Category Archives: Califorina

Food and Wine with Chef Damon Hersh

Menu Vichyssoise (deconstructed)  – Wine: Grotta Del Sole Asprinio d’Aversa Spumante Brut – Italy – $14 Tuna Tartare – Tuna And Mache Salad On Flatbread – Wine: 2006 – Cantine Botromagno Gravina – Italy – $12 Chicken Florentine Tartlettes – … Continue reading

Posted in 2004, 2005, 2006, Califorina, Calvert Woodley, Dry Creek Valley, Italy, Pearsons, Pinot Noir, Red, White, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

Stryker Sonoma Winery

Tuesday, February 26 promises to be a special night at the Washington Wine and Cheese Seminar. We will present five outstanding wines from the award wining Stryker Sonoma Winery. Louise Shelly and Jeff Kominers have done an outstanding job of … Continue reading

Posted in 2003, 2004, Alexander Valley, Alexander Valley, Califorina, Red, Sonoma County, Speedy Creek Knights Valley, Zinfandel | 1 Comment

Italian Immigrant Winemakers in California.

Lynne Cool will be guest presenter for the class tomorrow night. This is one you will not want to miss. In addition to exploring the contributions of Italian winemakers to the wine culture of California, Lynne will discuss the much-disputed … Continue reading

Posted in 2005, 2006, Bell's Wine and Spirit, Califorina, Calvert Woodley, Italy, Merlot, Red | 1 Comment

The Malbec Tasting That Almost Was…

It was my intention to put together a very nice Malbec tasting for this Tuesday evening. I, along with a few friends, went to Pearson’s and asked Michael for his recommendations. We started with a wonderful Malbec which was medium … Continue reading

Posted in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, Califorina, France, Granacha, Grenache, Red, Shiraz, Spain, Syrah | 1 Comment

Great Christmas Party with Wine Friends and Others

Just got back from a great Christmas party at a friend of mines from wine class. The food was great after he had been cooking and baking off and on for like the last week. There was shrimp, baked salmon … Continue reading

Posted in 2002, 2005, A. Rafanelli, A. Rafanelli Winery, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Califorina, Dry Creek Valley, France, Mills Wine, Napa, Rafanelli, Red, Turley, Turley Wine Cellars, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

Wines From Places You Probably have never been

I’m finishing up gathering the last two wines for my class this Tuesday (11/27/2007). The theme I have come up with is one that I have thought about for a long time. The theme is “wines from places you might … Continue reading

Posted in 1995, 1997, 2002, 2005, A. Litteri, Bell's Wine and Spirit, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Califorina, France, Grenache, Italy, Mills Wine, Red, Rick's Wine and Gourmet, UnWined Wine and Gourmet, Vouvray, White, Wide World of Wine | 4 Comments

Zinfandels for Thanksgiving

It’s not too late to change your travel plans and leave Wednesday morning!!!! On Nov. 20th, Washington Wine and Cheese Seminar presented a tasting featuring five Zinfandels from California. It seems only fitting that as we prepare to feast on … Continue reading

Posted in 2003, 2004, 2005, Califorina, Calvert Woodley, Horlick Sharp Cheddar, Lodi, Morbier, Napa, Red, Total Wine and More, Zinfandel | 1 Comment