In How to Use a Meat Cleaver: Secrets and Recipes from a Mob Family's Kitchen (February 4, 2014) the Graziano sisters share 100 of their favorite and most coveted family recipes. They also share never-before-heard stories and anecdotes from inside the most famous mob family of our day (like how to sneak meatballs to family members in prison). For these women, there is nothing more important than family. And at the heart of every family—especially every Italian family—is food.
Jennifer Graziano is the creator and Executive Producer of "Mob Wives," the #1 show on VH1 for two seasons running, with two more seasons on the way. She also produces “Big Ang” and “Mob Wives Chicago” in partnership with Harvey Weinstein.
Renee Graziano is the star of "Mob Wives" and perhaps the show’s most compelling character. She is divorced from Hector Pagan, Jr., who was exposed as an FBI informant, and with whom she has a son, A.J. She’s been the subject of feature articles in People, US Weekly, and OK!, and appeared on The View, GMA, Extra, and many more.
Lana Graziano-Zancocchio is the oldest of the Graziano clan. She married John Zancocchio, brother in law to Hector “Junior” Pagan and member of the Bonanno crime family, in the 1980s. Now divorced, they still own and operate several restaurants. Lana’s also a close friend of Big Ang of "Mob Wives."
KATHLEEN INMAN - OWNER & WINEMAKER, INMAN FAMILY WINES
Since Kathleen’s first small vintage in 2002 she has been an ardent supporter of non-interventional winemaking practices, ignoring the critically acclaimed riper style and leading the movement towards more subtle, nuanced wines with a sense of place. Kathleen’s elegant Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris are naturally low in alcohol, high in acid and food-friendly. She was the first to launch a new California luxury brand using all Stelvin closures. Another first came in 2010 when she opened the new Inman Winery, which is made almost entirely from recycled materials, with the first privately owned, publically available electric vehicle charging station in the North Bay; it is connected directly to the winery’s solar array which powers 100% of the winery and vineyard.
Kathleen is a member of the American Society of Viticulture and Enology and serves on the Board of Directors of Wine Road. In 2011 she was awarded the Best Practices Award from the Business Environmental Alliance of Sonoma County Award, and in 2012, she was awarded the Rising Star Winemaker Award by Women for WineSense.
FOR THE LOVE OF PINOT
Don’t miss the day to share your passion for Pinot. Spoil that special someone - or yourself with Inman wines! Our love lasts, so even if weather restricts the shipment of wine* where you live, we will hold it for you until it is safe to ship. Buy a mixed case of any of our wines and receive a 10% discount!
2013 Endless Crush Rosé of Pinot Noir $25
2012 Brut Rosé $56
2011 Thorn Ridge Ranch Pinot Noir $68
Planning a romantic dinner an need some suggestions? Try any or all of these seductive food pairings. (Did we also mention fast and easy too!) Pair our 2012 Brut Rosé with Beet Risotto or with the 2013 Endless Crush Rosé why not try some Scallops in a Saffron Sauce. A simply seared duck breast is always a fabulous pairing with our Pinot Noir. Before cooking try rubbing ground cinnamon on the meat side of the breast and then on the fat side, score it slightly and rub in sea salt. Simple yet delicious - especially with Thorn Ridge Pinot Noir!
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