Monthly Archives: September 2010

Obernai on the Alsace Wine Route

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Joe

Obernai, a town of 11,000 residents, is our home base for our exploration of the Alsace Wine Route. We are renting a home we found on the Web on the VRBO (Vacation Rentals By Owner) site. The house is on a one-way narrow street that is just two blocks from the center of town. Continue reading →

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Traveling the Alsatian Wine Route

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Joe

The Alsace Wine Route is home to 800 wineries. There are six varietals that are grown in Alsace: Sylvaner, Muscat, Riesling, Gerwurztaminer, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, and Pinot Noir. Continue reading →

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Francis Ford Coppola Winery — A Hollywood Touch

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Joe

The newly-opened Rustic restaurant in the Chateau has spectacular views of the Alexander Valley and the Mayacamus Mountain Range to the east. Just to sit and sip a glass of wine in this venue is so relaxing and soothing, Continue reading →

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Robert Rue Vineyard – A Must Visit

Posted on September 12, 2010 by Joe

The Robert Rue vineyard is unique in character in that not only are the Zinfandel vines are over 100 years old but also the vineyard is sprinkled with Petite Syrah, Alicante Boschet, and Carignane. Continue reading →

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Kids on a Wine Country Getaway — Safari West

Posted on September 5, 2010 by Joe

You have your kids on your wine trip to the Sonoma or the Napa Valley wine country. What can you do to entice them to behave and be good traveling companions while you visit tasting rooms? Promise them a trip … Continue reading →

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