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2015 Emmie’s Blend and Albarino Day!
When I went to the market the other day, my sweet tooth is calling to get something, I probably should not have had. We all know what that’s like. Don’t ever go shopping when you’re hungry. Well it was already too late at that point, something made me turn my head because it looked so…
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2014 Muscat Peach BBQ Sauce
This week I found some beautiful Saturn peaches. Those are the donut or oval shaped fuzzy fruit. Last week I had some plums and I will share they were horrible they had absolutely no flavor whatsoever, yet they were juicy. So, I was a little worried because it doesn’t seem to be a great year…
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Father’s Day Crab Carbonara and 2011 Muscat
Father’s Day is coming this week and my dad loves crab cakes. I made that back in November for his birthday. So, instead of the same dish, I thought why not pasta with crab! I am making a crab carbonara pasta. The traditional way is with guanciale or pancetta. I am substituting it with crab.…
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2013 Renaissance by Reyes Muscat and Baked Apple Raisin Bread
So, this week, I’m going to share a recipe for baked apple that’s re-imagined put into my bread. Now you can enjoy these baked apples by themselves don’t get me wrong they’re absolutely fabulous. But I like to take it to another level and put it into my bread. Kind of like you would do…
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Stuffed Peppers and 2016 Renaissance by Reyes Rosé
Stuffed Peppers and 2016 Renaissance by Reyes Rosé Saturday would have been my mom’s birthday. Its been three years yet it feels like yesterday she was here. I was thinking, what I should make for dinner that I know she would have loved. In the meantime, while I was thinking about different things she liked,…
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2018 Rosa’s Choice Rosé and Strawberry Cake
Yesterday, for the first time I made pretzels and pretzel buns. They came out perfect and they were so delicious. We had hamburgers with the buns. But I was trying to figure out what I should do with the fresh strawberries I bought at the farm on Monday. I was running out of eggs and…
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Khinkali and 2017 Amber Chardonnay
Back in November 2015, I wrote about our 2013 Amber Chardonnay for the first time. I introduced the style of “orange” wine to you. In modern Georgia, along the southern slopes of the Caucasus Mountain range, archaeology finds have confirmed that wine making existed as early as 6,000 B.C. The word wine is thought…
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Renaissance by Reyes 2013 Sauvignon Blanc and Au Gratin Potatoes
Renaissance by Reyes 2013 Sauvignon Blanc and Au Gratin Potatoes By Beth P. Heiserman Comfort food sure helps us through this tough time. Comfort food should offer solace or a feeling of well-being, and sometimes memories of childhood. My mom would prepare this delicious dish with roast chicken and givetch, a Romanian mixed vegetable dish.…
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Moules à la Marinière and 2017 Reyes Amber Chardonnay
Moules à la Marinière and 2017 Reyes Amber Chardonnay I knew that I wanted to write about a specific wine this week, but I didn’t know how many different things I could share about this fabulous new wine. So, next week will be about this wine but a different angle. I am sure you…
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Our Newest Release, 2017 Viognier
The cold weather made me not want to go out at all yesterday so, I decided to make a chicken soup. And yes, like all my other dishes my soup contains wine. Since, our newest release is our 2017 Viognier I thought my dinner should Focus on this tasty delight. if you’re familiar with our…
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Crab Cakes and 2016 Renaissance by Reyes Chardonnay
This past week was my dad’s birthday, and every year I like to make him something special. This year I made crab cakes and tartar sauce. I got up that morning and made him breakfast, lox eggs and onions. We then went to the cemetery to visit my mom and then for lunch we ended…
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Butternut Squash Chili and 2013 Renaissance by Reyes Sauvignon Blanc
Butternut Squash Chili and 2013 Renaissance by Reyes Sauvignon Blanc By Beth Heiserman Thanksgiving is right around the corner and knowing that I want to share some of my favorite recipes. Today, I went to the market to get some things and noticed all the pumpkin items. I must say, I never understand why the…
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Pumpkin Hummus
Pumpkin Hummus by Beth Heiserman Last week, I wrote about our 2010 Reyes Merlot and what pairs the best in my opinion. I have had many requests for this recipe. This is a great appetizer to serve at a Halloween party, Thanksgiving or even at any get-together. Every year, it seems pumpkin-spiced foods come out…
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Paella Day at Reyes Winery
Annually we have Paella Day at Reyes Winery. This year we are celebrating Harvest with Paella. We do a mixed version with chicken, fish and vegetables. Robert started making paella in the 1980’s with his childhood friend in Miami. He has created this recipe we feature this coming Saturday September 28, by choosing things he…
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Harvesting the 2017 Viognier
