tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15032320284004511992024-03-14T11:20:08.137-07:00J News You Can UseHot press about J Vineyards & Wineryshannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01856146971452462141noreply@blogger.comBlogger317125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1503232028400451199.post-88332241006097931882012-12-03T13:33:00.001-08:002012-12-03T14:11:57.474-08:00How to Host a Wine Tasting Party<br />
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The days, of course, are getting shorter here in the Russian River Valley, but they’re also getting busier as the holiday season approaches. It’s that time of year when people are readying cellars and making sure there’s <a href="http://www.jwine.com/Wines">plenty of wine</a> on hand for end-of-year festivities, so the buzz is building.</div>
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One of the best new holiday traditions we’re seeing out there is the wine tasting party. Tasting parties spark conversation, so they’re a great way to add new interest to holiday gatherings. Tasting parties also lead to new wine discoveries, giving your guests a reason to remember you fondly each time they enjoy a new favorite. </div>
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We especially love how easy it is to host a tasting party. Just ask friends and family to bring a bottle of wine, then slip each bottle into a numbered, velvet bag. Having six to eight different wines will keep things focused yet engaging. Smaller pours will ensure guests get a chance to taste all the selections.</div>
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You can focus on particular varietal such as <a href="http://www.jwine.com/Wines/Varietal/Pinot%20Noir/">Pinot Noir</a> or <a href="http://www.jwine.com/Wines/Varietal/Chardonnay/">Chardonnay</a> for your tasting party, but it's also very festive to have a wide variety of wines, in which case you'll want to start the tasting with sparkling wines, followed by white, red, and dessert. Younger wines tend to have bigger, bolder flavors that can desensitize the palate to the nuances of older vintages, so within each category, start with older wines first.</div>
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Of course, you'll want to provide your guests with scoring and comment cards so an overall winner can be declared at the end and it's a nice touch to offer a prize to the person who brings that bottle. Another nice touch is to provide some plain crackers and a carafe of water, so guests can cleanse their palates between rounds of tasting.</div>
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<span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px;">Speaking of parties, <a href="http://www.jwine.com/Wines/Collections/">J's wine collections</a> are an easy way to get one started. Our <a href="http://www.jwine.com/Wines/Collections/Holiday%20Party%20Wine%20Collection/">Holiday Wine Collection</a> is a great choice for this time of year. So is our <a href="http://www.jwine.com/Wines/Collections/Party%20in%20a%20Box/">Party in a Box</a> collection and <a href="http://www.jwine.com/Wines/Collections/Bubble%20Love/">Bubble Love</a> is a perennial favorite, too. </span></div>
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shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01856146971452462141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1503232028400451199.post-81654090910084323252012-11-30T11:33:00.001-08:002012-11-30T15:20:22.594-08:00Spiced Leg of Lamb and 2009 J Nicole’s Vineyard Pinot Noir<div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi633vwPMZq_qSRF9hrTSoFXR9mW22wlZWo-s5vWoRpa5IQYB3MJBhhdtdCKdfDkazm2s9ZavRTEwTEREtxI-cFrKr_KZovo5GjnyQeE3cEfGpxD1304afUJmQPLir8sDXnWY_aDrNqEm0/s1600/J+Vineyards+Nicole's+Pinot+Noir_LoRes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; color: #444444; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi633vwPMZq_qSRF9hrTSoFXR9mW22wlZWo-s5vWoRpa5IQYB3MJBhhdtdCKdfDkazm2s9ZavRTEwTEREtxI-cFrKr_KZovo5GjnyQeE3cEfGpxD1304afUJmQPLir8sDXnWY_aDrNqEm0/s1600/J+Vineyards+Nicole's+Pinot+Noir_LoRes.jpg" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We think it’s a bit of a myth that special occasions need to entail a lot of work, so for the rest </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">of 2012, we’ll be featuring some easy ways to add elegance to your holiday festivities without lengthening your to do list.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First off, we’d like to point out that the simple combination of an anise-scented rub and aromatic olive oil can work some serious magic on lamb and turn it into a holiday worthy dish, especially paired with a smooth, medium-bodied Pinot like the </span><a href="http://www.jwine.com/Wines/Varietal/Pinot%20Noir/J%20Pinot%20Noir,%20Nicole's%20Vineyard/2_2009/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="s1">2009 Nicole’s Vineyard Pinot Noir</span></a><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. The Nicole’s Vineyard Pinot has some lovely cocoa and leather aromas on the nose and flavors of dark plum, cinnamon, and caramel, so it's absolutely delicious with lamb and stands up well to strongly spiced dishes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To make the lamb, just crush one tablespoon each of coriander seed, fennel seed, and red pepper flakes, then add to two tablespoons of olive oil. Coat one and a half pounds of butterflied leg of lamb with the spice mixture, marinate for 30 minutes or overnight (refrigerated), then grill until the thickest part of the meat reads 130 degrees (six to eight minutes per side for medium rare). A leg typically weighs about 8 to ten pounds and can feed six people. Leftovers are delicious in sandwiches and salads. </span></div>
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shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01856146971452462141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1503232028400451199.post-26916254131019465762012-11-29T10:48:00.003-08:002012-11-29T10:57:34.406-08:00Fun Things to Do in Sonoma County This Weekend: The Holiday Spirit Edition<div style="color: #444444; text-align: left;">
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Not only does Sonoma County grow especially cozy this time of year, the luxurious and eclectic mix of shops, designers, and artisans make it</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15.555556297302246px;"> an absolutely fabulous place to pick up holiday gifts</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px;">. Here are our
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<li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Silo in Healdsburg. </b></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">This brand new, <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/silo-healdsburg">stylish shop</a> features a brilliantly curated, gorgeously modern array of home goods, gifts, apparel, and accessories — all made in America. Handmade wooden sunglasses, wool baskets, artisan jewelry, as well as American classics like </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Bauer Pottery and Pigeon Toe Ceramics are just a few of the highlights and the prices are surprisingly reasonable. If you're looking for hip, modern, soon-to-be-treasured gift items, definitely check out Silo. <i>Silo. 243-B Healdsburg Avenue</i></span><i style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15.5556px;">, Healdsburg, CA 95448.</i></li>
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<li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Sit by the Fire. </b></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Our fireplace of the week is in the deliciously old world <a href="http://www.madronamanor.com/">Madrona Manor</a>, where you can warm up after shopping on the square. Dinners here are fantastic (especially the chef's tasting menu), but it's also possible to just have a drink and a small bite or two. The bar opens at 4pm and the lounge menu starts at 6pm. A wonderfully warm and inviting spot to sip and chat away the evening. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><i>Madrona Manor</i></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><i>, 1001 Westside Road, Healdsburg, CA, 95448.</i></span></li>
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<li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Enjoy Some Delicious Sparkling and Varietal Wine. </b>While you're in Sonoma County, you shouldn't miss a chance to <a href="http://www.jwine.com/VisitUs/">drop by the J Visitor Center</a></span><span style="font-family: Arial;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">— just south of charming downtown Healdsburg </span><span class="st">—</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">
to sip award-winning Russian River Valley sparkling wine, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir in
our elegant tasting room. Seated tastings available for a slightly
