tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27374039271529127382024-02-20T09:36:00.545-08:00Paul Mathew VineyardsNews of the HarvestPaul Mathew Vineyardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04000563118206246699noreply@blogger.comBlogger180125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2737403927152912738.post-13477821107745626092024-01-21T14:13:00.000-08:002024-01-22T10:54:04.287-08:00<p style="text-align: center;"> Dungeness Crab Season</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Northern California has many traditions but the Dungeness Crab season is one of the most special because it brings people together.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikzkc8XoSC-TONyNBwi2aG3f_EXE9_OcWhmayDGjkuAjK6KeAq0WAMLIZYw49vFTaf5-TKOQ_M521aj5yLyPybmDxD5KO1y1wyYORD3NrVPM5KlwuYqxSmjs1SuJ4ASdNQS5ZNma_B0TGyDUiVR1F4tt12-wS0odQgSu_8kzhGMkwRVUchxdK010j65HfR/s640/crab%20table.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikzkc8XoSC-TONyNBwi2aG3f_EXE9_OcWhmayDGjkuAjK6KeAq0WAMLIZYw49vFTaf5-TKOQ_M521aj5yLyPybmDxD5KO1y1wyYORD3NrVPM5KlwuYqxSmjs1SuJ4ASdNQS5ZNma_B0TGyDUiVR1F4tt12-wS0odQgSu_8kzhGMkwRVUchxdK010j65HfR/s320/crab%20table.jpg" width="320" /></a></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">Our Dining Room table was one of the most anticipated features of our tasting room when we opened in 2012. Both Mat & I love entertaining, dining, pairing food and wine, it's the treasure of our world. It's what we do. For business, at home and greatly with our loyal lovely wine club family!</p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxtJcaVmUEkZjuV39osac0Scx6eCBUDmsKtnJytp7zBMEuppXjh6zzzUl7C4Glon36R6-393toR5vNATSphYWEj0E1YOdYgVBYKRXE24fhmyegQogoEg36ksgijTf-BNMu0yUtADkD4OX1GbXNEUc12FyDqs04QzTlpgtaZ7m8aQs48cR-AvoAdMLtmkRL/s640/full%20table.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxtJcaVmUEkZjuV39osac0Scx6eCBUDmsKtnJytp7zBMEuppXjh6zzzUl7C4Glon36R6-393toR5vNATSphYWEj0E1YOdYgVBYKRXE24fhmyegQogoEg36ksgijTf-BNMu0yUtADkD4OX1GbXNEUc12FyDqs04QzTlpgtaZ7m8aQs48cR-AvoAdMLtmkRL/s320/full%20table.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxU1nHfstkkdE-zzUlHI7TX50S9Sh2u5leYEpjFTfnRkw3DDQCZ9CJhx7beOzLLSijaeGern41UMaI7H61TvLkYbXKgNpPjKra8Si-F2MvE5EoPmatkFop2lPFWXJd6qkS7bURxUr41nkWHKJW9PuQIKoOSwQL3KfN9-QGk1qwO9k4yM6HRd2A-2ULHXf0/s640/table%20full.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxU1nHfstkkdE-zzUlHI7TX50S9Sh2u5leYEpjFTfnRkw3DDQCZ9CJhx7beOzLLSijaeGern41UMaI7H61TvLkYbXKgNpPjKra8Si-F2MvE5EoPmatkFop2lPFWXJd6qkS7bURxUr41nkWHKJW9PuQIKoOSwQL3KfN9-QGk1qwO9k4yM6HRd2A-2ULHXf0/s320/table%20full.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;">The announcement that crab season was being delayed again was not what we wanted to hear. We scheduled our 1st event of 2024 for the 3rd weekend in January hoping that the season would officially start by then. And it did. The pots were dropped Thursday the 18th and first crab was available on the 19th. JUST in time for our event. Phew!</p><p style="text-align: left;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF9ZF4JmBgwOCvqz1SlKM4DDDS7kL2IzWsEQNzVfTH9iQvvs8DejWX1a6g0evmEzJFeF0lXXEyCnOTyDHodpLn_owqHapyyN27rUXblewgZbMOEeR7z_Z79jZBuON_GFV6Z_q_61x3DcqN0S5ccUoMUf8baxh0YdKkBsJ1PMkm8nYVUXkFvXTZxPVg33ux/s640/live%20crab.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF9ZF4JmBgwOCvqz1SlKM4DDDS7kL2IzWsEQNzVfTH9iQvvs8DejWX1a6g0evmEzJFeF0lXXEyCnOTyDHodpLn_owqHapyyN27rUXblewgZbMOEeR7z_Z79jZBuON_GFV6Z_q_61x3DcqN0S5ccUoMUf8baxh0YdKkBsJ1PMkm8nYVUXkFvXTZxPVg33ux/s320/live%20crab.JPG" width="320" /></a></p><p style="text-align: left;">We feel like our menu is perfect, all that changes from year to year is minor perfecting. Like this years 1st course, we served crab bisque with a crab toast. Nightengale baguette toasted with the cooked bisque veggies condensed to a paste mixed with fresh crab.</p><p style="text-align: left;">We paired 2 very specific wines with this course. Both from magnums, 2010 Chardonnay and 2017 Pinot.</p><p style="text-align: left;">What a start. This bisque is rich and intense. It takes a lot of time to make a bisque and it is well worth it!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdQN989lTrUjEt_GF31iCyYjdaSAay6uMKvew7c6Clzg4tSdToTAkbECRgbD14HXjDND1J218kT7_-QzaXFdj_eAnIStMQ_qanICNMESYS82D4YrtYvIyne245pRzOCvQFFaAP6BGmgW0j_-EmhArfCVyZRK_hF7F46x5uZj9Ux7ZjVACayGFM-KmtQcP1/s640/bisque%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdQN989lTrUjEt_GF31iCyYjdaSAay6uMKvew7c6Clzg4tSdToTAkbECRgbD14HXjDND1J218kT7_-QzaXFdj_eAnIStMQ_qanICNMESYS82D4YrtYvIyne245pRzOCvQFFaAP6BGmgW0j_-EmhArfCVyZRK_hF7F46x5uZj9Ux7ZjVACayGFM-KmtQcP1/s320/bisque%202.jpg" width="240" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX7JjjbMEzjD5AVADKszTKlPKm-OJhhnWDDTZhDXZzuAHY1GR199eznk5fEvF4H86T3MwnUr6Qlj1SV5jL289IciRQ5u6CbsBVT3E8iJkCNiN0NbMXF6_AU79XQMfl6Z6SjTmIeBtPWZm3D27z70XEKysBG57bRajmYl53a10woMmZP2gUnuqf1dKBYAkR/s640/crab%20wines.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX7JjjbMEzjD5AVADKszTKlPKm-OJhhnWDDTZhDXZzuAHY1GR199eznk5fEvF4H86T3MwnUr6Qlj1SV5jL289IciRQ5u6CbsBVT3E8iJkCNiN0NbMXF6_AU79XQMfl6Z6SjTmIeBtPWZm3D27z70XEKysBG57bRajmYl53a10woMmZP2gUnuqf1dKBYAkR/s320/crab%20wines.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;"> Second course, fresh crab salad with an avocado meyer lemon dressing and pomegranates.</p><p style="text-align: left;">This course was served with our 2022 Viognier and 2021 Grenache. Chosen once again specifically.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE-tp1-na5ZS2WeAVngDQEUIP3XJ89DZ0rXWbSyq0RfxosVQ5ELIh6Hu5cJRfCoJE9L3Xf1Yi6gUj6HjnWAnh092A0b-mPvHYRr776n_apz9ydBCEcSmusLlO9MJHXKGU-2xHw-c8jTQAqnuhBQ08yOMwv-TXGhbvSYt4NKVigvmzyZMmGe_8SIPzGwSgJ/s640/crab%20salad.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE-tp1-na5ZS2WeAVngDQEUIP3XJ89DZ0rXWbSyq0RfxosVQ5ELIh6Hu5cJRfCoJE9L3Xf1Yi6gUj6HjnWAnh092A0b-mPvHYRr776n_apz9ydBCEcSmusLlO9MJHXKGU-2xHw-c8jTQAqnuhBQ08yOMwv-TXGhbvSYt4NKVigvmzyZMmGe_8SIPzGwSgJ/s320/crab%20salad.jpg" width="240" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnGaLkYFGnf4BAA-miFyZMeuRLWgr_pOw8HoCofUt4bFuiNY3GWbgTl7lt6kwB3bxX1ddFmpONLYhgTMhWm0CRzOr2z7zk4zIgBKLfHI2df4-htzMjIX_jlVJT0PSiWc5TGw0EgXg5EKYb5VVTN5VQTE5eZFqVDEFsi7gSoZKaoRDriIL4SMSK258pyrMN/s640/salads.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnGaLkYFGnf4BAA-miFyZMeuRLWgr_pOw8HoCofUt4bFuiNY3GWbgTl7lt6kwB3bxX1ddFmpONLYhgTMhWm0CRzOr2z7zk4zIgBKLfHI2df4-htzMjIX_jlVJT0PSiWc5TGw0EgXg5EKYb5VVTN5VQTE5eZFqVDEFsi7gSoZKaoRDriIL4SMSK258pyrMN/s320/salads.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjelwLEkQlIO0LzGXNyAlygAJagAa5b60BjRohlRtmxLusnpsTLmzlU73rrVCmAn67M18jrkVYx73T8Cgpauzagc3Vkob9wGt3ff-kboDrPP_2GUlnlxxXX2tfPac9Ejy92_WXBPsen5J5E03tmjv21FVLZYBTf9tDyPL_SU_jiQKHUmUz13ArPiOlczy6Q/s2856/2022%20viognier.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1506" data-original-width="2856" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjelwLEkQlIO0LzGXNyAlygAJagAa5b60BjRohlRtmxLusnpsTLmzlU73rrVCmAn67M18jrkVYx73T8Cgpauzagc3Vkob9wGt3ff-kboDrPP_2GUlnlxxXX2tfPac9Ejy92_WXBPsen5J5E03tmjv21FVLZYBTf9tDyPL_SU_jiQKHUmUz13ArPiOlczy6Q/s320/2022%20viognier.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRc010IauqWcOisyXFOVUFJPz5eIks3l2TziOlshJBIkpy4Ad1yS-2UQS8r2XmRI72UBpqzaf3HZ7R1XSCI2e95l1NEmT0SmI1ClGMFohPnQGXlfh4zB8r8LSALFNuccNLEPJ1Jjvd6SJkXSzuoJP-m21ckC8iolBUiIB75kv7pry6WTJNA_Fyu8qtOizw/s713/2021%20Grenache.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="713" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRc010IauqWcOisyXFOVUFJPz5eIks3l2TziOlshJBIkpy4Ad1yS-2UQS8r2XmRI72UBpqzaf3HZ7R1XSCI2e95l1NEmT0SmI1ClGMFohPnQGXlfh4zB8r8LSALFNuccNLEPJ1Jjvd6SJkXSzuoJP-m21ckC8iolBUiIB75kv7pry6WTJNA_Fyu8qtOizw/s320/2021%20Grenache.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Who doesn't love a crab cake. An iconic dish dates back to the early 1900's. In the 80's and 90's they would be seen on many trendy restaurant menu's. <div> </div><div> 3rd course, crab cakes with blood orange sauce.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKx9l6_-7oiQ85dZzlmAMEIohWxJ39l6JCekt8sMOwGgEzsNQaHPFbPdCtScnmtuDEuqx7qiPSCgvPzXMcmleJLzNuxV_YGsWBA6x3hYTxFU9si6HMaq8E_J7QsCok6VkYskl38M15A5qpZHH13IYsOrlDARn8USEYbApN6v6HUlZ6K2CpBiiFoQ6oL85g/s640/cakes%20pre.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKx9l6_-7oiQ85dZzlmAMEIohWxJ39l6JCekt8sMOwGgEzsNQaHPFbPdCtScnmtuDEuqx7qiPSCgvPzXMcmleJLzNuxV_YGsWBA6x3hYTxFU9si6HMaq8E_J7QsCok6VkYskl38M15A5qpZHH13IYsOrlDARn8USEYbApN6v6HUlZ6K2CpBiiFoQ6oL85g/s320/cakes%20pre.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilCxSB48Wj6q_TFnEwrT5hoGrkUD1yk_j-99KUDDn6rScsCCUwOXBT9qsvwJZf2TvqAd6exap6Iv5E8CZgVr4k2XhMtdGdRobbGFG0cDb9ibCTSrmaElRoWBms2_8geYES47uumM4eCHuhZligqXPTl2E-6jdBYPWWoGAdOO5tjt9P11SoDAWyrrCUE9VD/s640/crab%20cakes.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilCxSB48Wj6q_TFnEwrT5hoGrkUD1yk_j-99KUDDn6rScsCCUwOXBT9qsvwJZf2TvqAd6exap6Iv5E8CZgVr4k2XhMtdGdRobbGFG0cDb9ibCTSrmaElRoWBms2_8geYES47uumM4eCHuhZligqXPTl2E-6jdBYPWWoGAdOO5tjt9P11SoDAWyrrCUE9VD/s320/crab%20cakes.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>We kept with the Viognier and Grenache for this course also. The delicate flavors do well with both these wines and the group agreed 50 / 50. </div><div><br /></div><div>Everyone was ready for the main course & PINOT!!!! 2013 TNT vineyard and 2017 Russian River Pinot both from magnums.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3-uIKtcH5BsZrSt4GvZ5gifJlUyrXNrx07sHxzqRXmCUuqVWmnFimM6KjTj2YbQing7pM2legyM3F01EZRnWEIzhZqyHeExsFyZ_b7gdMs-DARvfydXXjmkF_wz-1Z9_wLDfb8fHqU8wSiwgizY-3wwYaIDoMFqMN5StUsPUcfkvRBvAyECgSwI6Qz78Y/s640/roast.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3-uIKtcH5BsZrSt4GvZ5gifJlUyrXNrx07sHxzqRXmCUuqVWmnFimM6KjTj2YbQing7pM2legyM3F01EZRnWEIzhZqyHeExsFyZ_b7gdMs-DARvfydXXjmkF_wz-1Z9_wLDfb8fHqU8wSiwgizY-3wwYaIDoMFqMN5StUsPUcfkvRBvAyECgSwI6Qz78Y/s320/roast.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"> And the roast crab hits the table. Platters and platters are passed. Michael is a body guy while Laura likes the big claws and Mark loves it all especially taking the baguette and dipping it into the sauce! Every last mores was enjoyed!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Just a little in theme sweet treat to finish the evening</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihKA9SYMpv2q3nFcQlEgpI1jvJek8hKhXQXj5b5CbxzEb76sVPGZWokXZffFu_nXAH-z-dMuyQgk4cf6vRqAfbdwJb9yUOnA4kY5imDmEbnpM5IzkaML4QZFub2s3aw03lVtPXSOCu39D7hbUvVHHPse4RjdKxve8iwFNle5w5fLjtqe2hBjj_Bt1WXjzH/s640/cookie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="586" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihKA9SYMpv2q3nFcQlEgpI1jvJek8hKhXQXj5b5CbxzEb76sVPGZWokXZffFu_nXAH-z-dMuyQgk4cf6vRqAfbdwJb9yUOnA4kY5imDmEbnpM5IzkaML4QZFub2s3aw03lVtPXSOCu39D7hbUvVHHPse4RjdKxve8iwFNle5w5fLjtqe2hBjj_Bt1WXjzH/s320/cookie.jpg" width="293" /></a></div><br /><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzQrB3-auRNl1M8gwtDfI5a_QoX239wkTycKCeSH0_400p1NQD5bHQGD6anQxKD-5Ig_m2kbHRngaXI8fKWCp0XIQ7v5vvw6-IQD0txPk4GkemFWvTuMNmSU6PoM18NvW1uXYwnxA8R9OKCCnluLvSpbA7WG6x7w5vsGbFyxNjwBdIHJ2NeIEqpTm53kok/s640/chefs.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzQrB3-auRNl1M8gwtDfI5a_QoX239wkTycKCeSH0_400p1NQD5bHQGD6anQxKD-5Ig_m2kbHRngaXI8fKWCp0XIQ7v5vvw6-IQD0txPk4GkemFWvTuMNmSU6PoM18NvW1uXYwnxA8R9OKCCnluLvSpbA7WG6x7w5vsGbFyxNjwBdIHJ2NeIEqpTm53kok/s320/chefs.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div> Thanks to our team of Chef's for tonight's hugely successful dinner to start 2024 off with full bellies, big smiles and lots of pictures to share.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p></div></div>Paul Mathew Vineyardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04000563118206246699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2737403927152912738.post-85150592837790979442024-01-10T17:50:00.000-08:002024-01-11T17:58:59.087-08:00<p> Ending 2023 and beginning 2024</p><p><br /></p><p>This is such a weird time of year, the tasting room is slow with spurts of busy for shipping requests and gift giving needs. The week between the Holidays is a flurry of people not knowing what is open and closed and most of what's open is BUSY! Just get through it and we're closed for the start of 2024 to reboot and rejuvenate!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7BlWfqlGsKQIfFCzvFIRhIYUl-DaDTWyoMEWLuHJB1hkE6klK5Midu2sUn-DOpSJDDi4VoyEAokNEolVVUxyJ-D7ShM7d9Azr6hSoPQBINZmYcpmJ32xT6DUCRvjVC1ufpsmojprEGsmEdSVgsb4CbYY96hWH7VJOVM5H0DclHOefK6lk3L19RuRlBwI5/s640/mushroom%20toast.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7BlWfqlGsKQIfFCzvFIRhIYUl-DaDTWyoMEWLuHJB1hkE6klK5Midu2sUn-DOpSJDDi4VoyEAokNEolVVUxyJ-D7ShM7d9Azr6hSoPQBINZmYcpmJ32xT6DUCRvjVC1ufpsmojprEGsmEdSVgsb4CbYY96hWH7VJOVM5H0DclHOefK6lk3L19RuRlBwI5/s320/mushroom%20toast.jpg" width="240" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZXewkvVzs44oDzZhbk1OyP0NMTML31ESIDUQ1OrQA4E4-vqpZer_5bR0_hBuc3SctaHnYF6c4CFk02kPEX5GHZYa4Orff-lhBXzTUgvsWy-48mv2yMuDPWM4VZvXM-T7ORiSvu45GJ35mVOn-h04fn9OVhSXyO911Y6wra3Sb9S8KSkvAYrhyphenhyphen3aA3m1vs/s640/oysters%20raw.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZXewkvVzs44oDzZhbk1OyP0NMTML31ESIDUQ1OrQA4E4-vqpZer_5bR0_hBuc3SctaHnYF6c4CFk02kPEX5GHZYa4Orff-lhBXzTUgvsWy-48mv2yMuDPWM4VZvXM-T7ORiSvu45GJ35mVOn-h04fn9OVhSXyO911Y6wra3Sb9S8KSkvAYrhyphenhyphen3aA3m1vs/s320/oysters%20raw.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipyCQd7Zb8rGlmyGRccoo_Jq8VQWl_3Bc0rh2JJ9e-mKrS5bCe_3ZJyy-HTeC-Ie0GIfVS-QAsCpMPeI9hi9hDqYxgiLUkjopeulfZPeB99xO_sFGQZpintWxOc61e9ilogoNjs1qMSGnSpYlP6mXs7MJl521otYIAz_L_4sUKhZ6GQrv3Ux2ePn3VSOmk/s640/NY%20toast.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="636" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipyCQd7Zb8rGlmyGRccoo_Jq8VQWl_3Bc0rh2JJ9e-mKrS5bCe_3ZJyy-HTeC-Ie0GIfVS-QAsCpMPeI9hi9hDqYxgiLUkjopeulfZPeB99xO_sFGQZpintWxOc61e9ilogoNjs1qMSGnSpYlP6mXs7MJl521otYIAz_L_4sUKhZ6GQrv3Ux2ePn3VSOmk/s320/NY%20toast.jpg" width="318" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqBYTOeUvTuXyWOGGCAFskardif0BMiPPILmvWwaCvW-QsXRs0DqOOy3slmijx8adTYqnnce_nNe3cjB7gs9usIeEYRd7HpVbFa_tjkqwKt2CqVXjaTrpXPODkW3hZYxFv5doBmm8i6Sj7B9IYa8uKhgvl4lXoEaqvEY0IrLVWnceFopoodGpFou8Sspvt/s640/graton%20star.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="412" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqBYTOeUvTuXyWOGGCAFskardif0BMiPPILmvWwaCvW-QsXRs0DqOOy3slmijx8adTYqnnce_nNe3cjB7gs9usIeEYRd7HpVbFa_tjkqwKt2CqVXjaTrpXPODkW3hZYxFv5doBmm8i6Sj7B9IYa8uKhgvl4lXoEaqvEY0IrLVWnceFopoodGpFou8Sspvt/s320/graton%20star.jpg" width="206" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif8djY5zFFndLTsRazBMFowQa7XHL9B2KGf00ircKlFGxsJKw36EvQypaC55RL7x281Ivn-cX22-N1HdOpXzsZ-enQ16mAPdBn5xZ71qWvmkenN5acSf1O1AKmP8_ZQisXSVGOW0YFI4RJOEbmW4NUI_7Eu8SSwd5vouXQS-IIWCMv21743Vpxeuyh3Tyk/s640/peace.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="564" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif8djY5zFFndLTsRazBMFowQa7XHL9B2KGf00ircKlFGxsJKw36EvQypaC55RL7x281Ivn-cX22-N1HdOpXzsZ-enQ16mAPdBn5xZ71qWvmkenN5acSf1O1AKmP8_ZQisXSVGOW0YFI4RJOEbmW4NUI_7Eu8SSwd5vouXQS-IIWCMv21743Vpxeuyh3Tyk/s320/peace.jpg" width="282" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div> We did manage to close the year with some great bites, views and toasts.<br /><p><br /></p><p>Due to many unforeseen circumstances, our typical get out of dodge didn't happen. Instead we took two mini local staycations. One for golf and the other to the beach. Both including lots of food experiences, fun and relaxation.</p><p><br /></p><p>To get to Yocha Dehe Golf course, we took the drive through the beautiful Napa Valley on a sunny January Morning. </p><p>Not really our thing, a Casino. But, the Golf is top notch and we were told there are many restaurants with lots of good food. Well, the coolest part was that because it's on tribal property, they are amune to certain laws.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdUHI8shitP3WiYiDnWKOI1C2ky3MlrEUyxU3dR2pt693bCcNcxX_tWrGlXjjVtb84bQLyMKDKILk78PxRsa-MvrQ4X2PnxJ_jzkv1lD7BVlXF_ekS-Fqy-vSzyC23IqClVOd7XRMYp4FRrY3jSXJtIBsCh0EO2gFCNRTGrN8Z15SEGqrE4GF1TOzUFYDQ/s640/Yocha%201st%20tee.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdUHI8shitP3WiYiDnWKOI1C2ky3MlrEUyxU3dR2pt693bCcNcxX_tWrGlXjjVtb84bQLyMKDKILk78PxRsa-MvrQ4X2PnxJ_jzkv1lD7BVlXF_ekS-Fqy-vSzyC23IqClVOd7XRMYp4FRrY3jSXJtIBsCh0EO2gFCNRTGrN8Z15SEGqrE4GF1TOzUFYDQ/s320/Yocha%201st%20tee.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt1ouZ78YeE6Tm54Ncpo7X8Kvql8auM9NEXlgMj4M7BjSi83A1XwsxYC_AITn3LVdE24qMCr9ZRYZ4g3W1OGfbDzFgufzJRSKCBoACFWRyJX8EK2CmSvW2_gNv6PttFmmwfv5WfuJ4QrMLvKWS5LX6xjl-MU-VYSmEI4lwvFzlg5qkAPukalPkAlnzqi6f/s640/Yocha%20golf.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt1ouZ78YeE6Tm54Ncpo7X8Kvql8auM9NEXlgMj4M7BjSi83A1XwsxYC_AITn3LVdE24qMCr9ZRYZ4g3W1OGfbDzFgufzJRSKCBoACFWRyJX8EK2CmSvW2_gNv6PttFmmwfv5WfuJ4QrMLvKWS5LX6xjl-MU-VYSmEI4lwvFzlg5qkAPukalPkAlnzqi6f/s320/Yocha%20golf.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Foie Gras, unfortunately banned in CA but available on the menu at C2. Priority #1. We also enjoyed Enso for sushi but that was the limit of our impressive food. Afterall, it is a casino. Finishing with what was recommended as 'the best espresso martini' by Alli.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE0lUTfqlMpmLgQ-u4YRIIKxGX6Lnzi4nnJ1ynlXfB6-LdyCt44_ikwQr-6XEgMhUytaTT85GQkAJ0zs0xdlbkYkfhKRE4Sh9BcduIHdy6tfeVAaHjSnwNuRNqOg3ozKwH_f1BHeHIcU8UBhiadC0evYG1D_yWIxGfqy_DmzusZWhrAGteUECo6cKdFrJL/s640/C2%20foie.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE0lUTfqlMpmLgQ-u4YRIIKxGX6Lnzi4nnJ1ynlXfB6-LdyCt44_ikwQr-6XEgMhUytaTT85GQkAJ0zs0xdlbkYkfhKRE4Sh9BcduIHdy6tfeVAaHjSnwNuRNqOg3ozKwH_f1BHeHIcU8UBhiadC0evYG1D_yWIxGfqy_DmzusZWhrAGteUECo6cKdFrJL/s320/C2%20foie.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioJ9SQujw9u8ndsgKel8HEGMXQ6k3_XhC7ZYbx-a79eWnrQjYhygl8bzmhE6m-5JsJKb1j71PLvRayl6_Hhmx1jU5WBqH0dAT9upCEDd3tXanm8o8nxsn4kwC3vLeI0ERyRN82Zlv248UJatV1ESNwAARXzDixurCu5ggDq8Tn-hFJy2WfL-a0pJbGnQwy/s640/espresso%20martinis.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioJ9SQujw9u8ndsgKel8HEGMXQ6k3_XhC7ZYbx-a79eWnrQjYhygl8bzmhE6m-5JsJKb1j71PLvRayl6_Hhmx1jU5WBqH0dAT9upCEDd3tXanm8o8nxsn4kwC3vLeI0ERyRN82Zlv248UJatV1ESNwAARXzDixurCu5ggDq8Tn-hFJy2WfL-a0pJbGnQwy/s320/espresso%20martinis.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p> A home break in between two mini's was perfect for a foraging day not to disappoint.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2VrW6YYthyCXhY7vC1GCGEycS8CMOVlIub5-hnWMiZiQl0Kcd5w-oPAx-ujDD217KV8ppA4cZvyc9u4-a77ltssrloSx4viDBVyhS_MS0rbqLd-kfAxW_x6f0Vv81Mpla6eiLT4k6khBuv1DMTLFHdUAQaE_r720hrdIazQVf656X08-na8IXTwG76VzD/s640/chanterelles.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="506" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2VrW6YYthyCXhY7vC1GCGEycS8CMOVlIub5-hnWMiZiQl0Kcd5w-oPAx-ujDD217KV8ppA4cZvyc9u4-a77ltssrloSx4viDBVyhS_MS0rbqLd-kfAxW_x6f0Vv81Mpla6eiLT4k6khBuv1DMTLFHdUAQaE_r720hrdIazQVf656X08-na8IXTwG76VzD/s320/chanterelles.jpg" width="253" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCMprvCuhCPzNYglbpQr2iHXgqMRU-cZcpTGMC0CnWEMKTfMtA4VVyOMkua8UI6lbX19FNityozzQ96IuK6XVD_3EHRZ9Fjg52eT3Npb1-c3av0IJy3Fm3rt5wkMNbQlXy67DYR2Id5CjZ47HBxyAOuDxl3N1W1Vt3Ptg8yDbs7FsyfJwf2cZHZDUh750g/s640/trumpets.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCMprvCuhCPzNYglbpQr2iHXgqMRU-cZcpTGMC0CnWEMKTfMtA4VVyOMkua8UI6lbX19FNityozzQ96IuK6XVD_3EHRZ9Fjg52eT3Npb1-c3av0IJy3Fm3rt5wkMNbQlXy67DYR2Id5CjZ47HBxyAOuDxl3N1W1Vt3Ptg8yDbs7FsyfJwf2cZHZDUh750g/s320/trumpets.jpg" width="240" /></a> </div><br /><p>Next up after returning home with another beautiful sunny day drive through Napa. 45 minutes south to Valleyford, Dillon Beach and Marshall.</p><p>Going this direction most of the time is work related, delivering wine or picking up product for an event. This time was purely enjoyment.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpLHIRIXi7HjOkTs0H516leHfphR7c_SJj8cv0VcseRCng_F3BRzxRQZe-pPT-mbWjd_dp0fm3GVSTkGGHKNXCusEDIWFgkQSmLZJdgeROCGvLiuxiENhaAMPvZKAEujhm3w3GSvWNeqS5mgLhkSsHJiye83-nIirF8aoqourMbfpl5pkokYCX7dWYMrCV/s640/VF%20sign.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpLHIRIXi7HjOkTs0H516leHfphR7c_SJj8cv0VcseRCng_F3BRzxRQZe-pPT-mbWjd_dp0fm3GVSTkGGHKNXCusEDIWFgkQSmLZJdgeROCGvLiuxiENhaAMPvZKAEujhm3w3GSvWNeqS5mgLhkSsHJiye83-nIirF8aoqourMbfpl5pkokYCX7dWYMrCV/s320/VF%20sign.jpg" width="240" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfoRVmMK4rvkRq6PpqbhTUOxBI3-1a-PYejUA4PyjC4TGnL5UtrA2n4M2hOIlW0BWAfrVbtIJX96I-cDAUC83PQ3KE0Z9zVMwoNt8W5vAz-_hOt0HpbimUkFfpsvtzlKHwMKoNX9a5zLUChRA9oh7oeWFN8HHe2VF1T3X-ilT67N16WfhFVEcXdV7B9tIE/s640/VF%20cheese.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfoRVmMK4rvkRq6PpqbhTUOxBI3-1a-PYejUA4PyjC4TGnL5UtrA2n4M2hOIlW0BWAfrVbtIJX96I-cDAUC83PQ3KE0Z9zVMwoNt8W5vAz-_hOt0HpbimUkFfpsvtzlKHwMKoNX9a5zLUChRA9oh7oeWFN8HHe2VF1T3X-ilT67N16WfhFVEcXdV7B9tIE/s320/VF%20cheese.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">We sell, love and promote local cheeses and VF Creamery is up there at the top of the list. The cafe hours are hard for me to hit, closed 2 of my days off. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Timing and planning for this are everything for me.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-4L8_bb13ZOPpwixJJSjlgBXai519gN1t8hrH3b8Mr9e6tgjdzco1YXJEzBavDO8WEfYb63Hh5dv4GDt1CHgZsjqbdLQjA1sEuFLEkGmcwh9FdETU2DRcdIsujDtAL12hQBwkIzY2njoHws9m8-CDXA83zPrHOV8lE3cugoCmkauwP4CiuoMB3vogtSS6/s640/VF%20creamery%20lunch.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-4L8_bb13ZOPpwixJJSjlgBXai519gN1t8hrH3b8Mr9e6tgjdzco1YXJEzBavDO8WEfYb63Hh5dv4GDt1CHgZsjqbdLQjA1sEuFLEkGmcwh9FdETU2DRcdIsujDtAL12hQBwkIzY2njoHws9m8-CDXA83zPrHOV8lE3cugoCmkauwP4CiuoMB3vogtSS6/s320/VF%20creamery%20lunch.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Stopping at Valley Ford Creamery for lunch and then checking into Dillon Beach Resort.</p><p>Another drive through rolling hills of green spotted with cows, sheep and goats with hawks perching for a hunt. At the end of the road was a stunning sunset from our cottage by the sea.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxz52B-HEhPR_BSASWTKGxMgJxy9kHRazk3LztBHwVGeIktT2oMFfjqjzK5spsAILE5v02vZdr99wmKdwcRWDY4WrPBMMRWWCuQnVdmKgbhyphenhyphenKzGshYweytjXWL0oat979eFFV4uxvlqsBrdQNVzQ1MSNCxFtpcz1tv7NehyphenhyphenRscBgVwt4aif7OFJc2qgmex/s640/Dillon%20toast.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="410" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxz52B-HEhPR_BSASWTKGxMgJxy9kHRazk3LztBHwVGeIktT2oMFfjqjzK5spsAILE5v02vZdr99wmKdwcRWDY4WrPBMMRWWCuQnVdmKgbhyphenhyphenKzGshYweytjXWL0oat979eFFV4uxvlqsBrdQNVzQ1MSNCxFtpcz1tv7NehyphenhyphenRscBgVwt4aif7OFJc2qgmex/s320/Dillon%20toast.jpg" width="205" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-0X3AwRt6iUgCTcUpBCcXk2XkLnwKt3m6FyTj9ggeRJP0pZw53qREbyTN1tafzr7ohFmtbG1Nt3c4DUgXRQrhU0v5EsKhSLdiiH4eRjjZyJeKvBscwbkHfX7e6epq4j674L_5rMNLcN097_AaPLXgMm_atnM-FTIRu5TA1_68ALV9vOWRUguf1BUIO56_/s640/Dillon%20beach%20sunset.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-0X3AwRt6iUgCTcUpBCcXk2XkLnwKt3m6FyTj9ggeRJP0pZw53qREbyTN1tafzr7ohFmtbG1Nt3c4DUgXRQrhU0v5EsKhSLdiiH4eRjjZyJeKvBscwbkHfX7e6epq4j674L_5rMNLcN097_AaPLXgMm_atnM-FTIRu5TA1_68ALV9vOWRUguf1BUIO56_/s320/Dillon%20beach%20sunset.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN9p6Wvy15J69K9eiDnQBzfFmHnZ7aS_aH71ljCT8NumkzlQW_4oCpqlQQEtTxg2JbdJ741YcrE2HJUVSY6GyioG8OAG3227AqQ0qHO-a4BCt5dVPiggJdW2o9ACWp1k9r0JbOG7r2o0XypVQuBoz41bQCLstEzmZjnV6ZCfMhXGfws2PC-lPwsGrTD469/s640/crib%20best.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN9p6Wvy15J69K9eiDnQBzfFmHnZ7aS_aH71ljCT8NumkzlQW_4oCpqlQQEtTxg2JbdJ741YcrE2HJUVSY6GyioG8OAG3227AqQ0qHO-a4BCt5dVPiggJdW2o9ACWp1k9r0JbOG7r2o0XypVQuBoz41bQCLstEzmZjnV6ZCfMhXGfws2PC-lPwsGrTD469/s320/crib%20best.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">From a room with a view, cozy warm, we enjoyed an evening of games. We planned ahead with goodies and take out from Coastal Kitchen to enjoy a night in.