http://www.rimrocknow.com/blog The quiet side of the wine country. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 19:57:04 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This is the final entry in our delicious meals for delicious wines three part blog series. In this entry we discuss foods that go with three popular white wines including Chardonnay, White Riesling, and Dry Riesling. Chardonnay Strong cheese, appetizers, seafood, poultry, pork Chardonnay is always great with a zesty ... http://www.rimrocknow.com/blog/?p=37 In the second part of our delicious meals for delicious wines series we decided to take a deeper look at the best foods to compliment sparkling wine. As many of you probably already know, only wine that comes from the Champagne region of France can technically be called Champagne. However, ... http://www.rimrocknow.com/blog/?p=36 The wine you serve with a meal can make or break the experience. If you select a wine that does not compliment the food then it can ruin the meal, but if you select the right wine then you can impress everyone at your dinner party with your knowledge of ... http://www.rimrocknow.com/blog/?p=35 This Saturday, June 22nd, there will be another open house at Rim Rock Ranch from noon to2:30 pm. It will be hosted by Nancy Meacham, and to request more information or schedule a private showing please contact her at 707 968-2565. http://www.rimrocknow.com/blog/?p=34 1. Choose to your taste Merlot comes in 3 styles: fruity and soft, medium weight, and full and rich. Consider your taste as well as your guests before making a selection. 2. Check I.D Like most wines, merlot matures at a certain age. Most merlot is best aged between 3-8 years, though some ... http://www.rimrocknow.com/blog/?p=33 When you select a wine for drinking or entertaining it is important to know the difference between red and white. Not only will you look smart in front of your dinner guests, but you will also know how to pair the right wine with the right food. 1. Taste The difference in ... http://www.rimrocknow.com/blog/?p=32 Wednesday, June 4, 2008 Sons of Italy featuring: High Notes, Nice Info: 707-274-1150. Karaoke Night, Nice Info: 707-262-4000, 800-809-3636, or www.rrrc.com. Thursday, June 5, 2008 Meet the Winemakers: Greg Graziano, Jim and MJ Scott, Naughty Boy Vineyards, Upper Lake Info: 707-275-2244, or www.broughtonhospitality.com. DJ Night, Nice Info: 707-262-4000, 800-809-3636, or www.rrrc.com. Friday, June 6, 2008 First Friday Fling, Lakeport Info: 707-263-6658 or ... http://www.rimrocknow.com/blog/?p=31 1. Although red wine can only be produced from red grapes, white wine can be produced from both red and white grapes. 2. There are some 20 million acres of grapes planted across the world; grapes are ranked as the world’s number one fruit crop thanks to this number. 3. On average, ... http://www.rimrocknow.com/blog/?p=30 Although investing in land can be easier then traditional property, there are still a few common mistakes that many new investors make. Be sure to avoid these 8 common mistakes that could cost you thousands of dollars. 1.    Get Rich Quick! It is not uncommon for new land investors to assume they ... http://www.rimrocknow.com/blog/?p=29 A little bit of history and a little bit of economics helps us understand the popularity of Lake County’s volcanic soil and ideal climates for growing wine grapes.  There’s no better resource for this information than WineBusiness.com, from where we’ve excerpted the following brief introduction.  Visit their website for more ... http://www.rimrocknow.com/blog/?p=28