A fruit-forward, aromatic wine, Albariño is bursting with zesty citrus and floral notes, pleasant acidity and a hint of salt that make it a friend to seafood. Since the season for outdoor living has arrived, we’re more than ready to enjoy this California standard: grilled fish tacos! Generously seasoned grilled white fish, in combination with the limy crunch of cilantro slaw, brings out the best flavors Albariño has to offer. These easy tacos are quick to pull together, but can be dressed to impress with a variety of accoutrements, including a delicious drizzle of smoky…
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In the thick of grilling season, we are always looking for ways to punch up the classics. Enter Chimichurri: an Argentinean mixture of fresh herbs that adds a nice tang to whatever you have smothered it on! Our go-to is a flank steak or grilled shrimp and veggies. Simply spoon chimichurri over just-grilled meat as it rests on a cutting board. The truth is, this stuff is great on just about everything. Try it in eggs, dolloped on tacos, over baked sweet potatoes or spread on fresh pizza dough with roasted veggies and feta. Whatever…
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We have a burgerlicious announcement: it’s National Hamburger Day! We find great joy in celebrating these fun, silly holidays. A reason to cook good food paired with wonderful wines is always cause for celebration. Harney Lane team member and super chef Suzanne has provided us with everything we need to make the perfect burger! Below is her recipe for thick and juicy prime rib burgers, smothered in a downright droolworthy burger topper – Bourbon Bacon Jam. This magical “bacon lover’s candy” is scrumptious sandwiched between buns, but can be used on so much more than…
>>> READ MOREPlanted in 1904 and acquired long before we imagined running a winery, our Lizzy James Old Vine Zinfandel is still making history. When Kyle and George adopted and rehabbed this vineyard in 2003, they saw its potential and took a chance, not knowing exactly where their hard work would lead. Kyle certainly never thought he’d be sitting on a stage over a decade later, sharing Lizzy’s story – and the fruits of her labor – with a room full of professional Zinfandel lovers. Yet that’s exactly what happened at the recent 2020 Zinfandel Advocates and…
>>> READ MOREWe have had the pleasure of working with Bob Highfill a handful of times for his column From the Vine in the Stockton Record. We are thrilled to be featured in his new series examining the many phases of vineyard growth leading up to harvest. This first edition takes you to our 116 year old Lizzy James Vineyard in the Mokelumne River sub AVA, located right up the road from our winery and tasting room. Nature is amazing. In a matter of months, the bare, dormant vines afield today will bear grapes that will be…
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