Stryker Sonoma Winery is located on a straight stretch of rural Highway 128 that runs through the rolling hills of Sonoma County’s Alexander Valley. The tasting room entrance is a little more than a … [Read more...] about Stryker Somona Winery Tasting Room Adventure
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Starmont Winery and Vineyards Tasting Adventure
My visit to the Starmont Winery tasting room was another one of those “while we’re passing by…” Wine Adventures. Even though Starmont has produced excellent Carneros-grown Chardonnay and Pinot Noir … [Read more...] about Starmont Winery and Vineyards Tasting Adventure
A Cool Italian Summer Refresher – The Aperol Spritz
Earlier this summer, I discovered that touring the narrow streets and endless number of historical sites in central Florence by foot on a hot day builds a mighty thirst. I also found a great place to … [Read more...] about A Cool Italian Summer Refresher – The Aperol Spritz
Romeo Vineyards Tasting Garden in Calistoga
On this past warm northern Napa Valley Sunday afternoon I had the good fortune to experience a new Wine Adventure in beautiful Calistoga. Downtown, where Highway 29 is called Lincoln Street, Romeo … [Read more...] about Romeo Vineyards Tasting Garden in Calistoga
Napa Valley Dining: R+D Kitchen In Yountville
Although quality dining is available throughout Napa Valley, many consider the village of Yountville a culinary mecca with more Michelin stars than the Milky Way. While on a recent Wine Adventure, I … [Read more...] about Napa Valley Dining: R+D Kitchen In Yountville
Tasting Notes – Poggio San Polo 2010 Brunello di Montalcino
The Tuscan village of Montalcino, about 20 miles south of Sienna, lies within a region famous for producing full bodied red wines. Local vineyards are planted mostly in Sangiovese, which is the … [Read more...] about Tasting Notes – Poggio San Polo 2010 Brunello di Montalcino
Adventures In Italian Horizontal Wine Tasting
Wine Adventures often take us to winery tasting rooms where we sip a single producer’s latest releases. Sometimes we’ll be offered vertical flights of two, three or four consecutive vintages to … [Read more...] about Adventures In Italian Horizontal Wine Tasting
Wine Tasting At Jamieson Ranch Vineyards
Spring Wine Adventures continue to yield refreshing summer wines as we stock up for the warmer months ahead. This week’s Adventure lead me to wine tasting at Jamieson Ranch Vineyards, Napa Valley’s … [Read more...] about Wine Tasting At Jamieson Ranch Vineyards
Round Pond Estate Sauvignon Blanc Revisited
In March 2014 I wrote that Napa Valley’s Round Pond Estate Sauvignon Blanc had returned to top billing on my summer wine list with release of their 2013 Rutherford Sauvignon Blanc. Yesterday I had … [Read more...] about Round Pond Estate Sauvignon Blanc Revisited
Tasting Room Experience At Caymus Vineyards
As with many Wine Adventures, my recent tasting room experience at Caymus Vineyards was unscheduled and wedged in between other stops in Napa Valley. I had received a bottle of 2012 Caymus Vineyards … [Read more...] about Tasting Room Experience At Caymus Vineyards