This year’s wine selections are a plethora of different varietals from the Napa Valley, Russian River Valley, Anderson Valley and Sierra Foothills. Some are safe selections and some I chose ass experiments to see how they would pair with Thanksgiving fare. So is there rules for selecting the right wines for your Thanksgiving dinner? There…
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Schramsberg Vineyards – Méthode Champenoise in Napa Valley
When friends come to town, I am always looking for a unique place to start the day; and three million hand stacked bottles of sparkling wine in a 2-1/2 mile cave is an excellent choice. Last Saturday was my second time at Schramsberg Vineyards. About 3-1/2 years ago, before I lived in the Napa Valley,…
Gourmet Buffalo & Asian-Inspired Wings in Napa Valley
As I was going from restaurant to restaurant in search of the perfect chicken wing, I found out not all wings are created equal or even remotely the same. And because like everything here, Napa Valley, finds a way to elevate its wings to a whole new level. I know what you are thinking, who…
Two Birds One Stone – New Restaurant ‘Killing it’ in Napa Valley
Spent a late Friday afternoon at Two Birds/One Stone, the latest hotspot celebrating asian inspired dishes and exclusive wines from local winemakers. I’ve been anticipating my visit to Two Birds/One Stone since it opened a few months ago. Growing up in Hawaii, I came to love asian inspired cuisine and it was exciting to find out we…