by Debbie | Jan 5, 2022 | New Zealand Wine, wine, winephabet street
On the 23rd episode of Winephabet Street we visited the Waitaki Valley of New Zealand. Well virtually, with the help of Jim Jerram, owner of Ostler Wines and David Harlow of NZ Wine Navigator. Winephabet Street is a monthly series where Lori Budd of Exploring the Wine...
by Debbie | May 20, 2021 | oregon pinot noir, Oregon Wine, Pinot Gris, wine
It’s Oregon Wine Month and I’m a bit behind with the restaurant opening. We were going at a slow pace and then we were 3 weeks until opening day and there was a lot of shit to be done. I had to put my pen down for a few weeks, but I’m back. A good friend of mine...
by Debbie | Jul 13, 2020 | Kitchen Wine, wine
We are very blessed at Kitchen 330 to have some really wonderful customers. This was was given to us by Frank and Kristen when they came to pick up their dinner. Got to love customers that think of us. This wine is so fitting for Paul and Gus as they are avid...
by Debbie | Jan 22, 2020 | Jean-Claude Mas, wine
Treat Yourself to Every Day Luxury with Domaines Paul Mas The table is set, the good china is out and the silver is polished. It’s a special dinner and I think to myself, why don’t I use this china and silver more often. I carefully select the wine for the evening,...
by Debbie | Apr 3, 2019 | New Zealand Wine, wine
Villa Maria wines is a wine brand that stands out to me as representing New Zealand wines. I remember the first time I tasted their portfolio at a wine tasting in New York City a few years back. I was impressed. I was very happy that I got asked in October to be a...