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Plus my highest ever hand for the win!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1LkM4ru7BDRwi_SVPH4vwWclXqI1dfB6IRSv7-EJ1O1nsvbsRykARrbHeTKOtHZ5jFzLr7XasJ6LEAFFPC_ytaXt4UgSj2JkFUQSKWU5EdeiLTKmabeWC9jTMTKkM__I52eeLdlh_PmP-rLofhSyvUaWYGfXfEgL3gBegKOEf7rFclHFC6WAINYlihyphenhyphenZp/s640/Dillon%20Beach%20birds.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1LkM4ru7BDRwi_SVPH4vwWclXqI1dfB6IRSv7-EJ1O1nsvbsRykARrbHeTKOtHZ5jFzLr7XasJ6LEAFFPC_ytaXt4UgSj2JkFUQSKWU5EdeiLTKmabeWC9jTMTKkM__I52eeLdlh_PmP-rLofhSyvUaWYGfXfEgL3gBegKOEf7rFclHFC6WAINYlihyphenhyphenZp/s320/Dillon%20Beach%20birds.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Morning walk on the beach before massages and lunch at Marshall Store</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg8p2XGCStqr5bTL8DsgPnKWmSzyb6ymV6W_iwmkAL7vs8Fs7tqRo85We8uvybrgFAMVUNnwqiD9-Iqdve4VewapXixk7LhCVTe0qZIKljCto_ucuZsZI5kGAESSR7O4HbphxfwT12UbgkzdyZyVzPmjvfzFXCw7WY4Yrxv73MYU5qAEdOODoI-55kzpo7/s640/Marshall%20oysters.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg8p2XGCStqr5bTL8DsgPnKWmSzyb6ymV6W_iwmkAL7vs8Fs7tqRo85We8uvybrgFAMVUNnwqiD9-Iqdve4VewapXixk7LhCVTe0qZIKljCto_ucuZsZI5kGAESSR7O4HbphxfwT12UbgkzdyZyVzPmjvfzFXCw7WY4Yrxv73MYU5qAEdOODoI-55kzpo7/s320/Marshall%20oysters.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr-6h60ZYuOQq21rdIDMtHUMg9QsGApsd4SS5fMF7lNl-O6lAFIX36G4FfRkzyLcVpkLM6XBGm5ZR4KPdw3PGjoWtNTVFFlc09JHA8GVvPlshKdFaTfcl5rMQWT8_NdxzN2taW1W8sdMbNR2c0fTTvKAHPTNrvBP2NCHEWJIwKAj-kyT5-SyfJCp0D6_A0/s640/Marshall%20smoked.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="382" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr-6h60ZYuOQq21rdIDMtHUMg9QsGApsd4SS5fMF7lNl-O6lAFIX36G4FfRkzyLcVpkLM6XBGm5ZR4KPdw3PGjoWtNTVFFlc09JHA8GVvPlshKdFaTfcl5rMQWT8_NdxzN2taW1W8sdMbNR2c0fTTvKAHPTNrvBP2NCHEWJIwKAj-kyT5-SyfJCp0D6_A0/s320/Marshall%20smoked.jpg" width="191" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We scored on the weather with mild temps, no winds and mostly SUNSHINE. Plus if you are a frequent visitor to the Hwy One oyster pilgrimage, if there's no wait, you scored. And that we did!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6QAkNi0iuF2KIqpXbPYbCjxP7egcg4HmtpTkLOfXUjiiT8uc2fbWZ1ig3tpJpBCWfMTTQsH5sdfvtdIZbJu3OmrHTAU1y0vDY7J7Ru0jzgirgH_AzHfedxEAblGbGByWe7H4K5V4GUuE4-zIBybB9U5OhSThKskcv7XwcKUhwJfpyOETqdDoJXqx17h1g/s640/hawk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="636" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6QAkNi0iuF2KIqpXbPYbCjxP7egcg4HmtpTkLOfXUjiiT8uc2fbWZ1ig3tpJpBCWfMTTQsH5sdfvtdIZbJu3OmrHTAU1y0vDY7J7Ru0jzgirgH_AzHfedxEAblGbGByWe7H4K5V4GUuE4-zIBybB9U5OhSThKskcv7XwcKUhwJfpyOETqdDoJXqx17h1g/s320/hawk.jpg" width="318" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitzEwwDQiL_YPL6yn6i4E8DHumKPWx30D80hxrmE11wTY_6SPMsEAd96ZK7fDVlES1rA76JKytGChQO72QU_lOO3k5J4hs6fREXDSA42e6tE1McDfEOMrqxnGFrwwurZZ6SlhkdBSHB-PY_U5yJAbp9bLGgCWC5uboKS_dLnnjVgO7wZVpQzvXqOmxgfZu/s640/Dillon%20sticker.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitzEwwDQiL_YPL6yn6i4E8DHumKPWx30D80hxrmE11wTY_6SPMsEAd96ZK7fDVlES1rA76JKytGChQO72QU_lOO3k5J4hs6fREXDSA42e6tE1McDfEOMrqxnGFrwwurZZ6SlhkdBSHB-PY_U5yJAbp9bLGgCWC5uboKS_dLnnjVgO7wZVpQzvXqOmxgfZu/s320/Dillon%20sticker.jpg" width="268" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Heading home and back to reality, we do feel a sense of refresh and happy to have reignited our local love. So many treats, beautiful views and a break from our work life. <div><div style="text-align: center;">Supporting small local business and trying to plan for what comes ahead with the year 2024.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Cheers and hope fresh in our minds, we are home.</div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></div>Paul Mathew Vineyardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04000563118206246699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2737403927152912738.post-35876782966119531232023-10-22T13:27:00.000-07:002023-10-22T13:27:54.166-07:00<p> </p><p> <b> FALL <i> Wine Club</i></b></p><p>When harvest and Wine Club coincide, thus is our busy time of year. It feels so wonderful to hear from members near and far who either receive the wine by shipping or come by to taste and pick up. It is the juice that keeps us doing what we're doing, the support that fills our cup.</p><p><br /></p><p>Due to such a late harvest ( Bohemian Vineyard still hanging ), Mat fore goes being responsible for doing all the food bites for our party. He happily agrees to allow me to organize and he will be the day of co ordinator. This has never really happened before.</p><p>So, I went on search of food pairings for the new wine club releases. The 2022 Viognier, 2021 TNT Vineyard Pinot and 2021 Ruxton Pinot. These 2 Pinot's won't officially release in the tasting room for a year.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-zEaVkS9IdsThjhyphenhyphenDT9DZV1v-lNixsi2GaYCcIO_8wsvyA_U9q-fqSu_CZ0bVrC-EJHFsjYI9Vr2QCydQPBo7_ugGYlwOhdDWMd5k8pR8mTRQrJ6nqUNg9MUQw4cEgGYkAGi0PV8DJVfRwOlBTfKuAOkGyuMCDAZ3-jJ5HdsJ6s6GMMPqfuWMnLvj-R3g/s640/Pt%20reyes%20sign.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-zEaVkS9IdsThjhyphenhyphenDT9DZV1v-lNixsi2GaYCcIO_8wsvyA_U9q-fqSu_CZ0bVrC-EJHFsjYI9Vr2QCydQPBo7_ugGYlwOhdDWMd5k8pR8mTRQrJ6nqUNg9MUQw4cEgGYkAGi0PV8DJVfRwOlBTfKuAOkGyuMCDAZ3-jJ5HdsJ6s6GMMPqfuWMnLvj-R3g/s320/Pt%20reyes%20sign.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>A trip to Pt. Reyes Creamery in Pt. Reyes was a welcome opportunity to take the drive, test some cheeses and return with a very special intro to two new products. One of my favorite drives when I have the time to meander down and up the coast. Perfect Fall day was in the high 80's and not a busy time of year for Hwy 1.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZfqEMT5alzs7yiXisH7UBM4afYcmrGatlRk3NLpjMGX3XbLOMeuDFxWzHOlBWdvWGL_phJztSk6cbjpybbMvvQh-YlLKaxwZ4RNWWmWW24L-gZY971h1kztHCEgyZbLJC-5KiqYxZ5doxSYvuPlobeCLF6Hy1KZGUog1kUQdcfAgoPnB0sRjkfUaJ63eG/s640/Pt%20reyes%20cows.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZfqEMT5alzs7yiXisH7UBM4afYcmrGatlRk3NLpjMGX3XbLOMeuDFxWzHOlBWdvWGL_phJztSk6cbjpybbMvvQh-YlLKaxwZ4RNWWmWW24L-gZY971h1kztHCEgyZbLJC-5KiqYxZ5doxSYvuPlobeCLF6Hy1KZGUog1kUQdcfAgoPnB0sRjkfUaJ63eG/s320/Pt%20reyes%20cows.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj_CnvuXFDuEH2I2fiRl-1J0wflWJkYb1-A7KvyrkmyHATa0i1pWzMHkXfgd5vxAkYiXF-Kh-mz0WeSxY49AtQ12rxZ5qUdV8-QZIHfwxyjj1oHIzRQ8cmN65gJqJLToO0o1yCwPDsLRxWP9vnxrVcnlExF2Bol9jPHQqXM-JDwE2NxylCFTeHp1KLnH5c/s640/Pt%20reyes%20cheese.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj_CnvuXFDuEH2I2fiRl-1J0wflWJkYb1-A7KvyrkmyHATa0i1pWzMHkXfgd5vxAkYiXF-Kh-mz0WeSxY49AtQ12rxZ5qUdV8-QZIHfwxyjj1oHIzRQ8cmN65gJqJLToO0o1yCwPDsLRxWP9vnxrVcnlExF2Bol9jPHQqXM-JDwE2NxylCFTeHp1KLnH5c/s320/Pt%20reyes%20cheese.jpg" width="240" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgM-zSO7qrY7-QKq_OPO1bTmaYS2Jf2W7QmFXrFnoHsn0e1qTzZBk_RlYN_CVJqfaix_Mkp7Gm0FqimKQgXLTHvo7nofyRmz4jpI8Bnk7R5oRjmdPOgl8SKU7splhY_dNuWVEAdsbil_FZ9CDh6HnEZoK_16soatiKlIH7-rRDp4YgPPnWDH1MmFaT0dhN/s640/Pt%20reyes%20tasting.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgM-zSO7qrY7-QKq_OPO1bTmaYS2Jf2W7QmFXrFnoHsn0e1qTzZBk_RlYN_CVJqfaix_Mkp7Gm0FqimKQgXLTHvo7nofyRmz4jpI8Bnk7R5oRjmdPOgl8SKU7splhY_dNuWVEAdsbil_FZ9CDh6HnEZoK_16soatiKlIH7-rRDp4YgPPnWDH1MmFaT0dhN/s320/Pt%20reyes%20tasting.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>We tasted lots of cheese but the one that I was going for was the winner.....Viognier paired with 2 different spreads, Toma truffle and Toma Provence. These 2 cheeses have been product skus for a long time but the spreads are new and <b><i>ONLY</i></b> available at the farm or mail order. A little Nightengale baguette toasted, cheese spread, and Viognier, a perfect palate beginner.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAd4XHP5yb95n-AS-FsHT-1fW4Qm7VmHg8bvWB1-jDHASgYjE2gXwNqViL1mj0aZ7fs44Y8ABhZskRglmZmE42ux5HyZHFAzSR5WrJ-uA2slUt-wdSZGEMb7fdStRrdPzNtt6LARW4CWHc0zcroKhc27i6J-9SyHThYED-eedRb0DReboslxMPfSeMZpmO/s640/toma%20provence.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAd4XHP5yb95n-AS-FsHT-1fW4Qm7VmHg8bvWB1-jDHASgYjE2gXwNqViL1mj0aZ7fs44Y8ABhZskRglmZmE42ux5HyZHFAzSR5WrJ-uA2slUt-wdSZGEMb7fdStRrdPzNtt6LARW4CWHc0zcroKhc27i6J-9SyHThYED-eedRb0DReboslxMPfSeMZpmO/s320/toma%20provence.jpg" width="240" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRheFop7ewABW6R02_56siT_4sUrSZE_1btdJo3fD-mtpj3e8vOaCoYaSJ5MSgDeeN_d5yiOwxSHwDHdOMnPUhvlgIezfnETghV1QcRwWVBJYETgHqG_duroDdXirps5Jefkao5Rbv-C5rVuxX6sCKMurRCG3d6tQnRgWN4LB9EC11dXTM_resvtCxd5lG/s640/toma%20truffle.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRheFop7ewABW6R02_56siT_4sUrSZE_1btdJo3fD-mtpj3e8vOaCoYaSJ5MSgDeeN_d5yiOwxSHwDHdOMnPUhvlgIezfnETghV1QcRwWVBJYETgHqG_duroDdXirps5Jefkao5Rbv-C5rVuxX6sCKMurRCG3d6tQnRgWN4LB9EC11dXTM_resvtCxd5lG/s320/toma%20truffle.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>These 2 x 2021 Pinot's are pretty bold, young, chewy and velvety and only 75 cases each. There is so much to say about them but most importantly is pairing them correctly.</p><p><b>2021 Ruxton Vineyard Pinot</b> paired with a pork sausage roll. Mini flaky pop in your mouth burst of flavor, perfect to pair with the earthy and spicy Pinot.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCojhzb24x9mYlt20IhMXpiOOrrU1YBiFCwvqZb0yCQXdgI6IfyA21lOWiIUhMZxvMIVPFxex-1jMb7tZ9GROH_NkERYcNuQV23CxQuo0szeVJA1KLi9lfP4uO7ZikmgHp0XBBnpKqIykBCTZ0weyjwM-j8dMbXUmneDqofvGezchacXHGpliu8adHyVAf/s640/2021%20tnt%20rux.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCojhzb24x9mYlt20IhMXpiOOrrU1YBiFCwvqZb0yCQXdgI6IfyA21lOWiIUhMZxvMIVPFxex-1jMb7tZ9GROH_NkERYcNuQV23CxQuo0szeVJA1KLi9lfP4uO7ZikmgHp0XBBnpKqIykBCTZ0weyjwM-j8dMbXUmneDqofvGezchacXHGpliu8adHyVAf/s320/2021%20tnt%20rux.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p><b>2021 TNT Vineyard Pinot</b> paired with a smoked oxtail and pumpkin curry with forbidden rice. This TNT Pinot is bold, young and juicy. It was a hit with the Curry recipe created by <b><i>Jams Joy Bungalow</i></b> of Sebastopol and Cotati.</p><p><br /></p><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAAZz9tEieNiiQL035Cv3NyznwsWdG6xPqQVhnVeyLPrY6kircNLVnJL43r6BDkKakvqerSjZeumttHMMpFEy-EN5fSNe11hJD0sz9oPng5aaH7AvAFQwYed7Ch5Pbv6sv-h_T0SKpWjUT69A-u_upIMSJeaL8ADoYFUgn95YELMUJeZsiYrmZCfVSkhSn/s360/Jams%20Joy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="360" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAAZz9tEieNiiQL035Cv3NyznwsWdG6xPqQVhnVeyLPrY6kircNLVnJL43r6BDkKakvqerSjZeumttHMMpFEy-EN5fSNe11hJD0sz9oPng5aaH7AvAFQwYed7Ch5Pbv6sv-h_T0SKpWjUT69A-u_upIMSJeaL8ADoYFUgn95YELMUJeZsiYrmZCfVSkhSn/s320/Jams%20Joy.jpg" width="320" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7RQfPOH1bnXKdOZgxjj6FyGmimy667GepqdUHb_bYbyhG2I-Ukel4UxZIBL5FFhgpBJsEssl6xJwlOV_7o__5-spAGBiaXJUoAl0F0hLlgknyguUyGwQXnF_8ekZV9ptZIG4ri4DpGBOND7x6pcqNCloDhkgwd6VU8M8CsrCdvjqQ6bAJ18HgZrVV2xFR/s505/jams%20logo.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="235" data-original-width="505" height="149" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7RQfPOH1bnXKdOZgxjj6FyGmimy667GepqdUHb_bYbyhG2I-Ukel4UxZIBL5FFhgpBJsEssl6xJwlOV_7o__5-spAGBiaXJUoAl0F0hLlgknyguUyGwQXnF_8ekZV9ptZIG4ri4DpGBOND7x6pcqNCloDhkgwd6VU8M8CsrCdvjqQ6bAJ18HgZrVV2xFR/s320/jams%20logo.png" width="320" /></a></p><p> Check out her web site or pop by one her locations for her always wonderful Thai cuisine. </p><p><br /></p><p>We had a great turn out of local club family join us, one coming up from Los Angeles and others from the Bay area made the drive. The weather turned perfect from the expected cloudy cool day to sunny blue skies and the backyard was enjoyed.</p><p><br /></p><p>Now back to harvest priorities and focusing on the coming Holiday Season. Cheers to all Club members who keep us doing what we do! Greatly appreciate all the support!</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Paul Mathew Vineyardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04000563118206246699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2737403927152912738.post-88214745605563184982023-09-14T15:33:00.000-07:002023-09-14T15:33:04.658-07:00<p> </p><p> September 2023</p><p><br /></p><p> By mid August the signs of harvest are lurking. Usually by Labor Day we are bringing fruit in and by mid September we're well into harvest. 2023 not so much.</p><p><br /></p><p> First fruit comes in Sunday September 10th, 2 tons of Muscat from Ukiah.</p><p> Mat is very excited to make his 1st muscat which will be bone dry, native yeast fermented.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPPwXLKYuJFShwVOue8q-lYY8-O-meHaIzVLNAVCY7pwqoLpeWaDkUsBl76sB2mewFYQy-qQcpm3dX5_Kc12VPSeBjp88eqBGW9Dikhs-t40x47nj1ThB5wwbB9am5ILOW5PmwJClQ_j98-LxZYsH483rPldzGZDG2rcFBAO91jZNFDmqB3rlhM5zrFp8G/s640/muscat%20cluster.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPPwXLKYuJFShwVOue8q-lYY8-O-meHaIzVLNAVCY7pwqoLpeWaDkUsBl76sB2mewFYQy-qQcpm3dX5_Kc12VPSeBjp88eqBGW9Dikhs-t40x47nj1ThB5wwbB9am5ILOW5PmwJClQ_j98-LxZYsH483rPldzGZDG2rcFBAO91jZNFDmqB3rlhM5zrFp8G/s320/muscat%20cluster.jpg" width="240" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimhBQ-vM0-pcfl4mX2b0Y_sYXT6uV2wnvo_G2Pt-alprkrBPQVTIlVuHFTQGwUN3ZR4txitc84jjey9oxL85pDdvXb_DZ8zrp7bq4sDuNdNQEwSe6WEgxH4XBAYSEJbI12VLKIB4gMPCZvnmfSKz5QNT-R9BQNRIBAChKsPcygMVmCpdn3rtoV2xuC2MM_/s640/muscat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimhBQ-vM0-pcfl4mX2b0Y_sYXT6uV2wnvo_G2Pt-alprkrBPQVTIlVuHFTQGwUN3ZR4txitc84jjey9oxL85pDdvXb_DZ8zrp7bq4sDuNdNQEwSe6WEgxH4XBAYSEJbI12VLKIB4gMPCZvnmfSKz5QNT-R9BQNRIBAChKsPcygMVmCpdn3rtoV2xuC2MM_/s320/muscat.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Between harvest craze and Fall wine club, we are heads down and get it done phase.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A last chance to sneak away before our busiest time of year. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A trip to Pittsburgh for a couple events, the steel city did not disappoint. 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Sweet & savory, where's the sauternes?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnH7Ywq8Dd0taeO1S5sIewgR54dyXDywaM57Ce9umNa36OY-C0h1x2_DN5LpjfcFPgnke3aTLdaHfi7ieTiNt-W3Na4IX0hdyDtwtUKk1AH85HUCeUIE7HO9hHbr7KRvq6RmycreFqQ9ZUOMPF6RfbiNa6ShGaHvZKveF0-8iIlM11tMcNn5t7XgStDUVA/s640/Foie%20macaroons.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnH7Ywq8Dd0taeO1S5sIewgR54dyXDywaM57Ce9umNa36OY-C0h1x2_DN5LpjfcFPgnke3aTLdaHfi7ieTiNt-W3Na4IX0hdyDtwtUKk1AH85HUCeUIE7HO9hHbr7KRvq6RmycreFqQ9ZUOMPF6RfbiNa6ShGaHvZKveF0-8iIlM11tMcNn5t7XgStDUVA/s320/Foie%20macaroons.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Polo match for Family House fundraiser. my 1stexperience of both and thoroughly enjoyed.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRkcvWESWjW9gkEp7_LMfrnBcH8mvlmlJA5HwyzFuE4VDVC0UrzDiFTVfd2Q-Bbkf0SBdI68HiiwKhfAoq079-L6ZpN9RFNo5VvGjpynV0v6IbMTzPP1gd_VUy0l9Xi0O15sVnOTAsgmB-R-Jqxw5sKHv4r0X0UEeQxw06mhXPgDFK0Rr-kvHcgutR81nS/s640/polo%20field.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="509" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRkcvWESWjW9gkEp7_LMfrnBcH8mvlmlJA5HwyzFuE4VDVC0UrzDiFTVfd2Q-Bbkf0SBdI68HiiwKhfAoq079-L6ZpN9RFNo5VvGjpynV0v6IbMTzPP1gd_VUy0l9Xi0O15sVnOTAsgmB-R-Jqxw5sKHv4r0X0UEeQxw06mhXPgDFK0Rr-kvHcgutR81nS/s320/polo%20field.jpg" width="255" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I kept on hearing 'Primanti's and The Strip District so, both had to be experienced.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgop3jvrZ71TbDJ6NhjWg4SIVe3fRUhTgKFgKSj4gEWu-pioAwhwiQpIOGE1txIxN2u4pQzjBcm6rzrKKmsXkGTd2lthfsnLV1Z6WFom29uHqqzK2GnwruqzVRb4wqB3orS8rTJaDgEbTAj6TIN4yC8Z5kCXG5YL4kR2nNWXiSUWUouC0fXqPrRRkotF-0t/s640/primanti's.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgop3jvrZ71TbDJ6NhjWg4SIVe3fRUhTgKFgKSj4gEWu-pioAwhwiQpIOGE1txIxN2u4pQzjBcm6rzrKKmsXkGTd2lthfsnLV1Z6WFom29uHqqzK2GnwruqzVRb4wqB3orS8rTJaDgEbTAj6TIN4yC8Z5kCXG5YL4kR2nNWXiSUWUouC0fXqPrRRkotF-0t/s320/primanti's.jpg" width="320" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>That's a wrap. now it's full on into harvest and Fall wine club. You'll be hearing from us soon.<div><br /></div>Paul Mathew Vineyardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04000563118206246699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2737403927152912738.post-35308907397808706162023-08-03T12:47:00.001-07:002023-08-03T12:47:24.752-07:00<p> Summertime 2023</p><p><br /></p><p>What we're eating, drinking and enjoying....</p><p>When many of our friends that have gardens give us veggies, we use them! </p><p><br /></p><p>Cucumber toast is refreshing, healthy and yummy! Great bread toasted, smear mayo, sliced cuke, sprinkle with S&P, you're done! Go to summer breakfast or lunch.</p><p>Daily healthy salad of mixed greens, dribbles of XXOO, diced avocado, low fat cottage cheese and walnuts with S&P. You're ready to go get outside.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSaWWe2SejidEIhkwQQJ8w0H24CMirYnvpLIK4Mg06XfkO9euJUiXxrNDSDGHVx25Xi2MPXFxv0yNkOytMfXpGJK4gEuzCBgMTdrwOMLRzCBpo7ZU-KjhEBeBv4GjrqiRZPgGh_phIg5AFa3Jyn8ZwQuyMvNxhuMLk3ESBGdHAEpXAIVT7PcDlOK_Tavjj/s640/cuke%20toast.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="403" data-original-width="640" height="202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSaWWe2SejidEIhkwQQJ8w0H24CMirYnvpLIK4Mg06XfkO9euJUiXxrNDSDGHVx25Xi2MPXFxv0yNkOytMfXpGJK4gEuzCBgMTdrwOMLRzCBpo7ZU-KjhEBeBv4GjrqiRZPgGh_phIg5AFa3Jyn8ZwQuyMvNxhuMLk3ESBGdHAEpXAIVT7PcDlOK_Tavjj/s320/cuke%20toast.jpg" width="320" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipD_gft-qy3LN3h3v_BNxeLApa7xmJX_jkKnSPWcLp83dEP4r6Enrr4ZNJAHlRfdd-oeQILnl2QjO5RQmAt5Cgzfv-8XRkXUBXYxpGmojheQRoEVKV-gMXgBGwXsNVT4xVjCpGEQ8cJslcgP4uvg3g346hLOmX3IkQZoXRJXqUYnKbxOrNrqJWSWCFih25/s640/daily%20salad.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipD_gft-qy3LN3h3v_BNxeLApa7xmJX_jkKnSPWcLp83dEP4r6Enrr4ZNJAHlRfdd-oeQILnl2QjO5RQmAt5Cgzfv-8XRkXUBXYxpGmojheQRoEVKV-gMXgBGwXsNVT4xVjCpGEQ8cJslcgP4uvg3g346hLOmX3IkQZoXRJXqUYnKbxOrNrqJWSWCFih25/s320/daily%20salad.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Picked my first strawberries since childhood and made my first jam ever. Going for a less sweet style, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I added rhubarb, black pepper and chili flakes. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiXxboulVPmsgvf68pHWbKGz-9_pMzLlBLfzGw-9T1nolgg-gTFYTYO8of1AEsAldunRiEj-I6EQLyEUdrtKyzMtfRf1p8W9VKMITHWhMZU0mIlpbBDE0zFm4IokK1xOfQgGjfboYwZ7OrNoF1qK_GYPD6YWivc9EaUY-awbs9GL56Vo0ksBnnqcjZvaFC/s640/rhubarb%20jam.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiXxboulVPmsgvf68pHWbKGz-9_pMzLlBLfzGw-9T1nolgg-gTFYTYO8of1AEsAldunRiEj-I6EQLyEUdrtKyzMtfRf1p8W9VKMITHWhMZU0mIlpbBDE0zFm4IokK1xOfQgGjfboYwZ7OrNoF1qK_GYPD6YWivc9EaUY-awbs9GL56Vo0ksBnnqcjZvaFC/s320/rhubarb%20jam.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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So many great summer flavors and really wonderful with Rose' .<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOrzv4xl-ySXZerCnP6BAu_rNVw-pbsmPXdvyqAojGQTtSEwXB1pMBFOAMIap49WqDAS_48c6XbaHrWrkLH_L4Vit1Z2_uRRFXHP2HNp6C0ENqyFPJ9PPAFsGfvjXuX_H2R-Wwuzum4qzAElsN8j0MTgWjQgUslOfupSWSZxRRqy7StnptfAt2pZxQjTtf/s640/greek%20salad.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOrzv4xl-ySXZerCnP6BAu_rNVw-pbsmPXdvyqAojGQTtSEwXB1pMBFOAMIap49WqDAS_48c6XbaHrWrkLH_L4Vit1Z2_uRRFXHP2HNp6C0ENqyFPJ9PPAFsGfvjXuX_H2R-Wwuzum4qzAElsN8j0MTgWjQgUslOfupSWSZxRRqy7StnptfAt2pZxQjTtf/s320/greek%20salad.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A favorite appetizer while the grill is on. Takes planning ahead but this is a real winner for an</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> alfresco dinner party. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Romaine is blanched wrapped around fresh mozzarella balls and prosciutto. Grilled and served with a dribble of XXOO and Balsamic Vinegar plus diced tomato.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Winner, winner, summertime dinner's!</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR5habLyyHu5MON3SINd3sziaxU_l867pR4i8Jc5z3kivXujvZPQRGAo1XzEsw2EVo5w_ctfR7H6BoT5tR5wztYBtfNqXpyuo4C164RtyMX6JJjg64fdb-UnopXWcze-yTg11Tm7evKnerfUg7-Deuu9WKJURXgwYD7CgfGoUTzj7ltTD9b0PI4n2VX_6P/s640/grilled%20romaine%20roll.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR5habLyyHu5MON3SINd3sziaxU_l867pR4i8Jc5z3kivXujvZPQRGAo1XzEsw2EVo5w_ctfR7H6BoT5tR5wztYBtfNqXpyuo4C164RtyMX6JJjg64fdb-UnopXWcze-yTg11Tm7evKnerfUg7-Deuu9WKJURXgwYD7CgfGoUTzj7ltTD9b0PI4n2VX_6P/s320/grilled%20romaine%20roll.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Beer can Chicken???? I know, we thought the same thing. But really it's about the 13 spices that make up this blend for great flavor and the smokiness from grilling Chicken. Great Pinot food too!<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmWf5jN9Fo2BmvL1NYs6gayLVm7iM2a5ZAMNGnU6dNEdQywxqhb1qe1MzuIZgK9ZAMZguyLomZfpG8ccJROiNmFMFKBLBnZmXChK1fdsgrNfp8RESpI7WCccyfe0AB36pHIAjUVu72vP4XcxAkOXyfeUbPJ_lFYonECEBEElNSeT6_d7p6Aa-YTAOoppLi/s640/beer%20can.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="496" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmWf5jN9Fo2BmvL1NYs6gayLVm7iM2a5ZAMNGnU6dNEdQywxqhb1qe1MzuIZgK9ZAMZguyLomZfpG8ccJROiNmFMFKBLBnZmXChK1fdsgrNfp8RESpI7WCccyfe0AB36pHIAjUVu72vP4XcxAkOXyfeUbPJ_lFYonECEBEElNSeT6_d7p6Aa-YTAOoppLi/s320/beer%20can.jpg" width="248" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div> Escapes from the heat for us is - hiking on the Sonoma Coast, kayaking on the Russian River and staying close to the Redwoods, which our home is surrounded by.<br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjRepGDLO3rKSRELv69P6r8bWKDvIABuTpa9wkMQ3kmKIiTr2e0qHJjUvjj7ZJrADG9pf_QwdoNeWrx_u60MHxQ4mupo4HeMrwBIMhHP82VOzsYRiwv_EW77fO96IQtdh5ppOwfX4OI3_khXU65g30lGClD5xCyw0wNXVDokb7xgJvqDSF7Olnhi0IwNsc/s640/kyak%20toast.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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This is how we live our lives, how we met and what we think of when planning a trip. This time we took a group of wine club members with us.</p><p><br /></p><p>More than a year ago in early 2022 the initial discussion began. 'For the love of port' offers in depth tours of Portugal wine country and we had three different individual introductions to them. The conversation between us began to develop and the planning was initiated. August 2023 an email was sent to a group of local wine club members inviting them to join us for a trip to Porto.</p><p>Over the coming months all the plans and attendees came into place. June 4th was the date to begin our group tour.</p><p><br /></p><p>As Mat & I rarely travel overseas due to owning a demanding business, we took full advantage of going that far and added an additional 5 days for us to venture solo before our group of club members join us.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF4pkS8gEMoei3np-4q_Gt-XYXkgDs7a9PDmwq9onp0bwTD_h0ijBUau3GebzjWdSvaWR8uUUAytSryYL0oNdCbVWM-0ldILJ3sLpXZXlnHpfawVIyeHbP81DTN9OHg_3Pm_YNUcc5ZbQ857XYXF3TjCsfVDovGJw5KAa1Xvp9w2fJZLORbttSs6dx3A/s640/1st%20day%20porto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF4pkS8gEMoei3np-4q_Gt-XYXkgDs7a9PDmwq9onp0bwTD_h0ijBUau3GebzjWdSvaWR8uUUAytSryYL0oNdCbVWM-0ldILJ3sLpXZXlnHpfawVIyeHbP81DTN9OHg_3Pm_YNUcc5ZbQ857XYXF3TjCsfVDovGJw5KAa1Xvp9w2fJZLORbttSs6dx3A/s320/1st%20day%20porto.jpg" width="320" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-EUebfmihzVWwTs8bW4PNfgfZC-xNyOsEJjF4fkJp_IWjvh8vGQNYvqqWIXIbyoVWvmU3aOplWeyBDlWk2fxYzSyd66CHXq_f9ul6f9Q0aB45PavsEOhFNyaBQ7WufUG1LslPlh00b7GjxsQbHwIeAIPmeZ-5JoR52PHVCuyLvqE3Oay85F_5aj5y9g/s640/beachside.