Vine Language

04/25/2013

Yes, it really is just this easy! But, I've never had a "Wet Dog" wine! LOL!!

03/20/2013

Here's an interesting factoid. Consumers pay more for a glass of pinot gris than for a glass of pinot grigio. The funny thing is…they’re the same grape! Pinot gris is the French name for the grape pinot gris. Pinot grigio is simply the Italian name for pinot gris. So ordering a glass of pinot grigio instead of pinot gris might save you $2 or more!

04/23/2012

Spent a fabulous Sunday afternoon visiting El Dorado wineries as part of Passport Weekend: Perry Creek (nice to see you, Joe!), Windwalker, Busby Cellars, Miller Vineyards (Cab Franc and Malbecalicious), Skinner (love 'em all especially when paired with Chef Giovanni's Moussaka!), Lava Cap, Fenton Herriott, and Grace Patriot-all fantastic and friendly spots that served up some pretty substantial gourmet delicacies to pair with their wines. Many thanks to Warren Dill, GM at Fenton Herriott for giving us some insight on El Dorado Wine Country and offering up a cool spot to sip. Spent a little after-time with Steve, Bea, and Tyler Grace of Grace Patriot, learning about their passion for wine and family. Watch for my article as they will be featured in the June issue of D'Vine Wine Guide. My thanks to the El Dorado Hills Winery Association for organizing such an incredible event, one we try to attend every year.

03/30/2012

Which winery prints the following on a cork inside their wine?
"OVER A BOTTLE OF WINE MANY A FRIEND IS FOUND"

03/27/2012

Learn Conversational French with Tasha Unninayar at Allegorie!
Thursday evenings, April 5th and 19th, and May 3rd-6pm to 7'ish
$14 per class or $12 for 2+ classes in advance
Beginners & all levels of experience welcome!
Enjoy formage hors d'oeuvres
Wine by the glass available for $6
Classes held at Allegorie located at 432 Main Street in Murphys
Phone for details at 209.728.9922

03/05/2012

This year's Consumer Wine Awards wine tasting event will feature over 600 different wines! This will be a great way to taste new wines, meet other wine lovers, learn some new things, and have a lot of fun! Check out Consumer Wine Awards at www.consumerwineawards.com. See you at Hutchin's Street Square on March 17th :)

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02/03/2012

There's no sweeter time to visit Lodi Wine Country!

Spend Valentine’s Day weekend, February 11 & 12, in Lodi Wine Country sipping our award-winning, handcrafted wines during the 15th Annual Wine & Chocolate Weekend! Taste delicious Lodi wines and decadent chocolates at over 40 wineries in the Lodi appellation. Be the lucky one to unwrap the “Golden T...

12/06/2011

Had a fantastic time this weekend touring the tasting rooms of Downtown Lodi during their Wine Walk! So great to see a sizeable turnout, with folks walking from the new and impressive Estate Crush all the way to Dancing Fox...a workout for sure! With 9 tasting rooms in the downtown area alone, wine tasters can enjoy a veritable smorgasbord of flavors and personalities. Check it out soon!

11/14/2011

Attended Lodi's First Sip event this weekend, spending two delicious days of sampling outstanding wines from the region. Fantastic wines, great food and fun music were found at every winery we visited, plus the level of professionalism, knowledge and courtesy was extremely impressive. Lodi Wine Country is certainly a force to be reckoned with!

10/10/2011

There's good eats in Lodi Wine Country this weekend!
Woodbridge Winery hosts their 9th Annual Chili Cook Off and Car Show!
Saturday, October 15th from 9am 'til 3pm
Free Admission
Fundraiser for the Lodi Public Library Foundation
Woodbridge Winery
5950 Woodbridge Rd. in Acampo
Call for details (209) 365-8139 or visit www.woodbridgewines.com

10/10/2011

Rock & Roll Wine Stroll in Downtown Lodi!
Friday, October 14th from 6 to 9pm
25 local wineries pour from inside 25 downtown boutiques, with merchants serving hors d'oeuvres and offer special sales. Plus, vintage cars will be displayed throughout the streets...
Purchase tickets at www.lodichamber.com or at the Chamber Office located at 35 S. School Street.
$30/person or $40 walk-up after 6pm on the 14th.
Designated Driver tickets are $15.
For more information call (209)367-7840 X100

09/22/2011

Check out the write up in October's Wine Enthusiast on Grand Amis Petite Sirah on page 120, then stop by the tasting and grab some while you can!