Celebrate National Wine Day with a delicious and sustainably made Sicilian Red

W/O Frappato is brimming with intense floral aromas, spiced red berry flavors and a silky-smooth texture. Third-generation winemaker Dino Taschetta named it W/O (without), because itโ€™s crafted from the belief that you should be able to enjoy great wine knowing itโ€™s been made as naturally and sustainably as possible. Or, as they like to say: 100% … Continue reading Celebrate National Wine Day with a delicious and sustainably made Sicilian Red

Sour Cherry Galette

Rustic and simple, the sour cherries pair perfectly with a sweet dessert wine like Cresta Bella Port. Note: Crushed almonds and vanilla bean ice cream are perfect companions to our tart cherry dessert and Cresta Bella California Port. BASIL & SALT'S SOUR CHERRY GALETTE Ingredients Galette Crust 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar … Continue reading Sour Cherry Galette

Lavender DRY Mom-osa

Make Mom a delicious Lavender and Prosecco Momosa for Mother's Day Keeping things simple cuts prep time to a minimum, which allows moms to spend more time with family, watch a movie or read a great book. DRY Sparkling Soda's Lavender Mom-osa is a perfect example of basic and simple. The delicate floral flavor is … Continue reading Lavender DRY Mom-osa

Winners Announced for Eighth Annual California Green Medalย Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Awards

Jackson Family Wines, McManis Family Vineyards, Trefethen Family Vineyardsย and Wente Family Estates Named 2022 Winners SAN FRANCISCO โ€” The eighth annual California Green Medal Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Award winners were announced today during Down to Earth Month, a celebration of California's sustainable viticulture and winemaking. Presented by several California wine organizations devoted to sustainability, four Green Medals have … Continue reading Winners Announced for Eighth Annual California Green Medalย Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Awards

Trinity Oaks Wines and Trees for the Future nonprofit toast to 24 million trees planted his Earth Day

Sustainability-focused wine brand Trinity Oaks and Trees for the Future nonprofit celebrate 14 successful years of their One Bottle One Tree giving program Trinity Oaks wines and Trees for the Future nonprofit today announced that they have planted more than 24 million trees in their 14th year of partnership. The sustainability-focused pair achieved this milestone through the continued success of … Continue reading Trinity Oaks Wines and Trees for the Future nonprofit toast to 24 million trees planted his Earth Day

Winemaker Randy Brooks Launches Bacovino a New Washington Winery in Seattle

Bacovino Winery earns 90-point ratings on first release ofย 2018 Signature Merlot and 2018 Vintner's Sangiovese ย  One of Washington state's newest wineries, Bacovino, creates and features both white and red using grapes sourced from some of Washington's best vineyards. Bacovino currently produces nine varietals including a Merlot, Barbera, Sangiovese, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Winemakerย Randy Brooks'ย goal is … Continue reading Winemaker Randy Brooks Launches Bacovino a New Washington Winery in Seattle

Clarendelle, the Darling of the Silver Screen

Clarendelle, inspired by Haut-Brion has recently been seen on the tables of both cinema and televisionโ€™s most popular shows. Recently on Netflixโ€™s hugely successful and witty portrayal of life in a Parisian PR agency, Emily in Paris. Clarendelle wines can be seen, lighting up many sequences and dining tables throughout the series. Clarendelle, the Bordeauxโ€™s first … Continue reading Clarendelle, the Darling of the Silver Screen

DIY Mimosa Bar

Keeping Sunday simple with a delicious DIY Mimosa Bar As we head back to the office, weekends mean something again and the Sunday mimosa is back. Pour sparkling wine, your favorite juice, drop in some fruit, add a sprig of rosemary or thyme for garnish OR keep it simple with only a simple fruit garnish. … Continue reading DIY Mimosa Bar

Friday’s Pair & Pour: Sauvignon Blanc with Roasted Grapes, Goat Cheese, Walnuts & Honey

Crisp, green and herby, sauvignon blanc is the perfect companion for early summer dishes. Summer may be on the horizon but here in the pacific northwest we still have a bit of damp weather and chilly temps. In other words, a typical June. This means a lot of our entertaining is still indoors, at least … Continue reading Friday’s Pair & Pour: Sauvignon Blanc with Roasted Grapes, Goat Cheese, Walnuts & Honey

Fresh Vine Wine Announces the Release of its Limited Reserve Napa Cabernet in Partnership with Hy-Vee Supermarkets

Fresh Vine Wine is a premier producer of low carb, low calorie wines co-owned by Nina Dobrev and Julianne Hough Fresh Vine Wine, Inc. today announced the release of its Limited Reserve Napa Cabernet, the fifth varietal in its expanding line up in the premium wine category. Janelle Anderson, CEO Fresh Vine Wine, Inc., said, … Continue reading Fresh Vine Wine Announces the Release of its Limited Reserve Napa Cabernet in Partnership with Hy-Vee Supermarkets