higher fee. <a href="http://www.jwine.com/VisitUs/Tasting/">More information here</a>. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><i>Tasting Room Hours: 11am to 5pm, 11447 Old Redwood Highway, Healdsburg, CA. </i></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></li>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">If you can't get to Sonoma this weekend, be sure to visit us next weekend </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">for our <a href="http://jwine.com/blog/2012/11/save-the-date-j-holiday-sip-and-shop/">Sip and Shop event</a> on Friday December 7th, Saturday December 8th, and Sunday December 9th. This event will be held throughout our Visitor Center and will feature an array of exquisite gift items: wine gift sets, entertaining essentials, gourmet cookbooks, and more.<a href="http://jwine.com/blog/2012/11/save-the-date-j-holiday-sip-and-shop/"> More details here</a>. </span><br />
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Which Sonoma County winemaking region has the most holiday spirit? <a href="http://www.jordanwinery.com/" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: initial; vertical-align: baseline;">Jordan Vineyard</a> and <a href="http://www.jwine.com/" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: initial; vertical-align: baseline;">J Vineyards & Winery</a> have launched a friendly head-to-head competition to see which wine region — Alexander Valley or Russian River Valley — can collect the most new, unwrapped toys and coats for children in need.</div>
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The contest begins today and runs through December 14, 2012. All donations will be given to the <a href="http://www.toysfortots.org/" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: initial; vertical-align: baseline;">Toys for Tots Foundation</a>. Then, during the week of December 17<sup style="border: 0px; bottom: 1ex; font-family: inherit; font-size: 10px; font-style: inherit; height: 0px; line-height: 1; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">th</sup>members of the U.S. Marine Corps (which runs Toys for Tots) will distribute toys and coats to children in Santa Rosa, Windsor, Healdsburg, Guerneville, Forestville, Sonoma, Rohnert Park and Petaluma.</div>
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<strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Donate today! New, unwrapped toys and coats for kids ages infant to 16 are requested. </strong>To participate in the drive, just bring a new, unwrapped gift to one of the two gift gondolas — either the <a href="http://www.jordanwinery.com/visit/directions" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: initial; vertical-align: baseline;">Alexander Valley gift gondola</a> stationed at Jordan Vineyard or the <a href="http://www.jwine.com/VisitUs/Map/" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: initial; vertical-align: baseline;">Russian River Valley gondola</a> located at J Vineyards & WInery (addresses below). The challenge is to fill each of these massive merry-mobiles with the most donations. A winner will be determined by scale house weigh-in on Friday, December 14, at 2 p.m.</div>
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The driving force behind this competition are brother and sister John and Judy Jordan. John is the CEO of <a href="http://www.jordanwinery.com/" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: initial; vertical-align: baseline;">Jordan Vineyard & Winery</a> in the Alexander Valley and Judy Jordan, of course, is founder and president of <a href="http://www.jwine.com/" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: initial; vertical-align: baseline;">J Vineyards & Winery</a> here in the Russian River Valley. Judy and John are inviting all wineries in the both growing regions to join them in the competition.</div>
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“We want local wineries to join together this season and take up the challenge of improving the lives of our more vulnerable fellow citizens,” said Jordan CEO John Jordan.</div>
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“J Vineyards & Winery has a 25-year legacy of giving back to the community,” said Judy Jordan, Founder and President of J Vineyards & Winery. “I look forward to participating in this friendly charitable competition with my brother.”</div>
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In 2011 <a href="http://www.jordanwinery.com/" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: initial; vertical-align: baseline;">Jordan Vineyard & Winery</a> hosted its first gondola toy drive, pitting different departments against one another and collecting nearly 1,000 pounds of toys — the single largest donation Toys for Tots received that year.</div>
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You can drop off toys and coats anytime between today, Wednesday, November 28th and Thursday, December 13th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. On December 14th, donations will be accepted only from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.</div>
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Toys and coats for kids ages infant to 16 are requested; must be new and unwrapped. Donations can be placed in the Toys for Tots donation boxes located in each winery’s retail/tasting area. Gondolas will be on display when weather permits.<em style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></em></div>
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For the Russian River Valley, drop off your gift or coat at <a href="http://www.jwine.com/VisitUs/Map/" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: initial; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">J Vineyards & Winery, 11447 Old Redwood Highway, Healdsburg, CA 95448</a></div>
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For the Alexander Valley, drop off your gift or coat at <a href="http://www.jordanwinery.com/visit/directions" style="border: 0px; color: #1982d1; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: initial; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Jordan Vineyard & Winery, 1474 Alexander Valley Road, Healdsburg, CA 95448 </a><em style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Note: Jordan Vineyard & Winery will be closed on Sunday 12/2, Saturday 12/8, and Sunday, 12/9. </em></div>
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Some especially merry days are about to happen here at J Vineyards & Winery. On Friday December 7th, Saturday December 8th, and Sunday December 9th, you’re invited to stop by our Visitor Center to enjoy our award winning varietal and sparkling wines while enjoying an elegant holiday shopping experience. </div>
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This festive event will be held throughout our Visitor Center and will feature a wide array of exquisite gift items: wine gift sets, essentials for entertaining, gourmet cookbooks, stemware, wine openers and more. We have all the perfect gifts for the foodies and wine lovers your list. </div>
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So, come and sip some delicious J wines while doing a bit of holiday shopping! It’s a relaxed, social way to get into the holiday spirit. The Sip and Shop event is included with the purchase of our Signature Wine Tasting for $20. (Club J member benefits apply.)<br />
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For your convenience, we will also be offering decorative gift bags at checkout for an additional fee. Club J members receive *10% off of non-wine merchandise. (*Excludes Gift Boxes, Gift Sets and J Cycling Jerseys.)</div>
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<span style="color: #333333;"></span><strong style="color: #333333;">When:</strong><span style="color: #333333;"> Friday 12/7, Saturday 12/8, and Sunday 12/9; from 11am to 5pm</span><br />
<span style="color: #333333;"></span><strong style="color: #333333;">Where:</strong><span style="color: #333333;"> J Vineyards & Winery, 11447 Old Redwood Highway, Healdsburg, CA</span><br />
<span style="color: #333333;"></span><strong style="color: #333333;">Cost:</strong><span style="color: #333333;"> $20 for Signature Wine Tasting</span><br />
<span style="color: #333333;"></span><strong style="color: #333333;">Additional Details:</strong><span style="color: #333333;"> No RSVP required. Event open to all. Club J member benefits apply. </span><a data-mce-href="http://www.jwine.com/News/Events/EventsDetail.aspx?id=119" href="http://www.jwine.com/News/Events/EventsDetail.aspx?id=119" style="color: #1b8be0; text-decoration: initial;">Click here</a><span style="color: #333333;"> to see this event on the main J website.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">For two days only, J Vineyards & Winery is offering 20% off on all orders. <a href="http://www.jwine.com/Wines/">Shop for wines on the J site</a> and <b>use discount code CYBER20 at checkout.</b> This offer ends Tuesday, November 27, 2012. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Sparkling wines are such an easy way to add elegance to your Thanksgiving feast and they bring a beautifully fresh, lively element to all the rich, autumnal flavors. Here are three ways to introduce sparkling wine into your Thanksgiving Day menu.