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A Twisted Journey to Twisted Wines
A couple of weeks ago Nancy and I went up Highway 4 to Bear Valley, Ca. to do some cross country skiing. We go several times each year and usually go straight up and back. This time, though, our trip took a twisted turn. Continue reading
Fall Napa Valley Wine Tasting
On a recent weekday I spent a day wine tasting in Napa Valley with a group of friends. The weather was warm for December, in the mid 60s, and mostly overcast. The drive from Stockton to Napa takes us through the San Francisco Bay Delta. Continue reading
Nepal Adventure – Royal Chitwan National Park
A continuation of our Nepal trip. Our final stop at Royal Chitwan National Park. Continue reading
Nepal Adventure — Seti River Rafting
We awoke Monday, October 1 to a stunning view of Fishtail Mountain from our hotel room in Pokhara. We had not seen the mountain during the previous two days as it has been covered by clouds. Continue reading
Nepal Wine Trekking – Continued
We finally have some good Wi-Fi and can do some updates. I’ll start of from where I last left off even though it is many days later and we are in Delhi, India on our way home.
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Posted in Vacations and Trips
Tagged Babu Chhiri, Hinwa, Hinwa Winery, Nepal, Pokhara, Wine
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Namaste from Nepal
We have been on the go so much we weren\’t able to post anything while we still had Internet access. Our first few days in Nepal. Continue reading
Posted in Vacations and Trips
Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Chablis, Nepal, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz, Wine
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Almost to Nepal
We are having breakfast in Delhi after what seems like two days of flying. Continue reading
Posted in Vacations and Trips
Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, India, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz, Sula
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Nepal Wine Trekking
We are headed for Nepal to trek around for a couple of weeks and are going to try to find out what we can about local wineries there. Continue reading
WBC 2012 – The Last Day
Well, it was finally Sunday and the last day of WBC 2012. While it was much fun we were happy to know we would have the afternoon free. Continue reading
Posted in Vacations and Trips, WBC, WBC 2012
Tagged AOC Wines of Languedoc, B.C., British Columbia, Cabernet Franc, France, Grenache, Languedoc, Mourvedre, Penticton, Penticton Wine Tasting, Picpoul, Syrah, WBC, WBC 2012, WBC 2013, WBC12, Wine
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WBC 2012 Recap- Day 2 – Part 2
After lunch we had the Saturday keynote address and discussion with author Rex Picket of Sideways and more, moderated by Alana Gentry (Girl With a Glass). Continue reading
Posted in Vacations and Trips, WBC, WBC 2012
Tagged Albarino, AOC Wines of Languedoc, Argentina, Chile, France, Greece, Languedoc, Malbec, New Wines of Greece, Oregon, Pinot Noir, Spain, Willamette Valley, Wines of Chile
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WBC 2012 Recap- Day 2 – Part 1
Day two of the Wine Bloggers Conference started off a little earlier than the first day. Continue reading
Posted in Vacations and Trips, WBC, WBC 2012
Tagged Burgundy, Erath Winery, King Estate Winery, Pinot Noir, Ridge Vineyards, Willamette Valley
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WBC 2012 Recap – Day One
I had hoped to update this every day but it just wasn’t possible. We were busy all day long and then there were the after parties … So much wine, so little time! Continue reading
Posted in Vacations and Trips, WBC, WBC 2012
Tagged Albarino, Argentina, Australia, Burgundy, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Chile, France, Grenache, Malbec, Mendoza, Mourvedre, Oregon, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Spain, Tempranillo, WBC, WBC 2012, WBC12, Willamette Valley, Wine, Wine Bloggers Conference, Zinfandel
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WBC12 Starting off with Stoller Family Estate
We have started off WBC12 (Wine Bloggers Conference 2012) in Portland with a fun wine trip to Stoller Family Estate. Continue reading
Posted in Vacations and Trips, WBC, WBC 2012
Tagged Chardonnay, Dundee Hills, Oregon, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Stoller Vineyards, Willamette Valley
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Wine Blogger Conference 2012
Well we are headed off to the Wine Bloggers Conference 2012 (WBC12) this week in Portland, Oregon. Continue reading
Posted in Misc, Other Wine Tastings, Vacations and Trips
Tagged Argentina, Australia, Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cahors, Chardonnay, Chile, France, Greece, Malbec, Oregon, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley
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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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Scottsdale Wine and Dine
Scottsdale Wine and Dine Continue reading
Posted in Vacations and Trips
Tagged Arizona, Arizona Stronghold, Arizona Wine, Baratin Cafe, Barrio Cafe, Barrio Queen, Cochise County, FnB, Margarita, Mexican Foof, Rosé, Scottsdale, Tacos, Wine
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A Wonderful Wine Weekend
We had an event filled wine weekend. Friday night we were invited to a wine tasting and appetizer event Continue reading
Pinot and Pizza at Twomey Cellars
Yesterday Nancy and I and our wine buddy Dave decided to take a little road trip. Continue reading
Sierra Foothills Wine Trip Part Three – Metate Hill Vineyards
Our last stop and lunch destination was Metate Hill Vineyards tasting room in downtown Murphys. Continue reading
Posted in Vacations and Trips
Tagged Acero, Albarino, Barrica, Crianza, Garnacha, Graciano, Joven, Spain, Tempranillo
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Sierra Foothills Wine Trip Part Two – Brice Station Vintners
Brice Station Vintners is a very small winery and the last one as you go up highway 4. At 3300 feet it is one of the highest wineries in California. Continue reading
Posted in Vacations and Trips
Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Calaveras County, Petite Syrah, Pinot Grigio, Viognier
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