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I’ve got a Crush…

Posted on October 14, 2011 by

Harvest has finally hit the Napa valley in earnest. While many winemakers started picking fruit 6 weeks ago, that was primarily the Chardonnay and Pinot grapes used to make sparkling wines. They strive for lower sugars and higher acidity for their wines, … Continue reading →

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While you were sleeping….

Posted on September 11, 2011 by
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I know I have posted more than a few photos of the hot air balloons as they descend near our house in north Napa. However, I had never been able to get myself up early enough to capture photos of … Continue reading →

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The next great Cabernet you’ve never heard of

Posted on September 5, 2011 by

The standard question I ask of the locals I meet here in the Napa Valley is “what is the best red wine here in the area that I have never heard of?” I always get some interesting answers. Many times … Continue reading →

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Maybe this is where Manischewitz comes from….

Posted on August 19, 2011 by

Some of my Facebook friends took note of a photo I posted on my wall last week showing the three old grape vines I mounted on the wall of our staircase. The comedians (and comediennes) among my friends immediately posted … Continue reading →

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High above the valley floor

Posted on July 22, 2011 by
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A few weeks ago I penned a post about having attended a winemaker’s dinner in St. Helena which featured the wines of Chappellet Vineyards. Last weekend I finally had the opportunity to visit this remarkable property, high in the hills … Continue reading →

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