Rosé & Asparagus Cheese Tartines Recipe
Who says you cannot pair wine with asparagus? Rosé, the most versatile of wine styles is fantastic with these adult “grilled cheese sandwiches”. Open-faced with asparagus, prosciutto and three layers of melted cheese, this elegant croquet monsieur is gooey, crunchy and delightfully satisfying. Serve as a canapé, or atop a...
Rosé All Day: 50 Shades of Pink
Said to be the wine of choice for writer and man’s man Ernest Hemingway, Rosé when crafted well is a sophisticated and versatile wine that is just at home on the patio as it is in the dining room. Regrettably sometimes confused with white Zinfandel, Rosé was in decades past,...
From Pallet to Palate: 7 tips for pairing wine
Wine and food pairing can be confusing. Nowadays we no longer adhere to strict rules of only whites with fish, however we are often uncertain about how to pair particular flavours and elements of a dish. The following are some suggestions for matching food and wine. Pairing can be tricky,...
2017 Vintage Report
With the release earlier this month of our first 2017 vintage of wine, the aromatic 7 Blanc white blend, we are also issuing our annual Vintage Report. Our Report discusses the main highlights of the 2017 season, which Wine Spectator aptly described for our neighbors to the south in Washington State...
Thai Lettuce Wraps Recipe & Spring Whites
This weekend we're releasing the first of our 2017 whites! Our 7 Blanc is a unique blend of Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris, Viognier, Riesling and Muscat that creates ‘summer in a glass’. Aromas of rose petals, ginger, lychee, pear and peach emerge from the glass. The palate is off-dry with stone...
The Riddle behind Sparkling Wine
"Come quickly, I am tasting stars!" Dom Perignon (after first taste of Champagne). This famous quote is a fairly apt description of what a good Champagne or sparkling wine experience should offer. We are often asked what is the difference between Champagne and Sparkling wine. In brief, here’s some highlights... To clarify,...
