Perfect Pair: Gnocchi with Neapolitan Meat Ragu with Mt. Brave Cabernet Sauvignon Wine

The Campania region of southern Italy is home to Mount Vesuvius as well as the bustling city of Naples.  The volcanic soils of Campania grow some of the best produce in Italy. Chef Enzo Febbraro joined us on Capital Cooking to show us his Gnocchi with Neapolitan Ragu from Campania, Italy.  Hope to Italy again soon!  Get the full menu in the Capital Cooking Cookbook.  Mt. Brave Cabernet Sauvignon red wine really brings out the flavor of the meat sauce.  Cheers! 

Uncorked: A Gift for Dad

Treat Dad to the 2014 BV Reserve Tapestry Red Blend Napa Valley.  Fire up the grill and throw on some rib-eyes to pair with this full-bodied red.

Cakebread Cellars, Napa Valley

Beautiful scenery and outstanding wine! Cakebread Cellars wine is excellent and the property is amazing. Over 30 years ago, Jack Cakebread came to photograph the Napa Valley and studied with Ansell Adams and while here, he casually mentioned his interest in one day owning a vineyard to some family friends who had a ranch in Rutherford. When he returned home that afternoon, the phone rang and it was the family friends offering to sell their property. He headed back up to the valley that same afternoon to make his best offer ($800/acre), and Cakebread Cellars was born.

Although it was raining we still had a great time. I was hoping for food after 8 hours on the plane, but they didn't have any. There are a couple of restaurants close by. Cakebread is a small family owned winery that produces some of the top wines in the Napa Valley. If you are looking to try Cakebread in DC, head to Old Ebbitt. The staff is highly knowledgable and friendly. I would recommend that you make a visit soon!

Tasting room fee: $10 Appointment Needed
Wine price range: $25-$105

8300 Saint Helena Hwy
Rutherford, CA 94573

(707) 963-5222

www.cakebread.com