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Wine ideas for Thanksgiving – Sparkling

Wine ideas for Thanksgiving – Sparkling

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, you might be wondering what wines to pair with dinner.  All of the wines featured in our series are for sale in our web wine store:  Topochines Vino Wine Store.   Okay, let's talk about pairing sparkling wines with some of the traditional foods that are served on turkey day.  We … Continue reading Wine ideas for Thanksgiving – Sparkling

My Wife Doesn’t Know Where We Are Going

Today we are leaving on a two-week trip to Europe. Normally, my wife and I plan our trips together and work through the intricate details of itinerary:  where to visit, how much time to spend in each place, what sites we should go to, where to find the best food and wine.  This trip, I … Continue reading My Wife Doesn’t Know Where We Are Going

It’s All Greek To Me.

Tarla Mediterranean Bar & Grill in Napa is located on First Street in the heart of our town.  For the two-and-a-half years that we have lived here, we had been there exactly ...zero times.  In our defense, while we have heard many good things about it, we just had not made it there.  What finally … Continue reading It’s All Greek To Me.