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-EUebfmihzVWwTs8bW4PNfgfZC-xNyOsEJjF4fkJp_IWjvh8vGQNYvqqWIXIbyoVWvmU3aOplWeyBDlWk2fxYzSyd66CHXq_f9ul6f9Q0aB45PavsEOhFNyaBQ7WufUG1LslPlh00b7GjxsQbHwIeAIPmeZ-5JoR52PHVCuyLvqE3Oay85F_5aj5y9g/s320/beachside.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhte-tLRiTSPiLsNnhjhqIsDuetCR-lAcuER9_4rpbZVNGvx8CTitXGZP8qSAqJStwp4PVYZW-jI9nAWle_w-KnHC5TLJAp-xsVE6kWwF5J6etAtpSVzAU_qWFiswI_nrbsjgME1Ed6hvgaMiBqBUW7Rxd44YPimTZclvkI_6WXTLdTBmo5p_QgzSGH4Q/s640/M&B.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhte-tLRiTSPiLsNnhjhqIsDuetCR-lAcuER9_4rpbZVNGvx8CTitXGZP8qSAqJStwp4PVYZW-jI9nAWle_w-KnHC5TLJAp-xsVE6kWwF5J6etAtpSVzAU_qWFiswI_nrbsjgME1Ed6hvgaMiBqBUW7Rxd44YPimTZclvkI_6WXTLdTBmo5p_QgzSGH4Q/s320/M&B.jpg" width="240" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8s3NSzSwUf3SIVLA_892b6EYntsW0K6fZxPYbpzJuTg8pNOwbdqWRHXw_kaVt-tCE6g_lxraHsRYRMa-U37EYU4XbW6rZPKLR29KPMIWu0uizxpSiMbwM_fH2eKAB7Ux-BHCMXPHfE-kp8EtveIiicpdsJmVePSy5wVVaSKPrccacNpV5Ofqcl_H2_g/s640/mini%20golf%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8s3NSzSwUf3SIVLA_892b6EYntsW0K6fZxPYbpzJuTg8pNOwbdqWRHXw_kaVt-tCE6g_lxraHsRYRMa-U37EYU4XbW6rZPKLR29KPMIWu0uizxpSiMbwM_fH2eKAB7Ux-BHCMXPHfE-kp8EtveIiicpdsJmVePSy5wVVaSKPrccacNpV5Ofqcl_H2_g/s320/mini%20golf%202.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>We landed in Porto in the dark and woke up on the beach in the Foz neighborhood at the mouth of the Douro River where it meets the Atlantic ocean. Our choice to start our vacation 10 miles outside of Porto was relaxing and enjoyable. Beach front walks for miles, lunch on the beach including white port cocktails, mini golf and far less tourism. And of course we found some great food. Casa Aberta & Pedro Lemos were a block from our hotel and so great!</p><p>Pedro Lemos, michelin star restaurant that seats about 25 people. This was an exquisite meal including service and wine pairings. 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Casa Aberta, much less formal than their neighbors but really great we made a second visit.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPSGlCjxigXbxNSrhPs-G4sVSbdg79bITYOMOg4TudfjNi3Mnc7EKDvQvNjk9john0K-twTO86nOLXxrC7yQWkSxMj7WLVnths_XPFErv4q4332lKj3lLnAReGfpZu2_hwaAEKl2V7LVgAXsKGcRAP9zyRSjfmrFNV9WUHCP9w5EyZKkGn4QOrUxTDUw/s640/Aberta%20prawns.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPSGlCjxigXbxNSrhPs-G4sVSbdg79bITYOMOg4TudfjNi3Mnc7EKDvQvNjk9john0K-twTO86nOLXxrC7yQWkSxMj7WLVnths_XPFErv4q4332lKj3lLnAReGfpZu2_hwaAEKl2V7LVgAXsKGcRAP9zyRSjfmrFNV9WUHCP9w5EyZKkGn4QOrUxTDUw/s320/Aberta%20prawns.jpg" width="240" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrQA3OljSLmBYcJeL8uZNNc2RDKKoTkZKVRONRSIM84Oc3-Jy2QZ2JopIi9SmL78PXQgzLSTDPKYrEWwZudrMxLpOqCAyKRNo8O8uT-4R-SA__1xxYEni5OmeDTYjpzo8DCe9MEqepSL5aEy3t5LgC6gY4qIR6PaNfTuv4SmHM9A2BYqivroXyzz61xw/s640/Aberta%20restaurant.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Once all the wineries created space in Douro these buildings were no longer being used.</p><p><br /></p><p>Room after room with educational walk through tours, wine tastings and restaurants all right in the heart of Gaia. The 'Wine experience' tour and the cork were fascinating and full of education. </p><p>Dinner after in one of the many restaurants was not as impressive. Although we did start with a fun port cocktail and the Somm did demonstrate the cork removal by heated tongs.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL8IDmWhlk71sjTnL5W8JoJ8GJYZ5i9jebOVOKynVNmkkJp1GrS_ryDa-9ekCMu9a6gZ_JlRBAoMrueplHe2fnX6XsKVfWItrpryyO8FvVCJUfXHzrCynov0xnJp3iVJO4B3HcD5mTeKJ0D9LEyyhPljlAsi4NgLomo_qWkfz-x9lZb7hfcK5EZa1Ghw/s640/WOW.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL8IDmWhlk71sjTnL5W8JoJ8GJYZ5i9jebOVOKynVNmkkJp1GrS_ryDa-9ekCMu9a6gZ_JlRBAoMrueplHe2fnX6XsKVfWItrpryyO8FvVCJUfXHzrCynov0xnJp3iVJO4B3HcD5mTeKJ0D9LEyyhPljlAsi4NgLomo_qWkfz-x9lZb7hfcK5EZa1Ghw/s320/WOW.jpg" width="240" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmcr6zUtTS9X75jUbKG3UUL6CU7NC3I1siSxw7zBpMJU0b1WwigcFciK0iUKQNEfnHZ-iEtFR2YUmOtH64BuVj-2SK-SJd1lBlXt4Jhy1BlY547aUkQ0895toV0-FZP173R-8QPbUYoNadFgwU1RxqtF58D_iEhW_b2CmHOauH_hA3LSqXNnQ44Rc99g/s640/Fonseca.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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We had a private guided tour through the facility and ended in a board room for a tasting of 4 white wines and five reds with the winemaker. Ricardo spoke no English and was full of words that were briefly translated. 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About two hours east and we land in Folgosa, our home for the next 5 nights. From this destination we'll go north, east, south and west with a river boat trip, a train ride and a truck ride.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7FGXqjNu_4Dl5iYapFjz55vr6jvjL4hV3a7Ca1lIul7AC4NYoddY-5skOmDN1vkHHAd66G7sgOgeCORDwmOg6uEwpzDCFkvHrpnPk7y56LKykM8mqogEVjMfF9aiClkR2F86M-Y-bKs3KaBfr6yoHxfwJdxTyLFRdEkCMYx7NSZIrINXBz0T6Gbv8Hw/s640/bus%20trip.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7FGXqjNu_4Dl5iYapFjz55vr6jvjL4hV3a7Ca1lIul7AC4NYoddY-5skOmDN1vkHHAd66G7sgOgeCORDwmOg6uEwpzDCFkvHrpnPk7y56LKykM8mqogEVjMfF9aiClkR2F86M-Y-bKs3KaBfr6yoHxfwJdxTyLFRdEkCMYx7NSZIrINXBz0T6Gbv8Hw/s320/bus%20trip.jpg" width="240" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkI4JTvz_jWgWV_WrE1n6ovCQsEYLf2EhGXBK0jC8NwgDAmrZzUUipUV9rmlV1ogsPrrSByom-Y9YSiN8364KlwYm6PUyQcbEi7upAjmfUd4QdrtXPRXfJuvVZ1o8DSrE3pWl1S6kjMTyxsGk67FgGB79oobkzXezbG0CweDkHlDn5GNV6snuJymnryg/s640/hotel%20arrival.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkI4JTvz_jWgWV_WrE1n6ovCQsEYLf2EhGXBK0jC8NwgDAmrZzUUipUV9rmlV1ogsPrrSByom-Y9YSiN8364KlwYm6PUyQcbEi7upAjmfUd4QdrtXPRXfJuvVZ1o8DSrE3pWl1S6kjMTyxsGk67FgGB79oobkzXezbG0CweDkHlDn5GNV6snuJymnryg/s320/hotel%20arrival.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9brOPAQbhFXmDZkC-7wlZuCvaey0OYxiroFuePr9ErSJOYkqqkIXx7QZL3W4dXshtbHhO0v9OZu1YotpaQteLJm-XbmELFSrscY6Fzro5GTAIHfl-iID21d7luarM9N1UeH52MqoaIdPdV4JmMa9pAqYx6Y1b7jAPbhjO6yDD6EH6_na-tXT9BNkLng/s640/Folgosa%20view.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9brOPAQbhFXmDZkC-7wlZuCvaey0OYxiroFuePr9ErSJOYkqqkIXx7QZL3W4dXshtbHhO0v9OZu1YotpaQteLJm-XbmELFSrscY6Fzro5GTAIHfl-iID21d7luarM9N1UeH52MqoaIdPdV4JmMa9pAqYx6Y1b7jAPbhjO6yDD6EH6_na-tXT9BNkLng/s320/Folgosa%20view.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Our 1st evening at Quinta do Portal hosted by winemaker Paulo. An evening over seeing the vineyards with thunder and lightning. 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I guess the 1st female to be given the opportunity at this winery.</p><p> ( To remove the sediment, port tongs were invented. The tongs would be heated up in a fire until they were red hot, then they would be clamped around the neck of the bottle and used to cleanly sever the glass. The hot tongs would break the bottle, opening the bottle without worrying about an old cork breaking or crumbling into the wine if a corkscrew had been used. Finally, the port would then be poured out of the bottle, leaving the sediment behind. )</p><p><br /></p><p>Day 2 another early start and off to a sparkling producer to tour caves, vineyards and lunch catered by DOC, a local favorite. This day was pretty incredible for everyone. A tour of incredible caves full of Sparkling wine bottles. Bottling line in action and a vineyard tour. The winemaker Marta was absolutely incredibly passionate. Lunch was a serious high light paired with multiple bottles of bubbles.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1zh5Ke8MlkWuDd0wyJSEVzkBQemOXg1BdTweFPvBrl51siyEX6hr_BKoSRPlM2mGagr404A2P97oSsgvc50-nPl9vH2OwC7i86pbTw4sskKekdgB4LfjYsbQCLa-3mSDrIIDYp505u3BcKEurqKjMS9KggEavqRVpfJ-FMzgVDOgTb-dJi8_7F6-L4A/s640/Marta%20in%20the%20vineyard.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1zh5Ke8MlkWuDd0wyJSEVzkBQemOXg1BdTweFPvBrl51siyEX6hr_BKoSRPlM2mGagr404A2P97oSsgvc50-nPl9vH2OwC7i86pbTw4sskKekdgB4LfjYsbQCLa-3mSDrIIDYp505u3BcKEurqKjMS9KggEavqRVpfJ-FMzgVDOgTb-dJi8_7F6-L4A/s320/Marta%20in%20the%20vineyard.jpg" width="240" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLX8nf6Tw1inEra2osPWNbRLw2oiLkKGc7K5WGF4FGr2HDWyLu1dSCtWKogXz9hlZkwX_ppOZqaCVNyZr80UH1PHbbIv1M1AuN4GaojwOGNGfpkTKpMqZb3sUADyCYZaRN2opf3v53ZTztNAgPbONJ4NhtzCNUPzG0nOM9GkWYf9sKPVLYOkSuiquozg/s640/Marta%20talk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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This was a lunch of many many wines!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEGrlez4R78yokcyDXzWuEuL729wbUCdgPnY3AvCcVRPxCqdazcSojjhbCAaf-R9nk73GZBUb8CngnbeU30G7cmD8BDdB7gtCEYwqRoqZa3pHlaNp9FhkbaVvTELgCebSHVgsGRE2Xegc1p1xn9_6OD00TVIQJSLk0dun55u4RURG1DkHSGEAEMIY3Ng/s640/Murg%20final%20desser.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEGrlez4R78yokcyDXzWuEuL729wbUCdgPnY3AvCcVRPxCqdazcSojjhbCAaf-R9nk73GZBUb8CngnbeU30G7cmD8BDdB7gtCEYwqRoqZa3pHlaNp9FhkbaVvTELgCebSHVgsGRE2Xegc1p1xn9_6OD00TVIQJSLk0dun55u4RURG1DkHSGEAEMIY3Ng/s320/Murg%20final%20desser.jpg" width="240" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi84Bw1_C1v4i9Vku3lgX1HjRP2fkoD9mVzITfe-x84nuq8ioxv1mMPoATkiF17PRP6e4UGchKqp_zlw8TcRjh5w4i1oQaPMu5XAZPuV-fqkOhm-WtIpL5R8T1m_RAr-zZorzZbG8sbqjkn9L-PNQxEzrEI_gs0euPeWF5mWRDhduMqWjOxvbOOKyaY5A/s640/everything%20at%20Murg.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi84Bw1_C1v4i9Vku3lgX1HjRP2fkoD9mVzITfe-x84nuq8ioxv1mMPoATkiF17PRP6e4UGchKqp_zlw8TcRjh5w4i1oQaPMu5XAZPuV-fqkOhm-WtIpL5R8T1m_RAr-zZorzZbG8sbqjkn9L-PNQxEzrEI_gs0euPeWF5mWRDhduMqWjOxvbOOKyaY5A/s320/everything%20at%20Murg.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEQe5Sub_GB-3RhVmZfnKaFSsyBOpB2aRukrtGPzol0CicUCHyFyWCf5ozw3FaXTR8yLFbmSTIPZ69qnH-GzfvD5Ahcr3sgUwBpFTeE5IGaK4vyeEW9jl5COPTMjG5Co8sNFfKoD9o9bysmrJchRC69F5UJZ4vqxQjXZCuiGiXKUdnTMe26YyL1LgvIw/s640/Murg%20group%20shot.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEQe5Sub_GB-3RhVmZfnKaFSsyBOpB2aRukrtGPzol0CicUCHyFyWCf5ozw3FaXTR8yLFbmSTIPZ69qnH-GzfvD5Ahcr3sgUwBpFTeE5IGaK4vyeEW9jl5COPTMjG5Co8sNFfKoD9o9bysmrJchRC69F5UJZ4vqxQjXZCuiGiXKUdnTMe26YyL1LgvIw/s320/Murg%20group%20shot.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmnOycYrkY8dG0OYfQt1GMixsK7zZIN_RJBKg8w7QNpfIReTgF7F6hGE7lJjHdvkxI0zMwVdjCbgVKhoy3ZZESjEZLBYa2sgGuOzaloWt9TPhFtocsGMwhh9zrzM_U8qN8f5QLVpaHrpHT-b6_mXIBNh_R5cNkhwjSpQQ2O37xiW5N23Leqahl2x7xBQ/s640/Murg%20in%20front.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmnOycYrkY8dG0OYfQt1GMixsK7zZIN_RJBKg8w7QNpfIReTgF7F6hGE7lJjHdvkxI0zMwVdjCbgVKhoy3ZZESjEZLBYa2sgGuOzaloWt9TPhFtocsGMwhh9zrzM_U8qN8f5QLVpaHrpHT-b6_mXIBNh_R5cNkhwjSpQQ2O37xiW5N23Leqahl2x7xBQ/s320/Murg%20in%20front.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /> Following this incredible morning and afternoon at Murganheira, we had a short hotel nap and off to tour and Dinner at Quinta do Vallado.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The facility of Vallado was a crazy combo of super old ( built in 1716 ) and modern new built in 2009. The history was 4 or 5 generations deep with stories to coincide. The new facility designed by a famous locally trained architect was very impressive includes a gravity flow cellar.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhENikPXIsojVn-s07wIIfmRU_gHPgbCBoye7OkvEQahopfdGdh25sm88A9yK9GssE7Uck6VGJOgX0O8ZJQ0bynSKVQzNAcKQ-PVLuynj3Z51hPu9A8Em9xcbAqhOF8FrfOmvkC0rur3mL5vjcXP1XHyvSgb47SZxVQdtriXv5KVrI0uE6rsIKxfS3Fkw/s640/Vallado.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhENikPXIsojVn-s07wIIfmRU_gHPgbCBoye7OkvEQahopfdGdh25sm88A9yK9GssE7Uck6VGJOgX0O8ZJQ0bynSKVQzNAcKQ-PVLuynj3Z51hPu9A8Em9xcbAqhOF8FrfOmvkC0rur3mL5vjcXP1XHyvSgb47SZxVQdtriXv5KVrI0uE6rsIKxfS3Fkw/s320/Vallado.jpg" width="240" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir3YKNPDYLczXUkwTulnlB2A-zjjfEvTcFfaifFKhDyk-zZ_sqRkEf9VP90KcmMfA4u4noHqyCHcmBeSC35c--7Q618rd4wCdd9o1UYl4aA0dvKyiY8IuEHkBdUkbH_mmsNk1xVPmciQXmSPEUndYY31POemokVRGIQ3Iqyt86z_E6zYqAXlIROPwGMg/s640/vallado%20glasses.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir3YKNPDYLczXUkwTulnlB2A-zjjfEvTcFfaifFKhDyk-zZ_sqRkEf9VP90KcmMfA4u4noHqyCHcmBeSC35c--7Q618rd4wCdd9o1UYl4aA0dvKyiY8IuEHkBdUkbH_mmsNk1xVPmciQXmSPEUndYY31POemokVRGIQ3Iqyt86z_E6zYqAXlIROPwGMg/s320/vallado%20glasses.jpg" width="240" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj73szH4K3znZ5krYI8-GbAIAMOWa83Vpn17fWHdksVPvZ0o0hLYncbFLW1e4veGR7jOsmBu9KFLZMOfRdO9ROQIBA6f0bNcHoeN2pGKB9FF-vmN8qOqOR98-4vSrNfhoENk9i4D1WspbNXuRd1IhuBYXlV1USZ_s30sA-d4ku0qP-Juz1sviFDjBlCnA/s640/Vallado%20port.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj73szH4K3znZ5krYI8-GbAIAMOWa83Vpn17fWHdksVPvZ0o0hLYncbFLW1e4veGR7jOsmBu9KFLZMOfRdO9ROQIBA6f0bNcHoeN2pGKB9FF-vmN8qOqOR98-4vSrNfhoENk9i4D1WspbNXuRd1IhuBYXlV1USZ_s30sA-d4ku0qP-Juz1sviFDjBlCnA/s320/Vallado%20port.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Dinner with the owner / winemaker Fransisco was a delight. Filled with multiple magnums, goat, custard and cheeses and of course a little port!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkvpLR61fdOtduxZVDWgucd5Dz9mAnoEsBrw0T39dxXIzixul_geUUGZkcSdwaaJGnPz1JORrrgv2E4Ln2lTZJ5n4GrNHMz0umwlYg1n0_WbCPdX5X7xiDGvG2URe6hf83zq3TbfSbf0JOVkAb5k4bijiPx641ae1RkoXthogGoqTsnXhMYxdXPifrQw/s640/Vallado%20wines.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkvpLR61fdOtduxZVDWgucd5Dz9mAnoEsBrw0T39dxXIzixul_geUUGZkcSdwaaJGnPz1JORrrgv2E4Ln2lTZJ5n4GrNHMz0umwlYg1n0_WbCPdX5X7xiDGvG2URe6hf83zq3TbfSbf0JOVkAb5k4bijiPx641ae1RkoXthogGoqTsnXhMYxdXPifrQw/s320/Vallado%20wines.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI6pyEdILMRum5xC5_SPFwVZmdyKgrIYHc6S7arDf2LtaBw0jUbsBl7cTzPkBHgdQHhknKb1OhmEscBDTLezSH0J692xwX943xWfIlWE-eD5ofRq5fjLsGE0lzylLrL6TRmpJvAOY2R7O8nXcIlK9onIHAgl_3IoQ64or2cJHHrvNhyARNlMJm1JquBQ/s640/M&B.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI6pyEdILMRum5xC5_SPFwVZmdyKgrIYHc6S7arDf2LtaBw0jUbsBl7cTzPkBHgdQHhknKb1OhmEscBDTLezSH0J692xwX943xWfIlWE-eD5ofRq5fjLsGE0lzylLrL6TRmpJvAOY2R7O8nXcIlK9onIHAgl_3IoQ64or2cJHHrvNhyARNlMJm1JquBQ/s320/M&B.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Day 3 was a very big favorite with the group. Sisters Luisa and Maria hosted us in the original family home of great Aunt Alice where they have been producing wines for years. Our introduction with a barrel tasting of 70 year old tawny. Lunch set up in 'La Gare' which is where the wines are foot stomped.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">I was so happy to have an incredible salad to pair with one of my favorite white wines of the trip, 2022 Alice branco.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">The bus was not able to take us into town due to mud so, we hopped off and meandered our way through this tiny village to Viera de Sousa.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7lnCZCza_XtvfyMaOMjCk1D61YwvFEz-4v2UwEuTlQ3I9BwmC9CXhB5aGDWQ8dA9qf5MH53RjrieET3MaAkb9juuZNveW4eEwvDGmbd3m5otZs0op69gkWn581UfydghNeGs9hjmtA9PtElCFGW2w-64-hl8B3JYCKyO0nBbNniEa9aIhhr36eQUjqg/s640/sidewalk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7lnCZCza_XtvfyMaOMjCk1D61YwvFEz-4v2UwEuTlQ3I9BwmC9CXhB5aGDWQ8dA9qf5MH53RjrieET3MaAkb9juuZNveW4eEwvDGmbd3m5otZs0op69gkWn581UfydghNeGs9hjmtA9PtElCFGW2w-64-hl8B3JYCKyO0nBbNniEa9aIhhr36eQUjqg/s320/sidewalk.jpg" width="240" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: left;">Off to dinner in the town of Re'gua which is about to host the President of the country for the National Holiday. Dinner was low key as everyone was pretty exhausted.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Slept well after this day!</div><p>Day 4 we walk across the road from the Hotel to the dock. A boat ride and a truck ride to Quinta do Crasto. Beautiful views from the boat and refreshing fresh air ride rather than the bus. We land at the docks of Crasto to meet owner Miguel and an old restored 1950's American pick up truck ready to load us for the ride up hill to the home, tasting room and production facility. 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We started with a tomato soup and finished with a nice offering of local cheeses.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And of course we tasted multiple Crasto wines from whites then reds then port, of course.</div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs-N4BM-D98W7b3hbL7wpowMLEavXsxr60UxmZBLp1lGsQqYgflyJtdUMI5Kycsn9oFuQfSFHFRQik-uYFAao53HaaE-0-i3mmUh73HWgJ0Uz-YsoJJdbvjm3cVShv8ayW4PB73X5YymtiWQ-A5pTFfqi2dYIsirv8Nqxn8k5A9VypGYS_auNFU0sc8g/s640/Crasto%20duckrice.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs-N4BM-D98W7b3hbL7wpowMLEavXsxr60UxmZBLp1lGsQqYgflyJtdUMI5Kycsn9oFuQfSFHFRQik-uYFAao53HaaE-0-i3mmUh73HWgJ0Uz-YsoJJdbvjm3cVShv8ayW4PB73X5YymtiWQ-A5pTFfqi2dYIsirv8Nqxn8k5A9VypGYS_auNFU0sc8g/s320/Crasto%20duckrice.jpg" width="240" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisJAh6yCmLL2NjW4zZEj-nwOWpAPbz-5KfkPHtOC_fHmr_hj37NWReycD48xrHn_3GkMCQb5QibqI0S1c-QLF02wfIH3EjW1v54ETte0UXt3-2M4geF5cWptunj0OsoLtRsxfMZFD6YkY0US3exzYCmWYV9CNvUt-dM9dcrzt28FW5gWqOd3yUkq8trw/s640/Crasto%20wines.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div>Directly across the road from our Hotel is a very popular and superb restaurant DOC, we were thrilled to have an evening so close to home.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As a treat to everyone including our hosts and the restaurant staff, Mat & I had brought 4 Paul Mathew wines for a dinner in Douro.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbiLlzTj1NItD_d0zY8obTCTcobRuwEx-6Vc8jFp4wAQubunwZh9ifLRl3XjaV3zvOGEJ1i32-UR1HGyDp1mzny5jJo_Ftejq2ILCLhqzsmhjc113vJfNOxmUzfjaMH_iwk-uMFFXKbyFGkGB7X3bi1yagT-aRnKaEWKoKuMhEmDIMfO0BvY5b88CRJg/s640/DOC%20menu.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbiLlzTj1NItD_d0zY8obTCTcobRuwEx-6Vc8jFp4wAQubunwZh9ifLRl3XjaV3zvOGEJ1i32-UR1HGyDp1mzny5jJo_Ftejq2ILCLhqzsmhjc113vJfNOxmUzfjaMH_iwk-uMFFXKbyFGkGB7X3bi1yagT-aRnKaEWKoKuMhEmDIMfO0BvY5b88CRJg/s320/DOC%20menu.jpg" width="240" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEAoQV3n8yAMNBwTRhcLqtWd_PeRFTX2rbfnCKQu_nhZ1sccBwqIGCqKsQaKi8RI8xONvYFqXC2srhK1APpQrNk1hIO4aabxq_caRlf3i4hv_vz3LTRkr0MobUaUUnhu4GM2C7p_z7UHdDwwu77rX0bEVPNfAmFwbrvb-e4nDhYKiU6G4_mTMsIOzhCQ/s640/DOC%20glasses.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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The Somm was very excited to have some remaining bottles stay in his possession. 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Green soup made from Kale and potato and Miguel kept opening old ports of which the oldest wine of our Portugal visit was served.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirJb7btd_mwPgJnXxu84uVLbkg0jToheytWC_adk5gDamNo1is4v2L5dcPmq3lQWjToAtKeEkO2CtdIf0DMTAqiOa4gy404ikUm5gGgdNBkWFIuKQnFIlHk9Hr_71pqhvyzhaTqjIEcfxWt0X6spNo7xHOv_Bltzxq8Jxpdz8om8uSvUuefWit3CtMqQ/s640/Mourao%20dessert.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirJb7btd_mwPgJnXxu84uVLbkg0jToheytWC_adk5gDamNo1is4v2L5dcPmq3lQWjToAtKeEkO2CtdIf0DMTAqiOa4gy404ikUm5gGgdNBkWFIuKQnFIlHk9Hr_71pqhvyzhaTqjIEcfxWt0X6spNo7xHOv_Bltzxq8Jxpdz8om8uSvUuefWit3CtMqQ/s320/Mourao%20dessert.jpg" width="320" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju_tSDljQ-2WyOnDIRgfufhfLqmlQIYhbmNeStwpCB_jV02oRuMvYZZepZN9FNO1KIPu-yAiaFzPt_gEOh2030RzcNvcYp3UhM5mfl163sAE60t_mrbJ-hlqbcIZ7RBMzMt7Sr-7sN63uMjCPB34FpIXVJ0oZxMF_h3EAJiaUuuGIzr6Dqz56CkXnT-Q/s640/Mourao%20port.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju_tSDljQ-2WyOnDIRgfufhfLqmlQIYhbmNeStwpCB_jV02oRuMvYZZepZN9FNO1KIPu-yAiaFzPt_gEOh2030RzcNvcYp3UhM5mfl163sAE60t_mrbJ-hlqbcIZ7RBMzMt7Sr-7sN63uMjCPB34FpIXVJ0oZxMF_h3EAJiaUuuGIzr6Dqz56CkXnT-Q/s320/Mourao%20port.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Classic portuguese dessert ( Pasteis de Nata ) which we tried several but none were as good as Mourao's paired with 30 year tawny then a 40 year.....he just kept popping corks.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMx7BrMlOUhyEXBobP8jjKoPHhJ_QxbQmku0vVLSMPya90xjR1L4DJPD_ioVYhOd73sxs9fNKZTI18NyimKljmgD1-ZxWY-SljL9Nkcd4UVe2TKxbzPc_LEyRnxozqFKZuKG7vgbv6nyXZFassh_tWtvE4lKrpOjON3Fr4alIELdU3tIINwm6rjKm6Cw/s640/Mourao%20album%20cover.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMx7BrMlOUhyEXBobP8jjKoPHhJ_QxbQmku0vVLSMPya90xjR1L4DJPD_ioVYhOd73sxs9fNKZTI18NyimKljmgD1-ZxWY-SljL9Nkcd4UVe2TKxbzPc_LEyRnxozqFKZuKG7vgbv6nyXZFassh_tWtvE4lKrpOjON3Fr4alIELdU3tIINwm6rjKm6Cw/s320/Mourao%20album%20cover.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0olvfi0rWsu2D-97fSxLDqb_i1mDqwZzQ9fpxm4vZYLZZWkN1HM5A4lw9tkiO27o27Eoz_5oyJUoktjwhd5H6dAhfqcaz7Fn_bnpU92Tn7FypdnRVVmRpiWig-9DDC83IEq34JVizqe2SO9UVjwTvb4kXNf1s8dPHw65kA02Duz7bUWBKoHMJB1d1Zg/s640/Mourad%20winery.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0olvfi0rWsu2D-97fSxLDqb_i1mDqwZzQ9fpxm4vZYLZZWkN1HM5A4lw9tkiO27o27Eoz_5oyJUoktjwhd5H6dAhfqcaz7Fn_bnpU92Tn7FypdnRVVmRpiWig-9DDC83IEq34JVizqe2SO9UVjwTvb4kXNf1s8dPHw65kA02Duz7bUWBKoHMJB1d1Zg/s320/Mourad%20winery.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">cheers to the Douro! We fell in love with you and all your gorgeous views, welcoming winemakers and non stop port.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Back to Porto we go.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Just a couple blocks from the Caleway Hotel on the waterfront which is lined with restaurants, port houses and everything tourism. We have a pretty traditional meal of tapas. a simple meal of cheeses, sausage, croquetta.... not every meal has to be a DOC!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitbN516D6ntCAfcSbS1ZLjMLESDxUmU4BwEh2o2WxN85l2Oh7alCkVZxN5jZssXkF65UocWGRPqvd1Nt7I7FFw6iHNStt-Qk44XQINRABLidQYf_HjVug5lrIITPGKauIEVaFgT4ZbWTPC1Ars82_JV6dMTC-EBsqhfxih4BYYSMdDqSdhCCufjYa0KA/s640/cheeses.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitbN516D6ntCAfcSbS1ZLjMLESDxUmU4BwEh2o2WxN85l2Oh7alCkVZxN5jZssXkF65UocWGRPqvd1Nt7I7FFw6iHNStt-Qk44XQINRABLidQYf_HjVug5lrIITPGKauIEVaFgT4ZbWTPC1Ars82_JV6dMTC-EBsqhfxih4BYYSMdDqSdhCCufjYa0KA/s320/cheeses.jpg" width="240" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFE3-igdnlPCKX_mAivXhFf7z_5k1onHZnT8_riZXJJyYLOqnDcDSGjpbCwmH9139ijma8i074nN14pNZXsX2iD60OL1R5PCoEPNUxurdqrQoFYFezZjYXpKjSEirt4EvBRbuJdyyvVCJOSw_pdiOOZIF9hGnowsE7zAdKEz5tfARsnRplUfu1a2iP2w/s640/tabernha.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFE3-igdnlPCKX_mAivXhFf7z_5k1onHZnT8_riZXJJyYLOqnDcDSGjpbCwmH9139ijma8i074nN14pNZXsX2iD60OL1R5PCoEPNUxurdqrQoFYFezZjYXpKjSEirt4EvBRbuJdyyvVCJOSw_pdiOOZIF9hGnowsE7zAdKEz5tfARsnRplUfu1a2iP2w/s320/tabernha.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj60WM6_HyYYup98ghkxT9bDKBlJKjR_rhcw7znoKaUzUhFHTBYbWLBdcyXvUZ9fvj_11w2jsJh8q7qAB-qQ77K6_WxEng0sYcv29vfAkjeQuVfDGJXv1ZG7neS2fuSYXEHQMD7OUGCKoyTqtbdtBfN_QDAP-3zDRsXRYSPCNfsEMZKyoD9nOmLTP3eRA/s640/dinner%20with%20a%20view.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj60WM6_HyYYup98ghkxT9bDKBlJKjR_rhcw7znoKaUzUhFHTBYbWLBdcyXvUZ9fvj_11w2jsJh8q7qAB-qQ77K6_WxEng0sYcv29vfAkjeQuVfDGJXv1ZG7neS2fuSYXEHQMD7OUGCKoyTqtbdtBfN_QDAP-3zDRsXRYSPCNfsEMZKyoD9nOmLTP3eRA/s320/dinner%20with%20a%20view.jpg" width="240" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYqhWauCW6OZKAwzTIpTskCntbMxVnZJKUg4l0rElmv983g11aWDlX_KYlVWdKUIl3n6_H2MzDJo4LE-0CTniq2Y5YbiprMVS420kHnQBaM7C2AwTviRvpNemwp5CTrn08Foz0ccWy3N683lX4BEAVawefFosmn0qpAWrBqj-IkYxMExGHFKfK18ZWpg/s640/Tabernha%20dinner.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYqhWauCW6OZKAwzTIpTskCntbMxVnZJKUg4l0rElmv983g11aWDlX_KYlVWdKUIl3n6_H2MzDJo4LE-0CTniq2Y5YbiprMVS420kHnQBaM7C2AwTviRvpNemwp5CTrn08Foz0ccWy3N683lX4BEAVawefFosmn0qpAWrBqj-IkYxMExGHFKfK18ZWpg/s320/Tabernha%20dinner.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Our final day with Mario and Roy, we're back on the bus and headed north east to Vinho Verde. Mat & I are especially excited about our one and only white wine house. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The owner and winemaker on hand to walk us through the vineyard, a flight of 8 white wine tasting in the cellar and then a wonderfully casual al fresco lunch with the wines.