This week the Rosé Hour Podcast welcomes Chef Kacey who makes a salmon and fettuccine alfredo dinner that pairs with a delicious rosé called A to Z from Oregon.  

About about Kacey the Chef

KaceyGradyCooks strives to make your food feel just as much a part of your celebration as the décor.   At any celebration, you want your guest to leave happy and full, so why not present them with something exciting? The term "eat with your eyes" is a mantra we follow. Preparing your food takes skill and should be presented as a work of art, let us excite you before you even take a bite!  

https://www.kaceygradycooks.com/ 

https://www.instagram.com/kacethechef/ 

Recipe for Dinner 

1 quart heavy whipping cream 1 slab of skinless salmon Sundried tomatoes  1 bag of spinach Butter Vegetable oil or olive oil Parmesan cheese Dry white wine (a buttery Chardonnay would be good) Red Onion

About A to Z

A to Z Wineworks was started in 2002 by Oregon wine industry veterans: Deb Hatcher (Eyrie), Bill Hatcher (Domaine Drouhin Oregon), Sam Tannahill (Archery Summit) and Cheryl Francis (Chehalem). The two couples worked in the Hatcher's kitchen to build the original blend honored by Food & Wine magazine as the Best American Pinot Noir under $20. Recognition for A to Z wines as offering dependable quality for great value continues today making A to Z the top-selling Oregon wine brand.

A to Z Oregon Pinot Noir has twice been named to Wine Spectator's Top 100 wines of the year; A to Z Oregon Pinot Gris is a perennial Best Buy; and A to Z Oregon Chardonnay is America's best-selling Oregon Chardonnay. Rose, Rose Bubbles, Riesling and a small selection of the best of the vintage, The Essence of Oregon Pinot Noir, round out the portfolio.

In May 2014, A to Z Wineworks certified as a B Corp subsequently being named as a Best for the World B Corp five years in a row.  A to Z 2020 Oregon Rosé A delicate, beautiful pale blush color, the 2020 A to Z Wineworks Oregon Rosé greets with strawberry and watermelon aromas overlaid with light floral accents of rose hip tea, orange blossoms and white flowers followed by notes of honeydew, cantaloupe, nectarine, pear, persimmon, quince, applesauce, and zesty citrus. 

https://www.atozwineworks.com/

This week we had a special guest, Danielle from @Soulread.tarot on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/soulread.tarot/?hl=en) join us for a live reading.... and whoa... was it insane!! We weren't ready for all this tea.  Also, we sipped some amazing Wifey Rosé!

Wifey Rosé Italian Sparkling Wine is the first varietal within the Wifey line extensions. Wifey Rosé is produced in the scenic Veneto region of northern Italy. Wifey Rosé uses the Charmat method (Italian Method) in pressurized tanks to produce the superb soft bubbly wine. Its varietal blend consists of 70% Raboso and 30% Pinot Noir grapes. These grapes come together to deliver a high-quality structured wine. Our beautiful sparkling rosé has delicate aromas of strawberry and raspberry that blossom into a bubbly, crisp well-balanced wine.

Wifey Rosé pairs well with any cuisine and is best served chilled.

Alcohol 11.50

ITALY IS HOME TO THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND SCENIC LANDSCAPE AND IS RENOWNED FOR ITS ART, ARCHITECTURE, FOOD, AND WINE. WE COULD HAVE NOT PICKED A BETTER PLACE.

OUR GOAL AT WIFEY WINES IS TO BUILD A TRUSTED AND RELIABLE GLOBAL BRAND THAT REPRESENTS THE DIVERSITY OF WINE DRINKERS EVERYWHERE. WIFEY WINES IS COMMITTED TO FINDING DELICIOUS AND AWARD-WINNING SUPERIOR QUALITY WINES FROM ITALY FOR OUR CONSUMERS.

AT WIFEY WINES, WE CELEBRATE A WOMAN’S BOLD EMBODIMENT OF CONFIDENCE, LOVE, EXPRESSIVENESS, AND BEAUTY AND STAND AS A REMINDER TO SHOW LOVE, CELEBRATE MOMENTS, AND LOVE LIFE.

Website: https://www.wifeybrands.com/

On this episode, we chatted with Brocky of the Whiskey and Kicks show who talks about his amazing yearly shoe drive.  — This day will be the culmination of a two-month-long Shoe Drive, in the form of an event at the MAJOR Flagship Store in Georgetown, Washington, DC. All shoes collected will be donated to (TBD). 

Whiskey & Kicks will begin collecting shoes on March 1st and will continue through the completion of the event on 23 April 2022 (Pending Covid Restrictions). While we are all finding our way through the Covid-19 Pandemic, many are still feeling the effects and are in dire need of our help. Whiskey & Kicks and MAJOR are partnering up, once again, to be agents of change through Soles for the District. * DONATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AT THE MAJOR STORE.  

Whiskey & Kicks was established in 2017 in Washington, DC...over a glass of brown water. Whiskey & Kicks is a Company that focuses on the media side of the house when it comes to Booze and Shoes! We have set out in the DMV to speak with some of the top bartenders, mixologists, distillers, and bar owners as well as sneaker boutique owners and big-time shoe collectors to have a Real Talk About Booze and Shoes! Our goal is to provide insight into the art of crafting wonderful cocktails and the beauty of a delicious glass of your favorite spirit. And to share the many inspirational stories of everyday people.  

Learn more https://linktr.ee/whiskeyandkicks

This week we chat with Randy of Cave Ridge Vineyard!!

