« Casual Recipe for Serious Hot Chocolate | Main | Here's an Age-Old Epiphany »
With an Effervescent Winemaker to Match —
Click on this link to see Esther Mobley's article in this morning's SF Chronicle:
The Hunt for Don Baumhefner and His Elusive Chateau Beaux Hauts Bubbly
Cheers and love to my husband. And wishing you all a holiday season overflowing with joy and gratitude.
Bon Appétit! Kay
As a final step before posting your comment, enter the letters and numbers you see in the image below. This prevents automated programs from posting comments.
Having trouble reading this image? View an alternate.
Comments are moderated, and will not appear until the author has approved them.
Your Information
(Name and email address are required. Email address will not be displayed with the comment.)
“You have succeeded in bringing me home to a kitchen of fun… You have opened so many doors…” B.P. More feedback...
Click the Comments link (or if visible, follow the instructions) at the bottom of the post.
Click the corresponding link under KAY'S BLOG above.
Click the Like button at the bottom of the post.
Wow - About time! Very exciting. Have a great Christmas. Love to all. Susan
Posted by: Susan Jamieson | December 23, 2016 at 08:25 AM
Thanks, Susan! And love to you all too. Merry Ho Ho.
Posted by: Kay Baumhefner | December 23, 2016 at 04:15 PM
Such a great story. I still have a bottle. I am waiting for a very special occasion to open it. Looking forward to a visit with you . Love,Sue
Posted by: Susan DeHaan | December 27, 2016 at 05:33 PM
Thanks, Sue. I love knowing you have saved a bottle for a special occasion! We have now basically cut ourselves off consuming the bubbly to honor our commitment to the enthusiastic distributor and all his stellar accounts. But after all these years of both tending and drinking this effervescent wine, it seems strange to know it will soon be all gone. And speaking of special things in our lives, I was just thinking the same thing about our long overdue visit. Where does all the time go? Yes, we must make a date!
Posted by: Kay Baumhefner | December 28, 2016 at 08:53 AM
Bravo Don and Kay!!! FINALLY the recognition you deserve. I hope this article spurs something more if you desire it. And to think I drank this... Jane
Posted by: Jane Balshaw | December 30, 2016 at 10:25 AM
Thanks, Jane! I think Don's felt honored throughout the whole process of making this venerable vintage bubbly by responses from experts in the field, especially when Michael Broadbent likened it to an old Bollinger RD. But both this article and the new distributor's enthusiastic interest in selling all we have left serendipitously showed up at the same time like an unexpected gift that has delighted us both. It's all such an amazing journey, with surprises of all kinds waiting around every corner. I so hope you're doing well and that this new year keeps opening up all the gifts you both are and create to share with the world. Cheers all around!
Posted by: Kay Baumhefner | December 31, 2016 at 08:40 AM