Ratzenberger Bacharacher Riesling Kabinett 2008;Fresh, fruity wine. [
Is Cognac a town or a drink? [
Winemaker Scott McLeod of Rubicon Estate talks about the Cabernet Sauvignon grape flavor profiles and how it grows in Napa Valley and some of his favorite food pairings. [
Sommelier Nicholas Nahigian of La Fonda del Sol pairs Albariño. [
Looking for something fun and different to do on a beautiful fall day?
Consider taking a scenic drive through bucolic landscapes infused with
the smells and colors of autumn with your destination being the North
Fork of Long Island Wineries about 75 miles from Manhattan.
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The essence of the new down home: downtown cookbook can best be described by the quote from the book: “The vision of Rodney Strong Vineyards is the same as that of Zin Restaurant & Wine Bar and Syrah Bistro: to harvest Sonoma County’s bounty to produce products that use only the highest quality of ingredients.”
The book is a collaboration of the vineyard, restaurants and wine country photographer, Alan Campbell, to present some of the great food and wine from Sonoma County. The book offers seasonal recipes from two Sonoma Wine Country Restaurants each with a wine pairing (suggested style instead of specific bottle). A lot of cookbooks and wine books come across my desk every day and it becomes harder and harder to catch my attention but this book really did. Down home: downtown really captures the essence of wine country cooking and what it means to eat local.
The book also includes great tips on Basic Wine-Pairing Principles, Storage and Serving from Winemaker Rick Sayre.
Here are some recipes from the book for you to try at home this season:
Pan-Roasted Chicken Breast with Spaghetti Squash 'Carbonara'
Braised Short Ribs with Horseradish Crème Fraîche, Mashed Potatoes, and Sautéed Spinach
Apple "Upside-down" Cake with Salty Caramel and Whipped Cream
