If you have ever seen a bottle of “The Other” wine either in a red blend, or a white blend, you will know the label is somewhat seductive with the silhouette of the backside of a naked women showing. Well, if that is not enough to get the old mind going, the fact that the label simply states “The Other” makes you start wondering “the other what?” The other woman, the other bottle, the other wine…? In reality all it stands for is the “The Other Red” and “The Other White”, pretty clever though, huh? A nice marketing tactic if you ask me. These tastefully seductive and sin-sually delicious (yes, right off the clever label) wines are produced by Peirano Estate Vineyards in Lodi, California. A fourth generation wine making family,... »View More
Added Tuesday, September 29, 2009
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On our recent trip to Napa Valley I purchased a wine gadget I had noticed in many of the wineries and wine shops we have visited. As a true believer in decanting wine I finally decided I had to try one. The Vinturi Essential Wine Aerator for red wine is in my opinion one of the few “wine gadgets” that actually lives up to its claims. The small hand held unit is designed to aerate wine poured through it, by drawing in air through two air tubes as the wine flows through it. As described on the Vinturi web site. “When wine is poured in the Vinturi its internal design creates an increase in the wine’s velocity and a decrease in its pressure. This pressure difference creates a vacuum that draws in air which is mixed with wine for perfect... »View More
Added Tuesday, September 29, 2009
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Our second post with wining and dinning at 30,000ft and already I have decided to change it up a bit. As I sit here writing this “currently cruising at 38,000ft with 3 hours and 20 minutes left, sunny skies and temperature of 80 at our destination” my thoughts drift back to the great week I just spent in San Antonio, Texas. When you think of San Antonio or even Texas for that matter, wine is probably not what first comes to mind. For me it was the Alamo, texmex and great BBQ.
We arrived in San Antonio late Friday night a few days ahead of a conference. I always like to travel at least a day in advance so I can get settled and check out the local scenery, especially if I have not been to that particular area before. I had Saturday... »View More
Added Thursday, September 24, 2009
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I am in the process of reading the book; The House of Mondavi, the rise and fall of an American wine Dynasty by Julia Flynn Siler. The book was first published in June 2007 and is a fascinating look deep inside the Napa Valley’s well known Mondavi family. I have not yet finished the book, but already I have learned so much that I did not know. For example, most people know the name Robert Mondavi, hailed by some as the father or founder of Napa Valley as we know it today. While, Robert was clearly the most outspoken Mondavi there is a whole family tree of Mondavi’s dating back to the early 1900’s. It begins with Cesare and Rosa Mondavi, Peter and Robert Mondavi’s parents. Cesare an immigrant that imparted his wise business... »View More
Added Tuesday, September 22, 2009
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Tonight we are sampling the 2007 California Estates, Greg Norman North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon. Wow, Greg Norman, the man, the golfer, the legend, the entrepreneur, and wine producer. I’d say the man also known as the shark has had two careers most of us would only dream of. Both a golf career and wine career are about passions in life, not just a paycheck or another day in the office. Don’t get me wrong, I am sure he has worked very hard at his passions in order to be as successful as he has, I’m just thinking it has to be a little more fun than what I am used to in a day’s work.
Back to the wine, Greg Norman first made wine in Australia and then in California. According to his California Estates website, Greg first experienced... »View More
Added Tuesday, September 22, 2009
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“Let the good times roll!”
A free admission party held on Napa’s First Street on October 3rd from 1:00-6:00PM.
Featuring entertainment, cooking demonstrations, great brews, awesome Cajun cooking to enjoy, wine tasting and fun activities for the entire family. Napa chefs will share trade secrets and tips as you relax in the Chef’s Pavilion. Featured chefs will be Greg Cole of Cole’s Chop House & Celadon, Chris Aken; Executive chef at Avia Napa Hotel and Joe Salerno of Piccolino’s Italian Restaurant and Bar. Entertainment will showcase performances, and authentic sounds of New Orleans. Sounds like a fantastic day for one and all.
For more information visit: http://napadowntown.com/cajun-festival.html
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Added Tuesday, September 22, 2009
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Well, I saw a sign today that read 15% off all white wines and to me that means the summer has truly come to an end. It might not have been the intent of the sale and it may not mean the same to year round white wine drinkers, but to me it signaled the end of the hot season here on the East coast. Don’t get me wrong , I don’t dislike white wine and depending on the menu I may start my evening with a white wine, but I always switch over to red rather quickly. I sit here thinking about that sign and wonder what the store owner intended to do. Was he simply appealing to the white wine drinkers, will he have another 15% off sale and target red wine drinkers? Maybe, but it is interesting to me to think of all of the ways one may interpret... »View More
Added Saturday, September 12, 2009
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Welcome to our new blog called Wining and Dining at 30,000 ft. In this blog we will take a look into the world of wine and food on commercial airlines. Each month (or sooner is I have time) we will cover a commercial airline and review what wine and dining options are available. Airlines generally offer different selections depending on their destination in the world.
With that in mind, we will begin our review with North American domestic carriers. I may throw in an international carrier once in a while so readers can compare how different the services can be. With all that said, please sit back, place your tray tables down, your seats back, pour a glass of wine and let’s takeoff…
If you travel a lot like I do, you know the misery involved... »View More
Added Friday, September 11, 2009
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The unofficial end of summer has arrived, as today is Labor Day. A holiday which originated in Canada, and was first started in the United States in 1882. The day celebrates labor organizations, workers and their families, with a day of rest and parades. For me it also signals the symbolic end of summer, the vacations, hot days, and rush of activity winds down. The kids go back to school, weather cools and the smells of fall are in the air and wine grape harvest begins. I love the summer and all that it brings though I am also very fond of the fall season.
Labor Day is a day for me to relax and reflect on events of my summer, and this year, with the exception of some extended bad weather it was an excellent one! The real start of the summer... »View More
Added Monday, September 7, 2009
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