Monthly Archives: August 2008

Bottle Shock Part II – Grapes from Sonoma County

Posted on August 26, 2008 by joe

The movie “Bottle Shock” is currently playing in selected theaters. The movie tells the story of Chateau Montelena of the Napa Valley topping the best of French white wines in the 1976 taste off known as the “Judgment of Paris.” … Continue reading →

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Domaine Carneros – Sparkling Wine

Posted on August 21, 2008 by joe

The second winery on our search of sparkling wines is

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Gloria Ferrer Caves and Vineyards

Posted on August 14, 2008 by joe

The first stop on our sparkling wine tour in Carneros and Napa Valley is the

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In Search of Sparkling Wine in Napa Valley and Carneros

Posted on August 7, 2008 by joe

Any day of the year is a great time to enjoy Sparkling wine but in the warm days of late summer, this bubbly wine is particularly refreshing and tasty. Carneros and the Napa Valley have several wineries that produce great … Continue reading →

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Napa Valley Reading Material

Posted on August 3, 2008 by joe

Are you getting ready to travel to the Napa Valley? Here are four books on the Napa Valley that we think you might enjoy. Two are non-fiction books that give an excellent account of the history of Napa Valley, and … Continue reading →

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