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbTGrJdOmiwDr-HIWk4pJP_dl51tmC50D0wP3clwVSt_MxY3KqmPLexxc93wbnz4BgivugUWDev7CkHjo0EkqRzFeGoMznLBqs_DwhvHkrDNO1pm11SZ6nybqQBRS5FOB6U6FvA3BeQojmLjOwKsgvR3ExtayTtVXrptucSQkVJsVtSnJ5XVFlffFSRg/s640/Quinta%20de%20Linhares.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbTGrJdOmiwDr-HIWk4pJP_dl51tmC50D0wP3clwVSt_MxY3KqmPLexxc93wbnz4BgivugUWDev7CkHjo0EkqRzFeGoMznLBqs_DwhvHkrDNO1pm11SZ6nybqQBRS5FOB6U6FvA3BeQojmLjOwKsgvR3ExtayTtVXrptucSQkVJsVtSnJ5XVFlffFSRg/s320/Quinta%20de%20Linhares.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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I believe everyone received more than what they expected from this 7 day tour. High lighting table wines verses port but never lacking a sufficient amount of port at the end of every meal! 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Leaving us with a couple memories to say the least!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiirpKVn0iBEYIwqV1FLwcdt6Zju0rknuFxYIJcNVdt1yRWRMP75cNEfPInIRkpq3fwDoxvaMRQBdGQeyXU-FchhF_tfP3YM5lOz9Evzi9KCxYVHtEdVEoo5z2p4PjXIsGkJJl0JFdkHpOFTQOAhzuO6w3QUthJcJqtJ6nmoxHpJh0it0XMNAdo-wDhlQ/s640/door.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiirpKVn0iBEYIwqV1FLwcdt6Zju0rknuFxYIJcNVdt1yRWRMP75cNEfPInIRkpq3fwDoxvaMRQBdGQeyXU-FchhF_tfP3YM5lOz9Evzi9KCxYVHtEdVEoo5z2p4PjXIsGkJJl0JFdkHpOFTQOAhzuO6w3QUthJcJqtJ6nmoxHpJh0it0XMNAdo-wDhlQ/s320/door.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQtrVCDDKGOFIc9qshJ8WTLgMUaATfjFYWLTNGroEZnnZ5a997pCAfuPdyBLiefnCw3rodR5MZMmPi6iBlk2h-Y0JH0oDJuRoL8MFJmHnOtDmyzKqJwLrbEcN7KX1vHUiTNC9AFkfyP8nvTIRUkNn8zcS8aQAeb-XB7-NxNu2X8CoP7SHgo5bbTNfIJg/s640/mateus.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQtrVCDDKGOFIc9qshJ8WTLgMUaATfjFYWLTNGroEZnnZ5a997pCAfuPdyBLiefnCw3rodR5MZMmPi6iBlk2h-Y0JH0oDJuRoL8MFJmHnOtDmyzKqJwLrbEcN7KX1vHUiTNC9AFkfyP8nvTIRUkNn8zcS8aQAeb-XB7-NxNu2X8CoP7SHgo5bbTNfIJg/s320/mateus.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mateus might be a back in style but I'd suggest to dig deeper and look for one, two or more of many very fine wines from Portugal.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>CHEERS!</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div></div></div>Paul Mathew Vineyardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04000563118206246699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2737403927152912738.post-6786614009494194412023-05-14T12:59:00.002-07:002023-05-14T12:59:41.027-07:00<p> </p><p><br /></p><p> Our Dining Room awaits you</p><p>We created our Dining room space in our tasting room for our Foodie events and also special occasion requests. Tonight the request was to celebrate Spring and the side note ' a Birthday '. All arrangements are catered to the specific group. Almost anything may be arranged.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbQ1z1T6MJDWIQZDqtQbaTUgK7RlMYiOtwvaW1U1Z_rGdVT4oc5PSmlXcB_D8SM4x_Fayf0tlJFyp84y1mAvkuObJE1ax7uYRZxXd1G8EowpiWVL9DS75Myz_BvIJtum64VQWyQVaJjiaIkbIlIQppSVWASkxdQgJ0nvF1_Y4SkG3H7ySEnhAtVWauvw/s640/dining%20room.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbQ1z1T6MJDWIQZDqtQbaTUgK7RlMYiOtwvaW1U1Z_rGdVT4oc5PSmlXcB_D8SM4x_Fayf0tlJFyp84y1mAvkuObJE1ax7uYRZxXd1G8EowpiWVL9DS75Myz_BvIJtum64VQWyQVaJjiaIkbIlIQppSVWASkxdQgJ0nvF1_Y4SkG3H7ySEnhAtVWauvw/s320/dining%20room.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: left;">May 2023 menu for 14 guests</div></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQRoUqdCrZIWoWfKlYVF4oZ8pKDqdEAgab_rwp8qqxi9bxFB5-XgCXFbjtmO66pIP5uWGLnxVcYmaSTlj8IYrIoVmPBiwJBwhm7ZQp9EWk_7jjTtDAYhatyX6RMeIgfd6_W_MkpmnVLaxG3D-8_6Hp9VFSoI7HA9y06r0f9gdCd1JQi7mvnGBpbX6JpQ/s640/DF%20menu.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="521" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQRoUqdCrZIWoWfKlYVF4oZ8pKDqdEAgab_rwp8qqxi9bxFB5-XgCXFbjtmO66pIP5uWGLnxVcYmaSTlj8IYrIoVmPBiwJBwhm7ZQp9EWk_7jjTtDAYhatyX6RMeIgfd6_W_MkpmnVLaxG3D-8_6Hp9VFSoI7HA9y06r0f9gdCd1JQi7mvnGBpbX6JpQ/s320/DF%20menu.jpg" width="261" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Special flowers from the garden of the host we placed on table for a personal touch.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisdVprCQxQLyckYrDY-4PpnEifFXyHwLrVYcp7m3zpMQdg3OWQhLvtDfhZMKCMbaNIMl5tQ61zbwm5O0Xr3fgKENLyCV8Dxx8jk68MG_rp2NFB0FtDMqm7u4xne4CAL8Mie_hLHIigTg1nD0GpzVxLp5SGfTo7CwBHnNGyWaaTWcrLYjjudoL_mcaY-Q/s640/la%20fleur.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisdVprCQxQLyckYrDY-4PpnEifFXyHwLrVYcp7m3zpMQdg3OWQhLvtDfhZMKCMbaNIMl5tQ61zbwm5O0Xr3fgKENLyCV8Dxx8jk68MG_rp2NFB0FtDMqm7u4xne4CAL8Mie_hLHIigTg1nD0GpzVxLp5SGfTo7CwBHnNGyWaaTWcrLYjjudoL_mcaY-Q/s320/la%20fleur.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>We started with bubbles prior to seating and then the 1st course of asparagus soup was served. We chose to pair this course with our newly bottled 2022 Viognier. The asparagus soup was prepared with lemon and dairy free other than a garnish of parmesan cheese. Great start to a celebratory evening of friends.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnPP40DsSjZ0_DlmI6MjsdLAiKpv5vOYW3c0hBUy7N13BJ_xY7O9b98--d3BFFb-f31gWWNf4T7Vr7sih-2hzKM8deOxi8XcaLIyWX0zt4mbCIonfEF2l9UQtDx2BhDOyteFsdBPQkA67CnBWRbcb6AbiBgjhQ3YExcmeUtGwQri8osZuMlVGxr2p9og/s640/asp%20soup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnPP40DsSjZ0_DlmI6MjsdLAiKpv5vOYW3c0hBUy7N13BJ_xY7O9b98--d3BFFb-f31gWWNf4T7Vr7sih-2hzKM8deOxi8XcaLIyWX0zt4mbCIonfEF2l9UQtDx2BhDOyteFsdBPQkA67CnBWRbcb6AbiBgjhQ3YExcmeUtGwQri8osZuMlVGxr2p9og/s320/asp%20soup.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>2nd course we served a 2013 Chardonnay from magnum, a favorite of the host. With this wine a salad course, meyer lemon vinaigrette, warm goat cheese with toasted hazelnuts and pecans, avocado garnish.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP5eRgYthic_GyRK7Nv8eMgiB3OM8pbBVeM2zktALWAyRU7vrp_62yXCeQP_srn7vFKugLzuC5y0t4SqGvmSxcHNWjg-cz1y8L8ADrjG2ckJpPPn0AiiqAFxa77yrF1zhG0bSIYhH_OxCPoxnD8XyM6IrZFl3cMe-BsTp3d1kQSWsgjS5uPrdxPCk7tA/s640/2013%20chard.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP5eRgYthic_GyRK7Nv8eMgiB3OM8pbBVeM2zktALWAyRU7vrp_62yXCeQP_srn7vFKugLzuC5y0t4SqGvmSxcHNWjg-cz1y8L8ADrjG2ckJpPPn0AiiqAFxa77yrF1zhG0bSIYhH_OxCPoxnD8XyM6IrZFl3cMe-BsTp3d1kQSWsgjS5uPrdxPCk7tA/s320/2013%20chard.jpg" width="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjze0wTt7_kXvrvs72VKkD-GU3gMaezvnEDhIdaEmgeowD5W0T17S2e_z8fbecS1-YGn2VUmGiIvyNQMQceK1HyvyDvfLlHWjd_RrwFt3pHcXslzLk4W8x9FbhjNDhcWzPAbaKZxJRc9ZgB2OPktG_Zx1CemdLeVhYMNx32K7XZoTeYvrAQR_irukflAA/s640/salad.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjze0wTt7_kXvrvs72VKkD-GU3gMaezvnEDhIdaEmgeowD5W0T17S2e_z8fbecS1-YGn2VUmGiIvyNQMQceK1HyvyDvfLlHWjd_RrwFt3pHcXslzLk4W8x9FbhjNDhcWzPAbaKZxJRc9ZgB2OPktG_Zx1CemdLeVhYMNx32K7XZoTeYvrAQR_irukflAA/s320/salad.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxlXGnbLJICdfu07XpjIiZk5ZwipbTkcMt6niCPJ94_cPdVUsxDp5_2VyAxC36YfLr3XBECdLs5mj4ZzvwpYGqOCoY4SIvypr78A57ngOCdbolyWySWK0o3Dqaq4uNWYSnN4A3ymqqFHiFK1NSy0G2Z1DrRNzyy7VQoKr9FNSsl-U9iXPwGyG-rNjsmQ/s640/goat%20cheese.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxlXGnbLJICdfu07XpjIiZk5ZwipbTkcMt6niCPJ94_cPdVUsxDp5_2VyAxC36YfLr3XBECdLs5mj4ZzvwpYGqOCoY4SIvypr78A57ngOCdbolyWySWK0o3Dqaq4uNWYSnN4A3ymqqFHiFK1NSy0G2Z1DrRNzyy7VQoKr9FNSsl-U9iXPwGyG-rNjsmQ/s320/goat%20cheese.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Time to move into reds.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Eggplant parmesan is a house favorite and we love to pair it with our Cab Franc. Tonight we offered our newly released 2021 Grenache and also the new vintage 2019 Cab Franc. They were both a huge hit and the dish!!! Recipe being added to our web site.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp_fhcMCO-iuCCY1mWflS5qqEa5uMtrPTNBoyosRJvdo2aV4HidExZylVpYkvqhgbShqP34oxhwm3w2DjFdRidPRCfwOumwLFXM_pBBJ_3XJGbFxC9bb6VlV4J9g4Bz11OoS-CBMaqYGKptZqJJ-GS2HUZw-dkD6dNCorCN7NUKe6SyyKk7BOu8fTRZQ/s640/eggplant.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp_fhcMCO-iuCCY1mWflS5qqEa5uMtrPTNBoyosRJvdo2aV4HidExZylVpYkvqhgbShqP34oxhwm3w2DjFdRidPRCfwOumwLFXM_pBBJ_3XJGbFxC9bb6VlV4J9g4Bz11OoS-CBMaqYGKptZqJJ-GS2HUZw-dkD6dNCorCN7NUKe6SyyKk7BOu8fTRZQ/s320/eggplant.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCKbKURLThsVvMuG99H1JjknWI2SIdIyJLuJ0q2y6pXCXRMg79_XRh_G8YnQfMMyncnUYGBzotFfMVBZ9cgr6-mBiCKkQvty_3RwNc4K-i90GbvSR1huD0GiHDcmihtR_tev_rFvj81F0BKIgYv8nJDbJ_sjTArtLzbRLMuR2t23fNnfvgT1HrQT9pRw/s640/reds.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCKbKURLThsVvMuG99H1JjknWI2SIdIyJLuJ0q2y6pXCXRMg79_XRh_G8YnQfMMyncnUYGBzotFfMVBZ9cgr6-mBiCKkQvty_3RwNc4K-i90GbvSR1huD0GiHDcmihtR_tev_rFvj81F0BKIgYv8nJDbJ_sjTArtLzbRLMuR2t23fNnfvgT1HrQT9pRw/s320/reds.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Main course, a Pinot perfect dish. Local Liberty Duck seared breast with duck fat mashed potatoes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2014 Bohemian Vineyard Pinot Noir and a taste of our 50 case production 2020 Bohemian Vineyard Pinot. The 2014 was perfect! Tough to beat a nicely aged Pinot!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwfDBUuzsWgepWrTfYOsP48GT-UFhvBfex4yRF-g8S8DIqeVN4MvnDX1OmxtOr9dIaTaipUjfZL42pyEsXdtxieyV6P0fRNRXX7g0YD2VwEyJgFiqjZvk1UpOvu9TjZRi_XiKQsQoam8pUv8Rq0KYIyIHTl9zYahe2Sdged7tJr8muaAPmzFPN2exFmg/s640/Duck.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwfDBUuzsWgepWrTfYOsP48GT-UFhvBfex4yRF-g8S8DIqeVN4MvnDX1OmxtOr9dIaTaipUjfZL42pyEsXdtxieyV6P0fRNRXX7g0YD2VwEyJgFiqjZvk1UpOvu9TjZRi_XiKQsQoam8pUv8Rq0KYIyIHTl9zYahe2Sdged7tJr8muaAPmzFPN2exFmg/s320/Duck.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>We like to finish with something sweet and this dessert was not too sweet, ginger cake. The birthday boy loves ginger.</div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF9GKuIMWkuAP1pXFEEbEemeVKCEhWnW_3QLL3gJ_r-xV0Sy7VCQbh4YCWK3HnR8TBgV4KL-TDPKPck-2wr9ikOtOoDOAiVJXpck_WbRPpnRet8UwVF7BSOqlBlNW5cNN04rrE_sw6tPGb42xv96pqK-w95G0185aS_m0FB5Ax7FoCQ7hjlLtmzQxgrQ/s640/dessert.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="601" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF9GKuIMWkuAP1pXFEEbEemeVKCEhWnW_3QLL3gJ_r-xV0Sy7VCQbh4YCWK3HnR8TBgV4KL-TDPKPck-2wr9ikOtOoDOAiVJXpck_WbRPpnRet8UwVF7BSOqlBlNW5cNN04rrE_sw6tPGb42xv96pqK-w95G0185aS_m0FB5Ax7FoCQ7hjlLtmzQxgrQ/s320/dessert.jpg" width="301" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> Another happy crowd with full bellies and smiles on their faces.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOqwCsRGkCATDyOtcuPogUQV2O5V8SZUFkOMKDBDr_CcHU1kT-F2TVY63GiSpU_0aU_wB9FD99C3gxgbB9hJM-k7VswZQCndyZqA5EPth0FqnIIV7mRr4GuMqdL-67VeFiJcO4LNf8YcHlMOiJe4VFcKFfRuuVxwdjliKMCo6OHLI1JMA2aqV_0Xu9Dw/s640/full%20table.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOqwCsRGkCATDyOtcuPogUQV2O5V8SZUFkOMKDBDr_CcHU1kT-F2TVY63GiSpU_0aU_wB9FD99C3gxgbB9hJM-k7VswZQCndyZqA5EPth0FqnIIV7mRr4GuMqdL-67VeFiJcO4LNf8YcHlMOiJe4VFcKFfRuuVxwdjliKMCo6OHLI1JMA2aqV_0Xu9Dw/s320/full%20table.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>Interested in celebrating a private event in our dining room? Give us a call or email. We have done business events, family dinners, weddings....you name it, we'll do it.</p><p> cheers!</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Paul Mathew Vineyardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04000563118206246699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2737403927152912738.post-17296497246364265732023-01-24T11:32:00.000-08:002023-01-24T11:32:18.609-08:00<p> </p><p> <b> 2023 CRAB Season</b></p><p><br /></p><p>Even though we were lucky enough to get a taste of the crab season in late November 2022, the commercial season didn't officially begin until December 31st and even then with a challenging start. The weather made it very difficult for boats to get out with crazy rains until mid January. Just in time for our kick off to the foodie season in our dining room, the rains subsided and thus the Crab Dinner was officially on and sold out.</p><p><br /></p><p>The 1st event for 2023 sold out in 3 days, and an exciting line up of guests that many have never attended one of our very limited dinners. Always fun to have long standing club members and new ones that are excited to join the fun.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv86Qul5RwG9-dLvPKwWbyFs0F7JPRhF2nJYexCwitNvIOlDGzVEaDmMlQu59f0ZP38ccDQTOo3wrEhxHQ3Pie_u_PNJDOY4bi2dCG75mlIng7r7SvFqTfabS0Y3SmIHDVbXF-mczNm5ceAeKq9ASsJF-vi4_7Wgw4gvhYXCrQLFDQa1pxMo7VzIZQfQ/s640/architect%20render.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="387" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv86Qul5RwG9-dLvPKwWbyFs0F7JPRhF2nJYexCwitNvIOlDGzVEaDmMlQu59f0ZP38ccDQTOo3wrEhxHQ3Pie_u_PNJDOY4bi2dCG75mlIng7r7SvFqTfabS0Y3SmIHDVbXF-mczNm5ceAeKq9ASsJF-vi4_7Wgw4gvhYXCrQLFDQa1pxMo7VzIZQfQ/w223-h368/architect%20render.jpg" width="223" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikd-fk-_pknh3kmQFxHgdMBWndf8UmUhYgPgVCTSZC0cfRqMR8nYl8H72FdetnwUxXDrMn4ORAz0GK4GXFh7kI5EGdmLKmUaFY16iyeJey15HUlMuDZVJP7I0UQ3ni7lSIp3QSDLyrR8en0ineuVpB73pXhUx6TX2YdsVm10vs19Eh_lI5YxecNUE-Bg/s640/pre%20table.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikd-fk-_pknh3kmQFxHgdMBWndf8UmUhYgPgVCTSZC0cfRqMR8nYl8H72FdetnwUxXDrMn4ORAz0GK4GXFh7kI5EGdmLKmUaFY16iyeJey15HUlMuDZVJP7I0UQ3ni7lSIp3QSDLyrR8en0ineuVpB73pXhUx6TX2YdsVm10vs19Eh_lI5YxecNUE-Bg/s320/pre%20table.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><p>To start our 2023 events off, 16 people and 5 courses of local dungeness crab from our beautiful Sonoma Coast all paired with PMV wines. 2021 Rose' of Pinot Noir, 2014 Chardonnay Magnums and 2018 TNT Vineyard Pinot Noir were the 3 wines lined up with each course.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqv7y9d_Fwb-w_SkLpMujgJ7yp6ElkfclIqJC1UHn_gAu3E8g01VBw5mJyhbV_uhUjRCw2xDZw9jt3cTXOmMmqwaZ3tGw2aMwW2MHRJR29MQfjGHkOUQ9df7zNQOXZwsaylLkOqqM5aRvx4LhtdvvlVpc9aSXGiOReB_NXCbYnRKHCgZn7SeNlvqOxtA/s640/the%20wines.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqv7y9d_Fwb-w_SkLpMujgJ7yp6ElkfclIqJC1UHn_gAu3E8g01VBw5mJyhbV_uhUjRCw2xDZw9jt3cTXOmMmqwaZ3tGw2aMwW2MHRJR29MQfjGHkOUQ9df7zNQOXZwsaylLkOqqM5aRvx4LhtdvvlVpc9aSXGiOReB_NXCbYnRKHCgZn7SeNlvqOxtA/s320/the%20wines.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>For each course of the evening, we never had one wine 100% unanimously chosen as the best pairing.</div><div>With the bisque ( richly creamy with chucks of crab meat ) the group strongly chose Chardonnay although both Rose' and Pinot Noir were preferred by some. When I tasted the bisque the next day, my choice was Rose'. We always say, " it's subjective, there is no wrong or right answer."</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvRGMF2F2MA34D8m1r73zu0W3uPeBZTHBLSjhEmq7oXdhMlxpHz9WV2kUYBJvZ8GF3MjoemkrWre01SLgdzfnNEvDKnkE4NPm0nsdGa-QbrXOjGmlM6H-J-rTNVry8Mc6XbiOP_HesWg8o47W2MP98Tnp9flCZdZzVvSm0iO4N2CQP4PcKztn3U6ZLBQ/s640/bisque.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvRGMF2F2MA34D8m1r73zu0W3uPeBZTHBLSjhEmq7oXdhMlxpHz9WV2kUYBJvZ8GF3MjoemkrWre01SLgdzfnNEvDKnkE4NPm0nsdGa-QbrXOjGmlM6H-J-rTNVry8Mc6XbiOP_HesWg8o47W2MP98Tnp9flCZdZzVvSm0iO4N2CQP4PcKztn3U6ZLBQ/s320/bisque.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgw73icf2_f698czKoS8lFqiLyymtp737Zraf1VZtnh7p4BFR-e-4KZtvZEGP6uDxo00qcYeVI46XKxS3q0fFPLw1bjaHXnde8UCgIl_qxGPfT4v7oKBCvn2nNFfBo1Ir46ozXLlH67YWkmMv6q5ZrFegYbuEbkpqmBKS5pcw0F3ir7qSN1Ou7Woquag/s640/bisque%20and%20wines.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgw73icf2_f698czKoS8lFqiLyymtp737Zraf1VZtnh7p4BFR-e-4KZtvZEGP6uDxo00qcYeVI46XKxS3q0fFPLw1bjaHXnde8UCgIl_qxGPfT4v7oKBCvn2nNFfBo1Ir46ozXLlH67YWkmMv6q5ZrFegYbuEbkpqmBKS5pcw0F3ir7qSN1Ou7Woquag/s320/bisque%20and%20wines.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Crab salad with avocado meyer lemon vinaigrette was thoroughly enjoyed. A full cup of fresh crab meat, oh yes what a treat! Chardonnay was the big winning wine for this course as well. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2014 Chardonnay from Weeks Vineyard was our final Chardonnay produced to date. This exceptional vineyard produces high acid, rich fruit and from magnum with age, this wine is truly wonderful.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And it was clearly enjoyed by the group.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRpA1D71ZFe6R82aRVdp5Tw2WbXCSEV-s31Sr4dc7-VzvW2SKJmSxhpV9rihFdd_yuPueoqYavoH38q2jCDbPAlSV5nMIvKZDqq9awNjYNcy-T92AAuUDoxLnn5CCDLkEwU_oF64NMcE4079urcxMnrQSPCcveZJE4wKY7JkmKEnWS7D_vC_LRBG2XFA/s1425/'14%20PMV_Chardonnay_face.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1425" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRpA1D71ZFe6R82aRVdp5Tw2WbXCSEV-s31Sr4dc7-VzvW2SKJmSxhpV9rihFdd_yuPueoqYavoH38q2jCDbPAlSV5nMIvKZDqq9awNjYNcy-T92AAuUDoxLnn5CCDLkEwU_oF64NMcE4079urcxMnrQSPCcveZJE4wKY7JkmKEnWS7D_vC_LRBG2XFA/s320/'14%20PMV_Chardonnay_face.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSclsp6tXHcG_P1MEO4h1LbyX39Pm36JPwsB_ZGlo6aPb6jeQYItNxFX6TxjD52hpy0n6tSiOizt0v0FRKOUvdrm45GS9VmsVa5yGqgPFfGM3PY5jheo32l9qEBes1ngaJQSkMIk2Znm6A9C0LuKQUh-RI4d2vBfhCY5HTeRxb_qcH9y78NnANNAFDdA/s640/salad.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSclsp6tXHcG_P1MEO4h1LbyX39Pm36JPwsB_ZGlo6aPb6jeQYItNxFX6TxjD52hpy0n6tSiOizt0v0FRKOUvdrm45GS9VmsVa5yGqgPFfGM3PY5jheo32l9qEBes1ngaJQSkMIk2Znm6A9C0LuKQUh-RI4d2vBfhCY5HTeRxb_qcH9y78NnANNAFDdA/s320/salad.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Third course and always a favorite, crab cakes served with blood orange vanilla sauce. The table was again divided on wine choice. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay were favored with a few votes for Rose' but Pinot Noir won the total count.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When I tasted the dish the next day, I added quite a bit of the sauce which I felt went best with the Rose'. The sauce is really what would change the wine pairing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4ajrgVWZ05zt8xvMvf-CnRYHKBymCSlSFgsPXFjzSGc_bfovyC603WE8wLJ8sFgp8d_3La_OGnYJUwNz9YyQDwHIfAkB-NTivtFsIX-ToxHtUBA0G8_2ldRkv_ot1M6NBHzoBKUTW3JI6WkuMQkBG27HjMe_d-eRrb7MWjzF9enAQHOCrLApbSt8Ssg/s640/crab%20cakes%20cooking.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4ajrgVWZ05zt8xvMvf-CnRYHKBymCSlSFgsPXFjzSGc_bfovyC603WE8wLJ8sFgp8d_3La_OGnYJUwNz9YyQDwHIfAkB-NTivtFsIX-ToxHtUBA0G8_2ldRkv_ot1M6NBHzoBKUTW3JI6WkuMQkBG27HjMe_d-eRrb7MWjzF9enAQHOCrLApbSt8Ssg/s320/crab%20cakes%20cooking.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglZ3nvWjUVfI4T-VXQ02ZFgYPRgBzBfd_bNEIKnb3XGc1lWyKCN8H2wzKVsdYNHmTgsHkKajiHXbiCzBKKEmq0tct7xnV4X--I94t472_vq1Zbl6vSGdOFEE2jCzO1CQpNrxyt9tLAXj5gB0Vaq0Bg09dTjTT8zOWmqcPzANw0TPLPULuBCA0YybAmGg/s640/Mat%20plating%20cakes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglZ3nvWjUVfI4T-VXQ02ZFgYPRgBzBfd_bNEIKnb3XGc1lWyKCN8H2wzKVsdYNHmTgsHkKajiHXbiCzBKKEmq0tct7xnV4X--I94t472_vq1Zbl6vSGdOFEE2jCzO1CQpNrxyt9tLAXj5gB0Vaq0Bg09dTjTT8zOWmqcPzANw0TPLPULuBCA0YybAmGg/s320/Mat%20plating%20cakes.jpg" width="220" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUQ3w_hTSNm49H_E0oVYEow8XMixLPhU6MJ5sN7l4bcDh0fojpMKrGO-qP73isRc5aS9uautUB2hkifqHku2NRuzP3vqIDoEQ4MV2wDFUeM6uI3KLlOK_2LlhcnnY4CjlzVylNqfqR75EIzkXi8Ox29fH0WgHeFfpuoMX7IFggIuF3NAbhFey4PYU7Cw/s640/crab%20cakes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="329" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUQ3w_hTSNm49H_E0oVYEow8XMixLPhU6MJ5sN7l4bcDh0fojpMKrGO-qP73isRc5aS9uautUB2hkifqHku2NRuzP3vqIDoEQ4MV2wDFUeM6uI3KLlOK_2LlhcnnY4CjlzVylNqfqR75EIzkXi8Ox29fH0WgHeFfpuoMX7IFggIuF3NAbhFey4PYU7Cw/s320/crab%20cakes.jpg" width="165" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mat's organization and timing in the kitchen could not have been more dialed in. He loves to cook, plate and design menu's. To have such a seamless evening be our 1st of 2023, we felt truly Thankful for our crew of diners that appreciated the amount of work involved. The applause when Mat entered the Dining Room was a delight!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiahzWYgflsW91JDJUlHEqrLXU81d21g2mDU1tBGxHgptAr5G8ek9d1coDawfjxkXTILKj1l1k0mFu5L4olT6tQZedn4KehbpkDz9qfwY5aMstay-rT50QOQ_d2mffWb4Gmn2q-0NrlMZrWVAPETxNTr8Q3gKFZC3Ter-nmDEGk1fCpnenCyP5X2cyxUw/s640/place%20setting%20eaten.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiahzWYgflsW91JDJUlHEqrLXU81d21g2mDU1tBGxHgptAr5G8ek9d1coDawfjxkXTILKj1l1k0mFu5L4olT6tQZedn4KehbpkDz9qfwY5aMstay-rT50QOQ_d2mffWb4Gmn2q-0NrlMZrWVAPETxNTr8Q3gKFZC3Ter-nmDEGk1fCpnenCyP5X2cyxUw/s320/place%20setting%20eaten.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Our favorite crab preparation, recipe on the web site, roast crab. This is the 1st dish Mat prepared for me when we were dating. All I can really say is that the ooo's and ahhh's that come from everyone who tastes this explains just how good it is. With Nightengale baguette to dip in the olive oil sauce, it's a dish to dream about. And pairs so well with all of these wines. Although TNT Pinot Noir won the first place wine to pair.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ_O8GEHjAvtuCgF0Gx1tBeMVJ08IpsUwfPW_MLxbvaq4HF0Djt24PWiblplxamS0-X7RinIRnfN_jkFygE9DykG8gXfKElMcPUWbJGM2K1FRyNpJY2gVrMWn07Qp4PpEvR5fq1Y0sEUBy7s-T53nC1DNAGqTT173OQyrXmO6f2D780hyMs0Lc556h9A/s640/crab%20platter%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ_O8GEHjAvtuCgF0Gx1tBeMVJ08IpsUwfPW_MLxbvaq4HF0Djt24PWiblplxamS0-X7RinIRnfN_jkFygE9DykG8gXfKElMcPUWbJGM2K1FRyNpJY2gVrMWn07Qp4PpEvR5fq1Y0sEUBy7s-T53nC1DNAGqTT173OQyrXmO6f2D780hyMs0Lc556h9A/s320/crab%20platter%202.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>We love to finish off with a little sweet treat which we call Crab Dessert. A sugar cookie in the shape of a crab. Perfect finish.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF8MS05LriWKNxTTm2WPDiMtkPcJg5a9uoEN4BgAOjHGSuqRl66ckvyvVNVUVEzSz0b3C4Ft7NjB_VIVLZJDfhr-su3GWDeUbY3qTnbO3jam6tAj0SUGC0osV_0QjlaermgfOOyKMwQkZPVf4y1LNk5TrwWUqJQJUHi6FJr1zuUQBdIAVWrwIK7EgESQ/s640/cookies.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF8MS05LriWKNxTTm2WPDiMtkPcJg5a9uoEN4BgAOjHGSuqRl66ckvyvVNVUVEzSz0b3C4Ft7NjB_VIVLZJDfhr-su3GWDeUbY3qTnbO3jam6tAj0SUGC0osV_0QjlaermgfOOyKMwQkZPVf4y1LNk5TrwWUqJQJUHi6FJr1zuUQBdIAVWrwIK7EgESQ/s320/cookies.jpg" width="240" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx2VhfBHDcZav9M-b5gOGq4KmGqtVdLwqPhkbUxs4ewwehX9GrWKtTNwvvWIeS36S73nP7Nzo6QiBoW7GVrBoME5NcZX-L7l_0XEaY3fjhQIsbjJDHWYDAa4ayeWQctYiZuki53VDIzU3gWzcbEv2k0OSCOp_POsqrvK5_nfPkXhgmmEXbyay4cDHGtw/s640/cookies%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx2VhfBHDcZav9M-b5gOGq4KmGqtVdLwqPhkbUxs4ewwehX9GrWKtTNwvvWIeS36S73nP7Nzo6QiBoW7GVrBoME5NcZX-L7l_0XEaY3fjhQIsbjJDHWYDAa4ayeWQctYiZuki53VDIzU3gWzcbEv2k0OSCOp_POsqrvK5_nfPkXhgmmEXbyay4cDHGtw/s320/cookies%202.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This very specific drawing had to be shared and maybe framed. The message is clear that Mat's love of making Chardonnay needs to return to our line up of wines.</div><br /><div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimKRizYYHxtM28-nOmxaiMoZqAw8MvK9CQnGLdsTp4oChrcLNHhCK3tjx4OZr854i3EgGVaMoijYp1znfOjTvWmTfhM6-D0UBHlLOEvsCMp5Op-g40L_2XnAfYPube26Cpwrc17V7GKvexeq1LugItH0a00LoJ9XRVDrEWntThh8NuRRBGhVDhiXN4ng/s640/architect%20draw.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimKRizYYHxtM28-nOmxaiMoZqAw8MvK9CQnGLdsTp4oChrcLNHhCK3tjx4OZr854i3EgGVaMoijYp1znfOjTvWmTfhM6-D0UBHlLOEvsCMp5Op-g40L_2XnAfYPube26Cpwrc17V7GKvexeq1LugItH0a00LoJ9XRVDrEWntThh8NuRRBGhVDhiXN4ng/s320/architect%20draw.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>A toast to 2023, our 1st event of 2023 and many of our club members that experienced our Foodie Dinner for the 1st time. Another great night, more loyal dining campanions, friendship and cheers to food and wine.