bASH 2016: Proving Cabernet Pairs Well with Beef, Cheese and Berries

The premium wines of Appellation St. Helena (ASH) shone brightly once again at bASH 2016, the local food and wine pairing competition where attendees’ votes determined the ultimate winners. During the event, over two dozen premium wineries joined forces with a combination of local … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Who Would Have Expected a Radish to Win? (Highlights from bASH 2015)

The stellar wines of Appellation St. Helena (ASH) recently took center stage at bASH 2015, the annual food and wine pairing competition where attendees’ votes determine the ultimate winners. Over 30 premium wineries from the appellation helped form separate contests … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Twenty Petite Sirahs: Favorites from the 2015 Dark & Delicious

Two weeks ago, we had fun focusing our taste buds on a single varietal at the Dark & Delicious Petite Sirah™ event during a delightful wine and food experience. The Petite Sirah varietal is an offspring of Syrah and Peloursin that is crafted … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Bash 2014 – Delightful Evening, Delicious Eating

Another bASH, another delightful evening of outstanding wines and delicious eating (and possibly a little overeating).  Last Saturday night, Appellation St. Helena presented bASH 2014, a competition for pairing food and wine held at the Culinary Institute of America at … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Do It: The Dark & Delicious Petite Sirah event

Food and wine event lovers should know that Dark & Delicious Petite Sirah™ provides an amazing tasting experience and it’s coming next month to the East Bay.  With over 40 premium Petite Sirah wineries and 30 fabulous Napa and Bay Area restaurants, … –> please click here to continue reading –>