This week’s tasting took patrons on a tour of the world’s wines. There were many successes on the list. It was one of the rare events that we actually tasted all ten of the wines offered. Here’s a rundown of the notes we made on the wines. 2011 Col de Salici “Prosecco Superior” from …
Creekside’s Grilling Wines Tasting
This weeks tasting focused on wines that pair well with grilled foods. The cheese plate featured the added bonus of grilled marinated sausage. It was definitely a very fun tasting at Creekside Cellars. We started off with the whites, and skipped the sparkling. The first white was the 2011 Terranoble Sauvignon Blanc from Chile ($10). …
Fondue and Wine
Howard Stark: “Fondue is just cheese and bread, my friend.” (Captain America: The First Avenger, 2011) Fondue may be cheese and bread, but it’s anything but ordinary. Anyone who has enjoyed the experience of having fondue will tell you that it’s quite the treat – and it’s a lot of fun to bring out this …
North Sierra Wine Trail Day 2 – Lucero, Grant Eddie, Renaissance, Clos Saron, and Bangor Ranch
Today’s trek on the North Sierra Wine Trail involved stops at five vineyards, plus revisiting Hickman Family Farms. We started at Lucero and wrapped our way around Oregon House before heading back through Bangor and Oroville on our way home. Lucero Lucero Vineyards and Winery can be found all the way out in Dobbins, California. The …