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ2PYB79ce12X4k6aCqlFUUwanr6rR-C3aYAW9xsJGxIEmADNX9HwIu6V5PW9MTKY9MIKA_OXSgIjGJqoyzJQU9nPYql4OYSZErynh_yEbGfmXjBdUArv85cPYJDi-_HFzUeqJ53yfMAlJHltJruFYqAgGaT6zQd7-96RaiqrOiOZdFHrzB-i5NcGfvQ/s640/back%20half%20toast.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ2PYB79ce12X4k6aCqlFUUwanr6rR-C3aYAW9xsJGxIEmADNX9HwIu6V5PW9MTKY9MIKA_OXSgIjGJqoyzJQU9nPYql4OYSZErynh_yEbGfmXjBdUArv85cPYJDi-_HFzUeqJ53yfMAlJHltJruFYqAgGaT6zQd7-96RaiqrOiOZdFHrzB-i5NcGfvQ/s320/back%20half%20toast.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_34_OMCIn33lnt3WclqQYw8P7v3pXD0q2_TSPqX-adb-gSuZr_r_YnE1JL46pTS7I1esUQ7zJM9YA5jdvNWJFY0PrXV3UglU_D1b2hiti_gwZcNHUfhQRroMVKiUM_O5XmlRr2-PbuADckfR9au2McFzI1LN4Dh-fTGmNdooX79gvzuXOKW5aR_H9TA/s640/full%20table%20toast.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_34_OMCIn33lnt3WclqQYw8P7v3pXD0q2_TSPqX-adb-gSuZr_r_YnE1JL46pTS7I1esUQ7zJM9YA5jdvNWJFY0PrXV3UglU_D1b2hiti_gwZcNHUfhQRroMVKiUM_O5XmlRr2-PbuADckfR9au2McFzI1LN4Dh-fTGmNdooX79gvzuXOKW5aR_H9TA/s320/full%20table%20toast.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That's a wrap till next month. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our plans for 2023 have not been completed but as soon as they are, you'll be the first to know.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">cheers</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Paul Mathew Vineyardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04000563118206246699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2737403927152912738.post-52554052589762713342022-11-08T09:13:00.002-08:002022-11-08T09:13:50.200-08:00<p> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> <b>Tasting Room 10th Anniversary Celebration </b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></p><p style="text-align: left;">September 1st 2012 we received the keys to the Tasting Room location at 9060 Graton Road. For 2 months during the harvest season as Mat worked at creating another incredible vintage of our wines, Barb was creating the space that we are celebrating 10 years of business. The best decision of our life.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzKhBvF4JQn-vgdmogSWNrh1uy6FaSQkXh3-IV1fA2u1nBA6Kk9P5C9Gwr93DYd0Dbs54RtMNeqaTnKixjvpsTGG2N8LANX5p55sLhMBfqaPTNZS9KmsBaJkyKxcB1mqr_ssNs5GRXjkdBEnNXAqS8yTzwaJGL1w5XJnc3IgNPoQIi6fXe9Vl5XqNOwA/s640/TR%20sign.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzKhBvF4JQn-vgdmogSWNrh1uy6FaSQkXh3-IV1fA2u1nBA6Kk9P5C9Gwr93DYd0Dbs54RtMNeqaTnKixjvpsTGG2N8LANX5p55sLhMBfqaPTNZS9KmsBaJkyKxcB1mqr_ssNs5GRXjkdBEnNXAqS8yTzwaJGL1w5XJnc3IgNPoQIi6fXe9Vl5XqNOwA/s320/TR%20sign.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinKy8vYxmsK0sVwLvlsIwn_7qCBQJxrDoVWzyuIVq33Nw_5C0evwFbsmKt_-LYw-JkRX1R54aaim5QCytO8JO9_rwZ8S8kUVglC-Cr1vzjF7uwHcKvO4hV7uGIISYeW4XTxU4MXTBgv6v90qGYU4_d4XLwl9eXnkA7aa95620e_y67aYOzZWgtEb8wGw/s1920/fde16701-3316-462b-add8-1c151ad9040c_rw_1920.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1182" data-original-width="1920" height="197" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinKy8vYxmsK0sVwLvlsIwn_7qCBQJxrDoVWzyuIVq33Nw_5C0evwFbsmKt_-LYw-JkRX1R54aaim5QCytO8JO9_rwZ8S8kUVglC-Cr1vzjF7uwHcKvO4hV7uGIISYeW4XTxU4MXTBgv6v90qGYU4_d4XLwl9eXnkA7aa95620e_y67aYOzZWgtEb8wGw/s320/fde16701-3316-462b-add8-1c151ad9040c_rw_1920.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>November 3rd 2012 we opened the doors. Our very 1st customer had no idea that her cash purhase was our very 1st dollar and 1st customer. Still on display at the tasting bar.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwk0mg25aZOhOm1lObu5p-YRdLMGTnFagw_iGjhmPx8Jp8HDkeCC1mTBkGtIFgLo21fbAzc_M73ikI_Ijv5QpnDecRkS1j_TncjuB1hmIQqF9tO6ecGqM2_rdu83qJzkZaPgm8dZ_R2UtX4c_q90Fg4ZmMK87CtYtvqEBY-s9o5mU6fbCGVQYQNC_qeQ/s640/1st%20dollar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwk0mg25aZOhOm1lObu5p-YRdLMGTnFagw_iGjhmPx8Jp8HDkeCC1mTBkGtIFgLo21fbAzc_M73ikI_Ijv5QpnDecRkS1j_TncjuB1hmIQqF9tO6ecGqM2_rdu83qJzkZaPgm8dZ_R2UtX4c_q90Fg4ZmMK87CtYtvqEBY-s9o5mU6fbCGVQYQNC_qeQ/s320/1st%20dollar.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_hTh0zqoGC2E0wQFauQ0EcNtU0cKda9NY96T2YSVh9qSvReGxO1JDPjuhsnShK8V8Zkk_HBaKxd67nPPk44iiVFZR3WtyXBjPhWG7pGbgtX2ID5WYwWY11yVj3SpromaYU2fbRC66N1TixpNbLgMliZ8lWZee5gEfk9Q6UmElGYY99Wjolq_Io1ckig/s512/photo%20shoot%20at%20bar.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">40 of our beloved wine club members joined us to celebrate the momentous occasion with a 6 course dinner and many many large format wines all from the library.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZaAhHI4CumKY9RKgb7-QgsqIUu6cUawSRkquSdoWEsrmkN2keMAW_O4AW3ku3ksRP1uHs7CKFrQjmzdkByVr8KpAp06o67IOMt46hZB9LHOr-rSJhyVo9oxjQXcy162toIYFKhFbf0dsEK5QDmoeQ-JUidRkkwzLMRKrAVlgaE7be8Ba35vxjqus1fA/s640/long%20table%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZaAhHI4CumKY9RKgb7-QgsqIUu6cUawSRkquSdoWEsrmkN2keMAW_O4AW3ku3ksRP1uHs7CKFrQjmzdkByVr8KpAp06o67IOMt46hZB9LHOr-rSJhyVo9oxjQXcy162toIYFKhFbf0dsEK5QDmoeQ-JUidRkkwzLMRKrAVlgaE7be8Ba35vxjqus1fA/s320/long%20table%202.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The emotional toast that included a scrap book of photos from the 10 year journey and the facts of some of so many special occasions that include 3 weddings, 3 rehearsal dinners, babies and introductions of friendships and lifelong relationships!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv88bY43dFuZCsX3-D6OSYMOMndGZiTScISXIJSYMys8Op4i0VALUoOUr1SC6SjqhLAXY9zjKTDxW5tcDXPbtvLpV77E2G6vtN1cs-VDiTkS2x04PlKGwKEHv_aqpAMmzFT7xcWiItnwDQd6D-SO-c-vnubalrGItvJ_evlmjOjpufrwAp5JDG4DCN_g/s640/toast.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="511" data-original-width="640" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv88bY43dFuZCsX3-D6OSYMOMndGZiTScISXIJSYMys8Op4i0VALUoOUr1SC6SjqhLAXY9zjKTDxW5tcDXPbtvLpV77E2G6vtN1cs-VDiTkS2x04PlKGwKEHv_aqpAMmzFT7xcWiItnwDQd6D-SO-c-vnubalrGItvJ_evlmjOjpufrwAp5JDG4DCN_g/s320/toast.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">1st sit down course, potato leek soup with a droplet of caviar paired with 2012 Chardonnay double magnum. For many the favorite course and pairing, especially Chardonnay lovers!</span></div><p style="text-align: left;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcQrE0h_OeKfwLsEk0x6NcEskOYBJKJ9YMsQIYALzl-eNihZgJhQNT5qcWOqRufRLNiAljVvF1NkkSXs2PZFjbIMtXPptIexvke11DHrvTL_NZqMu9tA80jcV6qKOkPgXSSH7_JmSdBsqegQt5As-G8v2qisjZvlEfHtB_tpiDOO91VuJS_tEqkT_vsA/s640/menu.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcQrE0h_OeKfwLsEk0x6NcEskOYBJKJ9YMsQIYALzl-eNihZgJhQNT5qcWOqRufRLNiAljVvF1NkkSXs2PZFjbIMtXPptIexvke11DHrvTL_NZqMu9tA80jcV6qKOkPgXSSH7_JmSdBsqegQt5As-G8v2qisjZvlEfHtB_tpiDOO91VuJS_tEqkT_vsA/s320/menu.jpg" width="240" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVj65t4jN18_xqBn7alR__-pyqT-qD3cL4y1b3S6SXKheC2qeCcPj_YBU6kcDJvFUoxgwPM85S2eCrtM9dqLP3ttN1SYGHe-9w-grGGbsOsPe8Nts_WRWIWRiV2PxwcheJiwEKgJsyK5ihC609GjdMdxk-RVbqy1RRpuxrVBtKpmiqTqdnL4k63x8Rnw/s640/soup%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVj65t4jN18_xqBn7alR__-pyqT-qD3cL4y1b3S6SXKheC2qeCcPj_YBU6kcDJvFUoxgwPM85S2eCrtM9dqLP3ttN1SYGHe-9w-grGGbsOsPe8Nts_WRWIWRiV2PxwcheJiwEKgJsyK5ihC609GjdMdxk-RVbqy1RRpuxrVBtKpmiqTqdnL4k63x8Rnw/s320/soup%201.jpg" width="240" /></a></p><p style="text-align: left;">2nd course salad with avocado, pecans, vinaigrette with 2013 Chardonnay double magnum</p><p style="text-align: left;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCBWtMBq1Fa4Rgj_V-LjMXH5LTHulV1Uj8NGx8O9aNKLNbkzZeFTXxZWFk1Uk7qNh7WXCrFbRhoW4mnFJ3uwNalAa4C0P4aIWVcJWmxB9I5YBOP2KtWSUpVr7RClQ1-J6kUlnuWrKpPIMstQUTpNEpx0kjhz1XAoED_Pot70iBIVWq6o046n0by9YkMg/s640/chef.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCBWtMBq1Fa4Rgj_V-LjMXH5LTHulV1Uj8NGx8O9aNKLNbkzZeFTXxZWFk1Uk7qNh7WXCrFbRhoW4mnFJ3uwNalAa4C0P4aIWVcJWmxB9I5YBOP2KtWSUpVr7RClQ1-J6kUlnuWrKpPIMstQUTpNEpx0kjhz1XAoED_Pot70iBIVWq6o046n0by9YkMg/s320/chef.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: left;">3rd course, butternut squash ravioli with 2013 Bohemian Vineyard from double magnum. Our 1st vintage producing Bohemian was 2012.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIjt6NRASQG4lD9u7MZBfGFJ-jMTMJNB8OTdPfjSlqekHgRVigD16lLkIbNPhrbDeyQko6FZMDBYAS5zvtLq3Di9WQYl81YFwi0KcbFRmSYtDIEGPEEYWobZvZhwZwS4QW9K-ibTXo5SiAiVjyIV0DJPmwIy8CK9N0Myh4Nfmwj8cOGwGz6djygZElkQ/s640/pasta.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIjt6NRASQG4lD9u7MZBfGFJ-jMTMJNB8OTdPfjSlqekHgRVigD16lLkIbNPhrbDeyQko6FZMDBYAS5zvtLq3Di9WQYl81YFwi0KcbFRmSYtDIEGPEEYWobZvZhwZwS4QW9K-ibTXo5SiAiVjyIV0DJPmwIy8CK9N0Myh4Nfmwj8cOGwGz6djygZElkQ/s320/pasta.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlleCAJJ8H8jLsBs0xIYWTdBjIBTcrZLFdhJyxMjP8-g4VTUG7du8rcrxTLHs7OuO_U1oh30ogVpZ4JpDIAGgWXz_wsI4_Rxqb-Xs_WOyh0Epwg5NFUdESedRm5omj2kqPCvIBvWyxdyrDUHJnOph-XXXi5LUHhGiBy4QuqOT7h7E0rqNCOyRdplgqWA/s808/'13_RRV_Bohm_Pinot_Face_TTB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="425" data-original-width="808" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlleCAJJ8H8jLsBs0xIYWTdBjIBTcrZLFdhJyxMjP8-g4VTUG7du8rcrxTLHs7OuO_U1oh30ogVpZ4JpDIAGgWXz_wsI4_Rxqb-Xs_WOyh0Epwg5NFUdESedRm5omj2kqPCvIBvWyxdyrDUHJnOph-XXXi5LUHhGiBy4QuqOT7h7E0rqNCOyRdplgqWA/s320/'13_RRV_Bohm_Pinot_Face_TTB.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;">Main course and wine pairing - Osso Buco with 2009 Ruxton Pinot from a 5 litre bottle ( Imperial size ) The 1st of this size that Mat bottled and opened.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinaQ6m7mmbJHPxdg6-dzV7pRyEP5dUYT2sKVCj2cxP2P01HqW2sOVdcgG81B5k5An2nn55JAiokuzFxG962KgoqCzhqZRnU2VGNi-KNUMAAqA0FBtBHdvMxSdmoK8lLmEAtbVYSBQns_9-PycGSq8Jo9ffW6f2LuQNHbVeNRYfASZ9tapQ6xCyZbnSig/s736/entree.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="736" data-original-width="414" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinaQ6m7mmbJHPxdg6-dzV7pRyEP5dUYT2sKVCj2cxP2P01HqW2sOVdcgG81B5k5An2nn55JAiokuzFxG962KgoqCzhqZRnU2VGNi-KNUMAAqA0FBtBHdvMxSdmoK8lLmEAtbVYSBQns_9-PycGSq8Jo9ffW6f2LuQNHbVeNRYfASZ9tapQ6xCyZbnSig/s320/entree.jpg" width="180" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqRFr4I-cLNSu6w5ITFFD7ZZUpD5f6wME8sQGr8L6UmkzyGZD9hYVXcyJqdje-lYnYQpSIMzjzEHK9NUoUBYnqKaY14d6TP53SnGuRBkoV9vVS-pHyBJBKbfcehIGXaYFuW5AFB-AZ2onMX50yTWCY_K6r8srU-vb6s0kqk5muD3VKuCDC7Iw4spBoeg/s640/bottles.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqRFr4I-cLNSu6w5ITFFD7ZZUpD5f6wME8sQGr8L6UmkzyGZD9hYVXcyJqdje-lYnYQpSIMzjzEHK9NUoUBYnqKaY14d6TP53SnGuRBkoV9vVS-pHyBJBKbfcehIGXaYFuW5AFB-AZ2onMX50yTWCY_K6r8srU-vb6s0kqk5muD3VKuCDC7Iw4spBoeg/s320/bottles.jpg" width="240" /></a></p>To complete the dinner a trio of mignardise was personally selected. 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When the grape cluster's change color from green to golden yellow, purple or pale pinky red depending on the varietal. A weekly at first then daily assessment decides the picking day. Once you get a good idea of tonage and an idea of how quickly ripening will happen. This is just the start of understanding grape harvest start date.</p><p> Here July 27th, we take a walk through the Bohemian Vineyard in Freestone. Almost zero veraison.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL5gfd_x3VYQYiwfSmuaKoMdqGbiO1urG-3_lKx7vjlqYIl0676BbShwLk6D6YdP7BhToD06aiNGJ2TOrsNAjuNB5G0V24Om3n1IEa8nEqhltwQffmid16fHKONtR35kLVcKX3WsLhT2AKD9NTytY9RPUTtyjEdh-hX1OVp2xLkVv53bvA79hAdc3-Pw/s640/mat%20at%20boho.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL5gfd_x3VYQYiwfSmuaKoMdqGbiO1urG-3_lKx7vjlqYIl0676BbShwLk6D6YdP7BhToD06aiNGJ2TOrsNAjuNB5G0V24Om3n1IEa8nEqhltwQffmid16fHKONtR35kLVcKX3WsLhT2AKD9NTytY9RPUTtyjEdh-hX1OVp2xLkVv53bvA79hAdc3-Pw/s320/mat%20at%20boho.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge6Bs4TtFadvKLRp0nNe8KXzW1fxRrp05ppw88VllXnh7fAbeQT09JOPKlBVwIGg9y1sV_u84oST72DAqu6W6wodaufbiZVoIWw9AUcUg1nH99vuUVtSafbainPJ8SwzgSOsCmyrzuILnjMzFitGtXBexEjHuosYpeZ-Y87jt6W_OP9u7CkFCKs8TO1g/s640/grape%20buch%20boho.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge6Bs4TtFadvKLRp0nNe8KXzW1fxRrp05ppw88VllXnh7fAbeQT09JOPKlBVwIGg9y1sV_u84oST72DAqu6W6wodaufbiZVoIWw9AUcUg1nH99vuUVtSafbainPJ8SwzgSOsCmyrzuILnjMzFitGtXBexEjHuosYpeZ-Y87jt6W_OP9u7CkFCKs8TO1g/s320/grape%20buch%20boho.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Gewurtz from Olivet road which we were very looking forward to getting, we've made sporadically since 2014. Unfortunately on pick day, the vineyard owner decided to keep all of the small crop.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisAZvBRo2U1NyLDTeWXV4X6OtiERWAH7uhoIFwfVr6oDLHG6r3sfvcXls3GJJP-wzNLRQo4-ixDBhQjrbdzvOi1YyLS366EUvV47spBjdL4IM_zYTTOUS16oW4dFmBRPqAAiSuGGeRqBQ-JdvjXlFfVJsgu4L5DnVhOpwG5kYjnwtbRke3gZ8Zd9PREg/s640/Gewurz.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisAZvBRo2U1NyLDTeWXV4X6OtiERWAH7uhoIFwfVr6oDLHG6r3sfvcXls3GJJP-wzNLRQo4-ixDBhQjrbdzvOi1YyLS366EUvV47spBjdL4IM_zYTTOUS16oW4dFmBRPqAAiSuGGeRqBQ-JdvjXlFfVJsgu4L5DnVhOpwG5kYjnwtbRke3gZ8Zd9PREg/s320/Gewurz.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Viognier mid August looking great.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8l8j4N-JZBOgoSX1GB1BBraepCCIL6hz0zVnKiB6wgLCn905mxOWig-9Ekch6K7bjJrCly4tAZjTdQsJfr71G5oGer6bmKLAkirOgYrPaetlaFl4aInVC3r143ch10XvdDQSZEOCGJpnqkjSb-QjTqBcCHXdlYq96gvP4TjM5RLCBRb_SZrCSNTiazg/s373/Viognier%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="373" data-original-width="279" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8l8j4N-JZBOgoSX1GB1BBraepCCIL6hz0zVnKiB6wgLCn905mxOWig-9Ekch6K7bjJrCly4tAZjTdQsJfr71G5oGer6bmKLAkirOgYrPaetlaFl4aInVC3r143ch10XvdDQSZEOCGJpnqkjSb-QjTqBcCHXdlYq96gvP4TjM5RLCBRb_SZrCSNTiazg/s320/Viognier%20(2).jpg" width="239" /></a></div><br /><p>Bottling in August is daunting when harvest is early, like 2022. We bottled all the red wines August 16th at the same time some wineries were already bringing fruit in.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipEk1JmTqLQY5ohT2GYJc468_gIApI2oc51nPjMIW2vgBPM5BW65anWyK1sMPKgmzBsWr1NZ9Kkr9ynO8FDOf_dNeXLdRSgl5aY_anTOAwRxkP6rJmsYc40zwE_pezzMA5JiUq7IlGRZIsqf8XIr9nrVwYHrs6SGTsXXVbh5HRaUbLTS0x1TjakszP9g/s713/2021%20Bohemian.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="713" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipEk1JmTqLQY5ohT2GYJc468_gIApI2oc51nPjMIW2vgBPM5BW65anWyK1sMPKgmzBsWr1NZ9Kkr9ynO8FDOf_dNeXLdRSgl5aY_anTOAwRxkP6rJmsYc40zwE_pezzMA5JiUq7IlGRZIsqf8XIr9nrVwYHrs6SGTsXXVbh5HRaUbLTS0x1TjakszP9g/s320/2021%20Bohemian.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGfRvzrreHPoEcmrw-8Q_l4ScFZqwfuAt16wndj0SWp9U0CI5pSXTAiXeCdx3taSBL6f-YEU_LTbc_dJgLvovz7kzaVVdiF_YlnQT69lhpAhNBSOexB6WeJXj_YUMD233L1-PiHD9uPwDaQjLAyOuJWFjn8UM-UKKmmugw13Xz9VurjJuW6s5oNBvUXw/s713/2021%20Dolcetto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="713" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGfRvzrreHPoEcmrw-8Q_l4ScFZqwfuAt16wndj0SWp9U0CI5pSXTAiXeCdx3taSBL6f-YEU_LTbc_dJgLvovz7kzaVVdiF_YlnQT69lhpAhNBSOexB6WeJXj_YUMD233L1-PiHD9uPwDaQjLAyOuJWFjn8UM-UKKmmugw13Xz9VurjJuW6s5oNBvUXw/s320/2021%20Dolcetto.jpg" width="320" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSQGS2M8g-WA_aHAW1dNoSuXud07DTnToUPddomF2YAu5vKh9P7fcPLr-MwM_jQfObS9NSNxWLqKvF-cWmL522hcoCEdjauCfiq37y6184nhL5sChx4Kz5KwbW36ze2YeQ_K4Z88Iue6vC7NnAPzcK9jv7ltoq-1GNrTRDOh-wW10IOsJmJjzM8RE_eA/s544/Dolcetto%20back.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="544" height="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSQGS2M8g-WA_aHAW1dNoSuXud07DTnToUPddomF2YAu5vKh9P7fcPLr-MwM_jQfObS9NSNxWLqKvF-cWmL522hcoCEdjauCfiq37y6184nhL5sChx4Kz5KwbW36ze2YeQ_K4Z88Iue6vC7NnAPzcK9jv7ltoq-1GNrTRDOh-wW10IOsJmJjzM8RE_eA/s320/Dolcetto%20back.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Exciting but sad to say such small yields from 2021 that the wines will be in high demand and sell out quickly. Especially our 1st Dolcetto, only 75 cases.</p><p><b>Now the harvest is on.....</b></p><p>Earliest pick date for us, TnT Pinot Noir was picked Friday August 26th, usually picks mid September. Everyone was happy to have this beautiful fruit arrive at the winery! With the last few years fear of fires, we always feel a huge sigh of relieve to get the fruit picked. </p><p>Viognier picked early Thursday September first looking quite Fab-u-lous!</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBKcsa06ZsZRED3ARxg5STOcYWbZedU2RFQ960fXvSY1gfVAy1WHkhop3bXEcOWrexyzToA2Ha9hi5yQEN3S2c1NXpYacb1BRsjA_z46ardZb7B1ND3O_s2PvrG7EInlgwIbKVLpu36dj_aMzqo55_74lyFftYYeHtwwfDqh2zCI2b_fQK04GfbJo_dg/s640/Viognier%20arrives%20thurs%20sept%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBKcsa06ZsZRED3ARxg5STOcYWbZedU2RFQ960fXvSY1gfVAy1WHkhop3bXEcOWrexyzToA2Ha9hi5yQEN3S2c1NXpYacb1BRsjA_z46ardZb7B1ND3O_s2PvrG7EInlgwIbKVLpu36dj_aMzqo55_74lyFftYYeHtwwfDqh2zCI2b_fQK04GfbJo_dg/s320/Viognier%20arrives%20thurs%20sept%201.jpg" width="240" /></a></p><p>Viognier being barreled down September 2nd into neutral oak, we're very happy to have 10 barrels = 200 cases. This wine bottles in early 2023.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_GKpaRfY72TyDVpYSff4XrLi1N9e1x1pxUzKSSOMTZuS5NeE3b-UGQ1kGSdvMAzvL5s3AOGWiX78Hfj3QX6HtwY06UAnELjt_yxWFNsUHPLMdXFuXe6ZKWfV2DeuaJcbcsEWc2RLE-h_acQLKdhak0H-yfFZF8RT3gfq6QvsYZhZhtD552xFvNG90Yg/s640/barrelling%20viognier.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_GKpaRfY72TyDVpYSff4XrLi1N9e1x1pxUzKSSOMTZuS5NeE3b-UGQ1kGSdvMAzvL5s3AOGWiX78Hfj3QX6HtwY06UAnELjt_yxWFNsUHPLMdXFuXe6ZKWfV2DeuaJcbcsEWc2RLE-h_acQLKdhak0H-yfFZF8RT3gfq6QvsYZhZhtD552xFvNG90Yg/s320/barrelling%20viognier.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Next up is focus on Pinot punch downs and the arrival of new french barrels from France.</p><p>Mat goes into the winery twice a day everyday to do punch downs, which keep the skins, stems, seeds in constant contact with the juice. Fermentation creates amazing smells of bubbling berries. It's a very exciting time of year to see the grapes fermenting for our future vintage.</p><p>Evening punch down.....</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxrzgzh9Ht-1IBJ2HROAhYD92_P8oCQVBZZyC-UkxP69V-WaHShC418QC6WUSm2GPQGKT63oHu_JVbsCZxd2A' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzSniZmYQ3AuabMFKZGG6Pvk03SfcIe7tBQ4xTJ2y5HhivuYmULfECuGSFz81fbaSogiqSwQ9_y-re2nAD0gA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>It truly is a wonderful feeling watching a winemakers love of the art of winemaking. Mother nature sets the stage for how our vintage rolls out and we roll with her punches. Labor Day Monday temps rise to 106`.<div><br /></div><div>4 Pinot bins fermenting and Bohemian vineyard left to pick. All is well for PMV this harvest.</div><div><br /></div><div>We were scheduled to pick Bohemian vineyard Monday September 19th but due to rain on the 18th we postponed. We received almost 3 inches. Leaving the fruit on the vines for a few sunny days will hopefully dry the grapes and we will schedule the pick within the coming week.</div><div><br /></div><div>Toast with us at the Tasting Room Thursday thru Sunday.<br /><div><br /><p><br /></p></div></div>Paul Mathew Vineyardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04000563118206246699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2737403927152912738.post-58037636020925588542022-08-14T13:17:00.003-07:002022-08-14T15:56:15.077-07:00<p><span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="text-align: center;"> </span><b style="text-align: center;">LOBSTER!</b></p><p><b style="text-align: center;"> Saturday August 13th, 2022</b></p><p><b style="text-align: center;"><br /></b></p><p><span style="text-align: center;">Four years ago as one of our many Foodie Dinner's, we offered a Lobster focused evening. It was a huge success and everyone was so thrilled, we knew we needed to offer a 2nd version of this, so we did.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxtypPbWjBBxW3mMMwrllu4zZfXxRuOPqwg2l72CTaSFurZ4Il-wqIPeoMjngm5MKm_FHM3ZDCrn4Zv0hvN65kNNUXi1gfQYDUowcjAI-5AgJ3929zKKEdrreY_XIkvALak4WL4TUyQE5l1gmI4lhpK6kEg8OoHRcfqwl3gaeo0LlvOY13W7SsCzzJQw/s640/3%20wines.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxtypPbWjBBxW3mMMwrllu4zZfXxRuOPqwg2l72CTaSFurZ4Il-wqIPeoMjngm5MKm_FHM3ZDCrn4Zv0hvN65kNNUXi1gfQYDUowcjAI-5AgJ3929zKKEdrreY_XIkvALak4WL4TUyQE5l1gmI4lhpK6kEg8OoHRcfqwl3gaeo0LlvOY13W7SsCzzJQw/s320/3%20wines.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8bYFeDmfv2kyBsY9rCHh4S3ul_o8jLbgRLtTzBL3vovwDota8Aybk_pdocksdiWNuvTzabSR71KiORp9uA9kguC1DtV463SDly3cWdS1u1h6RqV35_zjR3mZPv0Iuy4fPX4S2ARsaZD8siQOBa3d_bu2_kQkDlpwsRxOARX2lVsaGhKta1AyAYolVrA/s640/table.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8bYFeDmfv2kyBsY9rCHh4S3ul_o8jLbgRLtTzBL3vovwDota8Aybk_pdocksdiWNuvTzabSR71KiORp9uA9kguC1DtV463SDly3cWdS1u1h6RqV35_zjR3mZPv0Iuy4fPX4S2ARsaZD8siQOBa3d_bu2_kQkDlpwsRxOARX2lVsaGhKta1AyAYolVrA/s320/table.jpg" width="240" /></a><p></p><p><span style="text-align: center;">Lobster is a decadent shellfish that in food preparation is made even more decadent. That explains this evening. Starting with Mat's creation of 'Lobster Rockefeller' which is named after a rich man, hence the name. And thus it was!</span></p><p><span style="text-align: center;">We lined up 3 wines to taste with this delicacy, Blanc de noir, Rose' and 2014 Chardonnay from magnum.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMYIZQHlgJ7SA8MshUh1in97Cib2moA67mLXcjQaD6Dfwi1Ctg5Tjnq78oX9rhIvQr4sjEy8-bIFK6Jc5eHomUBCrvpWJ_bnlV_NtYkKQLk3fVVTl8Pm8LMefLlsXSF4IRwq1IraXtfqqUBYyEfKWh_76ZO0zPCsvXnMXT65xJdoqkUgSA_Y_UwMFvsQ/s640/1st.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMYIZQHlgJ7SA8MshUh1in97Cib2moA67mLXcjQaD6Dfwi1Ctg5Tjnq78oX9rhIvQr4sjEy8-bIFK6Jc5eHomUBCrvpWJ_bnlV_NtYkKQLk3fVVTl8Pm8LMefLlsXSF4IRwq1IraXtfqqUBYyEfKWh_76ZO0zPCsvXnMXT65xJdoqkUgSA_Y_UwMFvsQ/s320/1st.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOuiDZX4sbF-5n3aWfGO71b0kaXTzux2gSTDGkEtk1hNu0hbp58RVlxZPLPzXaKYEwmz2zD5DGfcNS3ewGJ_3Nki6NN9j7dOr6SsvzJ8RytzOztkx6X3QaZDFAZ2k0JFe-n0cHazBgPurqiLPiuwAlrc1Lq2eGUizPpAHMIDwRqQ92tTS-8UDNCK_JMQ/s640/rockafeller.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="401" data-original-width="640" height="201" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOuiDZX4sbF-5n3aWfGO71b0kaXTzux2gSTDGkEtk1hNu0hbp58RVlxZPLPzXaKYEwmz2zD5DGfcNS3ewGJ_3Nki6NN9j7dOr6SsvzJ8RytzOztkx6X3QaZDFAZ2k0JFe-n0cHazBgPurqiLPiuwAlrc1Lq2eGUizPpAHMIDwRqQ92tTS-8UDNCK_JMQ/s320/rockafeller.jpg" width="320" /></a><p></p><p><span style="text-align: center;">The group of wine club members that joined us voted for the best pairing for each course. The first course was great to see, divided equally between all three wines. We did a test run at home a week prior and tested multiple wines and pretty much felt the same. It's amazing that one dish can balance so well with multiple wines so well! The watermelon salad was just a little palate cleanser.</span></p><p><span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="text-align: center;">Next up, bisque, pure bliss! and the same three wines but one was clearly the winner and another didn't really work.</span></p><p><span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4hysR5n9ZCwdYcesksS8kuWIroiDnnoq9ExQbf0WWbhlcOpwPkVVOtf3NicqSBHcbMlHHWiJqwIVZ7Mixm1eGaSsAAAqfM6GuXeOBBfkeoyx8IttzIrO7lE3WfvhTU_h5reY38VHMIGw6HwTC3tpFfR3I0tICscFtOlyeMg4c4QUD4LOQjoA2DZYkHA/s640/bisque.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4hysR5n9ZCwdYcesksS8kuWIroiDnnoq9ExQbf0WWbhlcOpwPkVVOtf3NicqSBHcbMlHHWiJqwIVZ7Mixm1eGaSsAAAqfM6GuXeOBBfkeoyx8IttzIrO7lE3WfvhTU_h5reY38VHMIGw6HwTC3tpFfR3I0tICscFtOlyeMg4c4QUD4LOQjoA2DZYkHA/s320/bisque.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><span style="text-align: center;">2014 was a great vintage and our last vintage that we were able to purchase this incredible Chardonnay from West Sonoma County in Green Valley- sub appellation. We only have a few magnums left and lobster is the deserving factor. And the winner winner lobster dinner with this course and the attendees!</span><p></p><p><span style="text-align: center;">The Rose' really didn't work and the Pinot was liked by a few.