Americans may not yet be drinking wine at home every night, but wine has become an essential component of dining out. Restaurateurs and winemakers talk about the same stuff.
Restaurateurs talk about the importance of using fresh, local ingredients.
Winemakers talk about wine being made in the vineyard, the importance of appellation and terrior. And together we talk about sustainable agriculture and sophisticated flavors and wines and dishes that are harmoniously balanced. Sometimes we even talk about business, but it's the lifestyle that drives our shared passion. And as part of our job, we have to go to these places and eat out night after night. For reasons that will soon become apparent, we're going to start this off very close to home.