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Blueberry Flavored Balsamic Vinegar... Oh, it is just so good... I couldn't even imagine what this vinegar was going to taste like, but could hardly wait to find a use, besides the obvious salad dressing ingredient. And... like all other things Charles Creek... it over delivered.

Bill Brinton, proprietor of Charles Creek Vineyards, just isn't one to sit still. I met him… Continue

I was very lucky to have access to some fabulous Balsamic vinegars from Charles Creek Kitchen, which is located in the town of Sonoma.

I've written earlier about their Blueberry Flavored Balsamic Vinegar. I said then, and continue to remember, how it rocked my palate.

Bill Brinton, proprietor of Charles Creek Vineyards, just isn’t one to sit still. I met h… Continue

After an entertaining and informative class at Charles Creek Vineyard with Bill and Gerry Brinton, and Laura Matrinez of The Artisan Palate, those of us who attended have a much better understanding and appreciation of cheese.

In an earlier blog, I discussed what we had all learned about cheese that perhaps we barely, or perhaps never even, knew. That blog is entitled, Charles Creek Winery Offers a Unique Lesson in Wine and Cheese.

As a follow-up, it’s important to list the cheeses that we tas… Continue

It was a perfect Sonoma Valley of the Moon evening, as Bill and Gerry Brinton’s guests arrived. Jose and I were in the group last night… Everyone was eager to learn more about this important segment of food and wine, that was going be delivered in perfect union by cheese expert Laura Martinez.

I first met the Brintons in 2002. What struck me about them then, remains steadfastly true to this day; they’re an absolutely charming couple, for which only the best will do… And it’s all d… Continue