</span></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuuIgxJZX-SDyATtclYWIl6C4MiljPk1BBfBRDHLDW6WlQR2SOUVp4NddLhMYRK7-SSiwkdIkd4ZEzyKfqZxa2xmLJvvcKeSC24RTNXu-zsO52MBoryJVOmJpT6prbpn8ae63OHNbtdkKVenmZxg07xr3B5xIU0Ynr6fkQBKeZxK1hENyynQN-3Nu9jA/s1425/'14%20PMV_Chardonnay_face.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1425" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuuIgxJZX-SDyATtclYWIl6C4MiljPk1BBfBRDHLDW6WlQR2SOUVp4NddLhMYRK7-SSiwkdIkd4ZEzyKfqZxa2xmLJvvcKeSC24RTNXu-zsO52MBoryJVOmJpT6prbpn8ae63OHNbtdkKVenmZxg07xr3B5xIU0Ynr6fkQBKeZxK1hENyynQN-3Nu9jA/s320/'14%20PMV_Chardonnay_face.jpg" width="320" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p>Third course popcorn shrimp is a tough one. I'm not a huge fan of fried food and generally prefer Sparkling wine of any sort with it. But, I wanted to challenge everyone's taste buds and we lined up the rose', chardonnay and 2013 Bohemian vineyard pinot. And sure enough the surprise win went to Pinot almost 100%.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3pMOCo6gGT6J7zumgCS0z0-ysIvfYnkU1xtZ7zyW68LaKoX6GFUmn6-S3wLiQGhljDd-cIoPJOJyPHKmAU21dSEmjBzPOpg6awhsA6rEev_AxyIy6PDSlp0gTljDKGry90ZfQyGce60rLXxwvl8z1UVWb0wDNvaUsGUL9BkZlXL-qj3EV0ihjUbapsg/s808/'13_RRV_Bohm_Pinot_Face_TTB.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="425" data-original-width="808" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3pMOCo6gGT6J7zumgCS0z0-ysIvfYnkU1xtZ7zyW68LaKoX6GFUmn6-S3wLiQGhljDd-cIoPJOJyPHKmAU21dSEmjBzPOpg6awhsA6rEev_AxyIy6PDSlp0gTljDKGry90ZfQyGce60rLXxwvl8z1UVWb0wDNvaUsGUL9BkZlXL-qj3EV0ihjUbapsg/s320/'13_RRV_Bohm_Pinot_Face_TTB.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT97srZpv1heq-a7SzcWqnfBQd_V-UE0r5qo26dxBWv9qFVhU4uWNiH6MUwMIZkki-0Lo91tZhkhaAWTIRI1onsX_r-ctMtNdO7h_pI12Gl6UnePvyb9tW2QCTB110PQCp1eOAaM0_GaC7iSF89JfwX0l0KlyNojbVxI8oXz812iQwtFzsHWcsUWOEEQ/s640/popcorn.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT97srZpv1heq-a7SzcWqnfBQd_V-UE0r5qo26dxBWv9qFVhU4uWNiH6MUwMIZkki-0Lo91tZhkhaAWTIRI1onsX_r-ctMtNdO7h_pI12Gl6UnePvyb9tW2QCTB110PQCp1eOAaM0_GaC7iSF89JfwX0l0KlyNojbVxI8oXz812iQwtFzsHWcsUWOEEQ/s320/popcorn.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">served with a sauce of yogurt, chive and lemon.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now the crowd is going and we serve lobster mac'n cheese!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiACTpIlgC2W5rP1r3JHmaG6kDE2ontoKzJAtxjO0VG7gIWAKTk9Y1IvKCryG5JSeq-6XfBRth-P8fwUBCLGf9kaGTXfxkHXTNUwxI5LhXDmdc8jub7Sg7c_yqOA5wfZtElFJ_7nZupYDr2B-gk4GcSRalYXyO-vSptkmn2LWncOB9ydGmuBOylThB0XQ/s640/mac'n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiACTpIlgC2W5rP1r3JHmaG6kDE2ontoKzJAtxjO0VG7gIWAKTk9Y1IvKCryG5JSeq-6XfBRth-P8fwUBCLGf9kaGTXfxkHXTNUwxI5LhXDmdc8jub7Sg7c_yqOA5wfZtElFJ_7nZupYDr2B-gk4GcSRalYXyO-vSptkmn2LWncOB9ydGmuBOylThB0XQ/s320/mac'n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Surf and turf, butter poached lobster, grilled filet, pomme frits and Bernaise sauce.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwE7O9pvb6y3tQCFrCie7pFApwLBMf6B9y8s1SuLaqtA4s_ef-B_NOXY3CbtIiWkhuT0XfANck8TNH8ONcOrbZzwEuv9ta5dBBGJHWXStw8minw3f1PGTz9QvQgpDnNzptDKWDpECEwLigC8D5lsay0La6jFaQ1mEzsyMfpJ9-YPnY5QoKyYIhmXExtQ/s640/surf%20and%20turf.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwE7O9pvb6y3tQCFrCie7pFApwLBMf6B9y8s1SuLaqtA4s_ef-B_NOXY3CbtIiWkhuT0XfANck8TNH8ONcOrbZzwEuv9ta5dBBGJHWXStw8minw3f1PGTz9QvQgpDnNzptDKWDpECEwLigC8D5lsay0La6jFaQ1mEzsyMfpJ9-YPnY5QoKyYIhmXExtQ/s320/surf%20and%20turf.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>An incredible course that we chose to focus on Pinot, both the 2013 Bohemian Vineyard and 2017 Ruxton were poured. The Bohemian magnum is a beautiful soft blend of red fruits subtle acidity and the Ruxton which is dark and richer from a younger vintage from 750 mL.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWCVD6OOq_zqOTdepbiRHg7E0qV9t0y_D1Xz4EfxpUSj39tPeyir9GNsBFjJASKESsPoEEsmfCTbXF25vRuoogsbqnuTh7scKBqKS7XH_2F4PapQe2oqZWsmtoUGHAvQgligreWHlnWxs-gu0HaxDKIKQUwf-LkNW_ml0idqi0C9PLrDoHUv-OGafqUg/s640/2%20mags.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWCVD6OOq_zqOTdepbiRHg7E0qV9t0y_D1Xz4EfxpUSj39tPeyir9GNsBFjJASKESsPoEEsmfCTbXF25vRuoogsbqnuTh7scKBqKS7XH_2F4PapQe2oqZWsmtoUGHAvQgligreWHlnWxs-gu0HaxDKIKQUwf-LkNW_ml0idqi0C9PLrDoHUv-OGafqUg/s320/2%20mags.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>A lot of lobster stock went into the preparation on this evening.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5ZTgEsirXS38bvHvjmjvsgT9y79bra-_CwZ692VWjGvqWbDloCfImFuw1A5y54r4HkdkZoXE4b7__HQsArrPTI60X0cJ22c3tlS-kL62X_4RumeWD8Vm8Tsi7HWv15TB4yRdS0wKcYfqR_oAkAFoMvM0SUXJMhigRc0zre8Ue0BwnBczvwlZyoW1uYg/s640/Lobster%20stock.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5ZTgEsirXS38bvHvjmjvsgT9y79bra-_CwZ692VWjGvqWbDloCfImFuw1A5y54r4HkdkZoXE4b7__HQsArrPTI60X0cJ22c3tlS-kL62X_4RumeWD8Vm8Tsi7HWv15TB4yRdS0wKcYfqR_oAkAFoMvM0SUXJMhigRc0zre8Ue0BwnBczvwlZyoW1uYg/s320/Lobster%20stock.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And we had to finish just a little sweet treat, lobster sugar cookie.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR584-DLToKFAN2WdCZuXc-mYj4AtMLcEtY0tZXsyw6jTggsEYWcc_UViTcjpwVRtx39G1EdxGXLTu8r0f8mw8VZajLOriqTtd4WsmeCsna4fOWgYOngHNi_Qd7jYeiriR8734ZYrxqAbOroKfC2RH-vMrdTZf8Vc4D6QzEBnfe5eWEE_hFScOcOw5vg/s640/cookie.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR584-DLToKFAN2WdCZuXc-mYj4AtMLcEtY0tZXsyw6jTggsEYWcc_UViTcjpwVRtx39G1EdxGXLTu8r0f8mw8VZajLOriqTtd4WsmeCsna4fOWgYOngHNi_Qd7jYeiriR8734ZYrxqAbOroKfC2RH-vMrdTZf8Vc4D6QzEBnfe5eWEE_hFScOcOw5vg/s320/cookie.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNlnXEplkrwnJB9XawF4oFtQ-ndcLnN09QJyyhBGBA_o5D_r9khKicSvNUYpo4eicuK9-GWIy70tOYlesZwi_ZLd-fuytAF1IQVCvAVJ7puMWYwll_kX9nb5tCB9J9xppB7mscZDAW0gsevEocKtYY7r_pjzhTAJKi4LfqIhsySaJNBofRgqZ958coKA/s640/chalk%20board.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNlnXEplkrwnJB9XawF4oFtQ-ndcLnN09QJyyhBGBA_o5D_r9khKicSvNUYpo4eicuK9-GWIy70tOYlesZwi_ZLd-fuytAF1IQVCvAVJ7puMWYwll_kX9nb5tCB9J9xppB7mscZDAW0gsevEocKtYY7r_pjzhTAJKi4LfqIhsySaJNBofRgqZ958coKA/s320/chalk%20board.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div>There was a lot of love in this dinner from the days of prep, the chosen wines, the menu line up and the response from our guests. Another fabulous night at the Paul Mathew Dining Room in Graton.</div><div><br /></div><div>Next up, we're bottling the 2021 vintage reds and then harvest will begin. Being tired is not a response!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Paul Mathew Vineyardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04000563118206246699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2737403927152912738.post-73880456637063461842022-07-14T14:51:00.001-07:002022-07-14T14:51:23.557-07:00<p> </p><p><br /></p><p> Summer Backyard BBQ</p><p><br /></p><p>Every summer we like to enjoy our backyard in Graton with our wine family, great food and wine to celebrate the joys of summertime.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWi0Ny34wOVEtbtjIQI8eHLMLA2JgcmTgHRVdmgh8k1G69WE2Ulv3I8x-4q4fugd3HGLvfDJP3sDm0e1oliOuy_3ZhvBemEOHciuEFuKftgXqYc78MnhGsQQczG7eeHsnjJmAoxhYdHQJhZibOd-Cp2XJooixzQ9_sQX2BYzJtxBKs4KO4wpxfHFxNgA/s640/group.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWi0Ny34wOVEtbtjIQI8eHLMLA2JgcmTgHRVdmgh8k1G69WE2Ulv3I8x-4q4fugd3HGLvfDJP3sDm0e1oliOuy_3ZhvBemEOHciuEFuKftgXqYc78MnhGsQQczG7eeHsnjJmAoxhYdHQJhZibOd-Cp2XJooixzQ9_sQX2BYzJtxBKs4KO4wpxfHFxNgA/s320/group.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As everyone arrives, we encourage the game of Jenga with the winner of the night to win a magnum of Pinot. The pre dinner game was fierce.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUZQEG_er6jqFE8XSHAZt4_gs2DO9e3rmw6eg7_QaCC4Iqid16SVXvT0B1q_fJsIj621nuwa_2hufrffeK2NJ4TJlfKIWaaB9lftB512-SUm5B07A3WM510CxZRtk5Kbq4ME0-sjFA3R4ZCPbS73e6aOUA6bo5vuF7gFW8t4EQvwAWunWbHc51REVvag/s1008/jenga.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1008" data-original-width="756" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUZQEG_er6jqFE8XSHAZt4_gs2DO9e3rmw6eg7_QaCC4Iqid16SVXvT0B1q_fJsIj621nuwa_2hufrffeK2NJ4TJlfKIWaaB9lftB512-SUm5B07A3WM510CxZRtk5Kbq4ME0-sjFA3R4ZCPbS73e6aOUA6bo5vuF7gFW8t4EQvwAWunWbHc51REVvag/s320/jenga.JPEG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>Mat loves to pull out all the favorite more traditional recipes and some that he's tweeked. He loves to research recipe's and perfect them to his liking. Corn on the cob with Mat's special melted butter with lime zest concoction is a sure to win.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip9fQMai5AuFlV6RUwYtO4pwdyZt7EgSQ3owFrMWQUO80y8Jw2A9P4rhInvcd407QllXhoomVk6rWctDm-aJmOibsEBXQeKKKfyw21FUZ6iBFlUuAyPCalWgBqYKL4naJSA-BrGkc1u8TYZ4U2Z8EHxcndyKntKE2rCVk1lscOymkJjUL-YWXqj6LeHQ/s640/corn.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip9fQMai5AuFlV6RUwYtO4pwdyZt7EgSQ3owFrMWQUO80y8Jw2A9P4rhInvcd407QllXhoomVk6rWctDm-aJmOibsEBXQeKKKfyw21FUZ6iBFlUuAyPCalWgBqYKL4naJSA-BrGkc1u8TYZ4U2Z8EHxcndyKntKE2rCVk1lscOymkJjUL-YWXqj6LeHQ/s320/corn.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>All the foods that a BBQ is required, Panzanella Salad, Potato salad, Beer Can chicken, Grilled Ribs, <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieYeCW7Hg9c-UEcdTXp8fb7lwiadCzZoSut9yC6IO8zUay_yfwTPI-VmbmjLRTyiuF2xyqPFGg5KabaR9FAwPzgaV6cIx0KbFlRYqGzWpwfeBYR9VDaFK1VOqFccBW9SI-nSczXzjmezMCtS1coyCdwkFBrYn5JUX0wUmlNwhqcljAMm_sP9KGaSbXfw/s640/potato%20salad.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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These wines have been cellared in perfect climate and in limited quantities.</p><p style="text-align: center;">This years list goes back to the 2009 vintage which is probably one of our favorites from the list of 8 wines from 2009 - 2014.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Mat tasting through the wines, taking tasting notes that we share for the visitors.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCkr5XDXtwdw2Dht2KDqj6QS2JHWpjGR85og_22jpxfl8F99TWomvJcsEM5QOQtUf_ZniKkoWlpUZm81mbnAV1--wB__8cUuf9k7kjFZmqog-hgpdQYv-Rvy-8Ft-8s0Pqr8-UMlmULiMk4nZaWfgOBPWBd2buO4lb0XniJta-w8DRLrEbj2h2Apn6GQ/s640/library%20tasting.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="640" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCkr5XDXtwdw2Dht2KDqj6QS2JHWpjGR85og_22jpxfl8F99TWomvJcsEM5QOQtUf_ZniKkoWlpUZm81mbnAV1--wB__8cUuf9k7kjFZmqog-hgpdQYv-Rvy-8Ft-8s0Pqr8-UMlmULiMk4nZaWfgOBPWBd2buO4lb0XniJta-w8DRLrEbj2h2Apn6GQ/s320/library%20tasting.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEYUhhw8SDo1paOoADUESbzMhPKDwHZDV479gKaD8inXh89bzjG-W-iUXl2UiTvAMXquSQoeiaSnexX9dp5LMBHYjXN_3ce6RR_Wll4MfUWUySs7xnm3-Z4i_4q1xHr_94bkQCjqx4vEYh2PF2o8S1jA2gM8YTnp4NCA-hzgTNUNO7jpf_1uRgFunmQA/s640/library%20wines.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEYUhhw8SDo1paOoADUESbzMhPKDwHZDV479gKaD8inXh89bzjG-W-iUXl2UiTvAMXquSQoeiaSnexX9dp5LMBHYjXN_3ce6RR_Wll4MfUWUySs7xnm3-Z4i_4q1xHr_94bkQCjqx4vEYh2PF2o8S1jA2gM8YTnp4NCA-hzgTNUNO7jpf_1uRgFunmQA/s320/library%20wines.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;">Saturday evenings dinner is one we're calling the BOB, best of the best. Our favorite recipes from shrimp roll, seared Ahi Tuna, Risotto and Beef tenderloin paired with a selection of library wines in magnum format. Yep, a night of celebration!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">1st course shrimp roll. This is made with fresh tarragon and lemon.</p><p style="text-align: center;">We served our 2021Rose' ( because it should be a great pairing ), 2013 Chardonnay Magnum, and 2013 Bohemian Vineyard Magnum. We chose these wines expecting for them all to work with the course. And yes, the group was unanimous about all wines pairing although the 2 favorites were the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. It's always interesting to see the favorites.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">The 2013 Chardonnay was a huge hit in general, a beautiful wine made from an incredible vineyard in the heart of the Green Valley - sub appellation of RRV. It is a cool site with the best that chardonnay can produce. Unfortunately we lost the vineyard source in 2015. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilIjTc_0ycNZX8u8V5rSPK3IuhKmzywMmoWIXZ8Hw0db-20uL36qYq0tK_ysm0REnatZd96oG1REH2b-Zk3BkjWt0sxdSB1QrejesNyY9ohWPY99baRAMPZelKOsZriLoNQhScWzDQgIP6hoIT1wZH5oOL1XSV9pj0byUMDNT-FlAaTMSX8CRQZrCXZQ/s640/Chard.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="555" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilIjTc_0ycNZX8u8V5rSPK3IuhKmzywMmoWIXZ8Hw0db-20uL36qYq0tK_ysm0REnatZd96oG1REH2b-Zk3BkjWt0sxdSB1QrejesNyY9ohWPY99baRAMPZelKOsZriLoNQhScWzDQgIP6hoIT1wZH5oOL1XSV9pj0byUMDNT-FlAaTMSX8CRQZrCXZQ/s320/Chard.jpg" width="278" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXMdyQCzSRhCiI4AGQWoqRYGPOZ6LO99sxU0k8eNZrvkJVh9ZFJG63MLRK6b1qlv9xfkp1dKHOgbobL63r0b5U0XLCSjS4Rg3JoRz7v4B0hIrwXpCRS49Gbwc6fHsqMDzFzs4E4-QoPGa6-5x2nlAtyMa-AjKGUVqYcrT6jMTWCCiVDtWY1v5rKw_pQA/s640/1st%20with%20wines.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXMdyQCzSRhCiI4AGQWoqRYGPOZ6LO99sxU0k8eNZrvkJVh9ZFJG63MLRK6b1qlv9xfkp1dKHOgbobL63r0b5U0XLCSjS4Rg3JoRz7v4B0hIrwXpCRS49Gbwc6fHsqMDzFzs4E4-QoPGa6-5x2nlAtyMa-AjKGUVqYcrT6jMTWCCiVDtWY1v5rKw_pQA/s320/1st%20with%20wines.jpg" width="320" /></a></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAzT8w_UFIo3dJ6fMyEQVcHHkJ-MWBfG9jWo_Rc1RAnyqjQ3QzLe4rrPTBEsYT6DdyGezxXFbcngc4Fy7iKBq3wGwGMjVZESyUPN3WzG8sptU5mvkZnnTg8itlGPn-z8TUyeVV9KMNtEGVoRvlCk4XUVNyb_SX0Dri4T2rRcN7dG1p2oztCqGaVyB8pw/s640/shrimp%20roll.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAzT8w_UFIo3dJ6fMyEQVcHHkJ-MWBfG9jWo_Rc1RAnyqjQ3QzLe4rrPTBEsYT6DdyGezxXFbcngc4Fy7iKBq3wGwGMjVZESyUPN3WzG8sptU5mvkZnnTg8itlGPn-z8TUyeVV9KMNtEGVoRvlCk4XUVNyb_SX0Dri4T2rRcN7dG1p2oztCqGaVyB8pw/s320/shrimp%20roll.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2nd course lined up the same 3 wines as I really wanted the group to see the different wine influences with the spring vegetable risotto. Made with fresh corn, peas, zucchini, peppers and a house made veg stock. A similar outcome with pairings - they all worked but the Chardonnay and Pinot took the lead because the older vintages of magnum wines were tasting fantastic!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_kKmxBdP3T225UrkZroRkYeRt_LqhFOC_X6rotKLO-OAOhH9r9ZYAZJDbeMFCbfh1NbGabD-j7qhqs6m127D4Rq5g3ZONVRVlY5Dqgx0MN9TDdxsBtYk8tNf3vWY9WJi90i6X4wXVFn3BX_VjsSBGaxpgVz-zL5k0-nTb-SIKXqV8Yv4SF0Hvyhdi4w/s640/risotto%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_kKmxBdP3T225UrkZroRkYeRt_LqhFOC_X6rotKLO-OAOhH9r9ZYAZJDbeMFCbfh1NbGabD-j7qhqs6m127D4Rq5g3ZONVRVlY5Dqgx0MN9TDdxsBtYk8tNf3vWY9WJi90i6X4wXVFn3BX_VjsSBGaxpgVz-zL5k0-nTb-SIKXqV8Yv4SF0Hvyhdi4w/s320/risotto%202.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Next course a house favorite seared Ahi Tuna from Bobbly Flay recipe is a stunner. The sauce has such a punch of yum with loads of cilantro, fresh jalapenos, soya and garlic served with fresh avocado.</div><div>This dish was a winner for best course and the wines paired were Rose' plus 2013 Bohemian and 2011 TNT Pinot both Pinot magnums. Both Pinot's won best pairing.</div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEife3L51viIe7q_wr7qjtKVEpO_JifdISmuStdEWYNnS_VJv-sv8FBsanMKWoPUpEcR8wNShZJtCQYZKUc9XwCdj8up324gnKfgsIFmcgdLW14fsImQvxFVSJpWyThw2E-V7QNWFlpumCbNXKnlprWOuuBzeMAUP6w0k_8FyC5xz1MV0Sk-l0nsNSaybQ/s640/Tuna.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEife3L51viIe7q_wr7qjtKVEpO_JifdISmuStdEWYNnS_VJv-sv8FBsanMKWoPUpEcR8wNShZJtCQYZKUc9XwCdj8up324gnKfgsIFmcgdLW14fsImQvxFVSJpWyThw2E-V7QNWFlpumCbNXKnlprWOuuBzeMAUP6w0k_8FyC5xz1MV0Sk-l0nsNSaybQ/s320/Tuna.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">For the 4th course Mat wanted to high lite our local best butcher Panizzera Meat Co. in Occidental. <b>Beef and Pinot??</b> </div><div style="text-align: center;">When the chef makes a locally foraged mushroom sauce, it can work.</div><div style="text-align: center;">We offered 3 Pinot Noirs.</div><div style="text-align: center;">2013 Bohemian, 2011 TnT and 2011 Ruxton all magnums.</div><div style="text-align: center;">The group was pleased, I believe Ruxton won the pairing as it is the biggest Pinot we produce. Darker fruits, earth notes and we sold all the remaining magnums in stock. It speaks for itself.</div><div style="text-align: center;">This tied for favorite course, served with CP carrots ( Charlie Palmer ) that are cooked with guiness, maple syrup and dill. I thought these carrots would lighten up the dish and pair with Pinot.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA4mlmpS79hgaKiAL8gMkGat-UqImXVdcDdZW7IqbXZ9na-lGNIHSG2J9-ASxFGFjsvaHb4Z1yUJXT1ZP9tUgD9Ta8E88wR76fbGEZH7fkgV_Z0jJT15kQXH2oo0t0eeOBL2Zh-7-gFyhYA4XX77eWuH0ZRzua9zvd3r9mTA51AwQ0e4w8uEIkSxcw-w/s640/Beef.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA4mlmpS79hgaKiAL8gMkGat-UqImXVdcDdZW7IqbXZ9na-lGNIHSG2J9-ASxFGFjsvaHb4Z1yUJXT1ZP9tUgD9Ta8E88wR76fbGEZH7fkgV_Z0jJT15kQXH2oo0t0eeOBL2Zh-7-gFyhYA4XX77eWuH0ZRzua9zvd3r9mTA51AwQ0e4w8uEIkSxcw-w/s320/Beef.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Line up of wines.....<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1k9T7BAjkstP5oDuXjTq_4GEKDHh2OoOAZ02YrG-nqJZ1oPWR-PUSSjD9kzkhzi4C5MvQYAOtPKNaA68oap7v301VvNZafYGMTuBO5g0LsREMYapkE86QtR1LPj5ksrpw7Ym5EjE4tHhwOFZUXIbTKOYzXDLOlJZhNakPn64VewSZvX9OTj0PdgHEGg/s640/magnums.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1k9T7BAjkstP5oDuXjTq_4GEKDHh2OoOAZ02YrG-nqJZ1oPWR-PUSSjD9kzkhzi4C5MvQYAOtPKNaA68oap7v301VvNZafYGMTuBO5g0LsREMYapkE86QtR1LPj5ksrpw7Ym5EjE4tHhwOFZUXIbTKOYzXDLOlJZhNakPn64VewSZvX9OTj0PdgHEGg/s320/magnums.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>We don't usually focus on a dessert but it's fun to serve a little sweet treat. Our favorite pinot cookie is a simple short bread with a dollop of jam that was gifted from a wine club member. This cookie truly can handle Pinot or vice versus. Either way, the cookies were eaten up!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglJOw0ySV8dXFrfztaXJoZEp51Fklvahde8ZenTpCqCAk6EiMdqNdDPKrQ2VOe8c-1qDCwejGyHz6a0I49q3Y3N-AxRKkyVZzYbfh7XhyV_2LA67c1Q-cYC8GKOgcT1GiE9_FKhMGvxc1PvQLnxrMo5442pbp3du8pFL9R8pRHyDMaS3HvtaZsEw9LCQ/s640/Marlene's%20jam.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglJOw0ySV8dXFrfztaXJoZEp51Fklvahde8ZenTpCqCAk6EiMdqNdDPKrQ2VOe8c-1qDCwejGyHz6a0I49q3Y3N-AxRKkyVZzYbfh7XhyV_2LA67c1Q-cYC8GKOgcT1GiE9_FKhMGvxc1PvQLnxrMo5442pbp3du8pFL9R8pRHyDMaS3HvtaZsEw9LCQ/s320/Marlene's%20jam.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu_rFwQbx7qyXRhKyYKMTnEq_kK62zHlG7b3WRxk6-1hfNFxJRK3kNrDw3AA-vcTCg1yQIn-uFv5QuJwsaHDgpqr7qcKjGo5f9wrPPDpzn2sqR6vrlSUIMMb6F8mdrNQsp01XxFtgDdSG6GPV9xeUzn7I-mLu4L5Y8ETKj69-8FKA6fj1FKATJ_HD6ZQ/s640/cookies.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu_rFwQbx7qyXRhKyYKMTnEq_kK62zHlG7b3WRxk6-1hfNFxJRK3kNrDw3AA-vcTCg1yQIn-uFv5QuJwsaHDgpqr7qcKjGo5f9wrPPDpzn2sqR6vrlSUIMMb6F8mdrNQsp01XxFtgDdSG6GPV9xeUzn7I-mLu4L5Y8ETKj69-8FKA6fj1FKATJ_HD6ZQ/s320/cookies.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div>Kudos to the our chef / winemaker and our wonderful group of wine club family including a couple from Tucson!! These nights wouldn't be the same without great energy in the dining room.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIZSM1RLbrwsYG9p-ktSdmysEOeQMwY3watrWI_DixfSrBsrWTkcgN4KBQvGPkhi4y8UfL87G4zxETt0z-IYF8HulUc0kme_msi4aJ8nnE-0gwuMPWtbxvSg0DP_dkdTeaiPQT5B52UNoqLLCoEql0eksD3Pr1_TxNnHWNFfaHF8JECC0-Uha3Z53Tag/s640/Group%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIZSM1RLbrwsYG9p-ktSdmysEOeQMwY3watrWI_DixfSrBsrWTkcgN4KBQvGPkhi4y8UfL87G4zxETt0z-IYF8HulUc0kme_msi4aJ8nnE-0gwuMPWtbxvSg0DP_dkdTeaiPQT5B52UNoqLLCoEql0eksD3Pr1_TxNnHWNFfaHF8JECC0-Uha3Z53Tag/s320/Group%202.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEickylVEjyS0lMn7jE8l7gEd2J9BQDPnxyqop6eTP94hlwUeT57-9-n709vmsuwSZGCCZMMXCqaqYbanhaHD6GCBejWC6d4fp8Vat90AI5HeiWWyIP9eq246fsGBdSiWOrZGlJfi5_dNcOz0XAP62UWauue3jVYftfdjC8S7AZbG1YQPNc5qYkKEiYRMA/s640/group.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEickylVEjyS0lMn7jE8l7gEd2J9BQDPnxyqop6eTP94hlwUeT57-9-n709vmsuwSZGCCZMMXCqaqYbanhaHD6GCBejWC6d4fp8Vat90AI5HeiWWyIP9eq246fsGBdSiWOrZGlJfi5_dNcOz0XAP62UWauue3jVYftfdjC8S7AZbG1YQPNc5qYkKEiYRMA/s320/group.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;">Alot of work goes into our dinners. From planning the menu, picking the wines and the preparing the dishes, serving and clean up. But, we LOVE it! And when everyone enjoys themselves, that is the reward. When the wines are sipped with a smile and shared love of food and wine!</p><p style="text-align: center;">cheers</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Paul Mathew Vineyardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04000563118206246699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2737403927152912738.post-62559372733582493312022-06-12T11:55:00.001-07:002022-06-12T11:55:50.479-07:00<p> <b> Duck, Duck, Duck</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Saturday May 21st, 2022</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></p><p style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></p><p style="text-align: left;"><b> </b>As we move cautiously through 2022 with hopes of health and well being for all, we host our intimate small gatherings in our dining room. All vaccinated participants enjoy our Wine Dinners most recently duck, duck, duck. A favorite to pair with Pinot and Winemaker / chef Mat creates new dishes that shine.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Guests were welcomed with our current 2017 Blanc de Noir and duck fat popcorn. Yes it does taste like duck, subtle but apparent. Who doesn't like bubbles and popcorn????</p><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlGXqkFXDg5PFkIIMYCj36X-Kfi1zrZ03FxDZDSzIXko-49MyWzZiSCak57uFHYKJ-63V7KVP1ekp5D-xEYRU0fDuyep6b_E5Gl8cl1BVqhzHMGPy7B93UlVc48nfdmqrSlO1kgvPvAYvOLc8MqqtyDzorcSLeW5_wjzzyAKw7hz8PNk29n7hXy073hg/s640/duck%20pop.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlGXqkFXDg5PFkIIMYCj36X-Kfi1zrZ03FxDZDSzIXko-49MyWzZiSCak57uFHYKJ-63V7KVP1ekp5D-xEYRU0fDuyep6b_E5Gl8cl1BVqhzHMGPy7B93UlVc48nfdmqrSlO1kgvPvAYvOLc8MqqtyDzorcSLeW5_wjzzyAKw7hz8PNk29n7hXy073hg/s320/duck%20pop.jpg" width="240" /></a></p><p style="text-align: left;">We're ready for our guests to sit down.....</p><p style="text-align: left;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjww0utSFEB6FrTxfLRY0EihOkZXhqBjySphZPDT7cF5IKBlztlwpuvw5O9K4-7EK6Auk2Cqrseec_IfK4HA4QlqHAiY1GE1jC08Y0WLBxovN02aT1kM5v_igd8QNxx_GAzcfYaSdg1XTryB7ZzR5J4UHo4Zx6YPVQ7RVmD83EAe1kGKKRAy92rl-aYjw/s640/the%20table.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjww0utSFEB6FrTxfLRY0EihOkZXhqBjySphZPDT7cF5IKBlztlwpuvw5O9K4-7EK6Auk2Cqrseec_IfK4HA4QlqHAiY1GE1jC08Y0WLBxovN02aT1kM5v_igd8QNxx_GAzcfYaSdg1XTryB7ZzR5J4UHo4Zx6YPVQ7RVmD83EAe1kGKKRAy92rl-aYjw/s320/the%20table.jpg" width="320" /></a></p><p style="text-align: left;"> At the table, each guest has 3 wine glasses, a menu and lots of room to take notes on what pairs best.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOpUminpCp5zGqf53REUrN2bvwNWp5sghN4hUmqtZiHBPJRGxZ7y8NIVle9OyTloB6P7zrOFlb0DFVVu6MPzJvyPuCKt1uqsFjF0MISssmrDk7b7gnM-VyZ87fw3IDRtARMI_zT91nKKg1iKN0Q8koiT6KTICSxGlnIFr8DjjPz7C2Vfw_dBEWeUaKiQ/s640/glasses.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOpUminpCp5zGqf53REUrN2bvwNWp5sghN4hUmqtZiHBPJRGxZ7y8NIVle9OyTloB6P7zrOFlb0DFVVu6MPzJvyPuCKt1uqsFjF0MISssmrDk7b7gnM-VyZ87fw3IDRtARMI_zT91nKKg1iKN0Q8koiT6KTICSxGlnIFr8DjjPz7C2Vfw_dBEWeUaKiQ/s320/glasses.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;">Sonoma County Liberty Duck is the best product available. Humanely raised, local and on the best menu's across the country. We are so lucky to have this gem just down the road.