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We've been doing a bit of virtual travel at our ne

We've been doing a bit of virtual travel at our new sister site @discoverwinecgc .
We opened a bottle of @johanvineyards 2014 Nils.
The grapes for this Pinot Noir are grown biodynamically at Johan Vineyards in Oregon's Van Duzer Corridor AVA.
This wine (made in 2014!!!) Is full of bright red fruit! It is so lively!
Join us at @discoverwinecgc and get all the details!
#discoveringwinecountry
#oregonwines
#vanduzercorridorava

Instagram post 17908930805596436

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Quiet afternoon, watching Iron Chef and sipping th

Quiet afternoon, watching Iron Chef and sipping this Denier-Handal Rosé of Cabernet Sauvignon from the Dry Creek Valley of Sonoma.
We paired it with blue corn chips topped with bbq beef, cheese, purple cabbage and sweet corn salsa!
This delicious tart rich dry rosé can be found at @localstastingroom in Geiserville.
Or
Head to @denierhandalwines to find it online!
Shout out to @patcruzwine for turning us on to this delicious wine!
Visit CrushedGrapeChronicles.com to find out more about Locals Tasting Room!
#thescenicroute
#Sonoma
#Localstastingroom
#Denier-Handal
#Roséallday

On Discovering Wine Country we visit Alsace. #wine

On Discovering Wine Country we visit Alsace. #wine #alsace
https://www.facebook.com/groups/572860904454475

Hard cider & sushi
That was how we were rollin’ for our weekend dinner (well, our weekend, not necessarily yours).
A while back we got some delicious cider #samples from @Winesellersltd. We dove into
the “sidra” from Spain that we were writing about, but didn’t have an opportunity to open the others.
Then we visited @LoneMadrone in Paso Robles. Winemaker Neil Collins of Tablas Creek and Lone Madrone is also into cider. He and his sister Jackie and wife Marci opened Bristols Cider to fill Neil’s need for the cider he loved from home, Bristol England.
We picked up two of his ciders (in cans) the Bristols OG with over 55 types of heritage
apples sourced from all over central CA and the Barti Ddu (say “Barti Thee”). This cider
has hops and is named after a Welshman Bartholomew Roberts.
Then we went back to the British cider that we received from @winesellersltd. This was Dunkertons Black Fox organic cider. Named for a tale of a fox so black that he could live in a person’s shadow and never be seen. They use 14 cider apple varieties from organic orchards to make this cider.
We poured these and immediately saw a color difference, each was also really different both for your nose and in your mouth! All delicious, just different.
The Bristols OG was dry and bright, the Barti Ddu had an herbal note from the hops that was really interesting and refreshing. The Black Fox from Dunkertons was sweeter and richer.
All 3 paired great with our salt & pepper Calamari, Maki and Terriaki Salmon bowl from
Sakura Ya Sushi & Grill.
Find some cider! Do some exploration! I’m inspired to do some more!
@bristolsciderhouse
@winesellersltd
@dunkertonscider

I'm a little late for Rosé Day, and this is actua

I'm a little late for Rosé Day, and this is actually a Pinot Noir Blanc, but...

#samples We kicked off picnic season with a back

#samples
We kicked off picnic season with a backyard picnic with 2 canned wines from Le Petit Verre!
The Bubbly Rose is a blend of Pinot Noir, Syrah, Pinot Gris and Viognier. Then there is thir 100% Malbec.
These are organic wines made by @domainebousquetwines in Argentina. These grapes grow in high altitude vineyards in Tupungato which is in the Uco Valley. Specifically they are in Gualtallary.
So high altitude, organic AND packaged in a convenient and environmentally friendly way!
Oh...and did I mention delicious and refreshing and perfect for a picnic?
Of course they are Loki approved!
#WinePW
#WinesofArgentina
#organicwine
#Sustainable packaging
#picnicseason
#Picnicwines

I am dreaming of Northern Italy! Today we taste a

I am dreaming of Northern Italy!
Today we taste a bit of Lugana DOC. Located on the southern edge of Lake Garda.
This region makes wines from Tubiana, a grape that has been confused with Trebbiano di Soave and Verdicchio, but is a unique variety.
It is made in many styles from delicate to weightier aged versions as well as sweet vendemia tardiva and spumate!
We paired it with a riff on Luccio alla Gardesana, lake fish on fried polenta with a sauce of anchovies and capers.
I can't wait to get there!
(Read the whole story on Crushedgrapechronicles.com)
#ItalianFWT
#WMC22
@consorziolugana

Sunset on the sheep mountains.

Sunset on the sheep mountains.