Harvesting the 2017 Viognier by Beth Heiserman A few weeks ago, my doctor put me on a special diet for 30 days. I’m not supposed to eat certain fruits and vegetables such as plums, apples, cauliflower, onions and several other things that I generally do eat. I was also asked to remove wheat, lentils and…
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Heirloom tomatoes and Summer Squash Casserole
Heirloom Tomatoes and Summer Squash Casserole by Beth Heiserman A crisp cool and refreshing wine with a lighter dinner on a hot night. Most of us will agree, that when we get home from a long day at work during summer that sometimes we don’t feel like cooking. I tend to cook a few meals…
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2019 June Wine Club Member Pick Up Party
2019 June Wine Club Member Pick Up Party by Beth Heiserman Its that time again for our members to have their quarterly choices and a lunch. Our wine club consists of four shipments are year. They are march, June, September and December. There is no fee to become a member, only a commitment that…
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Red, White and Blueberry Quinoa Salad
Red, White and Blueberry Quinoa Salad by Beth Heiserman This coming Saturday is our memorial weekend hike. Every month the brunch is seasonal. This week it is Red, white and Blue inspired. First, I chose the food and then paired the wines. I will be featuring classic comfort foods with a twist and some…
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Renaissance by Reyes 2016 Chardonnay Citrus Coffee Cake
Renaissance by Reyes 2016 Chardonnay Citrus Coffee Cake By Beth P. Heiserman This coming Saturday, I have a white wine tasting event. I have been putting together what scrumptious treats I will be pairing with each wine. As I was thinking about Renaissance by Reyes 2016 Chardonnay, and reading different articles about the history of…
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Celebrate Sauvignon Blanc Day!
Celebrate Sauvignon Blanc Day! By Beth Heiserman I’ve been in the mood for a green bean casserole. So, I went to the market the other day to get all the fixings that I would need. The first thing that I needed to put on my shopping list was celery to make cream of celery soup.…
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Is Moscato the same as Muscat?
Is Moscato the same as Muscat? By Beth Heiserman Every weekend, guests come to our tasting room and request Moscato instead of Muscat. Is there a difference, Yes! First, the name Muscato is Italian for Muscat. Muscat grapes are grown all around the world. Every country refers to the grape differently. In Italy it is…
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2019 March Quarterly Shipment
2019 March Quarterly Shipment by Beth Heiserman Its that time again for our members to have their quarterly choices and a lunch. Our wine club consists of four shipments are year. They are march, June, September and December. There is no fee to become a member, only a commitment that you will remain a member…
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What effect can the rain can have on grapes?
What effect can the rain can have on grapes? by Beth Heiserman This past weekend, I was watching a movie about a couple falling in love at a vineyard. It was driving me crazy watching it because it had so many false facts about vineyard care. While I was watching this love story, I…
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All Wines get a holiday…February 16th is International Syrah Day!
All Wines get a holiday…February 16th is International Syrah Day! By Beth Heiserman February 14 is celebrated as St. Valentine’s Day in various parts of the world. We have combined International Syrah Day and Valentines Day by having a winemaker dinner on the 15th & 16th of February. Come Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Reyes Winery.…
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Our newest release is our 2016 Renaissance by Reyes Chardonnay
Our newest release is our 2016 Renaissance by Reyes Chardonnay by Beth Heiserman It has delightful aromas of citrus, lemon zest and a hint of grapefruit. Aged in French oak for 20 months, creating a multi layered and complex wine. It is rich on the palate and filled with notes of tangerines and quince. Enjoy…
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2015 Oso’s Blend and the Red Blend Tasting Event
2015 Oso’s Blend and the Red Blend Tasting Event by Beth Heiserman Coming February 2nd, I am doing the first “Red Blend Tasting Event”. I have done many wine pairing events, but not a blend event. I have chosen specific Reyes Winery Blends for this educational yet fun food and wine pairing. Every wine…
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Annual Bottling Party
Annual Bottling Party by Beth Heiserman Someone asked me last week on a tour, its December, what are doing? There is always something happening at the vineyard all year long. Right now, we are preparing to bottle our 2016 & 2017 vintages. Every year we have an event at the vineyard for guests to…
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What wines to pair for your family Thanksgiving dinner?
What wines to pair for your family Thanksgiving dinner? by Beth Heiserman Thanksgiving is around the corner and was creating my dinner menu with a wine list to match last night my dad. We were thinking what we wanted. Of course, turkey. Two years, my Thanksgiving article included my Chardonnay gravy recipe that I always…
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“ABC” …. Anything But Chardonnay!
