Perfect wine pairing: 2016 Pinot noir Cuvée Wine jams are simply amazing and I would even go as far as to say life changing. They are as elevated as you want them to be or as simple as you need them to be. From the delightfully elegant brie en croute to a grown-up pb &…
Suggested wine pairing: 2016 Barrel Select Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley AVA Leftover wine is a rare occurrence in my household but when I have an extra splash from a bottle that’s been open a few days too many, I get to cooking. This recipe is all about nuance and depth. Calling for a full cup…
Suggested Wine Pairing: 2017 Barrel Select Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley AVA Dressing makes the salad. There is nothing I love more than a fresh, zesty salad that adds that light, refreshing element to even the heartiest meal. When I am back home at my family’s vineyard in Carlton (a teeny wine town in the heart…
Memorial Day Weekend means one of my favorite things has arrived – strawberry season! One of my other hobbies (aside from wine tasting!) is berry picking! Here in Oregon, we are so lucky to have so many beautiful U-Pick farms right in the Willamette Valley – there are so many options! Most of the U-Pick…
Suggested Wine Pairing: 2018 Estate Chardonnay, Yamhill-Carlton AVA, Willamette Valley Salmon and I have always had an interesting relationship. Delicious? Absolutely. Time consuming and tedious to prepare? …sometimes. Fish can be so intimidating. Between recipes that call for extensive deboning, to recipes that call for some pretty extensive knife skills to remove the skin, salmon…
