Thanks to all that came out to the Barrel Tasting Weekends on March 3 & 4 and March 10 & 11. Congratulations to Glenn Crist of Sonoma who won a 1991 Foppiano Vineyards Petite Sirah 1.5 Liter.
See what Barrel Tasting looked like at Foppiano Vineyards in the images below:
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Join us as Foppiano Vineyards celebrates the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 5th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.. We'll have older Petite Sirah's and good eats!
Foppiano Vineyards is offering older vintage Petite Sirahs exclusively to Wine Club members.
If you're a Wine Club member click here to purchase these rare wines, if not, click here to sign up for the Foppiano Vineyards "1896 Society" Wine Club.
Special Wine Club Only Offer
2001 Paso Robles Petite Sirah
93 POINTS IN WINE SPECTATOR
Very limited, available to Wine Club Members only for $40.
Click here to purchase.
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Susan Foppiano shares with us a hearty dish that hits the spot for March. Have fun with Susan's Nutty Barley Pilaf! |
Nutty Barley Pilaf
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 2 cup vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 large onion peeled and sliced
- 3 cups lightly packed chopped fresh chard
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/4 chopped pecans
- Chopped fresh thyme
Place barley in medium saucepan; cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes or until toasted.
Add both and seasoning and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered for 25 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat oil and butter in large skillet.. Add onion and cook for 20 minutes over low heat. Stirring frequently. Add chard and bell pepper and cook for 5 minutes until heated through.
Stir in barley, cook for 5 minutes more. Stir in pecans and thyme.
Makes 4-6 servings
In the San Diego area, you can find our Foppiano Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon at:
The Wine Bank
363 Fifth St,
San Diego, CA 92101
619 234 7487
www.sdwinebank.com
info@sdwinebank.com