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    Wine Week - Day 1: Creating the Perfect Outdoor Oasis

    May 11, 2015 · 7 Comments

    Living the Gourmet: #WineWeek

    Here on Living the Gourmet we’re devoting the entire week to helping you create the perfect summer soiree. From setting the tone with the perfect seasonal wine pairing, to impressing your guests with an exquisite tablescape, to savoring the evening with an elegantly apropos menu, to toasting the sunset, we’ll give you the tips, tricks and shortcuts that will help both you and your guests get the most out of the season.

    To kick things off, we are joined by fourth generation winemaker Rob Mondavi Jr, who’s here to share some of his always-excellent design and entertainment tips.

    Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue, graduation party or making the most of a summer holiday, the perfect preparations and attention to ambiance are the key elements that lead to a successful party. Even if only gathering a few friends together for a pot luck dinner, recent surveys show that cooking and dining outdoors remain popular as we head into the summer season.

    Thank you to Rob Mondavi and his team for sitting down and chatting with Living the Gourmet!

    To learn more about Rob Mondavi and his wineries check out FolioWine.

    Cheers,
    Catherine
    xo

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    1. Ginny Hartzler says

      May 11, 2015 at 6:18 pm

      All I know about this wine is that they advertise it on PBS on America's Test Kitchen. so that's enough for me.

      Reply
    2. Comedy Plus says

      May 11, 2015 at 6:33 pm

      I've drank a lot of Mondavi wines. They aren't very far from where I live and I've been to their winery more than once. Love the wine country.

      Excellent post and video on how to entertain. You really are famous Catherine.

      Have a fabulous day. Big hugs. ♥♥♥

      Reply
    3. Jerry E. Beuterbaugh says

      May 12, 2015 at 12:27 am

      Good stuff!

      Reply
    4. [email protected] Her Looking Glass says

      May 12, 2015 at 4:30 am

      Loved this interview and learning about the Mondavi wines and family, Catherine. I lived for many years in South Carolina, and Charleston is gorgeous city, one of my favorites. Great entertaining tips and information, and I look forward to reading to learning more this week!

      Reply
    5. Beth says

      May 12, 2015 at 7:33 pm

      Sounds like a perfect theme for the week!

      Reply
    6. Big Daddy Dave says

      May 13, 2015 at 12:34 am

      Catherine. My wife is the one in the family that really appreciates good wine. I'll have to have her watch this interview. I'm more of a bourbon guy... Take Care, Big Daddy Dave

      Reply
    7. Dottie Sauchelli-Balin says

      May 13, 2015 at 10:47 pm

      Dear Catherine,
      I love it! You are a true genius ..this is a great idea to have a whole week dedicated to the summer outdoor parties. This interview with Rob Mondavi was excellent! He was so nice and spoke very clearly. I enjoyed seeing a part of his deck and I also loved that screened in porch, Especially the railing along the window areas that he spoke about. You are always looking for a place to put your glass of wine near by. I can relate when you mentioned to him about your grandfather slicing the peaches in the wine. My grandfather did the same thing. That is an Italian ritual especially with the older generation. Again great post, have to check out your second day now...Blessings dear friend on a wonderful week.
      Dottie :).

      Reply

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