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Times flying and there is only a few days left until Christmas. So let’s get busy and gather some unique gifts for your friends and family. How about some fine wine from Tom Gore Vineyards or some handcrafted candles, soaps and more from Nectar Republic at Clifton Square.
My first guest is Tom Gore…
Tom Gore and the Dogs
Tom Gore is a second-generation grape farmer from Sonoma County and from the time he learned to walk, he was stomping alongside his dad, getting dirty and taking care of the grapes. For Tom Gore, farming isn’t a profession, it’s a way of life. His family helped develop the vineyards of Northern California into a world-class winemaking region, and Tom’s childhood was spent among the vines. He has worked every harvest since he was seven years old, and has always known farming grapes would be his life’s work. www.tomgorevineyards.com
Good wines start long before the harvest. They start in the vineyards with a farmer. With Tom Gore Vineyards, Tom is stepping out from behind the scenes to tell the story of the farmer’s role and to create wines that prove what insiders have long known—great wines start with the work of a farmer.
As Tom puts it, “Much like a chef needs outstanding ingredients to let a dish shine, a winemaker needs high-quality grapes to make a very good wine.” Tom sees his wines as time capsules, or expressions of the growing season, and is most proud of explaining what he does as a farmer—connecting people to the earth and telling the story of where the wine comes from. The work of a farmer.
In the second half I’ll be chatting with Lisa Williams. Lisa recently opened a new store front in Clifton Square to showcase here had crafted gifts and more. Along with a new laocation comes a new name; Nectar Republic is the new name for Milk + Honey Candles. www.nectarrepublic.com
“My passion for candles goes back to childhood. I always wanted all the candles lit in the house because I loved the soft glow and warm ambience they created. For years now, candle making has been a hobby. With much enthusiasm, Milk + Honey Candles was officially launched in January of 2013. Something that I have always envisioned but never had the time to pursue until now. It brings me great joy to share my craft and love for aromatherapy and candle making.”
2014 Tom Gore Vineyards Chardonnay
Our Cabernet Sauvignon is dark red in color with aromas of cherry and currant and notes of leather and tobacco leaf along with hints of dark chocolate and mocha from oak aging. This wine is fruit forward on the entry with a rich, round mouthfeel and fine, supple tannins leading to a long finish.
We’ll tell you all about the history of this amazing store, the people that make it happen, and talk about the latest technology that is on display at the new location. The highlight for me was touring the all new demonstration kitchen. This is the biggest and best Miele equipped kitchen in the Midwest and has not only the latest technology but some of the new and innovative cabinetry, counter tops, sinks and more!
Recipes that capture the casual elegance of California wine country. Silver Oak takes the reader on a culinary journey through the seasons at one of the world’s most revered vintners. Family owned for over forty years by the Duncan family, Silver Oak Cellars has built its reputation around its famously food-friendly cabernet sauvignons. The flagship Oakville winery has long been one of the most popular destinations for wine country visitors, along with its other tasting room in Alexander Valley. The Duncans also founded and operate Twomey Winery located in Napa Valley and Russian River Valley. Chef Dominic Orsini shares over one hundred of the winery’s favorite recipes, each paired with a different varietal, from Grilled Radicchio and Mascarpone Bruschetta to Beef Short Ribs with Meyer Lemon Gremolata to Roasted Lamb with Fennel Slaw and Tomato Confit. Filled with stunning photographs of the magical surrounding landscape, this gorgeous large-format cookbook is sure to make the perfect gift for any food and wine lover. 