</p><p style="text-align: left;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijc3tCdaErQnCbm-POE4TQXodF_TloLNRYtzJxanYZBlg4nCfZXQ2OQQMJEp9amIy_KntuJBpVwr0tMnuIFe8_fm-4NoHr_Zp-bs9dnrIq-iRLj7v76ly4_OHLg11JI3mud9drqEUT2FlvZZ_kegaIR3xYsDtq-ad7fifYiqGAtiF6SFOAOp9qK8kmNg/s337/Liberty.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="209" data-original-width="337" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijc3tCdaErQnCbm-POE4TQXodF_TloLNRYtzJxanYZBlg4nCfZXQ2OQQMJEp9amIy_KntuJBpVwr0tMnuIFe8_fm-4NoHr_Zp-bs9dnrIq-iRLj7v76ly4_OHLg11JI3mud9drqEUT2FlvZZ_kegaIR3xYsDtq-ad7fifYiqGAtiF6SFOAOp9qK8kmNg/s320/Liberty.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"> Duck confit is the basis of our evening. Confit is cooked and stored in it's own juice ( fat ).</p><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEissYBordYLAj7S7iZtrULlC7mwxn6A_LSpKKmgPpo2zcoDJNwvvCTva3uoWRnLv8ty00G-CwbC-8Qf64Jdz34IAJGZ5wwlz1H-Nd1hq7k4KsldncNpvTZ9oHM_SiH4GiSzhmgsl0HpySmUnWUtvtJGSAqq0Dh4GusYItWmwMAgDkqKtmac9rreg7Wu_A/s640/duck%20confit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEissYBordYLAj7S7iZtrULlC7mwxn6A_LSpKKmgPpo2zcoDJNwvvCTva3uoWRnLv8ty00G-CwbC-8Qf64Jdz34IAJGZ5wwlz1H-Nd1hq7k4KsldncNpvTZ9oHM_SiH4GiSzhmgsl0HpySmUnWUtvtJGSAqq0Dh4GusYItWmwMAgDkqKtmac9rreg7Wu_A/s320/duck%20confit.jpg" width="320" /></a></p><p style="text-align: left;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwPBfOEaP8NtZe-Wq-mzuDS4DNqivTjVTwBBn6A4ftNb5INpJ2PVY7Egpg7WYR1iroc3K76nU_9DDDSCqbWG0Hu1_X_EkULvaCtgS2gRinQphsyGrvMJbBWUwngwuZ4scbhryDJaP1i98OSVLdBPpu6rSmkN8D6MlcF7Yx-Hx3RDHt8geYpqe9v3K_ig/s640/plates.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwPBfOEaP8NtZe-Wq-mzuDS4DNqivTjVTwBBn6A4ftNb5INpJ2PVY7Egpg7WYR1iroc3K76nU_9DDDSCqbWG0Hu1_X_EkULvaCtgS2gRinQphsyGrvMJbBWUwngwuZ4scbhryDJaP1i98OSVLdBPpu6rSmkN8D6MlcF7Yx-Hx3RDHt8geYpqe9v3K_ig/s320/plates.jpg" width="320" /></a> </p><p style="text-align: left;"><span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"> Duck shredded on the salad, <span style="color: #984806; line-height: 115%;"><i style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Champagne Vinaigrette. </i><span style="font-family: inherit;">We like to serve a ringer in the mix that we are certain pairs with a white wine. And yes, this dish won the hearts of all with Rose'</span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisUEGsXexfHk5feTN299cYzkEVeh4Mq3S_Yy_8QBbBRMEHxuuT2nJFDnkjbuPJxX3LWMtqtjRU3m4-afQNNyqPx-2y-4jIvGZV4H8i-NaRRVI0K_Z83_Mt728G4eAK6dD1khB9TkbpLx2RQouoPjK3tccnUfLWIQiswV7nOaacB07KG_rahgLAftLkuA/s640/salad%20with.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisUEGsXexfHk5feTN299cYzkEVeh4Mq3S_Yy_8QBbBRMEHxuuT2nJFDnkjbuPJxX3LWMtqtjRU3m4-afQNNyqPx-2y-4jIvGZV4H8i-NaRRVI0K_Z83_Mt728G4eAK6dD1khB9TkbpLx2RQouoPjK3tccnUfLWIQiswV7nOaacB07KG_rahgLAftLkuA/s320/salad%20with.jpg" width="320" /></a></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhUWJ_ABwK7GbtCZxcOLmJtXO5W79rv-gENqEHqDqrEm70BRM1k-OyHieTffJmi8oMhhk7BocEnZb-nKstzJPk5Vug2qQV7Acn5r2Qe1G3VYA1vSLn-ficElrghFrn4WE8Chj7zQlC2Cj32mIh8DbGd6ieMNgNscRmnJKIDDrCnu2lHpgjIgpsIH2J5g/s713/2021%20Rose'.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="713" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhUWJ_ABwK7GbtCZxcOLmJtXO5W79rv-gENqEHqDqrEm70BRM1k-OyHieTffJmi8oMhhk7BocEnZb-nKstzJPk5Vug2qQV7Acn5r2Qe1G3VYA1vSLn-ficElrghFrn4WE8Chj7zQlC2Cj32mIh8DbGd6ieMNgNscRmnJKIDDrCnu2lHpgjIgpsIH2J5g/s320/2021%20Rose'.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">A new favorite at our house is quiche, it is a great base to add favorite veggies, proteins, cheeses. Tonight's duck confit quiche was top notch in flavor and super fun to pair with wines. </p><p style="text-align: left;">We were certain that our 2021 Rose' of Pinot would be the winning pairing but alas, the group picked Pinot Noir.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqNzZ7Y_-7LBhzxwi9jkyLLR7HUyMS44w_49PV0laddSkHG8FKlQerRx9NJuLf4EXSfo2wbmuZ1cExD6bJEnHJGmnaHpe2Q6N2ZBjD9HRtzWTnVKKhogw0D90jmY3qWgAc9pninVqebUUaKzP2onDcSeWGPyjk45aYkCcyTZ0oZgX9Lerfa-2alsBw5g/s640/quiche.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqNzZ7Y_-7LBhzxwi9jkyLLR7HUyMS44w_49PV0laddSkHG8FKlQerRx9NJuLf4EXSfo2wbmuZ1cExD6bJEnHJGmnaHpe2Q6N2ZBjD9HRtzWTnVKKhogw0D90jmY3qWgAc9pninVqebUUaKzP2onDcSeWGPyjk45aYkCcyTZ0oZgX9Lerfa-2alsBw5g/s320/quiche.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The 3rd course was a Duck Taco which was eaten before any phots were snapped. Crunchy old school with creme fraiche, jalepeno's, cheese, beans cooked in duck fat, avocado and tomatillo salsa. Not what one might think is Pinot food but go big or go home, Ruxton Pinot can handle this.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Duck leg confit with wild mushroom risotto, perfect Pinot food. We poured 3 Pinot's to taste alongside the dish and so of course Pinot was the winner.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A 2014 Magnum of TNT plus 2014 750 ml and Ruxton Pinot.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhKIHOG1bljKtYpyVqq_8brXmInE4yd7yDrM4U8uK3fXXGfIOaSUGtqfSf2XPwY-k51p6uySGZj0ldEktFDar8hKhHhmoqXf6LVRf6xOtoYvmhswE5TlpSlgNhVQ1V4gAeAU9gcu9VupvioHRmO1CnFVu2_PVjQDaJppHvuU9u2PiwHSBZcrMErL9gHQ/s640/main%20course.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhKIHOG1bljKtYpyVqq_8brXmInE4yd7yDrM4U8uK3fXXGfIOaSUGtqfSf2XPwY-k51p6uySGZj0ldEktFDar8hKhHhmoqXf6LVRf6xOtoYvmhswE5TlpSlgNhVQ1V4gAeAU9gcu9VupvioHRmO1CnFVu2_PVjQDaJppHvuU9u2PiwHSBZcrMErL9gHQ/s320/main%20course.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_hdH4bzSihEJPjy2GZLHesZluq0bNz9XTzM6YcCHV_nSW0a9eCaX8myett59jp7NgWCFPS0BspQz_V8vu-yChOz6t_XiVyOwmdSq7QUk-OM56wTD8u3QHOcx8rXEuKOXTELNMDBsUUf7MnbujaNXWw7pxFMQbyJQ6DHd4n54THsjt5f8R3yw-BWohyg/s640/board.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_hdH4bzSihEJPjy2GZLHesZluq0bNz9XTzM6YcCHV_nSW0a9eCaX8myett59jp7NgWCFPS0BspQz_V8vu-yChOz6t_XiVyOwmdSq7QUk-OM56wTD8u3QHOcx8rXEuKOXTELNMDBsUUf7MnbujaNXWw7pxFMQbyJQ6DHd4n54THsjt5f8R3yw-BWohyg/s320/board.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cheers to all who came out to celebrate duck, duck, duck, wine and dining.</div><br /><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-zyYoEpi56E0_GpQFBjT-gPe1KA35EC5RTEJInhVO15VdcYDsY6eSjRafCStzyBqskAlqDXQWc1JCnFr_KHHJu5NAGYqvvqN_tXSnRYnaH3JD13wcRh1Rep_185-6gV4YP5KXRHx2KjMjDwhaMqs905HB2EaIxA78isa8HgXiNR39142yK_R-rQs8Ew/s640/da%20group.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-zyYoEpi56E0_GpQFBjT-gPe1KA35EC5RTEJInhVO15VdcYDsY6eSjRafCStzyBqskAlqDXQWc1JCnFr_KHHJu5NAGYqvvqN_tXSnRYnaH3JD13wcRh1Rep_185-6gV4YP5KXRHx2KjMjDwhaMqs905HB2EaIxA78isa8HgXiNR39142yK_R-rQs8Ew/s320/da%20group.jpg" width="320" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></p><p style="text-align: center;">Up next June 2022, library wines and the foods that we love, BOB. </p><p><br /></p>Paul Mathew Vineyardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04000563118206246699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2737403927152912738.post-12569582385852747582022-04-24T12:37:00.002-07:002022-04-24T13:33:54.717-07:00<p> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><b> Earth Day 2022</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></p><p style="text-align: left;">It has been over 2 1/2 years since we hosted an in-person dinner in our Tasting Room. Earth Day seemed like the perfect time, reason and reward for our fans.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkDHDy1S_slpCs-u1UZ7iexxYoucoKLji4QLMHGXnusXMpWksjwPhKMwrPcXgIbWDlLiUG-oE5sDnijLUwCAz5RCFTEX1fyD29SGp9_wDi_gY9469tKAO_E_KCoVFMyLiVJtCI964zF_uHfKYKNiSgLNdsig5bBlIK5c4FjD7HOpZOPLIhXPCoSdOzmg/s217/earthday.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="214" data-original-width="217" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkDHDy1S_slpCs-u1UZ7iexxYoucoKLji4QLMHGXnusXMpWksjwPhKMwrPcXgIbWDlLiUG-oE5sDnijLUwCAz5RCFTEX1fyD29SGp9_wDi_gY9469tKAO_E_KCoVFMyLiVJtCI964zF_uHfKYKNiSgLNdsig5bBlIK5c4FjD7HOpZOPLIhXPCoSdOzmg/s1600/earthday.JPG" width="217" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;">The 'Earth Day' theme was a hyper local ingredients, showcasing farmers, producers within a few miles from our Tasting Room in Graton.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv0ZNu6zLFRlbT6Pw5wrrdbdJ4ZfDtMVwvzF_WdiAt7zK7pPmsscSUsj6MN8-R-FDbHjKmNeU2ixiJilxLDdWs00rFyCW99s8RfQU4L0zdNSGmnmcdwEfmkQ0bGjz91TKgOGMC6eU3mj5lHf2hQTxl0a7zXBGjXiNZuVPlHbA6kDY_BhUSWNXM56tBYg/s640/bo%20creamery.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="376" data-original-width="640" height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv0ZNu6zLFRlbT6Pw5wrrdbdJ4ZfDtMVwvzF_WdiAt7zK7pPmsscSUsj6MN8-R-FDbHjKmNeU2ixiJilxLDdWs00rFyCW99s8RfQU4L0zdNSGmnmcdwEfmkQ0bGjz91TKgOGMC6eU3mj5lHf2hQTxl0a7zXBGjXiNZuVPlHbA6kDY_BhUSWNXM56tBYg/s320/bo%20creamery.jpg" width="320" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGHzWnb8duUTMV4-n2cI4LAFKYXY5v8fWrP1Guww7jvpequ_JMjzG-thev1FKKEKZZBLYHtlu_IFv8JKB0hvozyzEVdscZRtYwPMiQCISNBYvbO4GPmeFtPpZBNA68FtoMHnzKgykzb3rumpeY5r8Ud2CXR_gM9sx8W0DAaEg_xGu7lK_miGw5WD1qsA/s640/cheddar.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="551" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGHzWnb8duUTMV4-n2cI4LAFKYXY5v8fWrP1Guww7jvpequ_JMjzG-thev1FKKEKZZBLYHtlu_IFv8JKB0hvozyzEVdscZRtYwPMiQCISNBYvbO4GPmeFtPpZBNA68FtoMHnzKgykzb3rumpeY5r8Ud2CXR_gM9sx8W0DAaEg_xGu7lK_miGw5WD1qsA/s320/cheddar.jpg" width="276" /></a></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">A sold out crowd arrived to toast with our 2017 Blanc de Noirs. Then a 5 course dinner paired with multiple wines from our library and new releases.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Cbd5IlNtmBnjdusZ_rFJjkD4bMu-_Kl3fKgA3JSqu786kbG-_YnFMZzLaCjtoi5L-154a7tsGC4QwYcUINmSzNbBH3tjKSR9WlK04Q1wyKXbWk_WLnu8rrkf5YMPJBLmcXb6sWoJcp6g55ECxR0EdEmoxepQ-pqKF-Y_SAthPBHTdqBUGSalEMtvuQ/s1440/,enu.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1085" data-original-width="1440" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Cbd5IlNtmBnjdusZ_rFJjkD4bMu-_Kl3fKgA3JSqu786kbG-_YnFMZzLaCjtoi5L-154a7tsGC4QwYcUINmSzNbBH3tjKSR9WlK04Q1wyKXbWk_WLnu8rrkf5YMPJBLmcXb6sWoJcp6g55ECxR0EdEmoxepQ-pqKF-Y_SAthPBHTdqBUGSalEMtvuQ/s320/,enu.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyT8JLobnr5tUlUuLyOqZ02mnPA8FIMrY6KwAX6360W0wvQPdeo1lBn8aT5coHYn0jjLKqhuAIeFemS5yR_7RF1CJbfYfFmBWcBUzWjnNt_l8mEJAiuk4PGQ8a29uvSr92T1cASztpARV3OjRnAkglAXPxL-tB-qFPqEe6Rges9Dkx0A9WrsITFL6rgA/s640/table%20ready.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyT8JLobnr5tUlUuLyOqZ02mnPA8FIMrY6KwAX6360W0wvQPdeo1lBn8aT5coHYn0jjLKqhuAIeFemS5yR_7RF1CJbfYfFmBWcBUzWjnNt_l8mEJAiuk4PGQ8a29uvSr92T1cASztpARV3OjRnAkglAXPxL-tB-qFPqEe6Rges9Dkx0A9WrsITFL6rgA/s320/table%20ready.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2017 Blanc de Noirs served as a welcome. As the guests sat in the dining room, 3 glasses to try with the 1st 3 courses were lined up. Our newly released 2021 Rose' of Pinot, 2020 Viognier, and 2016 TNT Pinot.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkwc1bd3fqKk8LEv0q_fiMYgilsz1nk1eVT4Ujax4J0XYc4yhehgOlw0NE89DmSEGyKUdPuShfHrrL7PTcEc4bYa7Sl4RDbT0vX4lvIkZzyx1btauiJnTT9YoMu1Au_xlw3yf5xwmMKDDXz7oh51EJZ1P89nwodM0abMoPp3C3hF8JqfzLCJkANOLK8A/s640/the%20whites.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="421" data-original-width="640" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkwc1bd3fqKk8LEv0q_fiMYgilsz1nk1eVT4Ujax4J0XYc4yhehgOlw0NE89DmSEGyKUdPuShfHrrL7PTcEc4bYa7Sl4RDbT0vX4lvIkZzyx1btauiJnTT9YoMu1Au_xlw3yf5xwmMKDDXz7oh51EJZ1P89nwodM0abMoPp3C3hF8JqfzLCJkANOLK8A/s320/the%20whites.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1st course Mushroom Soup featuring Mycopia Mushroom Co on Hwy 116 about 2 miles from Graton.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Best pairing wine for 70% was Viognier with Rose' coming in 2nd</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Quiche ala Forestville, made with eggs from a farm in Forestville, bacon from Black Pig Meat Co. </div><div>The winning wine paired with this perfectly prepared quiche was Pinot almost 100%. But all the wines did well with this dish.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgta1GNG_w_jE8mRumGclzEbvRW8OUdk68MAWhi4Nd1jzvs-OA-Rz041n9_btxymoYU0FBMcEc9mDdP9f4djqZQPJOAe2wvAUMQxF5HENHDVqjjLUFNHtLws3nSv5oxYZGS1SIugxRC-6cRHxEuROuHK3LtmIXfyEkjhUV5i_zSUD4-6X2kK_WS179-Mw/s640/quiche.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgta1GNG_w_jE8mRumGclzEbvRW8OUdk68MAWhi4Nd1jzvs-OA-Rz041n9_btxymoYU0FBMcEc9mDdP9f4djqZQPJOAe2wvAUMQxF5HENHDVqjjLUFNHtLws3nSv5oxYZGS1SIugxRC-6cRHxEuROuHK3LtmIXfyEkjhUV5i_zSUD4-6X2kK_WS179-Mw/s320/quiche.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div>Then a Caesar salad with Nightengale Bakery croutons and the dressing made from meyer lemons from Hicks Road friends. Best wine pairing was Rose' / Viognier about 50/50.</div><div><br /></div>Next up rack of lamb from Panizzera Meat Company in Occidental. Paired with 2 Pinot's, 2016 TNT Vineyard and 2015 Ruxton Vineyard. We always describe Ruxton as being our 'Lamb Wine". I think in all honesty, the lamb stole the show as in was cooked to perfection and plated with harissa spiced cous cous. The guests agreed that both pinot's paired great.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLqs-lHCnCDk9gt_dnY47Y9MGmowVDqyp2OaRGDEdx_h8NnEYQglO39lbQmim5lVvgE2K8AuCmGeTtZi5tKIy_fZwG87vSL7A4H_4VeE-ALacx1GFMATpcHyTEiWiSSPY3dK_Nl-SM6fdoNH9zQ_m3yJ-PsdCdgdUAMZQlqo2t1nPQtRfBPgHS3QkaWQ/s640/lamb.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLqs-lHCnCDk9gt_dnY47Y9MGmowVDqyp2OaRGDEdx_h8NnEYQglO39lbQmim5lVvgE2K8AuCmGeTtZi5tKIy_fZwG87vSL7A4H_4VeE-ALacx1GFMATpcHyTEiWiSSPY3dK_Nl-SM6fdoNH9zQ_m3yJ-PsdCdgdUAMZQlqo2t1nPQtRfBPgHS3QkaWQ/s320/lamb.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">We chose two library Pinot's that we love to showcase with great dishes</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZFmbhEUZofymMtoyeksTAs8566dKZcr2DSSbtR65LjX6bbAMsdcpmZ91m_qrXNsCtJpYgPlKIluqOOUmXGSaf1ZYT6bNySxh4wdQPyNdLqsDESB9eXXREKjj-hIxoX4GEJDc4sjrzaC1t-MmMesE-cPxUfx7ggWRLqKH2sNLniseA9i9aOryuFkZxCA/s640/Pinot's.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZFmbhEUZofymMtoyeksTAs8566dKZcr2DSSbtR65LjX6bbAMsdcpmZ91m_qrXNsCtJpYgPlKIluqOOUmXGSaf1ZYT6bNySxh4wdQPyNdLqsDESB9eXXREKjj-hIxoX4GEJDc4sjrzaC1t-MmMesE-cPxUfx7ggWRLqKH2sNLniseA9i9aOryuFkZxCA/s320/Pinot's.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>Cheese course from left to right. Bohemian Creamery goat cheese with local seaweed crust, sheep milk 'Bopeep' . WC Cofield aged Cheddar and lastly Bodega Blue. Nightengale bread.</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixVyPxVQfY7xCAFAL5y3bMKuxBxwylPt-XjoDRmnNzJlDKr6WCYP9WuCXegth79_mqE1IeOMrRlmSP5UcyBhywVMm8aEkk9vS7k7BA4bMEe0ArFK_r9vUSLaU9OdnnMLQNYk2MVCY8DTXBxhkfdMTEfUuBRKCpbKAKtMyaT8aHuhtzPwP8bWVaZ0yURg/s640/cheese.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixVyPxVQfY7xCAFAL5y3bMKuxBxwylPt-XjoDRmnNzJlDKr6WCYP9WuCXegth79_mqE1IeOMrRlmSP5UcyBhywVMm8aEkk9vS7k7BA4bMEe0ArFK_r9vUSLaU9OdnnMLQNYk2MVCY8DTXBxhkfdMTEfUuBRKCpbKAKtMyaT8aHuhtzPwP8bWVaZ0yURg/s320/cheese.jpg" width="320" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The always interesting voted winning food and wine pairing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi200fBqlzt6Zacg51-A1moUvbeQikEszFy5_lguf3UuOYQDT7_KKYwJLXrawaakubUYJti8d8RiyRLgF_Rf7Ti6BvL2GdWQGkqrJAh3xY-yBrefYfN1R5f5LuS3Xq2Py96-_MTTteCVkzM--SoIch6RgjBriaujpum1Mhjvg7szpKdBRSuOxaFMBWiqw/s640/pairing%20notes.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi200fBqlzt6Zacg51-A1moUvbeQikEszFy5_lguf3UuOYQDT7_KKYwJLXrawaakubUYJti8d8RiyRLgF_Rf7Ti6BvL2GdWQGkqrJAh3xY-yBrefYfN1R5f5LuS3Xq2Py96-_MTTteCVkzM--SoIch6RgjBriaujpum1Mhjvg7szpKdBRSuOxaFMBWiqw/s320/pairing%20notes.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A happy crowd with full bellies, smiles and sipping on our finisher 2015 Syrah</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNKNZFeDdux6q2tKsRIkAh277AAC4o6s-K0Fs8Rh_hpy8HTNebrT-9QrgjWLtWrUhOLiEGmIfAKn3qmymz622fH2BTweRwJyM-it5UeVcrs46rzKZCrPppu4uys0LzSjZ7UszeN9lx6lUmrtID7tqkdhUvE9UaA9m8K7No6ZFOJdgXAniJW8DyGH5ypA/s640/syrah%20finisher.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNKNZFeDdux6q2tKsRIkAh277AAC4o6s-K0Fs8Rh_hpy8HTNebrT-9QrgjWLtWrUhOLiEGmIfAKn3qmymz622fH2BTweRwJyM-it5UeVcrs46rzKZCrPppu4uys0LzSjZ7UszeN9lx6lUmrtID7tqkdhUvE9UaA9m8K7No6ZFOJdgXAniJW8DyGH5ypA/s320/syrah%20finisher.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpxmw45ZsGR19Ig8gltrptBaiEJFxoQzwPiheMscz6XjP2WYb4qkEn3t3tEz5jRL37ouRx5K3bqmAGTievGqQJotV_wuplfJ8X16IUiyKV7-rash12aoJDbHvSULb8D9MpwLzMS0Fir2goxB3BELnWw6pk4zv3A0_kml64EJAdpeLNQT6s-uox53WT-g/s640/table%20shot.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpxmw45ZsGR19Ig8gltrptBaiEJFxoQzwPiheMscz6XjP2WYb4qkEn3t3tEz5jRL37ouRx5K3bqmAGTievGqQJotV_wuplfJ8X16IUiyKV7-rash12aoJDbHvSULb8D9MpwLzMS0Fir2goxB3BELnWw6pk4zv3A0_kml64EJAdpeLNQT6s-uox53WT-g/s320/table%20shot.JPG" width="320" /></a></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">The enjoyment of great food, wine and friends is truly the 'pis de resistance' in life 2022 style.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Live for today and do right by your neighbors. Cheers to Earth Day!</p><p style="text-align: left;">Next up DUCK!</p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p></div>Paul Mathew Vineyardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04000563118206246699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2737403927152912738.post-16188269431926190472022-04-24T12:01:00.000-07:002022-04-24T12:01:38.804-07:00<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Harvest 2021</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: left;">Every year we anticipate the harvest, a joyful time of celebration and hard work</p><p style="text-align: left;">Estimations start after the completion of veraison at our Ruxton Vineyard, our warmest sight and always first pick. This year is no different from any other. </p><p style="text-align: left;"> </p><p style="text-align: left;"> </p><table bgcolor="#ffffff" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: #686932; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 11px/normal Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: 2; padding: 0px; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; width: 415px; word-spacing: 0px;"><tbody><tr><td style="font-size: 1px; line-height: 1px; width: 15px;" width="15"><img alt="space" src="https://i8.createsend1.com/ti/i/93/28C/633/060717/401/images/spacer.gif" width="15" /></td><td align="left" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; padding: 10px 0px 0px;"><p style="color: #767676; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">Harvest started a little early, August 27th with the Ruxton Pinot 4 days after our golf tournament. Tiny yield, just 3 barrels, equalling about 75 cases. A few days later August 31st we picked a new Pinot that is in the Fort Ross - Seaview AVA, 2 tons of beautiful coastal Pinot. Then a week later Dolcetto ( Sept. 6th ), and then Grenache ( Sept. 10th ). TnT next on Sept. 14th. 2nd round of Dolcetto Sept. 21st.</span></p><p style="color: #767676; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="color: #767676; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">And then Pinot Noir specifically for Rose' on Sept. 22nd, YAY for Rose'.</span></p><p style="color: #767676; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="color: #767676; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">As of today all the wines are away for winter except Bohemian Pinot Vineyard is still to be picked. Mat is cheching every few days and estimating picking October 8th. Grapes appear ripe but seeds are still green. The current sunny warm weather will be bringing the ripening to fruition. We have picked this vineyard close to Halloween, so it's nothing new for this to be the last fruit in.</span></p><p style="color: #767676; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="color: #767676; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">A truly fabulous, low stress harvest. Nicely tiimed to lower crazy long days of the past. </span></p><p style="color: #767676; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="color: #767676; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><em><strong><span style="color: black;">We are thrilled and excited for the 2021 vintage!!!!</span></strong></em></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Bohemian cluster August 13th showing almost no sign of veraison.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Oo1cGFXwgtDEsNUz6jJ6ofsQoLyaEyW0ONTccOoTENZ1aAgyJgwb_F1X6c7Lx6Y3GG6qaODx_dGiIceNGSAcFg9VSEYGlngm48lD-rxoudJDmL9Le4HtkNUCXjhlC91pn1EEdumv6BoP/s640/bohemian+august+13.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Oo1cGFXwgtDEsNUz6jJ6ofsQoLyaEyW0ONTccOoTENZ1aAgyJgwb_F1X6c7Lx6Y3GG6qaODx_dGiIceNGSAcFg9VSEYGlngm48lD-rxoudJDmL9Le4HtkNUCXjhlC91pn1EEdumv6BoP/s320/bohemian+august+13.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ruxton with 100% veraison a week before picking August 27th.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkt9QfycnKo-ZUH5HlLIQTnaGRBpD694ASf23mrAFHU6VdgTHFA25kFSX18zmpVAs8yTVvWeB2Qvdlwadvgilo4Iq8v-CqJEuDCo7AhuSKBLt1t9yo-5p89Tx6xnO8iOwEW9V_Sq1CN3mj/s640/Ruxton+veraison.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkt9QfycnKo-ZUH5HlLIQTnaGRBpD694ASf23mrAFHU6VdgTHFA25kFSX18zmpVAs8yTVvWeB2Qvdlwadvgilo4Iq8v-CqJEuDCo7AhuSKBLt1t9yo-5p89Tx6xnO8iOwEW9V_Sq1CN3mj/s320/Ruxton+veraison.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>The last 2 years of harvest have been like no other. 2020 we experienced horrible forest fires, evacuating a lot of wine country homes, wineries and much more. Many grapes smoked tainted from ash coating grapes weeks before harvesting. We only picked 4 vineyards that were safely declared un tainted.<div><br /></div><div>2021 beginning early but not as early as 2016. Looking like tiny clusters and yields across the county.<br /><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p></div>Paul Mathew Vineyardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04000563118206246699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2737403927152912738.post-24687182764030256382021-08-29T12:32:00.000-07:002021-08-29T12:32:07.724-07:00<div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>2nd PMV Golf Tournament </i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div>2021 has had so little opportunity for events due to covid, we were uncertain we would have any. We scheduled a backyard BBQ and a Golf Tournament, both outdoor events and proof of vaccination required to attend. So, our first events of the year we hosted this summer.</div><div><br /></div><div>And here we are, Monday August 23rd, the last hoorah before harvest. Harvest first pick was Friday August 27th . Literally the last hoorah for Mat to have fun golfing with our fabulous Wine club golfers!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizM96CatXuUbKbUNjglXfzCMl1bdRHAduz6MDsWvKx6uj13Nx52k2AARYQLPv0T9yQUTNlLfoSgSAwdkr0rLdbD1dkAh0Ut_yFLPR5VVjQgqoBKgeLuJ8PeIVgCICb5R9RTfjOqT4mt6W5/s2048/Team+Starett.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizM96CatXuUbKbUNjglXfzCMl1bdRHAduz6MDsWvKx6uj13Nx52k2AARYQLPv0T9yQUTNlLfoSgSAwdkr0rLdbD1dkAh0Ut_yFLPR5VVjQgqoBKgeLuJ8PeIVgCICb5R9RTfjOqT4mt6W5/s320/Team+Starett.heic" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4ZhzImjfQtFJTU-8uI1GNQ0TqAIlver3yd_yF5UYIPhEclYRSlXPrrEcFDEsh8mv0YrNaX1XlvpkN__Uar-EwYMbU-29GUfHdFHHFp6yUxqyzZQgISO-WHJf1HNZV5Bv9UN6srngdtRZ3/s640/Team+Cluster.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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All was a great decision. This all out door event with 7 teams, 30 people, golf, fun times and happy hour at Casa Secoya to finish the day.
