By Laina Carter of McGrail Vineyards Our Austin James Cabernet is a three vineyard blend of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from our estate vineyard, the C. Tarantino Vineyard, and our Lucky 8 Vineyard. We created this wine with the hopes of bringing out the best aspects of each vineyard, we combined the three different clones from […]
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By Laina Carter of McGrail Vineyards I’m a huge proponent of authentic German food, especially during the fall months, and I wanted to share the happy, warm feeling I get from this comfort cuisine with you all. I will admit, this recipe is cheating just a little bit, because I mostly use the easiest packaged
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By Laina Carter of McGrail Vineyards There’s not much to dislike about this delicious dish that features the most trendy vegetable with a classically bad reputation. Yep, not everyone loves Brussels sprouts, but this recipe does the downtrodden, cruciferous veggie justice. Put simply, this warm balsamic bacon Brussels sprouts dish tones down the tannins and
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By Laina Carter of McGrail Vineyards Since it’s ruined plans for almost everything there was to look forward to in 2020, I refuse to allow COVID to spoil get-togethers; meaning, I don’t let the fact that I can’t physically be with my friends and family get me down. Zoom happy hours were all the rage
Virtual Trivia Night via McGrail Vineyards Read More »
By Mark Clarin of McGrail Vineyards Because of the local fires in August, I decided to try to understand the potential for smoke taint in our vineyards. After researching the potential for smoke taint, we followed the recommendations from ETS Laboratories. ETS is the West Coast’s most respected wine lab and since they are based
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By Mark Clarin of McGrail Vineyards 2020 has been an interesting year. The growing season has been ideal, beginning with decent rainfall in the winter. We had a warm spring with good conditions during bloom and fruit set. The summer was warm until about the end of August, when the temperatures climbed into the triple
October Harvest Updates 2020 Read More »
By Laina Carter of McGrail Vineyards What’s not to love about this classic Bavarian dish with a delicious Cab? This easy German red cabbage recipe and award-winning Cab are a no-brainer! There are just eight simple ingredients and three steps to whipping up this delectable fare that can be served cold or hot. Easy German
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By Laina Carter of McGrail Vineyards Easy Beefy Baby Bella Bites Makes about 9 servings (with 2 mushrooms per serving). INGREDIENTS: 2 tbsp. olive oil, divided 1/2 small yellow onion, minced 1/2 tbsp. minced garlic 1/3 lb. ground organic grass fed beef burger 2 tsp. herbs de Provence, divided salt and pepper to taste 8
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By Laina Carter of McGrail Vineyards Irish Beef and Potato Stew Makes about 12 servings. INGREDIENTS: 3 tbsp. olive oil, divided 2 1/2 lbs. choice beef roast, cut into 1.5″ cubes 2 tbsp. minced garlic, divided salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup flour 2 large sprigs of rosemary 3 slices bacon, chopped 1 1/2
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