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Celebrating Malbec World Day
In case you didn’t know, April 17 is Malbec World Day. So designated by Wines of Argentina since 2011. Wines of Argentina is an organization that promotes Argentinian wine worldwide and assists Argentinian wine producers it developing their export strategy. Continue reading
Posted in Special Occasions, Stories, Tasting Notes
Tagged Argentina, Cahors, Finca Lalande, Malbec, Malbec Day, Mendoza, Tupugnato Valley
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The Rhone Rangers – Old World Inspiration, New World Innovation
Our wine education continued recently at the San Francisco Weekend Celebration of American Rhone Wines. This two-day event was sponsored by The Rhone Rangers (1), “a non-profit educational organization, dedicated to promoting the enjoyment of Rhone varietal wines produced in the United States”. Continue reading
South African Wine Party
We are planning a trip to Africa in July 2014. We will be visiting Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe. We will fly into Johannesburg then travel on to Chobe National Park via Victoria Falls. From Chobe we visit the Okavango Delta, then fly on to Kafue National Park in Zambia. Next, we fly to Zimbabwe and visit Hwange National Park before returning to Victoria Falls and then Johannesburg. Whew! This part of the trip is planned for us. We need only show up with our very minimal luggage. Continue reading
Posted in Other Wine Tastings, Stories
Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chenin Blanc, Cinsault, Hermitage, Mulderbosch, Paarl, Pinot Noir, Pinotage, Raats, Sauvignon Blanc, South Africa, Spier, Stellenbosch
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Pasos Vineyards – A Winery Profile
We had the good fortune to spend some time recently visiting with Antonio Pasos of Pasos Vineyards. His tasting room is located in Vino Piazza, The Winery Plaza in Lockeford, California. Continue reading
Should You Tip When Wine Tasting
Recently I have seen a couple of articles discussing tipping the tasting room staff. Continue reading
Napa – A Fishing Destination
Sorry for the apparent duplicate. The original post had a problem and I had to delete it. Please use this link.
Napa – A Fishing Destination. A guest post by Yvonne Kendall. Continue reading
Posted in Stories, Vacations and Trips
Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Freemark Abbey, Napa Valley, Viognier
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My Sister, the Home Winemaker
A story by my sister the home winemaker. Continue reading