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><b>Cheese Course. </b></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">A cheese course benefits greatly from a versatile sparkling wine, such as </span><a href="http://www.jwine.com/Wines/Sparkling/Vintage%20Brut/J%20Vintage%20Brut/6_2005/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">J Vintage Brut</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"> — known for its perfect balance of fruit and toast flavors. T</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">his course doesn't have to be elaborate to be elegant. The easiest way to pull one together is to choose a few different types of cheese: a fresh cheese like <a href="https://www.gioiacheeseinc.com/">Gioia's burrata</a>, a soft cheese like <a href="http://www.cowgirlcreamery.com/">Cowgirl Creamery's Red Hawk</a>, a semi-hard cheese like Manchego, a hard cheese like <a href="http://www.vellacheese.com/pages/cheeses.html">Vella Dry Jack</a>, and a veined cheese like <a href="http://www.roguecreamery.com/store/product/1391/Smokey-Blue-Cheese-Wheel/">Rogue's Smokey Blue</a>. You don't have to have one of each type, but even if you're only serving a few cheeses, it's good to offer a range of textures. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 15px;"><b>Main. </b>Turkey confit is a popular offering this year so if you're serving a particularly rich main course like this or like this <a href="http://cookingontheweekends.com/2011/11/thanksgiving-recipe-smoky-paprika-bacon-roasted-turkey/">Smoky Paprika-Bacon Roasted Turkey</a>, this </span><a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/english-honey-roasted-turkey/" style="font-size: 15px;">Honey-Roasted Turkey with Chestnut Dressing</a><span style="font-size: 15px;">, or this </span><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/12/turkey-recipes_n_2102147.html#slide=1741800" style="font-size: 15px;">Turkey Roulade with Peach and Sage Gravy</a><span style="font-size: 15px;">, consider serving a</span><span style="font-size: 15px;"> sparkling wine with the main course in order to introduce some freshness and counterpoint. Try a citrus inflected sparkling wine like our <a href="http://www.jwine.com/Wines/Sparkling/Cuv%C3%A9e%2020/J%20Cuv%C3%A9e%2020%20Brut%20NV/16_2007/">J Cuvée Brut</a> with notes of lemon zest and Fuji apples. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 15px;"><b>Dessert. </b>Thanksgiving pies, cakes, and roulades are especially rich, earthy desserts, which means that once again, bubbles bring a wonderfully light and lively element to this course. We recommend choosing a youthful, vibrant, fresh sparkling wine that has some pear or lime fruit characters as well as some nice almond, toast, or caramel notes such as our J<a href="http://www.jwine.com/Wines/Sparkling/Vintage%20Brut,%20Late-Disgorged/J%20Vintage%20Brut,%20LD/14_2003/"> Late Disgorged Vintage Brut</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 15px;">Thanksgiving is upon us and this time of year, we always get lots of questions about what kinds of wines pair best with Thanksgiving Day dishes, especially turkey. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 15px;"><b>Traditional roasted turkey with a clean, bright Chardonnay. </b>Chardonnay is a traditional pairing for roasted turkey and we recommend choosing a fairly clean, vibrant one to balance the richness of the dish, especially if you're serving gravy. Our <a href="http://www.jwine.com/Wines/Varietal/Chardonnay/J%20Chardonnay,%20Jewell%20Ranch%20Vineyard/38_2010/">2010 Jewell Ranch Chardonnay</a> has bright, zesty flavors of pineapple, Meyer lemon, and golden apricot that pair <i>perfectly</i> with roasted turkey. If you like a more creamy Chard, we recommend staying on the more nuanced side of things, such as our <a href="http://www.jwine.com/Wines/Varietal/Chardonnay/J%20Chardonnay,%20Russian%20River%20Valley/4_2009/">2009 Russian River Valley Chardonnay</a>, with subtle characters of vanilla, peach, and almond — plus a long, luxurious finish of caramel, nutmeg, and cinnamon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 15px;"><b>Herb-rubbed or grilled turkey with a balanced, elegant Pinot Noir. </b>If you're adding lots of robust flavors to your turkey this year — either with an herb rub or by grilling the bird (by the way, we like <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/cooking-live/turkey-on-the-grill-recipe/index.html">the Food Network's straightforward Food Network guide</a> to grilling turkey) — consider pairing it with a balanced, elegant, not-too-tannic red like our <a href="http://www.jwine.com/Wines/Varietal/Pinot%20Noir/J%20Pinot%20Noir,%20Barrel%2016/22_2009/">J Barrel 16 Pinot Noir</a> with its subtle cherry aromas and well integrated flavors of cinnamon, clove, and anise. Pinot Noir also pairs <i>wonderfully</i> with sweet potato dishes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 15px;"><b>Turkey confit with a dry Chardonnay or fresh sparkling wine. </b></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Curing turkey legs in duck fat results in a rich, mouth-watering dish and this year we're seeing recipes for confit turkey
everywhere we look. We especially like <a href="http://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Turkey-Confit">Saveur's recipe</a><a href="http://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Turkey-Confit"></a>,
which emphasizes roasting the cured legs in the oven afterward — adding a crispy layer atop the buttery one. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">To balance this succulent, decadent dish</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">, we recommend serving it with a clean, dry white wine — such as our <a href="http://www.jwine.com/Wines/Varietal/Chardonnay/J%20Chardonnay,%20STRATA/40_2010/">2010 J STRATA Chardonnay</a>. We also love pairing turkey confit with fresh, citrus-inflected sparkling wine </span><span style="font-size: 15px;">like our <a href="http://www.jwine.com/Wines/Sparkling/Cuv%C3%A9e%2020/J%20Cuv%C3%A9e%2020%20Brut%20NV/16_2007/">J Cuvée Brut</a>, with its notes of lemon zest and Fuji apples. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 15px;">Some of the world's best wines become
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"Cellar Selection" in 2012 and we're thrilled to see our <a href="http://www.jwine.com/Wines/Varietal/Chardonnay/J%20Chardonnay,%20STRATA/40_2010/">2010 J STRATA Chardonnay</a> among the top 100 picks of the year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 15px;">The <a href="http://www.jwine.com/Wines/Varietal/Chardonnay/J%20Chardonnay,%20STRATA/40_2010/">2010 J STRATA Chardonnay</a> was awarded 93 points by Wine Enthusiast and we agree time in the cellar will only make this dry young Chardonnay more interesting and delicious. Here's what Wine Enthusiast has to say about it:</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 15px;">J Winery goes against the grain of the modern high alcohol, superripe style to produce this bone dry, steely, somewhat austere young Chardonnay. It hits with a smack of acidity and minerals, with an elegant complexity that may challenge those looking for big, fruity Chards. Give it a couple years in the cellar and see how it evolves. </span></i></blockquote>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">This is an auspicious beginning for our inaugural STRATA vintage, the grapes for which come from our two best vineyards in the Graton region of Russian River Valley: Jewell Ranch (70%) and Mill Station (30%). </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Recent pairing suggestions for our STRATA Chardonnay include <a href="http://jvineyards.blogspot.com/2012/11/dungeness-crab-season-is-here-how-to.html">Dungeness crab</a>, a <a href="http://jvineyards.blogspot.com/2012/11/easy-election-day-tart-to-pair-with-j.html">red potato and blue cheese tart</a>, and Thanksgiving Day <a href="http://jvineyards.blogspot.com/2012/11/seven-thanksgiving-menu-trends-for-2012.html">turkey confit</a>. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">There are little more than two weeks before the <a href="http://www.jwine.com/WineClub/ShipmentSchedule/">December Club J shipment</a> ships (December 3rd</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">), so if having a delicious assortment of unique single vineyard and special cuvée bottlings </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">show up on your doorstep for the holidays sounds like a good thing, consider <a href="http://www.jwine.com/WineClub/">becoming a Club J member today</a>. Here's what Club J members will be receiving: </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 15px;"><b>2006 J Vintage Brut, Russian River Valley. </b>Featuring lively citrus aromas on the nose and an elegant sequence
of toast and fruit flavors on the palate, the 2006 vintage is an absolutely
ideal sparkling wine for the holidays. Almond and butterscotch characters
add to the layers in the mouth along with notes of taffy apple, pear,
and citrus. The hallmark of the J Vintage Brut is its balance of toast
and fruit flavors. This wine is heavenly when paired with triple crème
brie or as a first-course accompaniment. It also pairs perfectly with
sushi and potato leek soup, finished off with some caviar and truffle
oil. (</span><span style="font-size: 15px;">$48) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 15px;"><b>2011 J Vineyards Viognier, Hoot Owl Vineyard, Alexander Valley. </b>The famed Hoot Owl Vineyard in Sonoma County’s Alexander Valley
is one of the best places to grow Viognier. This wine begins with fresh
fruit aromas of mango, honeydew and cantaloupe followed by a lush mouth
of silky vanilla and a creamy finish. The full texture is nicely moderated
by a subtle yet taut mineral component. This wine pairs well with goat
cheese and lighter blue cheeses. It's also the perfect “bridge”
wine for salads, such as spinach and arugula drizzled with sherry vinaigrette.
