Before there was Opus One, Screaming Eagle, and Kistler, there was Silver Oak: Chic. Sleek. Modern. Bold. American. Silver Oak Cellars Napa Valley Winery was the final tour on our recent trip to California Wine Country. After visiting wineries that use only French oak in their production of Old World-inspired wines, it was an interesting … Continue reading
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Wine Tasting on the Road: Jordan Vineyard & Winery
The art of hospitality dates to ancient times and is thankfully alive and well in the modern era. Jordan Vineyard & Winery practices the art of hospitality whenever it welcomes wine-tasters to its chateau, a 58,000 square-foot winery and home that looks like it has been there for more than a hundred years. This was … Continue reading
Wine Tasting on the Road: Barnett Vineyards
High atop Spring Mountain, overlooking Napa Valley, stands a winery with views so lovely we found ourselves sitting, sipping, and staring, tended to by an attentive winery dog and our host, Kevin Hague. The fourth stop on our winery tour was Barnett Vineyards. The winery is located in the Spring Mountain District on the ridge … Continue reading
Wine Tasting on the Road: Chateau Montelena
This one’s for the wine geeks…and the history geeks…and while you’re at it, independent film geeks as well. A visit to the Chateau Montelena Winery offers a flight of top-notch wines in a setting that is historically significant on not one but two counts. This is the third of six winery tours during our … Continue reading
Wine Tasting on the Road: Far Niente
The wrought-iron gates of the Far Niente Napa Valley Wine Estate open to welcome visitors into a magical setting that feels miles removed from the busy St. Helena Highway 29. Far Niente, from the Italian “without a care,” was named for those words found carved in stone on the front of the building. And really, … Continue reading
Wine Tasting on the Road: Domaine Chandon
Bubbles. Lots of bubbles. Domaine Chandon offers classic bubbles, premium bubbles, and pink bubbles. It offers still wine with a story. The history of the winery and a tour through the winemaking process culminates in a taste of Domaine Chandon’s wines to sample the literal fruits of the winery’s labor. Domaine Chandon was the first … Continue reading
DAM Uncorked: So many wines, so little time
It has become a rite of spring: the annual Denver Art Museum DAM Uncorked fundraiser. On April 11, 2014, hundreds of wine tasters — novices and cellar connoisseurs alike – gathered to sample wines from around the world. Patrons paired them with hors d’oeuvres from Kevin Taylor Catering and some of the best people watching … Continue reading
Wine Tasting: Jordan Chardonnay 2012 and Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
California’s Jordan Winery has a Colorado connection. The Sonoma County winery was founded in 1976 by Coloradoans Tom and Sally Jordan, Francophiles who set out to produce world-class Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay in the Old World Style. They succeeded, and today the winery is known for its highly rated wines. A few days ago, we … Continue reading
Supper Club Wine Tasting: Spain and Colorado
. Many of you are members of gourmet groups, food+wine courses, or supper clubs. We are no exception and enjoy the chance to geek out finding new recipes and wine pairings and share them with fellow foodie friends. Our group meets every couple of months for a dinner where the host chooses the theme and … Continue reading
The Cherry Tomato: Fresh neighborhood Italian joint
Garlic. Olive oil. Tomatoes. Many tasty dishes contain these ingredients, especially at The Cherry Tomato, a cozy, family-friendly Italian restaurant located in a former pharmacy in Park Hill. The original tile welcomes diners at the main entrance. A hungry eater can almost envision neatly stocked aisles where tables covered in red and white checked tablecloths … Continue reading
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