Geting Ready for Valentines Day

Whether you like Valentines Day or not... it is just around the corner. I sit somewhere in between. I have to admit that up until this year I have been a bit of a curmudgeon when it came to Valentines Day, however this year has really turned my bad Valentines Day attitude around. We have been deep in Wine, chocolate and cheese getting ready for the big day. This is a big holiday for the Winery. Nothing is more romantic than spending the day with your sweetheart touring the local vineyards and drinking wine. We are almost ready... the last thing we have to do is get our new tables for our Valentines Day, Sweethearts Wine Dinner. So how can spending time pairing truffles and wine not make you love Valentines Day?

Saturday's Winter Soups

Legend has it that Louis XV created French Onion Soup. Apparently he was stuck at his hunting lodge and all he had was onions, butter and Champagne and Voila... French Onion Soup was created. I picked this soup to be served at the vineyard this Saturday for two reasons.... First, we replaced Louis's Champagne for our Chambourcin which enhances the depth and flavor of the standard French Onion Soup. Secondly, it is going to be cold this weekend and nothing else quite warms you up like French Onion Soup topped with home-made croutons and Gruyere Cheese and a glass of Chambourcin. I am looking forward to spending the day at the Vineyard with a bowl of soup and glass of Chambourcin. Now all I need is to invite a friend to join me!