For a maximum flavor experience, add some slices of melon and thinly
shaved prosciutto. ($30) </span><span style="color: black; font-size: 15px;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 15px;"><b>2010 J Vineyards Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley. </b>With a gorgeous ruby hue, satiny texture, and subtle oak structure,
our 2010 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir is vibrant on the palate but
also has a sophisticated earthiness about it — the result of meticulous
blending and 15 months of aging in French oak. Festive bright cherry
aromas fill the glass followed by warm notes of toasted nutmeg, black
clove, and smoke. This wine pairs beautifully with rustic foods like
grilled Portobello, country ham, and duck confit. A great choice for
the main course of a holiday dinner. ($37) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 15px;"><b>2010 J Vineyards STRATA Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley</b>. A true gem created by the art and science of winemaking, J's STRATA
Pinot Noir is a tribute to </span><span style="font-size: 15px; font-style: italic;">terroir:</span><span style="font-size: 15px;"> the complete natural environment in which a wine
is produced. Tantalizing aromas of cinnamon, clove, toasty vanilla,
and mushroom are followed by delicious blackberry and dark cherry flavors.
The J STRATA Pinot Noir wine makes the perfect accompaniment to wild
game such as venison, bison burgers, and grilled salmon. It also pairs
exceptionally well with medium bodied cheeses like Gruyere, Comté,
and Cabriflore. ($50) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 15px;">To join Club J or ask questions, contact us at
clubj@jwine.com or call our Wine Club Coordinator at 707.431.5479. We
also have live chat with customer care <a href="http://www.jwine.com/WineClub/FAQ/">available on this page</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 15px;">We should mention, too, that you can now give the gift of Club J for the holidays. This includes five shipments per year, but you can also give as few as two shipments. Recipients receive the same great benefits Club J members enjoy year round. Call </span><span style="font-size: 15px;">707.431.5479 for pricing. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Dungeness crab season is long — it goes from November until June — but as <a href="http://www.yumsugar.com/Dungeness-Crab-Season-12618336">YumSugar reports</a>, about 80 percent of Bay Area Dungeness is brought in by the end of the year. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">And <a href="http://www.neaq.org/conservation_and_research/projects/fisheries_bycatch_aquaculture/sustainable_fisheries/celebrate_seafood/ocean-friendly_seafood/species/dungeness_crab.php">Dungeness has been certified as a sustainable seafood</a>, too — rated "best choice" by multiple watchdog groups because they're plentiful and caught in pots versus trawlers. </span><br />
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in the Bay Area has their favorite place to buy Dungeness, like <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/alioto-lazio-fish-company-san-francisco">Alioto Lazio Fish Company</a> in San Francisco, and <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/half-moon-bay-crab-boats-half-moon-bay#query:dungeness">Half Moon Bay Crab Boats</a> down in the South Bay<span style="font-family: Arial;"> and y</span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">ou can buy Dungeness live, cooked, or as picked meat. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Most aficionados prefer to purchase live crabs, then boil in salted water for 15 to 18 minutes. If you'd like, you can add seasonings to the boiling water, too, before dropping in the crabs (no crowding!) Cover the pot and boil until the crabs float — about 15 minutes — then give it another two minutes before removing the crabs with tongs. </span><br />
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live crabs aren't available, simply buy whole cooked crabs. Look
for one that's heavy for its size and has its legs curled up beneath
it. (This is a sign the crab is fresh. Crabs with
hanging legs should be avoided.) You can reheat a cooked Dungeness in boiling water for just three or four minutes or under the broiler for the same amount of time. </span><br />
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against the richness of the crab. We also love Dungeness with our <a href="http://www.jwine.com/Wines/Varietal/Pinot%20Gris/J%20Pinot%20Gris,%20Russian%20River%20Valley/5_2011/">J Pinot Gris</a> or a particularly crisp, tight Chardonnay like our <a href="http://www.jwine.com/Wines/Varietal/Chardonnay/J%20Chardonnay,%20STRATA/40_2010/">J STRATA Chardonnay</a>. </span><br />
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because the weather has grown colder doesn't mean there aren't plenty
of fun things going on in Sonoma County this weekend. Here are our
picks: </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span><br />
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<li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Enjoy a Cool Blast of Art. </b></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">This
Saturday evening Santa Rosa's art district will come alive with open
galleries and studios plus local food vendors, live music, street
performers, and more. It's the 8th annual <a href="http://sofasantarosa.com/winterblast-nov-12-5-8pm/">Winterblast Festival</a> — one part art exhibition and one part street party — so come take an art walk </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">down South A Street and enjoy all this thriving district has to offer. Culminates in a "<a href="http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20111112/ARTICLES/111119796">description defying</a>" parade. <i>Saturday, November 17th. 5:00 to 8:00pm.</i></span></li>
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<li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Sit by the Fire. </b></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">To warm up after Winterblast</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">,
head to <a href="http://www.francosristorante.com/">Fabiani Ristorante</a> in Santa Rosa (formerly called Franco's) — a wonderfully toasty spot for
classic Italian cuisine with wood beam ceilings, two fireplaces, and
much-praised gnocchi and thin crust pizza. Fabiani also has a fabulous
panna cotta — a silky pillow of cooked cream, topped with delicate flecks of
vanilla and two sauces. <i>Fabiani Ristorante, 505 Mendocino Avenue @7th Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95404.</i></span><span class="st"></span></li>
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<li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Taste Grandly. </b></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Whether you attend the grand tasting in the afternoon or the harvest dinner at night, you'll need all five senses to appreciate the <a href="http://www.artisano.org/">4th Annual Artisano Celebration</a> at the <a href="http://www.vintnersinn.com/">Vintners Inn Events Center</a> on Saturday, November 17th — featuring locally-sourced delicacies from the best restaurants, ultra-premium wines, and fine art. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><i>Saturday, November 17th. 12:00 to 4:00pm (Grand Tasting) and 5pm for Harvest Dinner. </i></span></li>
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<li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Enjoy Some Delicious Sparkling and Varietal Wine. </b>Speaking of ultra-premium wines, while you're in Sonoma County, you shouldn't miss a chance to <a href="http://www.jwine.com/VisitUs/">drop by the J Visitor Center</a></span><span style="font-family: Arial;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">— just south of charming downtown Healdsburg </span><span class="st">—</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">
to sip award-winning Russian River Valley sparkling wine, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir in
our elegant tasting room. Seated tastings available for a slightly
higher fee. <a href="http://www.jwine.com/VisitUs/Tasting/">More information here</a>. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><i>Tasting Room Hours: 11am to 5pm, 11447 Old Redwood Highway, Healdsburg, CA. </i></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></li>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">If you can't get to Sonoma this weekend, be sure to visit us next weekend </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">for our </span><a href="http://www.jwine.com/News/Events/EventsDetail.aspx?id=116"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Kick Off the Season</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> event on </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Friday, November 23rd, Saturday November 24th, and Sunday, November 25th</span><span style="font-family: Arial;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">when the J culinary team will</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> be serving a d</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">elicious array of </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">locally sourced, regionally authentic hors d'oeuvres
paired with your favorite J sparkling and varietal wines. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> <a href="http://www.jwine.com/News/Events/EventsDetail.aspx?id=116">Click here for ticket information and times</a>. </span><br />
