The Wine Chair
Wine Chair discovered in Mendocino The wine chair, the ultimate gift for the wine lover. This was found in a Mendocino shop on Lansing Street.
Wine Photo of the Day
May is Wine Country Time in Umbria
May is wine country time in Umbria This photo was taken in vineyards in the Niconne Valley in Umbria, near the town of Umbertide. Many experienced travelers say that May is wine country time in Umbria. The days are comfortable, the rains are few and far between, and the the greenery abounds throughout the land. … Read more
Lynmar Estate in the Russian River Valley
Lynmar Estate in the Russian River Valley – hidden elegance Tucked away near Sebastopol, California, is one of the Russian River Valley’s finest wineries. It is the Lynmar Estate Winery, the producer of excellent Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines. The Lynmar Estate Winery is a hidden winery, off the beaten path. Travel north along Highway … Read more
Napa Valley ballooning and other fun stuff
Napa Valley ballooning and other fun stuff This is all about Napa Valley ballooning and other fun stuff for the wine country traveler. This is a great shot of early morning ballooning in the Napa Valley. There are several ballooning companies that offer many different package deals. This particular hot air ballon company happens to … Read more
Beautiful Anderson Valley
The Beautiful Anderson Valley in April Early Spring is one of the most beautiful and peaceful times in the Anderson Valley in Mendocino County. The days are usually clear of fog and the tasting rooms less hectic. The photo above was shot from below the tasting room at Navarro Vineyards. The April vines are beginning … Read more
Easter time in the Napa Valley
Easter time in the Napa Valley As the saying goes, “A picture is word a thousand words.” Happy Easter to All
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Bud Break 2016
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Bud Break 2016 Drive along Highway 29 or the Silverado Trail from Napa to Calistoga and you can witness the dawn of a new cycle in the life of the vines. Cabernet Sauvignon is in the midst of bud break. Most of the vines have been pruned and dressed for this … Read more
50 years of Robert Mondavi Winery
50 years of Robert Mondavi Winery in the Napa Valley It all began in 1966 when Robert Mondavi established his winery in Oakville on Highway 29. I remember reading the San Francisco Sunday Examiner magazine about the new winery and viewing the cover photo of this beautiful mission-style winery. We visited the winery shortly after it … Read more
Sangiacomo Family Vineyards
Sangiacomo Family Vineyards in Sonoma Sangiacomo Family Vineyards are some of the most highly sought-after Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes in California. The Sangiacomo Family Vineyards have been farming Sonoma since 1927. They have 1600 acres throughout Sonoma, but none more famous then the Home Ranch Vineyard where this photo was taken. Italian-born Vittorio Sangiacomo … Read more
Borjon Winery in Amador
Borjon Winery in the Shenandoah Valley of Amador County This is another success story of a Mexican immigrant with hard work ethics who has worked his way from vineyard worker to winery owner. The Borjon Winery is turning heads in the world of California wine. What was once an unknown or hidden winery is now receiving … Read more