October is here!
It’s finally officially Fall, and Harvest is going on so it’s an exciting time as always in Sonoma Valley. The nip in the air is getting stronger and we’ll soon be shifting gears towards the holiday season! But not before we wrap up the summer with the last performance of our Summer Music Series with the Gypsy rock sounds of Beso Negro. Be sure to get your tickets soon!
The Charity Fall Music Festival this year was a fabulous time as always. Bands included such headliners as Melissa Etheridge, Los Lonely Boys and Peter Frampton and they blew the roof off the place! Were you there this year? Share your photos and videos with us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube!
Pumpkin Pairing
Tis the season for cooking with root vegetables and in October nothing is more popular than pumpkin! Pumpkin is one of those wonderful foods that can be prepared sweet or savory, but it always has a rich, nutty flavor to it. Depending on how it’s prepared it could be paired with red or white, and could even be interesting paired with sweet white, perhaps while in pie form. Mmmm, pie.
After your done carving your spooky Halloween pumpkins, save the seeds! These make a lovely snack when toasted in the oven with just a little seasoning. They would be great alongside some delicious cheeses and nuts as a fall appetizer, paired with a nice glass of Riesling.
As the weather is turning, soups are a great meal. With a rich, creamy pumpkin soup you’ll want a spicy wine with a nice tannic structure and fruit forward flavor profile to balance the smoothness of the soup. Our Malbec or Zinfandel would go nicely. Each is rich in its own right but won’t overpower those lovely flavors that pumpkin is so known for.
Harvest Fair Winners
We are honored to have had a number of B.R. Cohn wines and olive oils take GOLD at this year’s Sonoma County Harvest Fair! The Chardonnay and Pinot Noir also feature our brand new label design. Stop by the tasting room today to get a taste of these award winning products!
Wine:
- Best of Class & Double Gold: 2013 Sangiacomo Chardonnay
- Double Gold: 2010 Sonoma Valley Cabernet Franc
- Gold: 2013 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
Olive Oil:
- Double Gold: Raspberry Champagne Vinegar
- Gold: Pear Chardonnay Vinegar
- Gold: California Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Gold: Unfiltered California Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Upcoming Events
Summer Music Series LAST SHOW: Beso Negro on October 18th! Tickets are $40, $30 for Wine Club and include a Pig Roast from 5-7:30. Click here to purchase your tickets.
Wine Club members we are having a Pick-up Party just for you on October 19th. Complimentary for Wine Club, $25 for Guests. Come enjoy some Rosso’s Pizza and taste new releases! Contact us to make your reservation.
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