Longest drive for men and women, best team score prizes were a magnum of Pinot Noir for each player.</div><div><br /></div><div>2 Birthdays and a wedding to celebrate after the prizes for best team to the Kron Family. Longest drive to Lisa Clapper and Marcello plus closest to the pin.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmKhADyAFmuPiZFrgeGkMHBDnwkVph0UEVxlBOceEbXb-cZSScPqtE_CCFttxQbwKFiHLqYrQ4DAjIwpHENBxzYPLfyzCRsXD-7rhXI9KHvatzxUH_T99AnimrYZAX5dMlnmxiwQsTwy4j/s640/cake.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmKhADyAFmuPiZFrgeGkMHBDnwkVph0UEVxlBOceEbXb-cZSScPqtE_CCFttxQbwKFiHLqYrQ4DAjIwpHENBxzYPLfyzCRsXD-7rhXI9KHvatzxUH_T99AnimrYZAX5dMlnmxiwQsTwy4j/s320/cake.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOJjNq2ofRM-wTTrIbjm0jvGX3Fdr1HgN66VujrRZ2v-lrHOeyi6coE6zLfvkiowlBdth_pd1fANn_q1vzzOwtLB8Tr6umhO2QDHObMIcb36rnXXjFhudr4WIT-kCAubsEmPxnjLb4pLKI/s640/After+party.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOJjNq2ofRM-wTTrIbjm0jvGX3Fdr1HgN66VujrRZ2v-lrHOeyi6coE6zLfvkiowlBdth_pd1fANn_q1vzzOwtLB8Tr6umhO2QDHObMIcb36rnXXjFhudr4WIT-kCAubsEmPxnjLb4pLKI/s320/After+party.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A big Thank you to Panizzera Meat Co. for supplying sausage for grilling, thoroughly enjoyed!Mat on the grill after playing the 8th hole with every team. Happy hour in the redwood grove til sunset.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So much fun! We will be planning 2022 and announcing late Spring.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Paul Mathew Vineyardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04000563118206246699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2737403927152912738.post-60145359991001791152021-04-29T15:07:00.001-07:002021-05-09T11:18:51.446-07:00<p> <span style="font-size: large;">2021, moving along quickly</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> It is now Spring and a year after we were closed due to Covid 19 pandemic. The first few months of the 2021 were challenging and tough for many reasons. Spring weather and Rose' can make all our troubles go away! 2021 is turning out all roses and flowers of every kind.</span></p><p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4LIEX8LbHmsxfy9k8vER1hiWE4XAwWyzi6wC1sLXmItfGeOucSDZj_qVyDFdtBFLfnZlAgsvc2nK36IYr5HMMdXZnvEJCCJo7N2zYCavJyEBrYLilRIqr3LA-aVYA-ePzh3yWzHAtZ9kJ/s640/Spring.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4LIEX8LbHmsxfy9k8vER1hiWE4XAwWyzi6wC1sLXmItfGeOucSDZj_qVyDFdtBFLfnZlAgsvc2nK36IYr5HMMdXZnvEJCCJo7N2zYCavJyEBrYLilRIqr3LA-aVYA-ePzh3yWzHAtZ9kJ/s320/Spring.JPG" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Sonoma County recently moved into the Orange Tier pandemic status and just this week face masks out doors are not mandatory if everyone has been vaccinated. We're so happy to continue being as safe and responsible as possible, tasting outdoors in our backyard will continue. It became very clear to us that once people realized they could enjoy our backyard tasting, the hustle and bustle of standing at a tasting bar are no longer of interest for the most part.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">This being said, people can still pop by and purchase or taste one or two wines without a reservation. But the people looking to enjoy an afternoon of chirping birds and water fountain sounds are reserving a spot to guarantee a table.</span></p><p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjwxceYCDhxmbGOjdLa1lh2XbjnEtdJPt95qJfJDp7ukJLFKTG_hO-ghCde6DdVSiQJQNznZg0CJWowG17cEiMyv4nxd1nboxX4rufZhazYX4ZPLH57QapHzraMOWNllmUgSJiBUaoRiAp/s1000/42f79f1a-94db-4de8-ab90-10c44dbc920a_rw_1200+%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="626" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjwxceYCDhxmbGOjdLa1lh2XbjnEtdJPt95qJfJDp7ukJLFKTG_hO-ghCde6DdVSiQJQNznZg0CJWowG17cEiMyv4nxd1nboxX4rufZhazYX4ZPLH57QapHzraMOWNllmUgSJiBUaoRiAp/s320/42f79f1a-94db-4de8-ab90-10c44dbc920a_rw_1200+%25282%2529.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">People are happy to sit in our backyard for their tasting experience, order from our cheese and charcuterie menu and sip on wines.</span></p><p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Ub3X5xe4x7v8DIh5R-O0lagqydMhxMc45XzNl-qhxbckRs74OeKGpykoEpTljcvkcFaO4UBfPSRFahzQG0hwvMo8KxOhYJhpfWvJNWfCh8QryqblZs9KZE4JVNh46fv7mJxukgzrBvfv/s640/new+picnic+items.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Ub3X5xe4x7v8DIh5R-O0lagqydMhxMc45XzNl-qhxbckRs74OeKGpykoEpTljcvkcFaO4UBfPSRFahzQG0hwvMo8KxOhYJhpfWvJNWfCh8QryqblZs9KZE4JVNh46fv7mJxukgzrBvfv/s320/new+picnic+items.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">We're starting to see the excitement of travel and tourism and most importantly celebrations. Requests for birthdays, farewells and these types of small gatherings are coming in steadily.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Our first of 2021 celebrations of many....</span></p><p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFKoTWuwMGXVv3KF0iL_gf3bz4FdFJj5FNGLxqqDLTtQYzBQdXxsZPMOqs5-KWqL8U1dck6wjQU6jUMUMUV_5AECBmMfyDebTS4zQRpcv7Y_KgYRQAg4CMtWlLX_G35z3Tkj9nwrrEuQym/s640/Juliets+B%2527day.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFKoTWuwMGXVv3KF0iL_gf3bz4FdFJj5FNGLxqqDLTtQYzBQdXxsZPMOqs5-KWqL8U1dck6wjQU6jUMUMUV_5AECBmMfyDebTS4zQRpcv7Y_KgYRQAg4CMtWlLX_G35z3Tkj9nwrrEuQym/s320/Juliets+B%2527day.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p><p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Spring Wine Club lunches have come and gone with great results. The best banh mi in Sonoma County served with 2018 TnT and Bohemian Vineyard Pinot's with huge fan fare!</span></p><p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHR0mfKxMd4gj38cd744LBjCvfhJ0rS_2bnIZl9XtqDFmvpT6wR9WhOxvCs4oZGo73gt3dWZ-j5n_VEwoq2zXmu2CBXUPoWfCC1hfUOS4RfrXkz58OqxUf-vny4xjxz-LCtJh3sdEZZEy3/s640/boan+mi+%252B.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHR0mfKxMd4gj38cd744LBjCvfhJ0rS_2bnIZl9XtqDFmvpT6wR9WhOxvCs4oZGo73gt3dWZ-j5n_VEwoq2zXmu2CBXUPoWfCC1hfUOS4RfrXkz58OqxUf-vny4xjxz-LCtJh3sdEZZEy3/s320/boan+mi+%252B.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPU-XtlQ0YM3JUcA8Ztmi7H2dOcucIAA-_BU0Y5OmFBlIe6xtxNhQTuRX3qkni2W4wAElfj5KbaYIgwe-EVNF7OTaUJNt6GN6kaggUStFwo5fRkKX4R18-IW1MPbm1e2rOIltcOGyajkz9/s640/Bahn+mi+%252B.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPU-XtlQ0YM3JUcA8Ztmi7H2dOcucIAA-_BU0Y5OmFBlIe6xtxNhQTuRX3qkni2W4wAElfj5KbaYIgwe-EVNF7OTaUJNt6GN6kaggUStFwo5fRkKX4R18-IW1MPbm1e2rOIltcOGyajkz9/s320/Bahn+mi+%252B.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Thanks to Jam Joy Bungalow in Sebastopol for making the banh mi that pairs so well with our Pinot's!</span><p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Alright Spring, I do love you but I'm excited for Summer!!! Rose' </span></p></p></p></p></p></p></p></p></p></p></p></p></p>Paul Mathew Vineyardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04000563118206246699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2737403927152912738.post-53801934793609988662021-04-29T13:14:00.000-07:002021-04-29T13:14:42.678-07:00<p> </p><p><br />December 2020</p><p> Annual Celebration Dinner</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Our memories of the first Celebration Dinner goes back before our Tasting Room to a Restaurant that is no longer here. The memories are fond, the momentum is still strong and we did not let the troubles of 2020 stop us either!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW6HYe4ePq6Rsal4QdVhuugZNhjYWjhFvD_D6vt-xvs0oc-gNNidz0pMq-l9bWHXvVpsdhuluCEXseB6v6uZ8bgNtPDMDMmqLzyjTnbqbxEMsjJQhuoVbkI04Ckis5n86tLzoDSgquZWqF/s640/bay+laurel.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="142" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW6HYe4ePq6Rsal4QdVhuugZNhjYWjhFvD_D6vt-xvs0oc-gNNidz0pMq-l9bWHXvVpsdhuluCEXseB6v6uZ8bgNtPDMDMmqLzyjTnbqbxEMsjJQhuoVbkI04Ckis5n86tLzoDSgquZWqF/w189-h142/bay+laurel.jpg" width="189" /></a></div> <p></p><p>I was asked in late October after 8 months with no events, if we still planned to host our 'Celebration'. My response was immediately no but then, that instilled the fight in me to make it happen despite!</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzUSpQ59AU1z6nxlov2FgOOskWu9qV67KtemHSYxdnf6c2cCkL2rP-HZ1EYk2uFxbBT12v6VUcPiH6LOMVFdmgCWvWk2o81reBf9OSVu17dg7NO1zkKp31-8iy0TsmxJJP-0KAUZpkL_h2/s640/packing+the+meal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzUSpQ59AU1z6nxlov2FgOOskWu9qV67KtemHSYxdnf6c2cCkL2rP-HZ1EYk2uFxbBT12v6VUcPiH6LOMVFdmgCWvWk2o81reBf9OSVu17dg7NO1zkKp31-8iy0TsmxJJP-0KAUZpkL_h2/s320/packing+the+meal.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiew_dxK5-ttmyIHdHNePAdq9rU0uPrOt2wYnKMR6nUXo9Kh1zyPGvq0ULiM6h4Uo5_CRmWkywrxqXy2Rs83l0pBuEGecoAxwSLBg0kFEPlbOkP6wkNKf7OQ4Ab76jr2R6O1waLQeF-zEab/s640/food+bags.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiew_dxK5-ttmyIHdHNePAdq9rU0uPrOt2wYnKMR6nUXo9Kh1zyPGvq0ULiM6h4Uo5_CRmWkywrxqXy2Rs83l0pBuEGecoAxwSLBg0kFEPlbOkP6wkNKf7OQ4Ab76jr2R6O1waLQeF-zEab/s320/food+bags.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>A little different from any previous year but none the less special. An email invitation for a four course dinner paired with 2 of our wines in the comfort of your own home. We teamed with a great caterer who prepared and packaged the dinners.</p><p> </p><p>We had 3 pick up locations, the Tasting Room, The Caterer and San Francisco.</p><p> 46 people</p><p> 44 Dinners</p><p> <em>Competition for 'Best Table Setting"</em></p><p> A lot of fun!</p><p> </p><p>Everything was going so smooth! We had pick ups in all locations, everyone was excited, the mood was set! </p><p>And then....Mat & I decided we had time to drive home before the 'zoom toast'. On the 20 minute drive my phone started going off!!!! Oh my, all the uncertain competitors for the table setting all the sudden were joining. 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The incredible smoothness of the day dropped from my hands. As I panicked with my phone pinging " can't open"from half of the attendees, I needed wine and wanted to hide in my bed. With a few great friends help and an hour, we were up and toasting. All though we lost our sole east coast members and a few local, the toast went on.</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiT7j57GMXXvBdWQDfyyTOhfnZLAkygf6_n9upI3OoNs9C9gHJZk5whc0eF5nn-XmcDFqN_WaDN0tkvVKS8SEeH0lq1patP5EIRgiRP0_j3E59cF5qLw-ulI6NC3IeN4f-Fcj7PMoQvgPl/s640/zoom+view.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiT7j57GMXXvBdWQDfyyTOhfnZLAkygf6_n9upI3OoNs9C9gHJZk5whc0eF5nn-XmcDFqN_WaDN0tkvVKS8SEeH0lq1patP5EIRgiRP0_j3E59cF5qLw-ulI6NC3IeN4f-Fcj7PMoQvgPl/s320/zoom+view.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZN9s-QVMOH4OhHljixZuGi8c48av8wrHkdNUdwHMpdQfyLcyrTHEP2IpvoWtTvwXtAz5HLhPdbfcRfOiBDqTiVjqaz_yhCer1BFwnioliAr107_Ht0pwduXzF1nFJfLr14gbLQKcF6Woe/s640/zoom+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZN9s-QVMOH4OhHljixZuGi8c48av8wrHkdNUdwHMpdQfyLcyrTHEP2IpvoWtTvwXtAz5HLhPdbfcRfOiBDqTiVjqaz_yhCer1BFwnioliAr107_Ht0pwduXzF1nFJfLr14gbLQKcF6Woe/s320/zoom+2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>So incredibly touching and warm to see all those faces. Everyone needing the social scenario, to see friends and fellow club members. My heart grew about as big as it could. </p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNdlpeKupDp0ptIVPkwOzU5IM8-Mz-zyQysc_Z2mrwNg0mzH7C201-9VKpXb3Vajfp1coVOLuRPUWTf_92xl4ZVtzw1TULcwGqK-YwrmEJJQYPw-JC7ZYpHWbWC5_gMYb1H-eg4wuG63MC/s640/fuckity+fuck.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNdlpeKupDp0ptIVPkwOzU5IM8-Mz-zyQysc_Z2mrwNg0mzH7C201-9VKpXb3Vajfp1coVOLuRPUWTf_92xl4ZVtzw1TULcwGqK-YwrmEJJQYPw-JC7ZYpHWbWC5_gMYb1H-eg4wuG63MC/s320/fuckity+fuck.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY1fUeUmVpYZNGIUGGnpvgVXUOC4ItYVpHJ5k566I_6tkkNwVQf6qrFB41LAMeqPKfmksZcsoc-urZMkar15SJYbgS9JEp_Z4W9I4hz-JzXM2964flNTrclxgE7dXoWO7MNcO5_8SXFeSJ/s640/Cle+crew.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="482" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY1fUeUmVpYZNGIUGGnpvgVXUOC4ItYVpHJ5k566I_6tkkNwVQf6qrFB41LAMeqPKfmksZcsoc-urZMkar15SJYbgS9JEp_Z4W9I4hz-JzXM2964flNTrclxgE7dXoWO7MNcO5_8SXFeSJ/s320/Cle+crew.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>We discussed the food, the wine and of course the Table Setting winner. Our Judge Irene ran through her favorite view table, most creative table, most elegant, most inviting and the winner. </p><p>To say this event could not have happened without this couple is true. They met me in Petaluma at the caterers to pick up the San Fran dinners, pulled through to get the zoom toast live, and were the first to sign up for our dinner event. Chris and Alex of SF's 'Driftwood Bar' have poured our Pinot at the Folsom Street bar, co hosted a dinner with us, offered a location for wine pick up' in the city. And the funniest part. the judge new nothing of who's photo won or that the photo picked wasn't meant for the competition but just one for us to laugh. Very tongue and cheek or as Mat put it 'Austin Powers'. Anyway, nobody expected for this belly laugh entry. The laugh we really all need after an unprecedented challenging year.</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf1qmU9QXv4rAffjN_nJa4kmyc90xDqXDSNjI_QKn659VjhHBk8igfD4EMkRPWkIxjrfSS0M48eWEYAp14cykfysXkx6QWkTyxKWr5rh-9axOUOWrhpJp5tXoE5qa43AiXpcWLuul3UCjC/s640/winner+table.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf1qmU9QXv4rAffjN_nJa4kmyc90xDqXDSNjI_QKn659VjhHBk8igfD4EMkRPWkIxjrfSS0M48eWEYAp14cykfysXkx6QWkTyxKWr5rh-9axOUOWrhpJp5tXoE5qa43AiXpcWLuul3UCjC/s320/winner+table.JPEG" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>We will laugh and love and hug again soon. But for now, the memories of 'celebration dinner 2020', I'm so glad we made it happen! Now to redeem my self from the zoom hiccup......</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>Paul Mathew Vineyardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04000563118206246699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2737403927152912738.post-60220940586539668942021-01-13T16:24:00.002-08:002021-01-13T16:24:33.594-08:00<p class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">November 2020</p><p class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Going Off Grid</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGvlVUqaLWPHTolI3_HQFbb3BMxICcFrBTDvGrmflYk0QmgHyygV61kPG__dKq6NWEZ0FaYEZdeahNkk6DNwV0LGbiemAhY6-vdnJ7FdS6BmEtYi343V3M8Uas-xlEmT3zkXYSdpxyCO_r/s640/beach.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We decided after a year of not leaving Sonoma County, to take a road trip
to Mendocino and get off the grid. Using a local new business 'Trailhead Vans' we hit the road.
</div><p>Our 1st stop Penny Royal for a flight of whites and Pinot plus a serious cheese and charcuterie board, all out doors. </p><p> </p>
<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh00RpU4l82reueckrFWSpYB6qUVPWQ0VOjXRXU2hFW1S4xeziEi3yIUy2YV9De3C51k_JSX2Tf61JZcqJMQ5KOWfrT9rLG42_X0lmdlX6BmHQNXj2m581rs70kLn50f7k8AEP0zSPNenzY/s640/picnic.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh00RpU4l82reueckrFWSpYB6qUVPWQ0VOjXRXU2hFW1S4xeziEi3yIUy2YV9De3C51k_JSX2Tf61JZcqJMQ5KOWfrT9rLG42_X0lmdlX6BmHQNXj2m581rs70kLn50f7k8AEP0zSPNenzY/s640/picnic.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh00RpU4l82reueckrFWSpYB6qUVPWQ0VOjXRXU2hFW1S4xeziEi3yIUy2YV9De3C51k_JSX2Tf61JZcqJMQ5KOWfrT9rLG42_X0lmdlX6BmHQNXj2m581rs70kLn50f7k8AEP0zSPNenzY/s320/picnic.jpg" width="320" /></a></a></p><p> </p><p>Stop #2, Roederer Estate. No visit to Mendocino on Route 128 happens without a stop here for bubbles. We timed it perfect on a beautiful day in November that almost required shorts.<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG-QF5MrURU5UKPZR_sj18t-yKs_AfSoW01TKt4_F-7j_kTEjJIzsDLckFHvZ9kpjvgpfZFhNEef9YNTeRCC1Mk3yyRh0_Xsyw_htb1755NKOBHzxY8HTFLhyUQy89NIC-5NW6IL-Lfh4O/s640/van+at+Roeder.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG-QF5MrURU5UKPZR_sj18t-yKs_AfSoW01TKt4_F-7j_kTEjJIzsDLckFHvZ9kpjvgpfZFhNEef9YNTeRCC1Mk3yyRh0_Xsyw_htb1755NKOBHzxY8HTFLhyUQy89NIC-5NW6IL-Lfh4O/s320/van+at+Roeder.jpg" width="320" /></a><p>Our first trip away off road, we booked Hendy Woods campground. We arrived at dusk and found our way to a perfect spot.<p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinXKjiZbJb01MgXig5MbzZH5BRiJxpLc8P2cFbYaDyWG2fXuABZ0TWIHmvCYRmZqm-ngSK4F4aa1DwCnjmEgcRaCqKZ91U_-tpvXJ-J7yYXm2z-Oek_rShaSplK9i5eV7o-4UNyF7thz6H/s640/camp+spot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinXKjiZbJb01MgXig5MbzZH5BRiJxpLc8P2cFbYaDyWG2fXuABZ0TWIHmvCYRmZqm-ngSK4F4aa1DwCnjmEgcRaCqKZ91U_-tpvXJ-J7yYXm2z-Oek_rShaSplK9i5eV7o-4UNyF7thz6H/s320/camp+spot.jpg" width="320" /></a><p>My first time to Hendy Woods and not my last, incredible trails lead you through massive Redwoods. And that's coming from someone who lives amongst the Redwoods.<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ZWGmkBMOA1b063m3K5ld0QLzIkP6qfPyQOeOvAf56JVQ7tWonRwD1NvaK5Wo1gxfQLl7ivt22CH8o1xT-FtZ-P-GyHtj_zK8L2qxJ8ooWHWTh-qE45iehCTC4LR7a0vo4PCnJAa3V0d1/s640/hendy+woods.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ZWGmkBMOA1b063m3K5ld0QLzIkP6qfPyQOeOvAf56JVQ7tWonRwD1NvaK5Wo1gxfQLl7ivt22CH8o1xT-FtZ-P-GyHtj_zK8L2qxJ8ooWHWTh-qE45iehCTC4LR7a0vo4PCnJAa3V0d1/s320/hendy+woods.jpg" /></a><p>Plus a very dry Navarro River.<p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIuWokOa6sPPZtrhTtJYE_Jr0S3skykDxTFhETV31y-mk8PcCMEqdybS9eH0i612SLBf_iYH3R2sbCZP_iOsBWl67pHJNGy41H0biDvC-dwj76hEz82Vs_SuFqOvceDT6z3Wr9n9KwukXw/s640/empty+river.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIuWokOa6sPPZtrhTtJYE_Jr0S3skykDxTFhETV31y-mk8PcCMEqdybS9eH0i612SLBf_iYH3R2sbCZP_iOsBWl67pHJNGy41H0biDvC-dwj76hEz82Vs_SuFqOvceDT6z3Wr9n9KwukXw/s320/empty+river.jpg" /></a><p> <p>The next thing on the very casual slow paced agenda, heading to the coast.<p>We bought some mussels and a baguette, our van already full of wine that we brought and purchased, we were set for the night.<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGvlVUqaLWPHTolI3_HQFbb3BMxICcFrBTDvGrmflYk0QmgHyygV61kPG__dKq6NWEZ0FaYEZdeahNkk6DNwV0LGbiemAhY6-vdnJ7FdS6BmEtYi343V3M8Uas-xlEmT3zkXYSdpxyCO_r/s640/beach.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGvlVUqaLWPHTolI3_HQFbb3BMxICcFrBTDvGrmflYk0QmgHyygV61kPG__dKq6NWEZ0FaYEZdeahNkk6DNwV0LGbiemAhY6-vdnJ7FdS6BmEtYi343V3M8Uas-xlEmT3zkXYSdpxyCO_r/s320/beach.jpg" width="320" /></a><p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_3wFRJgRlg_92TtDskZIrNGc20pGq4sYXccpZUrY363shdELi9SmdiHuIwN1gvA1k-wkhL5gq2A9qOXqOxaV1ASNKcXiAIL6NXeFM1FT6-Cikb2byzJIin3qCzu_n9JCWslN05pwpXJj0/s640/mussels+plus.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_3wFRJgRlg_92TtDskZIrNGc20pGq4sYXccpZUrY363shdELi9SmdiHuIwN1gvA1k-wkhL5gq2A9qOXqOxaV1ASNKcXiAIL6NXeFM1FT6-Cikb2byzJIin3qCzu_n9JCWslN05pwpXJj0/s320/mussels+plus.jpg" width="320" /></a><p>If you're looking for an easy get away, camp style, trail Head Vans is great. New business in our area gives anyone from out of the area an opportunity to land and go. The Van was stocked with everything we needed other than food and drink. bedding, kitchen equipment, lights, chairs...you name it, they got it.<p>It's a different kind of travel, especially for a 15 year veteran 'Hotel Industry' person. Getting on the road and knowing you can stop where ever you like and picnic, sleep, tail gate or just nap, very cool. Highly recommend if you're looking for a way to road trip without committing to purchasing all the stuff, these guys have you set.<p>Give them a call, get off the grid.<p>cheers, till next time.<p> <p> <p> <p> </p></p></p></p></p></p></p></p></p></p></p></p></p></p></p></p></p></p></p></p></p></p></p>Paul Mathew Vineyardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04000563118206246699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2737403927152912738.post-41806151208551184582020-05-06T17:59:00.000-07:002020-05-06T17:59:06.190-07:00<br />
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SIP, Quarantine, crazy days....whatever you call it<br />
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Notice came to us March 15th as we were enjoying our final 'dining out' experience ( that we didn't know ) at Brot restaurant in G'ville. Our Tasting Room would be officially closed to the public the next day.</div>
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Our instant thoughts...free local delivery to Sonoma County and safe curb side pick up's. Plus ship, ship, ship!</div>
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And then we added a 'pick up' location in San Francisco.<br />
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With all this going on, I needed a break to laydown in the garden with some wine. We had just announced the release of our 2019 Rose' of Pinot and our first ever 2018 Grenache. These two wines shipped out to all our Wine club members but nobody can come by for a taste yet. <br />
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While all this is going on, Mat's doing home improvements.<br />
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And we're eating really well. Not that we haven't always but, trying lots of new recipes and focusing strongly on vegetables to pair with our new wines.<br />
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Artichoke dip recipe experimenting to pair with Rose' of Pinot!</div>
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And catching up on reading plus relaxing in the hammock.<br />
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Hiking in our neighborhood. No need to get in a car in West Sonoma County, we have this all right here in our backyard.</div>
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Paul Mathew Vineyardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04000563118206246699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2737403927152912738.post-55828806375178801912020-04-09T10:44:00.001-07:002020-04-09T10:44:16.397-07:00<br />
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Paul Mathew Vineyardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04000563118206246699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2737403927152912738.post-69040257097292540482020-01-10T18:39:00.002-08:002020-01-14T08:53:17.769-08:00<br />
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This post is so over due. Me, the non procrastinator, yes indeed procrastinated. Harvest came and went, our Annual Library Tasting, Feast Above the River Event, December Celebration and the Holiday Season plus so much more. Here is a recap to update us.<br />
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Grapes from TNT Vineyard arrived Sept. 20th, looking fab!<br />
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Tom of TNT Vineyard pops in the Tasting Room to get Mat's take of the fruit.<br />
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Our Annual 'Library Tasting' and Dinner in Sept. We poured Pinot's going back to 2008. Tasting line up of Pinot's included wines from 2008, 2009, 2010. These wines are tasting really wonderful and this special weekend is the only time we offer this opportunity to taste and buy a selection from our library.<br />
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Feast above the River Sunday October 6th on the pedestrian bridge in Guerneville. The Russian River Chamber of Commerce Fall Fundraiser spectacular was a 6 course dinner for 150 people on the bridge. A huge success and we were there serving magnums of wine plus a double magnum. Photo from the Press Democrat.<br />
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One table, 150 people, 40 magnums of local wine and 6 local chef's plating a dinner to be remembered.<br />
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Table setting for the Feast included a logo cookie made and donated by Fabino Baking who is a dedicated baker and loyal Wine club member.<br />
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Apres harvest visit to the Sonoma Coast for some mussels and a great sunset at Timber Cove Inn.<br />
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A very apropos puzzle to start our Fall puzzle season, Mother Earth. The entire time this puzzle was in progress was a reminder of the need to pay more attention to Mother Earth!<br />
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A visit from nephews and nieces from Michigan and Oregon called for a barrel tasting in the cellar. It seems like forever since we've done this really fun tasting. It is so informative to hear Mat speak about the effects of barrel aging and the difference between barrel toasts. Available by appointment only and date specific.</div>
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Taste West County, a group of 15 wineries in West county collaborating on marketing to bring awareness and guests to West County Wine region. In December all wineries offered a special 'Holiday Tasting' that included a scavenger hunt and specials. Our first year involved and what a great day we had.<br />
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Closing of our 20th Anniversary in business. Mat started Paul Mathew Vineyards in 1999. We celebrated in style with many magnums, bubbles and our gathering of our wonderful local Wine Club members.<br />
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Now six months later, after many tests and surgery, here we are still in the unknown, awaiting the next test. I have no idea where we will be next month. Mat is strong and doing amazing, a winemaker who is not drinking wine temporarily, hoping to clear his body. Thank you Brene Brown, I was uncertain if I should post this info. But, here it is. If you've made it to our page and our blog and to the bottom of this post, you now understand why I procrastinated this post.</div>
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We survived another year and hoping for 2020 to be a good one. Paul Mathew Vineyardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04000563118206246699noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2737403927152912738.post-61960533679506207582019-07-28T12:18:00.001-07:002019-07-28T12:18:08.775-07:00<br />
For The LOVE of Viognier July 27, 2019<br />
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We made our first Viognier in 2017 and have so enjoyed the food pairings.<br />
With our second release this month, we gathered Viognier lovers for a blind tasting and five course Dinner to show case our 2018 Russian River Viognier.<br />
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The blind tasting consisted of five viognier's including ours. It was much harder to find viognier's from different corners of the world currently. I looked in San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley and found enough selection with varied price points to make it interesting. And it was! The response was great and the wines were a good spectrum of characteristics of this wonderful varietal.<br />
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From $15 - $75, from Rhone to Languedoc-Roussillon, from Willamette to San Luis Obispo with a Russian River in between. The wines were really fun and each of them were favored by some of the guests.<br />
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Characteristics from salty, bacon fat, honey, floral, peach fuzz, vanilla, mineral, creamy, viscosity, to mango. A lot of fun notes from this eclectic group of wines. We used every glass in the room and now the food....<br />
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First course - carrot salad with feta, mint and harissa. A truly great combination and FAB- u-lous with our Viognier! Every morsel was enjoyed, what a great start. Recipe will be added to our web site soon.<br />
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Next up, seared scallops with fennel pollen on fennel puree, blood orange slice and sauce with nicoise olives, a favorite dish of the night.</div>
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We added 2 other wines to the mix to see how well our menu pairings panned out. Our Manchester Ridge Pinot Noir from Mendocino 2017 and our 2015 Russian River Valley which is a blend of three vineyards.<br />
The Mendocino Pinot definitely competed with the Viognier but the RRV was not in the competition even though it was enjoyed.<br />
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Next course was fresh peach, burrata, prosciutto with our favorite local Nightengale Baguette. This is a wonderful combination of flavors that can go well with many white wines. The peach stears it towards Viognier but Rose' would work well also.<br />
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One of our favorite dishes to make is curry. We enjoy our Pinot's with a variety of curry dishes as well as Viognier. Tonight's Chicken Coconut Curry is mellow on the spice served with quinoa and really well paired with viognier.<br />
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At this point everyone was slowing down on eating and drinking, we only have one more tiny sweet treat to finish, a cookie with peach jam, a special cheese delivered by Freestone Artisan Cheese shop and a late harvest viognier.</div>
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And thus another fun night of food, wine and great people is done. Just dishes and clean up left.<br />
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Next month - Oyster Palooza and a BBQ. Life is good.<br />
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What a June!<br />
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We had two beautiful and very different Events this month, our first Annual Golf Tournament and 'Lunch in the Vineyard' at Ruxton Ranch. Both wonderful days of fun, laughter, wine / food and great people.<br />
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We had our golf date booked in June for months in advance. We had been wanting to host a golf tournament for years and the day was finally here. Mother nature through us a huge curve ball: 100 degrees even in the Redwoods at Northwood Golf Course in Monte Rio. None the less, everyone showed up their game face on in shorts prepared. We offered water spritz and ice cold water and wine to assist.<br />
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Such a great group of sportsmen willing to swing in the heat!<br />
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Longest drive and closest to the pin prize options. One family took the women's longest drive and the men's closest to the pin.<br />
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A very fun afternoon that we will definitely plan again next year. Hopefully the temperatures will be a little lower.</div>
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<strong>Part Two of June 2019</strong></div>
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"Lunch in the Vineyard" at Ruxton Ranch</div>
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This vineyard came to us in 2005 via Mat's connection with the Dutton Ranch who farm the Vineyard. George, Bill and Jack, the three Ruxton brothers from the Bay area, whom grew up coming to the ranch for summer vacation have been consistently connected to the land.</div>
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The only remaining brother from our early contracts is Bill alongside his wife Jan, their nephew Scott and one other niece from Jack are the current land owners, all Ruxton's.</div>
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Here 14 years later, we're still purchasing the same original Pinot planting from 1999, my personal favorite Pinot. They're 55 acre lot is so picturesque, at a high elevation looking east at the Mayacama mountain range that divides Sonoma and Napa counties.</div>
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The table is set in the only cool spot on the property, in the barn.</div>
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Bill Ruxton and his wife of 67 years marriage, welcomed our guest's.</div>
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Next up, everyone followed Mat down the side of the vineyard to view the section that we purchase. Unfortunately it was not as clear as it can be.</div>
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One of the inspirations for these lunches, this being our second, is the chef. Matt Masera is extended family of the Ruxton's and a very talented Bay area chef who is currently working with Tyler Florence. We were so thrilled to have him for our second vineyard lunch! <br />
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He started everyone off with a mushroom pate crostini and we poured the 2018 rose' of pinot and 2018 gewurz to pair.<br />
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And lunch is served - Kale salad so finely chopped with sour cherry, parmesan and walnuts.</div>
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Grilled peaches, burrata, arugula, pine nut, bacon, crispy shallot<br />
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Not to be missed was the finisher, a blueberry coffee cake that was not too sweet, beautifully moist and enjoyed!</div>
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Table of happy diners toasting the day at Ruxton Ranch.<br />
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The wine bottles consumed were lined up on display, three vintages of Ruxton from 2013, 2014 and 2015, plus a magnum of 2010 Ruxton, 2018 Rose' of Pinot and 2018 Gewurtz.</div>
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