On a late August visit to Finnriver Farm and Cidery I viewed an abundance of blueberries. But when winter comes, a lot of work goes into making sure a bounty of berries are available in the warmer months. Here’s what blueberry bushes look like in the winter: Though barren, I actually find them quite attractive. [More]
A Spirited Day at Finnriver Farm and a Wine to Match
My first day at Finnriver Farm was full of hard work (well, for a soft-handed city boy) but very rewarding. I’m already fond of the chickens and their unbridled enthusiasm for being fed. And during morning egg collection (some of them still warm), I was surprised at how many I gathered even though winter production [More]
Cullen Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Sings With Seafood
I feel like you can almost just look at this seafood dish and know it would be great with a white wine like the Cullen Sauvignon Blanc Semillon. The winery is located in Australia’s Margaret River region. Though many people first think Shiraz when it comes to Aussie wine, there is an astonishing diversity of [More]
A Month at Finnriver Farm and Cidery
I’m rolling up my sleeves to spend most of my January at Finnriver Farm and Cidery. After numerous visits out to the farm, located in Chimacum on Washington State’s Olympic Peninsula, I have become quite attached to the place and the people. I’m looking forward to helping out with the day-to-day operations of the farm [More]
French Rosé in Winter
Ah, nothing like being on the patio in the summer sun, enjoying a fine French Rosé. But it’s the middle of winter. Should you banish all thoughts of drinking these delightfully dry wines until the temperature rises to sweat-inducing levels? Never! If pork, turkey, chicken, seafood, and/or vegetables recently graced your table, odds are that [More]
Brief Thoughts on Sabering Champagne
Sabering Champagne certainly provides an extra level of drama and ceremony to your New Year’s Eve. I feel a lot better about the process when: The first bottle is an inexpensive Cava, and its successful sabering makes me confident that a bottle of Champagne can be handed over for Round Two. I’m at a safe [More]
Last Minute New Year’s Eve Sparkling Wine and Champagne Suggestions
Ok, it’s New Year’s Eve. Time to hustle out and get something festive and delicious. My two most recent posts on the Foodista blog have you covered, with 5 ideas for bargain sparkling wine and, for the Champagne lovers, 5 Blanc de Blancs. Photo courtesy epicxero.
Surprising Wine Parings: Steak Tartare and Spumante
Discovering new and surprising wine pairings certainly keeps my thirst and hunger on full alert, so I was thrilled by the opportunity at a recent lunch to test out the match of steak tartare with a dry Spumante. This particular Italian sparkler, from Cantina di Canelli, was a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, and [More]
