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Wine Pairings for Baba Ganoush
WINE PAIRINGS FOR BABA GANOUSH as recommended by Karen Bonarrigo • Roasting eggplant results in caramelization of the vegetables that bring out sweet, baking spice
August 8, 2017
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August 8, 2017
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Reflecting on the Vineyard Lifestyle
Sitting on the patio of our motel room at the Spyglass Inn in Pismo, California, I look beyond the blooming Bougainvillea to the pacific horizon…
July 25, 2017
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Wine Pairings for Spinach Cantaloupe Salad & Other Melon Dishes
WINE PAIRINGS FOR SPINACH CANTALOUPE SALAD & OTHER MELON DISHES as recommended by Karen Bonarrigo • The sweetness and highly aromatic nature of melons make
July 13, 2017
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July Vineyard Notes
July Vineyard Notes The Messina Hof Estates Vineyards have just begun veraison. Veraison is the time that the Lenoir grape turns from a green to
July 13, 2017
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July In the Neighborhood
The Vineyard District is bustling with thanksgiving for great harvests! Harvesting, canning, blanching, freezing, drying, processing – is endless. Every day is something to do
July 13, 2017
Melons – July Gardening Tips from The Culinary View
Tips for your Garden in July as recommended by Charla Anthony With harvesting winding down for most of the spring planted crops, there are a
July 13, 2017
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Spinach Cantaloupe Salad Recipe
Click here to view wine pairing tips with this recipe. as prepared by Chef Chris Shepley of The Vintage House Restaurant at Messina Hof Winery
July 13, 2017
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June in the Neighborhood
When you’re in the neighborhood in the summer, stop by Bob Norris’ Farm to Market Stand. It is open 10am-6pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
June 13, 2017
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Wine Pairings for Fried Green Tomatoes & Other Tomato Dishes
WINE PAIRINGS FOR FRIED GREEN TOMATOES & OTHER TOMATO DISHES as recommended by Karen Bonarrigo • Tomatoes come in almost as many forms and flavors
June 13, 2017
Merrill & Karen Bonarrigo
Wine and Food Pairing experts at Messina Hof Wine Cellars, Inc.