairing Dinner Featuring the premium wines of CASCINA FONTANA
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Reception 700 PM 8.00 PM During The Reception we will start with a Glass Of 2007 Gavi
And special Hor's douvres by our Zingari Culinary team Wine Pairing Dinner 8.00 PM DINNER
kimsarliefarkasTried an Amazing wine last night. Orin Swift Cellars "The Prisoner". Napa '07. A blend of zinfandel, cabernet sauvignon, syrah, petite syrah, charbono & grenache. It was fruity on the nose, smooth right out of the bottle. And after it opened up I tas... moreTried an Amazing wine last night. Orin Swift Cellars "The Prisoner". Napa '07. A blend of zinfandel, cabernet sauvignon, syrah, petite syrah, charbono & grenache. It was fruity on the nose, smooth right out of the bottle. And after it opened up I tasted chocolate, blackberry and cherry. It was like candy in a glass.
May 14, 2009
kimsarliefarkasAttempting to make the required 2-mo advanced res. for French Laundry tomorrow. Wish me luck! I thought I would know someone, but apparently that place is like Fort Knox.
Mark: Hello Kim, welcome to Must Love Wine. If I can be of any help feel free to send me a message or leave me a comment. Please invite your wine friends to join us here.
May 9, 2009
kimsarliefarkasAttended an informative tasting last night with Chris & John Jones of Faith Vineyards. Actually got a lesson in grape growing instead of wine making. Chris has just published a beautiful new book that I would highly recommend called "One Vintage". You ... moreAttended an informative tasting last night with Chris & John Jones of Faith Vineyards. Actually got a lesson in grape growing instead of wine making. Chris has just published a beautiful new book that I would highly recommend called "One Vintage". You can get it by emailing: contact@sagehillpublishing.com. This is not a plug....simply a recommendation.
May 9, 2009
kimsarliefarkasWait-listed for French Laundry. Trying again tomorrow. I'm convinved it's all who you know.
Sonoma Valley, Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley, Bennett Valley and Russian River Valley are all in Sonoma County, California. Wine grapes are also grown at higher elevations, such as Atlas Peak and Mount Veeder AVAs.
Sonoma Valley is in the southern part of Sonoma county and is bordered by the Mayacamas Mountains to the east and the Sonoma Mountains to the west. Sonoma Mountain protects the area from the wet and cool influence of the nearby Pacific Ocean. The Sonoma Mountains to the west help protect the valley from excessive rainfall. The cool air that does affect the region comes northward from San Pablo Bay through the Carneros region and southward from the Santa Rosa Plain. One of California's first successful commercial vineyards, Buena Vista Winery, was established here in 1857.
Alexander Valley is located north of Healdsburg and extends to Mendocino County north of Cloverdale. The are is home to more than 40 vineyards with such familiar names as Cols du Bois, Jordan Vineyard & Winery and Gallo Family Vineyards.
Dry Creek Valley centers around Dry Creek a tributary of the Russian River. This area is known particularly for its sauvignon blanc and zinfandel. It is also home to most of the Sonoma vineyards of E & J Gallo Winery.
Bennett Valley is surrounded to the south, east and west by the Sonoma Mountains and lies south of Santa Rosa. Fog creeping up through Crane Canyon provides a moderating effect on the climate here. This region is the principal grape supplier to Kendall-Jackson.
Russian River Valley is adjacent to the city of Santa Rosa and the Russian River. The Russian River Valley accounts for about one sixth of the wine grapes planted in Sonoma County. Vineyards are prevalent with over 75 wineries accounted for including one of my favorites; Sonoma-Cutrer.
Quite often a good wine is a great wine when paired with the right food. Some food and wine pairings are quite obvious where as others are often illusive. Are you planning a dinner and want to see what wine would go best with it? Have you had a great meal that was perfectly paired with a wine? Please share it so we can all enjoy the wine pairing.
Welcome to the Virtual Wine Tasting Club. Every month in our online wine tasting series we will taste a different wine and post our tasting notes. In advance, if possible, please post the wine you will be trying that fits the tasting. The tasting will last one month so you can taste and post your notes in that time frame. Please ask questions about the wine we're tasting, post recommendations for future wine tastings and make this online wine tasting group a wonderful, interactive, informative wine discussion.
Welcome to the Las Vegas Wine Group. I'm looking for a couple of group leaders to to take over this group once we get it up and running. If you would like to organize or plan things please let me know. If you are in the area please join up. If you know of an event or tasting in the area please post it.
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