Inman Family Wines’ 2023 Estate Brut Rosé ($80) is a méthode champenoise wine made with 100% pinot noir from Inman’s Olivet Grange Estate Vineyard. Champagne lovers won’t regret treating themselves to some of the best sparkling wine around.
Aromas of fresh roses, raspberries, anise, and almond biscotti will thrill the olfactory senses. And flavors of gala apples, raspberries, quince and star anise make this pale salmon pink wine an absolute gem. Winemaker Kathleen Inman has hit one out of the ballpark.
“We see this not only as an apéritif,” Inman says, “but as a serious food wine for a main course or a dessert.”
Life is good! Drink sparkling wine to celebrate.
Inman Family Wines, 3900 Piner Road, Santa Rosa, 707-293-9576. Inmanfamilywines.com
Cakes, Corks and Confections
Cakes with Care provided a load of scrumptious cupcakes for a CASA fundraiser lunch I attended recently. This wonderful bakery provides baked goods free of charge “to financially and socially disadvantaged persons such as foster youth and seniors through partnerships with local agencies … to promote joy within our community.” Visit cakeswithcare.org.
The second annual Forks, Corks & Kegs will be a fabulous time with fine wine, craft beer, tasty food and live music. The event is 3–7pm on Saturday, May 17 at Kaiser Permanente Arena. Tickets are $75. For info, visit santacruzchamber.org or call 831-457-3713.
An event I attended at the beautiful new Courtyard Marriott on Riverside Avenue in Santa Cruz came with an excellent display of food, including a delicious selection of desserts by Spontaneous Confections. I especially loved the little brownie squares decorated with a fleck of gold. Santa Cruz based and ready to cater your event, their website is spontaneousconfections.com.
