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Ok so Dry Creek is a region, but I wanted to be sure that everyone knew about passport. Technically, it’s also a wine, so I’ll also tell you about Dry Lands Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand.
First, the Passport to Dry Creek is coming up in April. 46 wineries open their doors wide, and showcase their best wines [...]
D&D. Those two letters evoke so many memories for those of us who grew up in the time of TRON, Atari, and The Dukes of Hazzard. You remember D&D, right? Yes, that that obnoxious role playing game with pewter dragons and triangular playing boards in the 70s and 80s? Yes, [...]
Why are you so in to pinot! I mean it’s like a thing for you.
Yes, that is a line from the movie Sideways, in which Pinot Noir played a central character, and yet, it is so true in my world. For me, Pinot Noir has a certain j’ai n’est c’est quoi, that certain something that [...]
So, as you know, we here at the WBC Scholarship are all about getting a diverse group of bloggers together in Walla Walla to have some great wine, learn a few things, and have a great time. As you may have read, before & after the official conference, there are excursions to the Yakima Valley [...]
It’s January, and for me, that means a busy wine month. First, Winter Wineland is next weekend – January 16-17. At Winter Wineland, over 100 wineries in Russian River, Dry Creek, and Alexander Valley throw open their doors and show their best wines and nibbles. There are some wonderful themes at wineries, including my personal [...]
Happy New Year! Boy am I glad 2009 is over. While there were some fabulous times last year, the last few months were pretty wretched for me. Today is 1/02/2010 however, and as a palindrome, I’m thinking it’s good luck.
To kick this year off with a bang, I’m here to announce the 2010 Wine Bloggers [...]
This is one of my favorite times of year. The weather is chilly, I can curl up by the fireplace, and sip…cold beer! That’s right, even the Wine Brat loves some beer from time to time.
On Sunday, November 15th, beer lovers from the Bay Area will converge on Fort Mason [...]
Septemberber is California Wine month! Ok fine, so if you know me, you know that every month is California wine month, but this is the officially sanctioned month to enjoy California wine like you’ve never enjoyed it before. September is the start of harvest time, and this month celebrates our ideal climate for wine, beautiful [...]
Looking for something to do this weekend? Why not check out Family Winemakers of California, who is holding their annual tasting at Ft. Mason on Sunday and Monday. This annual tasting opens their typically trade-only doors to you, the unwashed masses, on Sunday afternoon from 3pm to 6pm. Trade sessions are 1pm-3pm, and Monday 1pm-6pm.
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Making your way in the world today
Takes everything you’ve got;
Taking a break from all your worries
Sure would help a lot.
Wouldn’t you like to get away?
I know i certainly would. As luck would have it, you actually CAN get away, and for free! Livingston Wine Cellars is currently running a contest to win a 4 day, [...]
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