Featured Recipe

Roasted Cauliflower Bisque

Cauliflower is now being touted as the new Kale ~ for folks that haven't warmed up to the texture and flavor of kale, this is good news.  Cauliflower tends to take on the flavor of what it's paired with.  It's also extremely versatile; you can bake, broil, boil, steam, rice, saute, mix with just about anything or enjoy it raw.  I chose to prepare a simple bisque with the head of cauliflower I had in my refrigerator.  It's light and has a lovely mild flavor.  You could add cheese, veggies or a protein to add a little zip to this bisque. "The flavor of roasted cauliflower is wonderful!" 

Pinot Noir Wines

Acacia Caneros Pinot Noir 2012


Acacia Vineyard's 2012 Pinot Noir, from the Carneros region, is 100% Pinot Noir that was hand harvested and aged 7 months in 90% French oak (20% new oak) and 10% Hungarian oak. With aromas of cherry, plum, spice and vanilla, good structure and fine tannins, this California red pairs well with salmon, chicken, pork, lamb, wild mushrooms and truffle dishes. ($15.00)

Ancient Peaks Pinot 2013


This pinot has aromas of plum and nutmeg with flavors of dark cherry and tea. ($32.00)
http://www.ancientpeaks.com/

Ancient Peaks Pinot Noir 2012


This pinot has aromas of plum and nutmeg with flavors of dark cherry and tea. ($32.00)
http://www.ancientpeaks.com/

Black Pine Pinot



This Pinot shows deep ruby color and fills the glass with ripe cherry and earthy aromas. These complex components continue to the palate with lush cherry flavors with herbal and spice notes on great structure and ending with a silky, long finish. It’s a perfect pairing for anything from roasted chicken to a warm, inviting cassoulet. ($23.00)

Dutton Estates Pinot 2011


This dark ruby colored wine has wonderful scents of fruity plum, and strawberry; floral notes suggest a beautiful bouquet of violets. At inception this wine has a firm entry and a good middle body grip. The tastes abound with many flavors….citrus, raspberry cherry and cola. This wine has exquisite texture, excellent follow through and very good length on the finish with silky long tannins on the palate. ($30.00)
http://sebastopolvineyards.com/

Dutton Pinot Noir 2007


Very elegant Russian River style Pinot. Nose has bing cherries and raspberries and slightly earthiness. The earthiness was more prevalent on the palate. A very rounded mouth feel, with silky tannins on the finish. ($39.00)
http://sebastopolvineyards.com/

Mark West Pinot Noir 2012


A pleasing mix of black cherry, cola, strawberry, plum, and soft tannins. ($12.00)

Masut Pinot 2012


Beautiful dark ruby in color, the Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir opens with crushed raspberries and dark fruit aromas accented with spicy French oak undertones. Silky smooth mouth feel as well as racy acidity add to the delicious lingering finish. ($40.00)

Solena Pinot Noir 2012


Deep bright red color. Strawberry raspberry jam- a powerful fruity nose with a hint of violet. The brightness show up front the vivacity of the fruit with layers of black and red cherry. The structure is round with just enough tannin characteristic to age very well on a light creamy coffee roast finish. ($24.00)

Foley Pinot Noir 2011


Deep, dark and concentrated, this wine features generous aromas of raspberry, Bing Cherry, root beer and leather. On the palate, this wine's multiple layers speak to flavors of cherry cola, strawberry marmalade and forest floor. (34.00)