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Winemaker Dinner at Yves Bistro and Wine Bar

Location: Yves Bistro and Wine Bar - Anaheim, California
Date: April 8th, 2010
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $40/person (5 wines with tapas pairings)
Reserve at (714) 637-3733
www.yvesbistro.com

Featured Sanglier Wines:
2009 Rosé du Tusque
2009 Rouge du Tusque
2008 Kick Ranch Viognier
2008 Russian River Pinot Noir
2007 Kick Ranch Syah
About Yves’ Restaurant:
“Yves’ Restaurant and Wine Bar is simply one of the best […]

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What to Prepare for the Holidays? Try Braised Beef Short Ribs

Braised Beef Short Ribs. Pair with Sanglier 2007 Kick Ranch Syrah.
INGREDIENTS:
6 beef short ribs, 14 to 16 ounces each (ask for 3 bone center-cut)
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon thyme leaves, and 4 whole sprigs thyme
1 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper
3 dozen small pearl onions
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup diced onion
1/3 cup diced carrot
1/3 cup […]

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Deep In the Heart Of Texas…

We want to thank everyone who attended our winemaker dinners in Fort Worth and Tyler. A big thank you to Cef, Bernard and Mundo for turning out amazing dishes that were spot on pairings with the wines. They were all spectacular in their own right and we are looking forward to next year! Here is […]

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Join Us For A Winemaker Dinner Featuring Fall Releases

We are delighted to host not one, but two winemaker dinners in Tyler, Texas!
BERNARD’S RESTAURANT

5 Course Food and Wine Pairing
Wednesday, November 11th, 2009, 6:30 p.m.
$95 per person (includes tax and gratuity)
RSVP: 903.534.0265
www.bernardsintyler.com

OR

VILLA MONTEZ RESTAURANT
5 Course Food and Wine Pairing
Thursday, November 12th, 2009 6:30 p.m.
$95 per person (includes tax and gratuity)
RSVP: Mundo@villamontez.com
www.villamontez.com
We look […]

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Radio Interview with Glenn Alexander

Glenn was interviewed by L.A. radio station KBPK-FM this past week and talks about the current state of the wine business and the challenges and rewards of being a vineyard manager in Sonoma County. Download at http://www.california-commerce.com
Both entertaining and informative, it is a great listen!

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Coyotes and Wine

I Am Blaming It On The Coyotes:
I haven’t blogged in a while. Sheer exhaustion. The realities of harvest have set in……little sleep, edgy winemakers and vineyard owners, rain, and now Coyotes.
One of the critical activities leading up to the actual day of harvest is irrigation management. It is the main tool we use to try […]

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New Wines, Rain, and Paranoia

SANGLIER CELLARS OCTOBER RELEASE
Releasing new wines is an exciting time, but also slightly troubling, if like me, you have tendencies toward paranoia and obsessive compulsion disorder. Not that these traits flare up often, but when you compress the pressures of harvesting for some of the best winemakers in the world, making your own wine, and […]

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Orange County Wine Society Tasting on Sunday, March 1st

We invite you to join us at the 2009 Wine Extraordinaire brought to you by the Orange County Wine Society. The event takes place Sunday, March 1st from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the Hilton Anaheim Hotel. Over 85 boutique wineries will be showcased and food will be provided from the top local restaurants.
We will […]

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Harvest Update 2008

Harvest started fast and furious for many in the county due to a late August heat spike that resulted in 100 degree plus days for a week. Heat of this intensity always raises a concern because it can result in two very specific issues. One, grape sugars can race to really high levels while the […]

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