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Participate in an Online Wine Tasting of California Cabernet

January 27, 2010 – 10:21 am

On February 11, tweeters and wine lovers will have the opportunity to have fun tasting California Cabernet wines and tweeting about them. Those who participate in this event can order their Cabernet wine from a California winery or purchase a bottle at their local wine shop or perhaps grocery store. The plan is to divide […]

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And Just Who is Randall Grahm?

January 25, 2010 – 12:45 pm

Randall Grahm is well known in California for his winery Bonny Doon Vineyard, winemaking, unusual wine bottle labels and author. After reading Been Doon So Long: A Randall Grahm Vinthology published last year and following Randall Grahm on Twitter, I feel as if I know Grahm and would like to know more about him. So […]

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Name and Wine Conflicts

January 24, 2010 – 10:59 am

We are a litigious society. However, the 99 percent of the winemakers and owners we have met are wonderful people and I feel fortunate to have met them and wish them all well. I was disappointed when I read a press release about a conflict between two companies over a name. A winery in California […]

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California Winery Owners Help Those in Need

January 4, 2010 – 10:13 am

I recently discovered an organic winery and vineyard owned by a couple, John and Chris Mason, in Sonoma County, California.  While cultivating the vineyard and producing wine keeps them busy,  they find the quiet moments of the winery life to help those who are less fortunate. In addition, they also raise and care for birds […]

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2009 A Busy Year for Wine Trail Traveler

December 31, 2009 – 10:02 am

2009 has been a busy year with all of the ups and downs of any typical year. In 2009 Wine Trail Traveler visited 150 wineries discovering new wine regions in Texas, California, Wisconsin and Kentucky as well as returning to previously visited areas to visit other undiscovered wineries. Along the way, we met many wonderful […]

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Grilled Pizza and Petite Syrah

June 29, 2009 – 8:46 am

Last night we had our first of the summer season pizza on the grill. It’s easy to make, light and it has that fresh garden flavor that is missing from frozen pizza or pizza made with canned pizza sauce. Last night our pizza was topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, fresh basil straight from the garden […]

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Wineries of the Year

March 21, 2009 – 2:48 am

Washington State recently announced Maryhill Winery as “Winery of the Year.” Maryhill Winery offers visitors a wonderful wine tasting experience. The ambience of the tasting room, views of the Columbia River, outdoor amphitheatre for summertime events and delicious wines all provide great reasons to visit Maryhill. When we visited South Coast Winery in Temecula, California we […]

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Hot Air Balloons and Champagne

March 7, 2009 – 11:54 am

Hot air balloons can be a lot of fun whether you watch from the safety of the ground, ride in the balloon or crew for a balloon. The colors, the sights and the sounds are a photo opportunity just waiting for that perfect moment. For those unfamiliar with hot air ballooning, the crew consists of […]

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Wineries in Southern California

March 4, 2009 – 12:14 am

Southern California is home to more than 15 million people and perhaps as many as 20 million. The region contains six lane highways to dirt roads. In the middle of all this traffic and people busy with their everyday lives, there are more than 25 wineries available for people to visit. Temecula means, “land where […]

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Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi and America’s Second Harvest

July 28, 2008 – 5:43 pm

After establishing the Robert Mondavi winery in Napa Valley, Robert Mondavi returned to Lodi, California where he established Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi winery. Last year, the winery began supporting America’s Second Harvest, a large organization that fights hunger in America. In keeping with Robert Mondavi’s generosity, Woodbridge will again support America’s Second Harvest this year […]

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