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The Swirl-and-Spit Treadmill
My love of wine and food has been taking a toll on my health.
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An American Wine Dynasty
Gundlachs and Bundschus came together in the 19th century to make great wines.
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Some Different Ways of Looking at a Blackbird
Thirteen in fact, with thanks to Wallace Stevens.
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"Don't Miss" Wineries in Napa/Sonoma?
appointments a day at the most, which is probably the ideal number of stops. If you find yourself with more time on hand, do couple of walk-ins to kill time. Spring Mountain/St. Helena Pride Mountain Vineyards - Tim Bouchet –...
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The Voice of Pinotage
Tiny Fort Ross Vineyard experiments to perfect a South African varietal.
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which wineries worth it/worth tours?
Just to be clear: Pride, Barnett, Cain and Spring Mountain Vineyards are all within the Spring Mountain District. That’s why I used that term. Pride is one of the best in Napa Valley. Cain is a lovely setting and Chris makes...
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Sonoma Wineries
is also excellent, and it’s quite difficult to impress me with Merlot. Because of their winery regulations, you do need to make an appointment to visit there. Pride Mountain Vineyards 4026 Spring Mountain Rd. St. Helena, CA 94574...
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Cabernet Franc, old world and new world
I adore Cab Franc. Especially Pride Mountain's. I also like Spring Mountain's Cabernet Francisco — it’s Cab Franc but the vineyard is named after their recently deceased vineyard manager, Francisco. VERY tasty.
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Making the most of a "French Laundry" weekend
are a sparkling wine fanatic you should try Schramsberg just south of Calistoga. For great views (and they have picnic tables on the ridge) Pride Mountain vineyards is very nice.
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Napa Sonoma Boutique Wineries
Take a trip up Spring Mountain Road in St. Helena for: Pride Mountain Vineyards www.pridewines.com Robert Keenan Winery www.keenanwinery.com Terra Valentine www.terravalentine.com Barnett Vineyards www.barnettvineyards.com Sherwin...
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Napa wineries - just need something new
The Spring Mountain District is an especially good choice: the wines are characterized by clear, direct mountain fruit with a backbone of acidity. Beautiful, really. Spring Mountain Vineyard, Pride, Keenan [not Keener], and...
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Rec's for Napa/Sonoma Winery Visits ?
good examples of wines other than Cab/Merlot/Chardonnay, would be great. Anyone been to Pride Mountain ? I had a viognier from Pride that was pretty awesome, early this year. Thanks in advance.
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Must-Visit Napa Wineries
It’s gotta be Pride from up atop Pride Mountain..heck of a wine, beautiful scenery
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Drink, Memory
Sitting down to dinner with a glass of Malbec and a world of memories.
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Please critique my wine country itinerary...
to 128 south thru A/V to Calistoga. vineyards: (1) Hanna, (2) August Briggs, (3) Frank Family, (4) Ladera (noon aptmt), and (5) Pride Mountain (1:30pm aptmt to picnic). May want to take a vineyard out of this equation—which...
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