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Desperation measures for social distancing

Source: xkcd

March 24, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

Master Sommelier Jay James Joins Larkmead Vineyards as New Vice President, General Manager

Wine Industry Veteran to Become a Part of the History at the Iconic Napa Valley Estate   Calistoga, Calif. March 23, 2020- Larkmead Vineyards is pleased to announce today that Jay James, Master Sommelier, will step in as Vice President, General Manager. This appointment is effective immediately. James will join an established leadership team including […]

March 24, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

2016 Glenelly Glass Collection Sauvignon (Stellenbosch, South Africa)

  Black currants, cherries, earthy, and a little spice. Nice structure and body. Nice! Purchased on sale for $14.99 (originally $17.99) from Great Grapes in Cary, NC. -B

March 23, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

Lodi Wine Region Cancels Annual Row x Row Festival, May 15 & 16

NEWS RELEASE   Well-being and safety of their guests and community a top priority for Lodi’s winegrowers and makers   Lodi, CA, March 19, 2020 – In an aggressive effort to minimize COVID-19 exposure, the Lodi Winegrape Commission announced today the cancellation of its annual Lodi Row x Row Festival, previously set for May 15 […]

March 20, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

2018 Franz Mittelbach Tegernseerhof Zweitgelt Rosé (Niederösterreich, Austria)

2018 Franz Mittelbach Tegernseerhof Zweitgelt Rosé (Niederösterreich, Austria).   Coral pink color. Big fruity nose….strawberry and raspberry, with a crisp mineral/slate finish. Medium body. Nice!   Purchased on sale for $13.99 (originally $17.99) from Great Grapes in Cary, NC. -B

March 19, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

Sonoma County Weddings Industry Remaining Resilient in Face of COVID-19 Virus

NEWS RELEASE   Milestone Events Group Reports Postponements But No Cancellations of 100+ Weddings On Their Books For 2020—   (Sonoma County, CALIF)—The $200+ million Sonoma County wedding marketplace has yet to be significantly impacted by the spread of the COVID-19 virus, according to Milestone Events Group, Sonoma County’s largest wedding venue marketer and wedding […]

March 19, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

Because … St. Patrick’s Day

March 17: Shamrocks, Irish whiskey, and a dog whose AKC name is Finnegan Jameson Perdue. – lp

March 19, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

2015 Fiore di Campo Lis Neris (Venezia Giulia IGT, Italy)

2015 Fiore di Campo Lis Neris (Venezia Giulia IGT, Italy).   Lovely floral and lemongrass nose…lemongrass and citrus on the palate, with a crisp and clean minerality on the finish. Nice!   Purchased on sale for $14.43 (originally $23.99) from Great Grapes in Cary, NC. -B

March 17, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

Signature Sonoma Valley POSTPONED Until May 2021

Dear Friends and Loyal Supporters,   Following recommendations from public health officials regarding COVID-19, the Sonoma Valley Vintners and Growers Board of Directors has made the decision to postpone Signature Sonoma Valley until May of 2021.   Please save the date for Signature Sonoma Valley 2021: Thursday, May 13 – Sunday, May 16, 2021.   […]

March 17, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More

More Hail Marys needed to make it through the pandemic

Yes, this wine is full of grace…and peppery black cherries, a hint of plum and a riot of balanced tannins and oak. The vineyard designation definitely makes this a solid wine for the pandemic. I’ll probably buy some more for insurance. $28 at the tasting room in Kenwood. -LP

March 17, 2020 | Filed under Uncategorized | Read More