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Jeff’s Corner 5-24 17 Hello, and here we go I wrote this two years ago in Jeff’s Corner, and said at the time I would post it every Memorial Day Weekend. Sometimes I write stuff, and sometimes it writes itself, like this. I can only imagine his memories. “Jeff’s Corner…
A BIG Hello today! A few weeks ago I was talking with my friend Ross Burtwell, owner/chef of the Cabernet Grill. He was at the vineyard pairing his “Warm Texas Goat Cheese with Roasted Garlic & Herbs” with the newest vintage of our beloved Bellissimo at our April Wine Club…
Hola Campers Today begins the 64th year towards my rainbow, and as we all know we can have some pretty strange thoughts on our birthdays. Last year, I was stricken by insight when I realized that I had never been quite so old on a b’day. Kath quickly pointed out…
Jeff’s Corner 3-22-17 “The croaking raven doth bellow for revenge.” Hamlet (3.2.250) And how sweet that revenge was last Saturday night at our Tank Tasting extravaganza, when my beloved 2015 Rose of Sangiovese surged past the upstart 2016 Rose of Malbec just before the polls closed. Here’s how the election…
Jeff’s Corner 3-16-17 It’s almost time! The most anticipated slugfest in wine history since the legendary “Judgement of Paris” in 1976 is upon us. Back then, upstart Napa Valley Cabs and Chards kicked the crap out of centuries’ long dominance by the most elite French Bordeaux and Burgundy wines. As…
“The beatings will continue until morale improves.” Today, once again, I’m forced to take one for the team. Here I am, stuck at home, tasting and writing notes for the eight wines being featured at our 7th annual Wine Club Tank Tasting party Saturday, March 18. Please don’t tell my…
Jeff’s Corner 2-9-17 Good Evening, as Mr. Hitchcock liked to say… Today is a good day for a brief winery update. Yesterday, Kathy and I were talking with Jason about the 2016 vintage and the busy bottling schedule ahead. Here’s a sneak preview, to be followed by stories and tasting…
Holy Macaroni! What a fantastic great time we all had last Wednesday at our once-a-year (third time around) GCV Staff Appreciation Bash, hosted by the incredible Jennifer and Brian Heath. Every year, Brian and Jennifer get us (all us GCV employees) out of town for a magical evening of wine,…
Jeff’s Corner 1-18-17 Howdy, Howdy, Howdy, and Howdy! The extra “Howdy” is for being back in Texas after a week in Sonoma judging the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. (You know you’re in Northern California when your two favorite food servers are named “Sequoia” and “Hindu”). Kathy and I had…
I just came out of the kitchen for a break, and want to wish everyone a very wonderful Thanksgiving. This has been a special week for Kathy and me. We’re off work, and our entire family is staying with us; which consists of Kathy’s sister Kerry, her husband Bill, and…
Jeff’s Corner Hello, Hello, Hello, and Thank You, Thank You, Thank You! Wow, everyone! Today is right around the sixth anniversary of Jeff’s Corner (the exact date is lost in the mists of time), and I can’t think of a better moment to pop my head out of the barrel…
Jeff’s Corner Believe it or not, I’m going to be brief this week and take somewhat of a personal slant. The handsome young man in the photo (on the right, not left) is Daniel Rios. Daniel was one of my most exceptional students when I was teaching in the Hospitality…