Cave Ridge Vineyard is a family-owned and operated vineyard and winery located in the foothills overlooking the Shenandoah Valley, which is world-renowned for its scenic beauty and history. Low rainfall and deep rocky soils make this an ideal location for growing the highest quality grapes used to make Cave Ridge wines.

The tasting room was opened in 2005 by owners Randy and Karen Phillips. soon after opening, the estate-grown Virginia wines acquired a loyal following. Their daughter, Megan, later joined Cave Ridge Vineyard as the General Manager.

Rosé

VA - Shenandoah Valley

$24.00 / 750 mL Bottle

This week we chat with the dynamic duo Ashton and Madison of That Girl Wines!

“I've been there too. Even though I'm a chef and culinary stylist, I've had my fair share of mystery wine mishaps and embarrassing encounters with snobby sommeliers. No one's got time for that! I view food and cooking as an act of love. It should be fun! Drinking wine should be too.”

— Ashton Keefe, Director of Good Imbibes

RIGHT WINE. RIGHT MOOD, RIGHT PRICE.

At That Girl Wine Company we pride ourselves on delivering fantastic wines at fair price points, that celebrate all of your life’s accomplishments.

Our wine-making team and our winery operations group scour the globe seeking the finest raw and finished products for customers with the most discriminating taste. These products are then refined at one of our two winemaking facilities in California and New York.

Finished products are then sold online via our That Girl Wine Company website and shipped directly to consumers across the United States where state and local laws allow.

A Rosé That'll Treat You Sweet

Sometimes you just need a glass of wine.

It’s hard to put into words exactly what magic this beautiful beverage performs. But every time you gaze at the horizon over the rim of your glass… suddenly you gain a newfound perspective. Those big, looming anxieties don’t seem so daunting. Your small wins become major moves. One glance in the mirror and you’re like, Damn, girl. You look good. That’s when you know. You’ve unlocked unbothered status. And that, my friend, is the power of a good rosé.

Onwards and upwards!

YUM FACTORS:

She aimed to bring the community together in a positive and uplifting setting, but after hosting a couple of events it was evident that Black Vines was so much more than just an event, it immediately bloomed into a community of its own. With a curated network of Black-owned wineries and vintners at its core, we have curated space of Black love, Black joy, and Black excellence, spreading love, joy, and peace while acknowledging black history and focused on celebrating Black future.

By demystifying the industry, illuminating the existence of Black wineries and vintners, and providing a platform for Black artists and artisans, we can strive to dismantle invisible barriers and develop unpretentious experiences uniquely curated for Black audiences and like-minded allies. The Black Vines Annual Festival serves as our platform to bridge the gap between business, music, arts and community.

Further, we have become a year-round itinerary of custom events in partnership with key influencers and industry specialists. To date, thousands of guests have been served with hundreds of varietals tasted.

Every year we curate an amazing selection of Black-owned brands for you to indulge in.

Black Vines® members receive discounts on our partner wines. Click HERE to join today.

This week we chat it up with the brothers of Los Hermanos Tequila!!!!

The name, Los Hermanos, translates to “the brothers” in English. The brothers, William and Donta, are two brothers from the historic community of Freetown Village in Pasadena, Maryland. Freetown is a small community where everyone is familia.

Distilled twice for an exceptionally clean and smooth finish. Perfect for sipping or your favorite cocktails.

TASTING NOTES

REPOSADO

Distilled twice and aged for 8 months in White Oak Bourbon Barrels. This gives the normally clear tequila its amber color and depth of flavor. This tequila is remarkably smooth and perfect for sipping.

We are so thrilled to chop it up with our new friend, Shayna from Vacay and Vittles!  

In Her Own Words...

Some people like to collect things like stamps or shot glasses; I am a collector (and sharer) of experiences. Whether I'm traveling the world or trying a new restaurant down the street, I enjoy exploring the unknown and sharing those moments with others either thru videos and photographs or in person via the events I host.

"Vacays & Vittles" started as an Instagram page for solely for my food and travel pictures after a couple of my friends told me I post too much of them on MY personal page (#Haters). And while I've always enjoyed hosting and entertaining friends and family in my home, transitioning it into a business was the last thing on my mind.  I always worried, if I turned what I loved to do into a business, would I love it as much or would start to feel like work?

As I begin to document the things I ate and drank and the places I traveled to, I connected with people who inspired me to continue and helped me to focus on finding my own lane in my own time. I'd have these ideas of really cool events to host based off of something I ate or drank or a place I went and I'd think to myself, "This would be really cool if someone put this together, I'd pay for that experience." Then one day it hit me - "Why can't I do it myself?" And the rest was history...

The Pour Pairing Rosé Box 

"Pour Pairings" is a subscription box curated for the wine curious, wine lovers and wine enthusiasts. Our mission is to bring a little fun to wine education and food pairing experimentation by combining unique foods, the latest wine-related gadgets and tools, and other wine adjacent items right to your doorstep. The items in each box will complement the "wine of the month" which could be a simple grape varietal or a style of wine from a particular region.

With "Vacays and Vittles", you're going to see a lot of amazing food recommendations, mainly in the Baltimore area but also throughout my travels, interesting cocktails, and beautiful destinations. You're also (should you choose to come) going to experience some really dope and unique events. From donuts and wine pairings to Caribbean fetes to specially curated dinners, there's something for everyone and it will always be a good time.

Order!

https://www.vacaysandvittles.com/shop