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shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01856146971452462141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1503232028400451199.post-84889658433159647512012-11-13T09:42:00.000-08:002012-11-14T12:10:15.231-08:00Seven Thanksgiving Menu Trends for 2012 <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Last year we saw an influx of ginger, soups, and vegetarian entrées on </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Thanksgiving Day menus</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">. This year, </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">the
country's changing demographics mean a wider variety of culinary
traditions are influencing U.S. cuisine at large — resulting in even more aromatic, exciting fall feasts. Whether you're looking to</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> add flair to a classic menu or go in an altogether new direction, we have your inspiration right here. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Sweet Potatoes.</b> Sweet potatoes have always been a Thanksgiving Day staple yet they seem newly fascinating to home chefs this year, as evidenced by dishes like Alton Brown's <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/chipotle-smashed-sweet-potatoes-recipe/index.html">chipotle smashed sweet potatoes</a> or this simple <a href="http://mexicanfood.about.com/od/sidedishes/r/camote.htm">camote</a> — a Mexican sweet potato preparation with honey, butter, and cinnamon. Sweet potatoes are finding their way into baked goods, too. </span><a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2011/10/sweet-potato-and-honey-dinner-rolls/"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">S</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/09/sweet-potato-donuts_n_2092374.html">weet potato doughnuts</a> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">are a delicious way to start Thanksgiving Day and </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2011/10/sweet-potato-and-honey-dinner-rolls/">sweet potato and honey rolls</a> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">are perfect for the grand feast and next-day turkey sliders. Sweet potato dishes taste <i>wonderful</i> paired with a good Pinot Noir like our <a href="http://www.jwine.com/Wines/Varietal/Pinot%20Noir/J%20Pinot%20Noir,%20Russian%20River%20Valley/9_2010/">2010 J Russian River Valley Pinot Noir</a> —with vibrant cherry aromas and flavors of vanilla, clove, and nutmeg. </span><br />
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and cooking turkey legs and wings in duck fat renders them incredibly
succulent and this year we're seeing recipes for confit turkey legs
everywhere we look. We like Saveur's <a href="http://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Turkey-Confit">straightforward approach</a>,
which entails roasting the cured legs in the oven afterward — adding a
nice crispy layer atop the melty, buttery one. We recommend pairing
turkey confit with a clean, dry Chardonnay — such as our <a href="http://www.jwine.com/Wines/Varietal/Chardonnay/J%20Chardonnay,%20STRATA/40_2010/">2010 J STRATA Chardonnay</a> — the bright minerality of which will provide balance to the richness of the dish. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br />
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meant to be served with wild turkey. Bourbon, thyme, sage, and serrano
chile make this a particularly aromatic preparation — "the most
interesting and flavorful stuffing I've ever made," says one reviewer.
We also love this <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/361859/cornbread-bacon-leek-and-pecan-stuffing">cornbread, bacon, leek, and pecan stuffing</a> from Martha Stewart. As for wine pairings, look for a bright, minerally Chardonnay like our <a href="http://www.jwine.com/Wines/Varietal/Chardonnay/J%20Chardonnay,%20Jewell%20Ranch%20Vineyard/38_2010/">2010 Jewell Ranch Chardonnay</a>. Its clean, vibrant
characters of Meyer lemon, pineapple, and lime provide perfect counterpoint
to</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> the rich, moist cornbread.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Pumpkin Beyond the Pie.</b></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><b> </b></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Chefs looking for something a little more interesting and unexpected than pumpkin pie this year seem to be in the mood for torte-like dishes such as Ina Garten's <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/pumpkin-roulade-with-ginger-buttercream-recipe/index.html">pumpkin roulande with ginger buttercream</a>, this <a href="http://www.chocolatemoosey.com/2012/10/07/pumpkin-tiramisu-with-pumpkin-butter-caramel-sauce-for-sundaysupper/">pumpkin tira misu with caramel sauce</a>, or this <a href="http://www.latimes.com/features/food/thanksgiving/la-fo-th2-eachdish-torte,0,5829730.story">silken pumpkin torte</a> from the LA Times. The thick, creaminess of these dishes would be fantastic with a sparkling wine like our <a href="http://www.jwine.com/Wines/Sparkling/Vintage%20Brut/J%20Vintage%20Brut/6_2005/">J Vintage Brut</a> — with aromas of ripe pear, honeysuckle, and butterscotch and flavors of taffy apple and citrus. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The brief pause before Thanksgiving can actually be a great time to get a head start on your holiday gift list</span><span style="font-family: Arial;"> — </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">a chance to make sure your December is </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">more about leisurely gift wrapping sessions over</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> <a href="http://www.jwine.com/Wines/">glasses of good wine</a></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">than last minute scrambles to the stores</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">To help, we've come up with the first of several gift guides</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> for the season — with special emphasis on the unique and elegant. </span><br />
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<li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Slate Tray with Walnut and Cherry Handles</b><b>. </b></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">When artisan woodworker </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/jmpavan?ref=ls_profile">John Pavan</a> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> stumbled on an abandoned "sugar shack" deep in the </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">New Hampshire </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">woods he was inspired to find a new purpose for the lonely but beautiful slate shingles he found there. These <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/92193727/slate-tray-with-walnut-and-cherry?ref=sr_gallery_43&ga_search_query=gift&ga_order=price_desc&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_min=25&ga_max=150&ga_explicit_scope=1&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=handmade">lovely, one-of-a-kind serving trays</a> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">($150) </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">are the result — with exquisite hand-turned handles of </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">black walnut and cherry wood</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">. We love the way the warm tones of the wood contrast with the charcoal gray slate. This is a timeless, versatile piece </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">that would make a wonderful gift</span>.</li>
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<li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Luxurious Candles in Toasty Scents. </b></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">A truly opulent candle makes the perfect hostess gift, especially if it's in a warm scent like 19candles' <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/69881953/roadhouse-candle-formula-5">Formula Number Five</a> ($28) with </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">star anise, juniper, and cardamom oils</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">, plus a balsamic tree resin called benzoin which has complex vanilla notes. We also like</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/69881953/roadhouse-candle-formula-5?ref=sr_gallery_1&ga_search_query=roadhouse+candle&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=all">Formula Number Eight</a> ($28) with cypress, cardamom, and </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">petitgrain — an essential oil </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">with a unique woodsy-citrus aroma </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">derived from the twigs of the bitter orange plant</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">. Other warm scents include this </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/103041105/robinz-soy-candles-antique-sandlewood?ref=sr_gallery_10&ga_search_query=candle+sandlewood&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_order=price_desc&ga_page=0&ga_search_type=all">antique sandlewood candle</a> ($22) from Robin Sayres, a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/101626164/meditation-frankincense-and-myrrh?ref=sr_gallery_38&ga_search_query=frankincense+candle&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_order=price_desc&ga_page=0&ga_search_type=all">frankincense and myrr candle</a> ($20) with a crackling wooden wick by Linas Candles, </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">and this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/98848907/amber-fig?ref=sr_gallery_31&ga_search_query=candle+sandlewood&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_order=price_desc&ga_page=0&ga_search_type=all">amber and fig candle</a> ($10) from Jenny Bean. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></li>
