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Sip and Compare: The Diverse World of Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio Explored

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Today, Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio represent more than just grapes or wines; they represent lifestyles, culinary experiences, and, more importantly, the celebration of diversity in winemaking. From the elegant soirées of Paris to the bustling trattorias of Venice, these wines have become emblematic of the regions they come from, yet they resonate on a … Read more

An In-Depth Guide to Navigating the World of Dry White Wine, And Popular Options

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When the term “dry white wine” is used, it might conjure images of a warm summer day, a cool glass in hand, with an accompaniment of a delicate seafood dish. You may think of crisp, tangy Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand, or perhaps a rich, full-bodied oaked Chardonnay from California. Maybe even the often underrated, … Read more

Tracking Down Old Vine Zinfandel

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Old Vine Zinfandel For zealots of Zinfandel, there are plenty of vineyards and wineries in California where you can see old vine Zinfandel vines and taste old vine Zinfandel wines. Zinfandel vines in many areas of California date back to over 100 years ago. They are still thriving and producing complex wines. How old is … Read more

VinoPal is Here

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Yes, the wine country is open. Tasting is outdoors and mostly by reservation. Visitors are back, but in fewer numbers. The fact is that small artisan wineries are hurting. The smaller wineries do not have the lavish outdoor tasting areas or big PR companies to promote their brand and bring in tourism. The boutique wineries … Read more

It is Mustard Time in Wine Country

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About mustard season in wine country In the Napa Valley and Sonoma County, and in other wine regions, it is the mustard season in wine country. The Napa Valley once had an annual “Mustard Festival” that ran from January to the end of March. A whole set of events were featured around the mustard plant. … Read more

Stony Hill Vineyard Sells

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Stony Hill Vineyard sells to Long Meadow Ranch Stony Hill Vineyard, one of Napa Valley’s oldest family-owned winery, has sold to another Napa Valley winery. Stony Hill Vineyard is a unique winery in the Napa Valley. Stony Hill is tucked away, hidden from the roadway. Tasting is by appointment only, and only a few visitors are … Read more

Using A Party Bus for Napa Wine Tours

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This is a sponsored guest post by Napa Wine Tours Using A Party Bus for Napa Wine Tours The beautiful rolling hills of Napa Valley invite thousands of visitors every month, and rightfully so. This is a destination known around the world for its splendid beauty, warm weather, as well as the wine making industry. … Read more

A Walk in the Vineyards

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A Walk in the Vineyards On a quiet morning, we walk in the vineyards in St. Helena in the Napa Valley. Listen to the sounds of Fall and view the beauty of the vines at this time of the year.

Ten years of Pinot Noir glory – Sideways

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The movie “Sideways,” which I believe to be the best wine movie ever made, is ten years old this October. It is much more about wine, but the effect it had on two wine varieties cannot be denied. It has been ten years of Pinot Noir glory since the movie focused on the greatness of … Read more

Downtown Napa, The Good & The Bad

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Last week we spent one night in downtown Napa. That is not much time to explore Napa but enough for us to discover some wonderful delights and a few things not so appealing for tourists.

The new Avia Hotel is where we lodged for one night. It is certainly a very beautiful venue but so new that a few kinks need to be ironed out. The price for our room was listed at $900 a night on the door. We received an alert from the Travel Zoo and paid $119 for our room. I can’t imagine anyone paying the full price in this economy.

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