I’ve been meaning to introduce you all to the vineyard for quite some time now…but I, myself, hadn’t been to Healdsburg in a while.
Fortunate for you, my Grandpa was kind enough to remind me that I was long overdue for a visit. And fortunate for me, I remembered to bring along my camera.
Hello Zinfandel.
Kyle and I left bright and early to arrive in Dry Creek Valley just as the clouds were clearing out. It may be summer, but Sonoma mornings are still a tad overcast with AM fog.
In case you are a new reader, my fam has a vineyard in Healdsburg.
For a long time, the grapes went to Quivira.
Yum.
But then, I am a bit biased…
Some grapes have gone to Murphy-Goode.
In addition to a variety of other wineries’ yields…which are always tasty. And that’s fact.
Are you a fan of Zinfandel?
You should be. Just sayin’…
After hanging out for a while, it was time to hit the road. My Gramps was generous enough to send us home with figs from his tree and his own Santa Rosa plums.
Juicy.
So yeah, hope you enjoyed this quick post introducing you to the vines.
Later that night my family got to BBQing, so we did what we do best…
Pulled out the Riedel wide bowled glasses and poured.
This bottle of 2004 Endeavor Cab Sauv is a product of Dry Creek Valley, and a mighty fine one at that. My dad loves opening good bottles. His cellar is packed and rather than hoard his fine wines away to never be enjoyed, he has embraced a motto that I’ve come to love (as I benefit from it greatly)…OTBT!
Open That Bottle Today.
It’s kinda one of those “seize the day” phrases, but for winos. You may as well live in the moments and enjoy things now, because life is short and there’s no sense in missing out on a good thing because you want to save it for a later time that may or may not come. That’s not intended to sound morbid, it’s just that I tend to do the same thing in other areas of my life and for what? Have you ever saved a special outfit for an occasion that’s never come? I have; and it’s pretty silly when I think about it. So Carpe Diem and Open That Bottle Today!
While sipping on my vino I started prepping le veg for le ‘cue.
Summer squash, mushrooms, bell peppers, and a heavy-handed pour of Garlic Gold’s vinaigrette dressing. In another bowl, I coated some extra mushrooms with the same dressing.
Then I tossed it all into this brilliant device and let my dad tend to it on the grill, while I helped with the salad.
Mixed greens with beets, edamame, and cherry toms.
Salmon and sausage were available for the non-vegetarians.
But who could choose meat with perfectly grilled veggies like these!?! Not I. Obviously.
OTBT is pretty much an amazing motto to live by!!!!! Saving outfits, saving jewelry, saving food, wine, etc for later..live now, enjoy life, amen girl.
Healdsburg is pretty much an amazing place.
No, the fact that your family has a vineyard makes me wonder if youll adopt me!
your eggsalad
your mac switch
your wedding
your unemployment
all duly noted from your last posts
Happy FReakin Wedding!!! Congrats would be the normal thing to say 🙂 But enjoy your wedding and live it up!!! Dont forget to eat some of the food, no one ever gets to eat at their own wedding, but of course, make sure you eat tons of cake and wine!!!
xoxo
Wow, that’s so cool your family has a vineyard. I LOVE Zinfandel, but only in the depths of winter with a big dinner to soak up all the alchohol:)
My trip to Sonoma solidified my love for zin. I love how it’s full of flavor, but not heavy on your tongue. Chris brought home a nice bottle the other day and I wanted to drink the whole bottle, but alas, only had a sip 🙁
Are you freaking out yet?! Only three days away!!!
I HAVE been a reader for awhile but I never knew about the vineyard…. that is amazing!!
hey!
wow the vineyard is especially beautiful this time of year! figs are such funny fruits, and grilled veggies are 1000x better than grilled meat!!! I hope youve been having a great week!
xoxo!
I’d officially like to join your family. Is it too late to call off the wedding and marry into my family? 🙂 Love you, Kyle…
I seriously think you might be having the BEST SUMMER EVER! I just know your wedding day is going to be the cherry on the big ole sundae! Enjoy every minute!
AHH! Grilled mushrooms?! My favourite! Yum!
Figs! I love them!! I am almost drooling… :0)
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