Last night we opened a bottle of 2015 De La Guerra Viognier from Napa Valley's Carneros region. Translated literally, the words "de la Guerra" in Spanish mean "of the war" or "from the war." In this case, however, De La Guerra refers not to any battle or war but instead is the name of one … Continue reading The fruits – or grapes – of war.
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A Bovine and Wine Saturday at HdV
Bacon and wine. Is there anything better? This past weekend marked the release of the 2014 vintages at HdV Winery. In addition to tasting some fantastic wines, the staff at HdV and their caterers laid out an impressive assortment of cheeses, charcuterie, and, yes, a whole pig. If you have not added HdV to your … Continue reading A Bovine and Wine Saturday at HdV