When you smell the beautiful aromatics of a Malvasia wine, you might think the wine will be sweet. But don't let the bouquet of honeysuckle, jasmine, and tropical fruit fool...
Last year, I toured around California with author Robert Camuto as he promoted his book South of Somewhere. In between events, I suggested to Robert that we visit wineries. And,...
The current regional theme at Maude is the Central Coast. The Central Coast menu was launched in July and I went for the first time in early July. It is a menu comprised of the bounty that the central coast has to offer, from fresh seafood to vegetables. And the wine pairings celebrate the delicious wines coming from Santa Barbara and more. One of my favorite dishes was the Rock Crab, served in the crab shell, and topped with truffles. The Rock Crab was paired with the Palmina 2010 Sisquoc Nebbiolo, Santa Maria Valley.