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<li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>J Wine Gift Sets. </b>Want an easy way to bring deep joy to the wine </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoMNf-LODWNWorAUSBPpF_lZyY9X3w53N2dMEwIHzBHCuLzZRJ-DUno618Vbeq7QN94H197aIuNc5BhP2y-AveBm9uKmh7lAqmzkHw6Y_uoVQRhdUY9432i0DH3l53vE_p1J6KOPrKKj8/s1600/late-disgorged-brut.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoMNf-LODWNWorAUSBPpF_lZyY9X3w53N2dMEwIHzBHCuLzZRJ-DUno618Vbeq7QN94H197aIuNc5BhP2y-AveBm9uKmh7lAqmzkHw6Y_uoVQRhdUY9432i0DH3l53vE_p1J6KOPrKKj8/s1600/late-disgorged-brut.jpg" /></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">lovers in your life? O</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">ur <a href="http://www.jwine.com/Boutique/ItemDetail/Sparkling%20Elegance/">Sparkling Elegance</a><a href="http://www.jwine.com/Boutique/ItemDetail/Sparkling%20Elegance/"> gift set</a> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">($55) features a bottle of our popular <a href="http://www.jwine.com/Wines/Sparkling/Cuv%C3%A9e%2020/">J Cuvée</a> sparkling wine, plus two chic </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Schott Zwiesel flutes </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">packaged together in an beautiful gift
box. Or, if you're one of our many </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.jwine.com/Wines/Sparkling/Vintage%20Brut,%20Late-Disgorged/J%20Vintage%20Brut,%20LD/14_2003/">Late Disgorged Brut</a> devotees, there's now a way to share your passion for it in the form of the</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> <a href="http://www.jwine.com/Boutique/ItemDetail/Ultima%20Gift%20Set/">Ultima Gift Set</a>
($99), featuring the fabulously rich and delicious
<a href="http://www.jwine.com/Wines/Sparkling/Cuv%C3%A9e%2020/">2003 Late Disgorged Brut</a> plus two engraved J flutes presented in a stylish black boîte</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> a cadeux. Be sure to visit the <a href="http://www.jwine.com/Boutique/">J Boutique</a> for more great gift sets. </span></li>
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<li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Hand-Made Wine Caddies</b>. An elegant wine caddy (preferably complete with <a href="http://www.jwine.com/Wines/Varietal/">a bottle of good wine</a>) makes a wonderful holiday gift, and we love this dignified <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/110730957/hand-made-leather-wine-caddy-wine-tote?ref=sr_gallery_41&ga_search_query=wine+bag&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_order=price_desc&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=all">hand-made leather take on one</a> from Rivet and Leather Co. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">($190) </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">with its oil-tanned leather, solid brass latch, and </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">cherry wood interior. This <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/110568774/leather-wine-bottle-holder-with?ref=sr_gallery_1&sref=sr_e4cfd4445dc6e2083013135a850d053755aaa7d9f9d02b19b348486e4e7171b3_1352400055_14335074_wine_bag&ga_search_query=wine+bag&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=0&ga_order=price_desc&ga_search_type=all">leather wine bottler carrier</a>
($55) from Pedal Happy Design has some unique details as well,
including a built-in sleeve for a wine opener and optional leather bike mounting
straps. </span><span style="font-family: Arial;">T</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">his <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/112093570/farmers-market-tote-waxed-canvas-and?ref=sr_gallery_10&ga_search_query=leather+wine+bottle+&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=all">farmer's market tote</a>
($38) from Mims Maine gets its rustically chic look </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">from waxed canvas and
vintage cognac leather details. (We love that there's a</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> special interior
pocket for wine!) Finally, these festive <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BloomAndBarnacle?ref=seller_info">holiday wine gift bags</a> ($10) from Bloom and Barnacle definitely give us a warm, fa-la-la-la-la feeling. </span> </li>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The truly crispy air is here at last in Sonoma County and it somehow makes </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">an <a href="http://www.jwine.com/Wines/Varietal/Pinot%20Noir/">excellent Pinot Noir</a> taste even more delicious</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">, so grab a layer (or two) and head here for some <a href="http://www.jwine.com/VisitUs/Tours/">wine tasting</a> and more this weekend. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Here are our picks for some other fun things to do: </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span><br />
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<li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Pick the Winning Chili at Green String Farm. </b></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Bob Cannard — founder of Green String Farm — is known for being one of Alice Waters' favorite purveyors of fresh produce for Chez Panisse, so we're betting his <a href="http://events.pressdemocrat.com/petaluma_ca/events/show/289841845-chili-cookoff-and-contra-dance-at-green-string-farm">chili cook-off at Green String Farm</a> this Saturday, November 10th, is going to be <i>great</i>. Local farmers and restaurants alike will be competing and ten bucks lets you join as judge and taster alike. Live music and farm tours, too! Starts at 5pm and lasts "until the chili runs out."</span></li>
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<li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Sit by the Fire. </b></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">To warm up after a wine country ramble</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">, get a table near the fire at the Michelin-starred <a href="http://www.farmhouseinn.com/restaurant-0/">Farmhouse Inn</a> restaurant in Forestville. Chef Steve Litke is an </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">avid gardener and a big proponent of the Slow Foods Movement but his abiding love for Sonoma County is revealed most authentically in dishes like roasted breast of guinea hen with wild mushroom brioche bread pudding and one called "rabbit rabbit rabbit," with applewood smoked bacon and whole grain mustard cream sauce. The food here is perfect balance of classic and contemporary and the atmosphere is elegantly rustic. Thoughtful wine pairings, a sublime cheese course, and masterful desserts add new dimensions of exquisiteness. </span></li>
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<li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Hear Timeless Classics Sung in a Buttery Voice</b>. Stephanie Blythe is an acclaimed opera star with an impossibly rich, lustrous voice and <a href="http://events.pressdemocrat.com/rohnert_park_ca/events/show/249048264-stephanie-blythe-well-meet-again-the-songs-of-kate-smith">this weekend at the Green Music Center</a>
she'll be reinterpreting the standards of Kate Smith — the American
"songbird of the South" whose music helped lift spirits during the Great
Depression and World War II. The New York Times gave this show <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/19/arts/music/19kate.html">a rave review</a>,
saying Blythe infuses the material with nuance and sophistication,
painting a vivid picture of the "tirelessly optimistic" Smith and
showing the power of classics like "We'll Meet Again," "The White Cliffs
of Dover," and "When the Moon Comes Over the Mountain." </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span></li>
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<li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Learn to Make Artisan Cheese. </b>Led by Mary Karlin, author of <i>Artisan Cheesemaking at Home</i>, this <a href="http://events.pressdemocrat.com/santa_rosa_ca/events/show/279643225-beginning-cheesemaking-fresh-cheeses-workshop#">four-hour workshop at Santa Rosa Junior College on Sunday, November 11th</a>
promises to teach you the joys of traditional and contemporary
cheesemaking. Karlin is a great teacher with an approachable style and
easy-to-follow methods. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Highly recommended. </span></li>
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to sip our award-winning Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and sparkling wines in our elegant tasting room. Seated tastings available for a slightly higher fee. <a href="http://www.jwine.com/VisitUs/Tasting/">More information here</a>. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></li>
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shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01856146971452462141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1503232028400451199.post-63471655326151815832012-11-07T10:54:00.000-08:002012-11-07T10:54:58.334-08:00Our Favorite Tweets of the Week<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">We're <i>very</i> active on social media here at J Vineyards and absolutely love seeing what you're Tweeting</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> about our wines out there </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">(especially your food and wine pairing ideas). </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">First off, we just have to point out the gorgeous Instagram shot above by </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt;"><a href="http://twitter.com/VinoVotary?uid=107219946&iid=am-209358414613517989203283466&nid=27+231" target="_blank"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; color: #0084b4; padding: 0in; text-decoration: none;">Vino Votary</span></a></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">, who </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">celebrated <a href="http://jvineyards.blogspot.com/2012/10/october-26th-is-international-champagne.html">International Champagne Day</a> on October 26th with some of our</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.jwine.com/Wines/Sparkling/Brut%20Ros%C3%A9/J%20Brut%20Ros%C3%A9%20NV/13_2011/">J Brut Rosé</a></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">. </span><br />
