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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

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Bokisch Vineyards – Lodi Spanish Varietals

The Thursday night tasting at Fine Wines of Stockton featured Bokisch Vineyards of Lodi. Liz and Marcus Bokisch poured their wines and gave us all kinds of information about their winery, their growing practices and about the origin of their vines. Continue reading

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#winechat Wednesday – Value Wines

#winechat Wednesday – Value Wines
Today on #winechat the theme was \”Value wines, $10 or less\” and it was hosted by Dezel Quillen (@myvinespot). Continue reading

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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

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A Mixed Batch of Lighter Red Wines

A Mixed Batch of Lighter Red Wines for out Thursday night tasting. Continue reading

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Calaveras County Wines Come To Stockton

Calaveras County Wines for the Thursday night tasting. Continue reading

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Bokisch Winery Presents

Thursday night wine tasting featuring Bokisch Vineyards. Continue reading

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Twisted Wines

Notes on our cross country skiing trip that turned into a wine tasting trip. Continue reading

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If it’s Thursday, it must be Grenache!

Our Thursday night tasting featured Grenache. George gave us some background on the origin of the grape which may have originated on a Greek Isle. It was probably taken to Spain by the Moors and from there to France and … Continue reading

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2004 Gran Feudo Crianza

The 2004 Gran Feudo Crianza is from the region of Navarra in Spain and contains 70% Tempranillo, 25% Garnacha and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine has a nice medium garnet color. The nose had nice medium dark fruit with cedar. … Continue reading

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