Jeff’s Corner 6-22-17 Greetings Once Again, I first posted this story last year in early July. I like it because it reinforces the cyclical nature of our lives in rhythm with the vines, and I really like the photo simply because it’s really pretty. Veraison began last week in the…
The “New” Trattoria – June 19, 2017 Recently, we changed the style of food service we offer at Grape Creek through our partnership with Stout’s kitchens. The new Trattoria is enclosed, remodeled, and upgraded. While our lunch menu still offers the Stout’s pizzas many members and guests love, we…
Jeff’s Corner 6-15-17 Howdy all y’all out there, Last Saturday afternoon, we sadly said goodbye to our delightful 2015 Rose of Sangiovese, and gladly said hello to our new 2016 Rose of Malbec. As I like to say, “it’s a real beauty”. Our guests love it, and sales are brisk. …
Bon Jour, Buenes Tardes, and Good Afternoon A few weeks ago, in Jeff’s Corner (5-17-17), Chef Ross Burtwell from Cabernet grill was kind enough to share an elegant recipe for an appetizer of Jumbo Lump Crab with Avocado and Coconut Curry Lime Broth. At the time, I teased you about…
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…
Jeff’s Corner 5-11-17 Hello and Hello Years ago, Kathy and I were enjoying one of many great conversations we had with Ned Simes, the founder of Grape Creek. Ned was a visionary and a pioneer in the diaper years of the Texas wine industry. (One of my favorite writers said…
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 4-13-17 Once again, “Greetings from the Easter Binney!” Here’s hoping your holiday is good, whether celebrating Passover, Easter, or any other spiritual spring celebration. This year, Easter Sunday also celebrates year 37 of the beginning of my adventures with Kathy. This brings lots of pressure to perform in…
Jeff’s Corner 4-6-17 Hello, Hello, and Hello again! Well, how rough is this! Here I am sitting at my desk listening to Jerry Garcia, checking in on my beloved Tigers beating up on the evil White Sox on opening day, and writing a review of our brand new 2014 Cabernet…
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…