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inspired food and wine pairing idea came from <a href="https://twitter.com/AngelinaMLo">Angelina Lopez</a>, who had us looking
around for good peach sauce recipes to pair with roast pork shoulder and
our </span><a href="http://www.jwine.com/Wines/Varietal/Pinot%20Gris/J%20Pinot%20Gris,%20California/27_2011/"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.jwine.com/Wines/Varietal/Pinot%20Gris/J%20Pinot%20Gris,%20California/27_2011/">2011 California Pinot Gris</a></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">By the way, Smitten Kitchen's <a href="http://smittenkitchen.com/baby/2010/06/04/peach-sauce-with-nutmeg/">Peach Sauce with Nutmeg</a> goes beautifully with Angelina's pairing</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">. The presence of nutmeg brings an autumnal dimension to the dish that pairs beautifully with the wine's <a href="http://www.jwine.com/Wines/Varietal/Pinot%20Gris/J%20Pinot%20Gris,%20California/27_2011/">Fuji apple notes</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Happy Election Day</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">!
To fuel your trip to the polls, we present </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">a delicious dose of red, white, and blue: </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">red potato and
blue cheese tart </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">—</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> paired with crisp, minerally <a href="http://www.jwine.com/Wines/Varietal/Chardonnay/J%20Chardonnay,%20STRATA/40_2010/">J STRATA Chardonnay</a>. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Roasted red potatoes get a pungent pop of flavor from salty knots of bubbling blue cheese and freshly chopped rosemary</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">This hearty tart tastes great warm or at room temperature and a fresh green salad makes the perfect </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">accompaniment</span><span style="font-family: Arial;"> — </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">enough to sustain you through even the most prolonged swing state recount. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Speaking of perfect accompaniments, as Wine Spectator <a href="http://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/42368">once observed</a>, blue cheese tastes fantastic with the new generation of fresher, leaner California Chardonnays like our </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.jwine.com/Wines/Varietal/Chardonnay/J%20Chardonnay,%20STRATA/40_2010/">J STRATA Chardonnay</a>, with its tight crispness and elegant lemon, apple, and white peach flavors. </span><br />
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<li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">1 tart shell (We like this <a href="http://www.food.com/recipe/martha-stewarts-foolproof-pie-crust-59026">foolproof recipe</a> from Martha Stewart)</span></li>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium saucepan, cover potato slices with two inches of water. Simmer uncovered until tender — about ten minutes. Drain and lightly pat dry with a clean towel. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Arrange the potato slices </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">—</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> allowing them to overlap slightly </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">—</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> in concentric circles around the tart crust. Sprinkle blue cheese on top of the potatoes. Whisk eggs together and pour into tart shell, then sprinkle the entire thing with some freshly chopped herbs of your choice, as well as fresh ground pepper. </span><br />
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vanilla</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">. We love that Mixtress' rind is allowed to develop spontaneously while aging on wood for two months in an aging room located on an apple orchard. </span></li>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Among the treats we're planning for this event are appetizers from Cynthia Nims' latest cookbook, <i>Salty Snacks</i>, so today as a preview we're featuring her <a href="http://www.monappetit.com/3370/cookbooks/salty-snacks-preview/">incredibly delicious recipe</a> for Mustard Soft Pretzels from the cookbook. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">We love that <a href="http://www.monappetit.com/3370/cookbooks/salty-snacks-preview/">this recipe</a> calls for baking some grainy mustard right into the pretzels. It calls for malt, too, which has a thick, creamy quality that pairs beautifully with</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> our <a href="http://www.jwine.com/Wines/Varietal/Chardonnay/J%20Chardonnay,%20Russian%20River%20Valley/4_2010/">2010 J Russian River Valley Chardonnay</a></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><span class="st">— </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">in particular its tasty Bosc pear and green apple flavors.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">This delicious <a href="http://www.jwine.com/Wines/Varietal/Chardonnay/J%20Chardonnay,%20Russian%20River%20Valley/4_2010/">Chard</a> also has hints of guava, vanilla, and hazelnut, so there's a complexity that works well with the more straightforward pleasures of the pretzels</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">These pretzels, of course, make perfect party fare and it's fun to serve them with a nice cheese fondue. We asked Doralice Handal of the <a href="http://www.sharpandnutty.com/">Cheese Shop in Healdsburg</a> which cheese she'd choose for this recipe and she immediately responded with <a href="http://jamesranch.net/cheese/our_cheese/">James Ranch's Mature Belford</a>. James Ranch is in Durango, Colorado and the Belford is its signature cheese. It's "very creamy with a lovely tang" and has a lovely golden color. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Great news! Our winemaking team </span>— <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">led by Melissa Stackhouse </span>— <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">is creating a brand new 2012 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir and we want <i>you</i> to name it. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Melissa tells us this Pinot Noir is "brooding" with a particularly rich, deep, cherry red color. That's all she'll say about it at this point, but given how spectacular the wine grape harvest has been this year, this wine promises to be <i>superb</i>. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Here's where you come in. We'd like a truly inspired, maybe even slightly fanciful name for our new wine </span>— <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">something that speaks to its unique qualities in an artful yet substantial way. For example, </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">our STRATA Pinot Noir is a tribute to the terroir of the Russian River Valley, so we chose a name with some geological flair to it. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">This mysterious new Pinot Noir will be blended from several estate vineyards sprinkled throughout the Russian River Valley and Green Valley regions. It's all about the cool climate of these regions and the artful blending process our team is using to shape its flavors. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">We should mention that naming a wine can be challenging because many names are already taken, but we believe in your creative powers! It's a good idea to conduct a brief web search to make sure your naming idea hasn't already been used. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Feel free to use the letter 'J' itself as a source of inspiration, but that's not a requirement. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">We can't wait to start reading your entries! Again, we'll be accepting entries until </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Monday, December 31st, 2012</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">. Further guidelines are below. </span><br />
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<li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Email your idea to contest@jwine.com or Tweet it to <a href="https://twitter.com/JWinery">@jwinery</a></span><span style="font-family: Arial;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></li>
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<li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Another way to enter is to visit <a href="http://www.facebook.com/JWinery">J's Facebook page</a> and share your idea as a comment. (Be sure to make it clear that your comment is a part of the Pinot Noir naming contest.)</span></li>
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<li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">There is no purchase necessary and you must be 21 years or older to enter. </span></li>
