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A Toast to the Golf Masters with Master Somm Wines
UncategorizedJust one champion will don the green jacket this weekend at the fabled Masters Tournament. A few other visitors to the Augusta National Golf Club will have the chance to sip from a certain green-stemmed wine glass created just for the Masters by yours truly. To celebrate, I plan to fill my glass with wines […]
On the “First Date of Christmas”..Let the Romantic Holiday Wine and Food Pairings Begin!
UncategorizedLast holiday season, my husband John came up with the idea of the “12 Dates of Christmas”–meaning “kitchen dates,” on which he is quite the expert–lucky me:). It’s simple – make dinner a chance to “court in the kitchen” and either win her heart or, in our case, just keep the fire stoked. This year […]
Visiting Burgundy Wine Country
UncategorizedVisiting France’s Burgundy wine region is an easy foodie side trip from Paris, thanks to the TGV service to Dijon (yes, France’s mustard HQ is also the gateway to Burgundy wine country). Here’s a little taste of what it is like to visit the home of the world’s most magical Chardonnay whites and Pinot Noir […]
Putting The ONE Through Its Paces: Auberge Friday Flights New Lineup
UncategorizedClick on the following link for the complete new Friday Flights lineup, with my preview notes. I’d love to hear what you think! Auberge Friday Flights New Lineup Sept 21, 2012 Melon (the white grape from the Loire Valley used in Muscadet but in this case from Oregon!), Viognier (indigenous to the Rhone Valley in […]
Friday Flights at Auberge Bistro and Bar in The ONE!
UncategorizedFew places on earth have the view, the food, the service and the amazing wine list that you will find at Auberge du Soleil. It is Nirvana in Napa. I got engaged there, and return often to enjoy the memories and make new ones. Speaking of new, and one–the Auberge Bistro and Bar has introduced […]