Lisa Lee | The Winemaker
Winemaker Lisa Lee first discovered Livermore wine country through classes at Las Positas College’s Viticulture and Winery Technology program. She later earned her Winemaking Certificate from the University of California, Davis, in 2012. She sees good food and wine as the cornerstone to friendship, laughter and important decision making.
After living here for 8 years, Lisa has “totally fallen in love” with Livermore. “There are some really great winemakers and beautiful wines coming out of Livermore Valley right now,” said Lisa. “I am excited for the opportunity to contribute and be part of this community. My goal is to make wine that will convey a sense of place, balance and commitment to craft.”
Adventures in Winemaking
August Wine of the Month – 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon
Casa de Vinas vineyard is owned and cared for by Julio Covarrubias. This vineyard sits in the Tesla district, near the end of Greenville Road, with great access to sunlight, water and the breeze off the Altamont. Julio specializes in growing all seven Bordeaux varietals and the grapes speak for themselves year after year. His meticulous care and passion for this vineyard not only...
Muffuletta is betta’ when paired with Charles R Barbera – our July Wine of the Month!
It's been called a "meat and cheese masterpiece..." You (muffu)letta me tell you about this perfect pairing! For our July wine of the month food pairing, we worked with our friends at Salt Craft bakery, and were lucky to indulge in their out-of-this-world muffuletta sando, piled high with fresh meats, cheese and olives - all on fresh baked bread. Like all the best Italian food and wine...
July Wine of the Month – 2017 Barbera
Tasting Notes This Barbera boasts a mid-weight palate and shows a bright and bold acidity that makes it a perfect partner to smoked meats, tomato-based pasta dishes, pizza and mushroom risotto. The fruit profile is a little darker and a bit more serious than years past. Think black cherry instead of bing cherry, dark chocolate over milk chocolate, and black currant over...
Old Friends and New Habit(s)
How long does it really take to build a new Habit? We were ready to dive right in after just one time!We recently enjoyed another take out food and wine pairing - this time with our 2016 Sangiovese and an array of burgers and sides from The Habit Burger Grill - and, once again, we were not disappointed! The traditional flame broiled burger, veggie burger, ahi burger, fried green beans, sweet...
Wine of the Month… 2016 Sangiovese… perfect food wine for all things Italian!
Our Wine of the Month, 2016 Sangiovese from Tracy Hills makes me think of... Carbs, Tuesday night, Cacio e Pepe, Aglio e olio, Louis Prima songs with questionable lyrics, wine with lunch, wine with dinner, French bread and cheese, picnic baskets, checkered table cloths, osso wine openers, second helpings and boisterous laughter. Varietal: SangioveseVintage: 2016Vineyard Designation: Ramon Rios...
Wild Wings and Willing Wine!
In our third installment of our fast-food and wine pairing (aka our favorite day of the month), we enjoyed our 2018 Chardonnay with a deliciously devilish array from Buffalo Wild Wings. Chicken and Chardonnay are one of those seemingly standard pairings that may come to mind when you think of simple food and wine combos, but when we added the complexity of the intensely flavored sauces that the...
Full bodied Chardonnay with balanced notes of melon and lemon custard, yum!
We'll be featuring our 2018 Chardonnay as the May Wine of the Month! This middle weight Chardonnay will please Chardonnay lovers and non-lovers alike. Balanced notes of melon, and lemon custard glide over the palate. Perfectly integrated oak provides a complimentary structure for the acidity. Zero residual sugar keeps this wine refreshing and makes a perfect pairing with rich creamy dishes....
Sauvignon Blanc, brighten your day with the aromas of Spring!
Nothing quite captures the aromas of Spring like this clean and crisp Sauvignon Blanc. The perfect backyard, patio, BBQ, poolside, Sunday brunch or sunshiny day wine - from first sip to last - it will brighten your day and put a smile on your face! Varietal: Sauvignon BlancVintage: 2019Vineyard Designation: Livermore ValleyAppellation: Livermore Valley AVAVarietal Composition: 100% Sauvignon...
Wine of the Month Panda-monium with Bobcat Red!
It was Panda-monium last week when we continued our Wine of the Month/Fast Food pairing series: This time it was this month’s featured wine, Bobcat Red, with a plethora of menu selections from Panda Express. We began by revisiting the Bobcat on its own - easy drinking, medium acidity, lovely layers of fruit, spice and tea all politely showcasing one another without anyone taking up too much...
Why Food is my Love Language: A HERstory
I have had the privilege of being raised and surrounded by AMAZING women all my life. Growing up in my family’s restaurant – quite literally growing up there – sometimes running around the back dining room late in the evening, in my pajamas, while my mom finished up her shift – I always assumed it was commonplace to be surrounded by strong women. My mom is first generation Italian...