“ABC” …. Anything But Chardonnay! Just the other day somebody made that comment “ABC”. I haven’t heard that expression in quite a while. If you haven’t heard of before it stands for “anything but Chardonnay”. Traditionally I am one of those people who don’t really enjoy Chardonnay, but I absolutely adore our 2015 Amber Chardonnay.…
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What is the difference between cooking wine and wine you drink?
What is the difference between cooking wine and wine you drink? By Beth P. Heiserman This week, I had a customer ask is there a difference between a cooking a wine and wine that is called for in a recipe. The answer is yes and no. It depends upon the wine that is part…
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2018 Merlot Vertical
This coming Saturday, October 13th, Reyes Winery is hosting a Merlot Vertical. You will get to pair our award-winning Merlot with a tasty treat along with education about Merlot and our wines. I will be pouring from the 2009 vintage through the 2012, plus the newly released 2013, the unreleased 2015 and finishing with the…
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2011 Reyes Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Strawberry Peppercorn Cobbler
2011 Reyes Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Strawberry Peppercorn Cobbler by Beth Heiserman This past weekend, we hosted our quarterly member ship pick up party. Many of our guests have requested some of my recipes that have not yet been added to my blog, including my strawberry black peppercorn Cabernet cobbler. Instead of having ice cream, It…
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What element of wine makes it taste dry? ….Tannins in wine
What element of wine makes it taste dry? ….Tannins in wine By Beth Heiserman There are different types of tannins; skin, seeds and from the barrels. They all have a different complexity. It is a naturally occurring polyphenol which is found in plants, seeds, wood and skins of a fruit like grapes. Tannins are…
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Come celebrate National Wine and Cheese Day at Reyes Winery…
Come celebrate National Wine and Cheese Day at Reyes Winery… We will be having a Vertical Tasting at Reyes Winery on Saturday July 14th from 12pm-2pm. Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in. I start promptly at noon. We will be serving our Muscats from 2011-2016 and Sweet Serenity, a dessert wine made from…
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Flowering… The second stage of a grape vine
Flowering… The second stage of a grape vine By Beth Heiserman Six weeks ago, I wrote about “The First stage of a grape vine”. This week we are now starting the second stage in our Chardonnay grapes, which is called “flowering”. It can be anywhere from 40-60 and some varietals takes longer than the 60…
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Pinot Grigio is sometimes known as Pinot Gris.
Pinot Grigio is sometimes known as Pinot Gris By Beth Heiserman Pinot Grigio is sometimes known as Pinot Gris. It is a white wine grape. It has a grayish hue, where as many other white wine grapes are generally yellow or greenish in color and sometimes even pink. When the wine is produced it…
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2011 Reyes Muscat Chicken Sausage Hash Brown Casserole
2011 Reyes Muscat Chicken Sausage Hash Brown Casserole By Beth P. Heiserman My mother and grandmother always made casserole when I was growing up. Brunch at grandma’s was always fun. I always looked forwarded to spending time with my grandparents. This is one of my favorites that I love to share when I cater the…
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Viognier… the Other White Wine!
Viognier… the Other White Wine! by Beth Heiserman Viognier is white wine varietal from the Rhône Valley in France. Officially, it is the only white grape allowed in the region. It is also grown around the world, such as Australia, North and South America. We brought in our 2016 Viognier from Lake LA. That is…
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Let’s celebrate Grenache
Let’s Celebrate GrenacheBy Beth P. Heiserman Grenache is one of the most widely planted red wine varietal in the world. It grows well in hot, dry and windy climates like Agua Dulce. It ripens much later than most varietals. There are different types of Grenache; Noir, Blanc, Gris and Rose. It is mainly grown in…
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On St. Patrick’s Day, Everyone is a ‘Little Bit Irish’
On St. Patrick’s Day, Everyone is a ‘Little Bit Irish’ by Beth P. Heiserman Have you ever had an Irish wine? Many people are familiar with Irish whisky, beer and even Irish liqueurs. Who doesn’t love Irish crème liqueur and coffee? However, the Irish do make wine, too! They grow varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot,…
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2010 Chardonnay
2010 Reyes Winery Estate Bottled Chardonnay, Sierra Pelona Valley Appellation HAS SOLD OUT This wine marked an important milestone for Reyes Winery as our inaugural white wine. Our Chardonnay starts with subtle hints of citrus, pear and peach elements. On the mid palate a balance of Pippen apples, subtle spices and just a hint of…
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