http://blog.sangliercellars.com News from the Vineyard and Kitchen Wed, 04 Aug 2010 17:59:32 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This is one of our favorite summer salads to pair with Sanglier's Rosé du Tusque. serves 4 - 6 1 shallot, lobes separated and cut lengthwise into very thin slices 1 small clove garlic Kosher salt to taste 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar; more to taste 1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves 1/2 loaf (8 oz.) rustic French ... http://blog.sangliercellars.com/?p=187 For those of you who live in Texas, here is a list of current restaurants and retailers carrying Sanglier wines. Please stop by one of these retailers or order a glass (or bottle!) on your next visit to one of these great shops or restaurants! DALLAS: City Cafe Dali Wine Bar Dallas Fine ... http://blog.sangliercellars.com/?p=186 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 ... http://blog.sangliercellars.com/?p=182 A few shots of Kick Ranch Vineyard last Fall, taken by local photographer Chris Witkowski. Wines we produce from this vineyard include our dry Rose', Viognier and a single-vineyard Syrah (aptly named Kick Ranch Syrah). http://blog.sangliercellars.com/?p=177 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 ... http://blog.sangliercellars.com/?p=173 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 ... http://blog.sangliercellars.com/?p=168 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 ... http://blog.sangliercellars.com/?p=165 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! http://blog.sangliercellars.com/?p=164 My last blog was on September 29. Sorry for the lapse in posting, but I am going to blame it on writer's block and too much everyday work, not laziness. Fact is, between September 30th and October 12th, we made thirty-eight picks totalling 175 tons of grapes (4,200 cases). If you ... http://blog.sangliercellars.com/?p=157 Jackie stomps the grapes (to the tune of Hank Williams) which allows us to juice the grapes resulting in more concentration and texture in the wine... When I was a kid, I remember my Dad and Uncle biting into fresh, vine-ripe tomatoes at lunch time and discussing what they liked about ... http://blog.sangliercellars.com/?p=148