Monthly Archives: February 2009

Celebrate and Reconnect

Posted on February 26, 2009 by admin

Over the weekend we gathered to celebrate the impending
arrival of Dave and Erica’s twin girls.  It was great, not only to help Dave
and Erica get ready for their new additions, but to reconnect with people that… Continue reading →

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There's no place like Rhone

Posted on February 19, 2009 by admin

This past weekend the Amgen Tour of California started in Sacramento and I was able to be at the finish line for Stage 1 that was from Davis to Santa Rosa.   My buddy and I … Continue reading →

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Weekend Tastings

Posted on February 14, 2009 by admin

Every now and then I get a chance to break out of the cellar and show the wines to folks like you.  For a guy who usually works in the dark, sometimes in a cave, it is really a treat to show off the wines we are making.

I had that experience last Saturday when a couple from Florida came by to taste what we have been doing.  We had a fabulous time.  For me it was more then just spending the time with great company.  For me it is getting an opportunity to … Continue reading →

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Reality Check

Posted on February 8, 2009 by admin

Every once in a while I think it’s pretty important to take a step back, look around the community and friends we have and smile.  I thought about this the other day when I was returning equipment borrowed for bottling. 

It was a gorgeous day in Napa, clear and around 70 degrees.  The vines are dormant, and the grass and mustard are growing abundantly throughout the vineyards now.   As I was off loading the equipment, one of my winemaking mentors pulled up and we were … Continue reading →

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Unified Symposium & Positivity

Posted on February 3, 2009 by admin

The Unified Wine & Grape Symposium was held last week in Sacramento, Ca and this is the event that almost everyone on wine industry looks forward to.   Eric & I managed to carve some time out of our usually busy lives to visit last Thursday.   The event was spread out into three different areas, and I heard that there were still vendors on the waiting list to exhibit.   Maybe the venue will change sometime in the near future to accomodate more vendors.
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