Lot 405
2012 Central Coast Pinot Noir

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The holidays are the perfect time to share a favorite wine with friends and family. Wine has become as much an important part of social gatherings as the decor, the holiday menu and the guest list. But over the past decade or so, wine has moved into our daily lives as well — not just as the party guest. Whether it’s a glass of wine with dinner, with neighborhood friends at the monthly Bunco game or even at the tailgate party before the big game, wine has become a part of our culture. But many of us don’t have the knowledge — or the budget — to truly enjoy fine wines, so we make do with the selection at the grocery store and take a gamble with wines that are priced right for the occasion. That’s why you need to get acquainted with Cameron Hughes wine.

What happens when you meet with lots of inspiring, pavement-pounding food entrepreneurs who are cooking up delicious things? You write a book about their genius ideas, their pitfalls, and ultimate successes. Here are 20+ stories from the people behind popchips, Justin’s, Vosges, LoveGrown, Evol, smashburger, the Brooklyn Flea, Hint, Cameron Hughes and lots more. Each story is packed with real-world, actionable advice that will have you cooking up your own business in no time.

Former food editor of O Magazine and Reader's Digest author Rachel Hoffstetter of "Cooking Up A Business" has put together an insider's look at how passionate food and wine entrepreneurs have turned their passion in to a career, and how you can, too.

New Years Day, we found ourselves with a Kurobuta Ham from Snake River farms, and the desire for a good time!  Keeping things casual, Robert decided to call upon Nigella Lawson, and use her recipe for Nigella's mini macaroni and cheese all'ita liana, found in Nigellissima.  It is normally served in individual ramekins, Robert chose to make a massive dish so we could enjoy as much as we wanted by the heaping spoonful.

Pinot Noir Tasting, Each of these bottles can be found in the $50.00 range, save the Cameron Hughes which is available for $24.00 via the website.