by jpachence | Nov 22, 2021 | FOODIE STORIES
Every trip we take involves either wine or food – and most of the time some of each. We ventured to California to re-visit the Sonoma Wine Country, looking to explore recent vintages of a few old favorites, and discovering some new gems. We dove a bit into the...
by jpachence | Feb 24, 2015 | Pinot Noir, Tasting Notes, Wines
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Pinot Noir is mysterious, illustrious, temperamental, magnificent, and one of the most widely bottled varietals. It is also probably the one wine that is most widely discussed (maybe thanks to curious phenomena of the movie...
by jpachence | Feb 9, 2015 | Food, Food & Wine Pairings, Recipes We Love, Uncategorized
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]There is nothing sexier than making a great meal for your sweetheart. Why battle the hungry hoards on Valentine’s Day, and putting up with dumbed-down menus to accommodate the folks who venture out only on...
by jpachence | Oct 17, 2014 | Uncategorized, Wines
There are an amazing number of vineyards throughout California, but sorting through the options and determining which producers actually offer tasting rooms can be a pretty daunting task. Here you will find all of the information you will need to schedule your own...
by jpachence | Jan 7, 2014 | Pinot Noir, Tasting Notes, The Casa Pacenzo Collection - Fine Wine Reviews, Wines
We recently overheard an argument between a sommelier and a couple at a high-end restaurant. The couple was trying to order a California Pinot Noir, and the sommelier was working hard to have the couple try an Oregon Pinot. The sommelier was adamant that the Oregon...