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<li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Finalists will be announced on Friday, January 4, 2013 and an overall winner</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">on</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> Monday, January 14, 2012. In both cases, the announcements will be made on this blog and </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">on the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/JWinery">J Facebook page.</a> </span></li>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Our hearts go out to everyone still</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> coping with the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy this Halloween.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> (By the way, if you live in an unaffected area and haven't yet made a <a href="http://www.redcross.org/charitable-donations">charitable donation to the Red Cross</a>, we encourage you to <a href="http://www.redcross.org/charitable-donations">do so</a>.) </span><br />
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<li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Smoky Grilled Ham and Gouda Sandwiches with Caramelized Onions</b> <b>and J Russian River Valley Pinot Noir</b>. With bright cherry aromas and flavors of vanilla and nutmeg, our <a href="http://www.jwine.com/Wines/Varietal/Pinot%20Noir/J%20Pinot%20Noir,%20Russian%20River%20Valley/9_2010/">Russian River Valley Pinot Noir</a> pairs beautifully with the </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">salty smokiness of this <a href="http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/2005/03/grilled_ham_and_gouda_sandwiches_with_frisee_and_caramelized_onions">grilled ham and Gouda sandwich</a> with </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">caramelized onions </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><span class="st">—</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> quite possibly the <a href="http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/2005/03/grilled_ham_and_gouda_sandwiches_with_frisee_and_caramelized_onions">ultimate comfort sandwich</a> from Bon Appétit. </span></li>
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<li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Achiote Chicken and Dumplings and Jewell Ranch Chardonnay</b>. T</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">he</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">divine interplay of dough and broth is maintained in </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/achiote-chicken-and-cilantro-dumplings-recipe/index.html">this rendition of chicken and dumplings</a> from the</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Food Network</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">, but gets a subtle boost of spice from achiote and cilantro</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">. We love this dish with a medium-body white like </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">our <a href="http://www.jwine.com/Wines/Varietal/Chardonnay/J%20Chardonnay,%20Jewell%20Ranch%20Vineyard/38_2010/">2010 Jewell Ranch Chardonnay</a></span>; <span class="st"></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">the fresh, </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">vibrant pineapple and Meyer lemon characters provide perfect counterpoint to the rich dumplings</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">. The <a href="http://www.jwine.com/Wines/Varietal/Chardonnay/J%20Chardonnay,%20Jewell%20Ranch%20Vineyard/38_2010/">Jewell Ranch</a> also works well with a more traditional recipe </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">like <a href="http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2007/12/chicken-and-dumplings/">this one with leeks and tarragon.</a></span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Grilled Skirt Steak with Charred Pepper Sauce</b> <b>and J Freestone Hill Pinot Noir</b>. B</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">ecause of their sweet yet sharp flavor </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">red peppers can be tricky for wine pairing</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">but this </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">inspired <a href="http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2012/08/charred-pepper-steak-sauce/">charred red pepper sauce</a> from </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Smitten Kitchen prompted us to find the perfect pick. The clear winner was our </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.jwine.com/Wines/Varietal/Pinot%20Noir/J%20Pinot%20Noir,%20Freestone%20Hill%20Vineyard/35_2010/">Freestone Hill Pinot Noir</a> with a complexity that nicely matched that of the sauce and stood up to the steak, too. The hearty yet elegant <a href="http://www.jwine.com/Wines/Varietal/Pinot%20Noir/J%20Pinot%20Noir,%20Freestone%20Hill%20Vineyard/35_2010/">Freestone</a> has aromas of cedar and blackberry jam that give way to vibrant cherry and exotic plum flavors with an earthy padding of mushroom and cocoa notes. This is a truly exceptional food-wine pairing for late fall and winter. </span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /><b> </b></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Brownie Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting and J Cuvée Brut</b>. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The crisp, clean bubbles and lively apricot characters of our </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.jwine.com/Wines/Sparkling/Cuv%C3%A9e%2020/J%20Cuv%C3%A9e%2020%20Brut%20NV/16_2007/">Cuvée Brut</a> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">are perfect for washing down </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Bon Appétit's</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> <a href="http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/2003/01/brownie_cupcakes_with_peanut_butter_frosting">chocolate brownie cupcakes</a>, which for some will merely act as a delivery vehicle for the <a href="http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/2003/01/brownie_cupcakes_with_peanut_butter_frosting">outrageousely creamy peanut butter frosting</a></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">. If you'd prefer a varietal wine, </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline;">try our <a href="http://www.jwine.com/Wines/Varietal/Chardonnay/J%20Chardonnay,%20STRATA/40_2010/">J STRATA Chardonnay</a>, which has a nice acidity to cut the richness of the peanut butter.</span></li>
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shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01856146971452462141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1503232028400451199.post-34933373666935095142012-10-26T07:44:00.000-07:002012-10-31T16:05:50.550-07:00Happy Champagne Day! <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval celebrates the recent win with sparkling wine (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Hooray! Today is <a href="http://champagneday12.eventbrite.com/#">3rd Annual Champagne Day</a>
and with the San Francisco Giants doing so well in the World Series so far, we're definitely feeling <i>bubbly</i>. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Champagne Day means people around the world will today be sharing bubbly-related tasting notes, pictures, and videos with one another </span><span class="st">—</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> like one big effervescent international party. (To see the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ChampagneDay&src=hash">#ChampagneDay</a> Twitter feed, <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ChampagneDay&src=hash">click here</a> now.)</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">This event is technically focused on wines from the Champagne
region of France, but we think it's a great excuse to celebrate <a href="http://www.jwine.com/Wines/Sparkling/">sparkling wine</a> <i>in general</i> like our <a href="http://www.jwine.com/Wines/Sparkling/Cuv%C3%A9e%2020/">J Cuvée 20</a> or <a href="http://www.jwine.com/Wines/Sparkling/Vintage%20Brut,%20Late-Disgorged/J%20Vintage%20Brut,%20LD/14_2003/">Late Disgorged J Vintage Brut</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">If
you've never participated in a real-time social media event before this is a great way to start. Just post any bubbly-related
thought on any social media site and be
sure to add the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ChampagneDay&src=hash">#ChampagneDay</a> hashtag, so sparkling wine lovers from
around the
world can see it. (Note </span><span class="st">—</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> Twitter-style hashtags <a href="http://mashable.com/2012/06/08/twitter-facebook-integration-usernames-hashtags/">now work on Facebook, too</a>.) </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">To further inspire you, here are four recent blog posts on sparkling wine:</span><br />
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<li><a href="http://jvineyards.blogspot.com/2012/10/twitter-suddenly-sparkling-with-j.html"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://jvineyards.blogspot.com/2012/10/three-inspired-sparkling-wine-and.html">Three Inspired Sparkling Wine and Cheese Pairings</a></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://jvineyards.blogspot.com/2012/10/twitter-suddenly-sparkling-with-j.html">Twitter Suddenly Sparkling with J Wines </a></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://jvineyards.blogspot.com/2012/10/7x7-magazine-names-bubble-room-one-of.html">7x7 Puts J's Bubble Room On Its Bucket List</a></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://jvineyards.blogspot.com/2012/10/of-bubbles-and-butterfat-four.html">California Cheese and Sparkling Wine Pairings</a></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></li>
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