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“We may go to the moon, but that’s not very far. The greatest distance we have to cover still lies within us.” — Charles de Gaulle Travel great distances to procure a bottle of the Luna Vineyards Pinot Grigio, not to the moon perhaps, but go the distance. The wine is divine. Pale gold, like [...] “In summer, the song sings itself.” – William Carlos Williams Wine Harlots can’t stop singing the praises of the sunny Foppiano Vineyards Estate Bottled Sauvignon Blanc 2009. This is everything a sauvignon blanc should be: fresh, crisp, bright; citrus and pineapple with a touch of apricot. The perfect pairing is Roasted Tilapia with Potato [...]
“All who would win joy, must share it; happiness was born a twin.” — Lord Byron You’ll be happy and joyful when you drink Lange Twins Zinfandel, and for karma’s sake, I suppose you ought to share it. It’s a winner, with lush blackberry, raspberry and dark cherry notes with a subtle spice. [...]
“I hate straight singing. I have to change a tune to my own way of doing it. That’s all I know.” – Billie Holiday
“For a person as obsessed with music as I am, I always hear a song in the back of my head, all the [...] “The smack of California earth shall linger on the palate of your grandson.” – Robert Louis Stevenson This Rhône blend rocks it. Westwood redFOUR 2005 is a dark red bing cherry hue that swirls in glass in an enticing manner revealing gorgeous legs. It has a berry nose with cherry on the palate and a lingering [...] “One swallow does not make a summer.” — Aristotle Here’s a great wine to celebrate the first day of summer, and will serve you well into the sweltering dog-days of August and September. A rosé is a rosé is a rosé, and the Foppiano Estate Rosé 2009 is perfect wine for summer. The raspberry [...] “You don’t have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces – just good food from fresh ingredients.” — Julia Child This is a terrifc wine for a casual spring supper. Crisp, bright and citrusy. The perfect pairing is the Chubby Vegetarian’s Market Day Pea Tendril & Nasturtium Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette. The details: 14.1% alcohol. [...]
“Perhaps all the dragons of our lives are princesses who are only waiting to see us once beautiful and brave.” – Rainer Maria Rilke
Cleavage Creek Tracy Hills Merlot-Shiraz is a brash little wine to start. It was a fiery wine, almost too aggressive, [...] “The block of granite which was an obstacle in the pathway of the weak becomes a stepping-stone in the pathway of the strong” – Thomas Carlyle Cornerstone is well-known for their amazingly delicious cabernets which are priced north of a Grant. If that price-point is too steep, take a step toward lusciousness with the Stepping [...]
My favorite funky breakfast and lunch spot is Pipes Cafe in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California. It unpretentious place, a cash-only, meals served on paper plates kind of space. Where the motto is: “No shirt. No shoes. No problem.” The name of the cafe is derived from Pipes, a surf-break in Cardiff.
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