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VIDEO: Wine Cave Dinner guests have food flamed in front of them

VIDEO: Wine Cave Dinner guests have food flamed in front of them

Auburn , Dinner , Wine , Wine Pairings , Wine Tasting , Winery 🕔October 31, 2016

Chef Glen Johnson, of Under the Canapé Catering, prepared a delectable demonstration menu to pair with Mt. Vernon Wines on site at our recent Wine Cave Dinner. Chef Johnson, who spent many years as a chef for stars like Michael

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Study proves cheese improves the wine-drinking experience

Study proves cheese improves the wine-drinking experience

Auburn , Cheese , Wine Pairings , Wine Tasting , Winery 🕔October 24, 2016

Food and wine have long been partners, specifically wine and cheese. Now, there is scientific proof that wine enhances the wine experience. A study completed by the Centre for Taste and Feeding Behaviour in Dijon, France, asked 31 regular wine

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Mt. Vernon Winery named best winery in Auburn

Mt. Vernon Winery named best winery in Auburn

Auburn , Travel , Wine , Wine Tasting , Winery 🕔October 18, 2016

In case you haven’t heard, Mt. Vernon Winery has been named the Best Winery in Auburn by the Auburn Journal. This is the 13th year in a row that Mt. Vernon has won in this category. In addition to this

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The best foods to pair with Cabernet Sauvignon

The best foods to pair with Cabernet Sauvignon

Auburn , Wine , Wine Tasting , Winery 🕔September 6, 2016

Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most popular wines in California and around the world. It started in France when Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc were accidentally blended. The wine gained popularity in the Bordeaux area. In the 1970s, Cabernet

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The best foods to pair with Zinfandel

The best foods to pair with Zinfandel

Auburn , Wine , Wine Tasting , Winery , zinfandel 🕔August 15, 2016

The warm climate makes California a near perfect place for Zinfandel wine grapes to grow. Zinfandel thrives in the Golden State despite it having true roots in Croatia. It is widely believed that Zinfandel showed up first in California during

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Top 5 places to visit in Auburn, CA

Top 5 places to visit in Auburn, CA

Auburn , Hiking , Travel , Wine 🕔August 5, 2016

Auburn has a rich history in Northern California that dates back to the Gold Rush in 1849. It once served as a village for Native Americans, a tent city for gold miners and a bustling city during the construction of

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