Wine

Recipes For An Easy, Inexpensive Tapas and Wine Party

November 16, 2011
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I had some friends over recently to drink wine. I figured that I’d serve tapas because they are easy, casual, can be made in advance, and people can nibble on them over time. I knew we’d have plenty of gourmet cheeses and meats (mandatory), but wanted to add in a few other items that wound up having some Spanish flair. Here they are:

Fig and Olive Tapenade

This was the belle of the ball. It sounds odd, but it can be made quickly, well in advance. It doesn’t look as good as it tastes, that’s for sure. You could substitute goat cheese.

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The Oldest In San Diego County: Bernardo Winery

November 2, 2011
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The last winery I’d like to share with you from my NBC segment about San Diego County wines is Bernardo Winery. It’s the only winery I’ve ever been to where I did not drink any wine. Why, you ask? It’s not just a winery. People of all ages have something fun to do in this mini community. It was also 10a.m., I had La Jolla Girl with me, and I had a feeling I’d wind [...]

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Pairing Halloween Candy With Wine, Part 2

October 26, 2011
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As you may remember, last year I asked the esteemed San Diego Wine Mafia what their ideal Halloween candy and wine pairing might be. This year, I asked a few other well respected wine experts in social media. They did not disappoint! Since @BrainWines has such an aversion to candy corn, let’s start with that. Candy Corn Shira at La Jolla Wine Tours suggested this pairing that I could definitely go for (since I love [...]

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San Diego County Wineries: Cordiano Winery For Wine And Pizza

October 19, 2011
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I love the story behind this winery. Rosa and Gerry Cordiano moved from Italy to San Diego in the early 1990s. They shared their love of Italian food via opening several restaurants around the county, but winemaking was their first love. Eventually, they pursued that dream too. The Cabernet Sauvignon above, mentioned in my NBC San Diego segment about San Diego County Wineries, is one of the best bottles of wine I’ve had from San [...]

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San Diego County Wineries: Sunshine Mountain Vineyard In San Marcos

October 12, 2011
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When researching San Diego County wineries for my NBC segment, I asked my local wine blogger friends if they have any favorites. Bill over at Cuvee Corner suggested that I check out Sunshine Mountain Vineyard in San Marcos. I’m so glad I did, and also just noticed this boutique winery was voted number one San Diego Winery in the San Diego’s Best awards. I completely understand why. The Secret Ingredient No, it’s not a special [...]

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Wine Made From Apples? Yes, It’s Good and Locally Grown in San Diego County.

October 5, 2011
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I know you have a vision of Martinelli’s in your mind, but clear it. J. Jenkins Dolcezza apple wine was brought to my attention by Carolyn, the wine buyer at Whole Foods La Jolla. I picked her brain a little regarding my NBC segment on San Diego County wines and, of course, she was a wealth of information. This apple wine is soon to be stocked at Whole Foods, so keep an eye out for [...]

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