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Since my team and I took over the stewardship of Laurel Glen Vineyard in March 2011, we have released 11 vintages of Laurel Glen Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. March 2024 will be the 12th release under the winemaking direction of Randall Watkins. It is time to...

Cabernet: Comparing Sonoma and Napa

It’s All About Location!Comparing Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley Cabernet SauvignonWhen most American wine drinkers think Cabernet Sauvignon, they think Napa Valley. As a former Marketing Director of the Napa Valley Vintners trade association, I can testify to what a...

How To Best Serve Cabernet Sauvignon

by: Amy Lieberfarb When properly served, Cabernet has hearty flavors that wine lovers continually seek out. It is America’s favorite red wine, and it is easy to see why. When serving a bolder, more full bodied red wine, keeping a few things in mind can bring out the...

Tips for Storing Wine at Home Without a Wine Cellar

Recently, Laurel Glen Vineyard enjoyed collaborating with RedFin to help provide tips for storing wine for those without a wine cellar at home. Read more below and follow the link for a full set of tips and tricks you can try. "Wine lovers span across the United...

Cabernet Varietal Characteristics

Growing in different weather, soil, and water conditions, each vineyard offers a unique flavor influence for the finished product ~ the wine. by: Amy Lieberfarb Cabernet is a full-bodied glass of red often showing dark fruit flavors. In order to appreciate what is in...

Keeping A Wine Library: An Ongoing Policy

There is no substitute for time.

Storing Cabernet Sauvignon

Appearing on dinner tables around the world nightly, the Cabernet Sauvignon grape is a popular one.

Recipes

Red-Wine Braised Chicken with Herb and Ricotta Gnocchi

Recipe by Wine Club Member Mike Haines (Serves 4 to 6) Chicken:8 bone-in chicken thighsKosher salt and freshly ground pepper2 tablespoons olive oil1 large onion, diced1 large green bell pepper, diced2 cloves garlic, sliced2 cups Cabernet Sauvignon2 cups high-quality...

Beef Chili

Courtesy of Joan Stagnaro, Girl Friday - Private Chef Beans:2 cups dried heirloom beans (preferably Rancho Gordo & a mix of several shapes and sizes for fun and texture) Marinated beef: Chile: 2 lbs hangar or flank steak 2 large yellow onions, chopped 3 bay leaves...

Mushroom Pappardelle

This pasta is a perfect vegetarian meal on its own, paired with a bottle of Laurel Glen Vineyard Estate Cabernet, or as a side dish to grilled steak. Serves 4 or 6 as side dish. Recipe courtesy of Wine Club Member Shaun Myrick 1 Yellow onion,...

Coffee Cocoa Crusted Venison

Recipe courtesy of Wine Club member Mike Haines Serves 6 Ingredients 1/3 cup fine-ground coffee1/4 cup cocoa2-1/2 tablespoon salt1 tablespoon brown sugar1 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepperVenison loin Directions 1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine coffee,...

Skirt Steak w/ Roasted Corn and Peach Salsa

Salsa: 2 medium peaches 2 ears sweet corn 2 tomatoes 1 jalapeño 1/2 medium red onion 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice 1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro leaves 1. Cut onion into rings and cut jalapeño in half. Roast corn, onion...

A One Pot Meal to Feed the Soul

I love to cook. But that doesn’t mean I like to use many different pots and pans when I cook. My favorite recipes are one pot meals and, lately, anything that involves the Instapot.

Lamb Moussaka

Impress your friends and family with this extremely flavorful lasagna-like dish. For a great Sunday supper, serve with a salad and the delicious 2017 Laurel Glen Estate Cabernet. Courtesy of Wine Club Member Shaun Myrick Ingredients 2 eggplant — about 3 pounds...

Beef Lettuce Wraps

For a quick weeknight meal these Beef Lettuce Wraps pair well with the delicious Laurel Glen Counterpoint Cabernet Sauvignon. The extremely flavorful sauce pulls together the ground beef and shiitake mushrooms with a sweet and savory zing, the fresh spring lettuce...

Odds & Ends

Understanding Sulfites in Wine: A Necessity for Quality and Longevity

As fans of fine wine, you’ve likely heard that wine contains sulfites. You’ve probably also heard sulfites and sulfates used interchangeably. From this day forward, help me spread the word that they are nothing alike. Let’s start by defining each of these sulphur...

Riesling and The Cold War

On Tuesday, March 12, Netflix will premiere a docu-series called, Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War. On Wednesday, March 13, the world will celebrate International Riesling Day. How are these two events related? Two words:...

When Next in Wine Country, Don’t Miss Glen Ellen!

Sonoma Valley: A Beautiful Destination Stretching 17 miles through rolling vineyards, lush forests, and stunning mountaintop vistas, Sonoma Valley will win you over with its breathtaking beauty, small-town charm, and warm hospitality. Just 45 miles north of San...

Organic Farming: Cover Crops or the Start of the Organic Farming Cycle

Do you know when the organic farming cycle begins? Do you know what the primary concerns of an organic vineyard are? Paying careful attention to the cover crop can produce higher-quality organic wine!

Great article from ‘Red Wine Please!’

An Iconic Cabernet Winery for Over 40 Years

An authentic voice and the library stock to back it up. You can experience Laurel Glen Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon vintages spanning over a decade. Enjoy a selection of bottles with a library tasting of rare wines on your next visit to Sonoma County, California. A...

A Perfectly Planned Day Trip To Glen Ellen In Sonoma County, California Wine Country