Vine & Dandy

06/25/2024

Last night, hosted an epic Wagyu Battle, and truly all of us lucky to taste these dishes were the winners!

An interesting wine note is that, as ’s .wagyu.sommelier points out, a racy, aromatic Riesling makes an excellent pairing with Wagyu, because the beef is so rich it’s almost like foie gras for wine-pairing purposes.

Thank you to Chefs , .k.park, , and .gillanders for showcasing surprising versatility of different cuts and preparations of Wagyu.

Plus, we got to take home custom spice blends in laser-etched tins!

06/05/2024

~~ Memento Vivere ~~

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- Blanc
- sage
- lemon
- orange bitters
- saline

05/12/2024

Celebrating Mother’s Day with my mom and dear friend , over a bottle of 2018 Brut Rosé by at 💜

The wine’s notes of tart cherry and minerality paired beautifully with the delicious tuna tartare and fresh pasta by Chef .

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05/10/2024

This year, I’ll be attending with my cat, Yzma 🐈‍⬛ (she’ll be in a little leash and harness and everything) and we’re fundraising for animals in need! Please donate at https://bit.ly/monabark2024 (link also in bio).

serves more than 20,000 pets and their humans each year and every donation to my BARK fundraiser will directly support their mission. Yzma and I thank you!

05/09/2024

04/12/2024

Thank you for hosting this very fun tasting “Beyond Burgundy,” featuring three Pinot Noirs and three Chardonnays from non-French producers making wine in the Burgundian style, but with their own terroir-driven twists.

As they do in Burgundy, Verve served the reds before the whites, because these gorgeous Chardonnays have such bracing acidity that they can exhaust the palate, and overwhelm the complexities of the Pinot Noirs.

Thank you, Josh, for designing and leading this very interesting tasting. My personal favorites were the Illahe Pinot Noir and the Storm ‘Vrede’ Chardonnay, but they were all delicious!

The Reds:
- Pinot Noir ‘Barda’ Patagonia 2023 🇦🇷
- Estate Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2022 🇺🇸
- Pinot Noir ‘Enter den Terrassen’ Burgenland 2019 🇦🇹

The Whites:
- Chardonnay ‘Bruzzone’ Santa Cruz 2019 🇺🇸
- Storm Chardonnay ‘Vrede’ Western Cape 2019 🇿🇦
- By Farr Chardonnay Geelong 2021 🇦🇺

02/27/2024

How to Taste, Feb 2024 edition

- Raptor Ridge Gruner Veltliner
- Clarendelle Bordeaux Blanc
- Tenuta Tascante Ghiaia Nera Etna Rosso
- No Fine Print Cabernet Sauvignon

12/16/2023

Poire Provence - Sipsmith, spiced pear, honey, lemon

11/24/2023

For our family to yours, may your year be filled with reasons to be thankful.

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11/20/2023

Buenos días, vamos a pasear

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11/20/2023

¿Qué hubo, pues?

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11/05/2023