Author: Stephen Singer

“This is wine that doesn’t follow trends, it follows truth.”

There’s a sweet spot in early fall where the days still hold heat, but the light has begun to shift. Tomatoes are still coming in strong, the stone fruit is soft and generous, and everything seems just ripe enough to pause for. A delightful tomato & mozzarella salad recipe awaits.

Late winter cooking at Baker Lane.

There’s a sweet spot in early fall where the days still hold heat, but the light has begun to shift. Tomatoes are still coming in strong, the stone fruit is soft and generous, and everything seems just ripe enough to pause for. A delightful tomato & mozzarella salad recipe awaits.

On the presumed eve of harvest (that is, were it a growing season that largely conformed to our 21 years of viticulture), I would typically find myself tentatively extrapolating notions about the vintage’s prospects from the patterns noted since bud break. As noted, though, this summer has been hard to place within a familiar template.

Winter brings a fresh perspective to greens, and fava leaves are one of the season’s quiet treasures. Delicate yet vibrant, they bring a subtle nuttiness and soft texture that pairs beautifully with bright citrus, toasted almonds, and a drizzle of Singer estate olive oil.

Winter brings a fresh perspective to greens, and fava leaves are one of the season’s quiet treasures. Delicate yet vibrant, they bring a subtle nuttiness and soft texture that pairs beautifully with bright citrus, toasted almonds, and a drizzle of Singer estate olive oil.

This isn’t a recipe—it’s an approach to crafting flavor. So, more like a guide, if you will. Much like our winemaking, this process layers complexity to create something truly special.

I’m no scholar of French literature, but I think it’s fair to say that my ineluctable connection to olive oil has roots that parallel Proust’s madeleine remembrance and its arc of sensory awakening.

Contadino: a person who works on, and lives off, the land and the fruits of its production.