Last month we headed to California and spent a day

Last month we headed to California and spent a day or two in Napa Valley.
We were invited to visit Tamber Bey Vineyards & Winery in Calistoga.
Located on the Sundance Ranch, this is a winery, tasting room and horse ranch.
As you sit in the garden looking out at the stables where the horses rest in the shade, it's hard not to want to capture this lifestyle.
We tasted the Tamber Bey wines, their Bordeaux varieties and blends, as well as their Rhone style rosé. Our tasting was paired with shortbread cookies, each cookie, enhanced with flavors to bring out notes in the wine.
We were lucky enough to have a bit of time with owner Barry Waitte to hear firsthand what brought him here and what he loves best about Tamber Bey.
Enjoy these photos, the place is truly stunning! You can find our full article and our video of our explorations through Napa at CrushedGrapeChronicles.com!
@tamberbey
@napavalley
@visitnapavalley
@visitcalistoga
#thescenicroute

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We've been doing a bit of virtual travel at our ne

We've been doing a bit of virtual travel at our new sister site @discoverwinecgc .
We opened a bottle of @johanvineyards 2014 Nils.
The grapes for this Pinot Noir are grown biodynamically at Johan Vineyards in Oregon's Van Duzer Corridor AVA.
This wine (made in 2014!!!) Is full of bright red fruit! It is so lively!
Join us at @discoverwinecgc and get all the details!
#discoveringwinecountry
#oregonwines
#vanduzercorridorava

Instagram post 17908930805596436

Instagram post 17908930805596436

Quiet afternoon, watching Iron Chef and sipping th

Quiet afternoon, watching Iron Chef and sipping this Denier-Handal Rosé of Cabernet Sauvignon from the Dry Creek Valley of Sonoma.
We paired it with blue corn chips topped with bbq beef, cheese, purple cabbage and sweet corn salsa!
This delicious tart rich dry rosé can be found at @localstastingroom in Geiserville.
Or
Head to @denierhandalwines to find it online!
Shout out to @patcruzwine for turning us on to this delicious wine!
Visit CrushedGrapeChronicles.com to find out more about Locals Tasting Room!
#thescenicroute
#Sonoma
#Localstastingroom
#Denier-Handal
#Roséallday

On Discovering Wine Country we visit Alsace. #wine

On Discovering Wine Country we visit Alsace. #wine #alsace
https://www.facebook.com/groups/572860904454475

Hard cider & sushi
That was how we were rollin’ for our weekend dinner (well, our weekend, not necessarily yours).
A while back we got some delicious cider #samples from @Winesellersltd. We dove into
the “sidra” from Spain that we were writing about, but didn’t have an opportunity to open the others.
Then we visited @LoneMadrone in Paso Robles. Winemaker Neil Collins of Tablas Creek and Lone Madrone is also into cider. He and his sister Jackie and wife Marci opened Bristols Cider to fill Neil’s need for the cider he loved from home, Bristol England.
We picked up two of his ciders (in cans) the Bristols OG with over 55 types of heritage
apples sourced from all over central CA and the Barti Ddu (say “Barti Thee”). This cider
has hops and is named after a Welshman Bartholomew Roberts.
Then we went back to the British cider that we received from @winesellersltd. This was Dunkertons Black Fox organic cider. Named for a tale of a fox so black that he could live in a person’s shadow and never be seen. They use 14 cider apple varieties from organic orchards to make this cider.
We poured these and immediately saw a color difference, each was also really different both for your nose and in your mouth! All delicious, just different.
The Bristols OG was dry and bright, the Barti Ddu had an herbal note from the hops that was really interesting and refreshing. The Black Fox from Dunkertons was sweeter and richer.
All 3 paired great with our salt & pepper Calamari, Maki and Terriaki Salmon bowl from
Sakura Ya Sushi & Grill.
Find some cider! Do some exploration! I’m inspired to do some more!
@bristolsciderhouse
@winesellersltd
@dunkertonscider

I'm a little late for Rosé Day, and this is actua

I'm a little late for Rosé Day, and this is actually a Pinot Noir Blanc, but...

#samples We kicked off picnic season with a back

#samples
We kicked off picnic season with a backyard picnic with 2 canned wines from Le Petit Verre!
The Bubbly Rose is a blend of Pinot Noir, Syrah, Pinot Gris and Viognier. Then there is thir 100% Malbec.
These are organic wines made by @domainebousquetwines in Argentina. These grapes grow in high altitude vineyards in Tupungato which is in the Uco Valley. Specifically they are in Gualtallary.
So high altitude, organic AND packaged in a convenient and environmentally friendly way!
Oh...and did I mention delicious and refreshing and perfect for a picnic?
Of course they are Loki approved!
#WinePW
#WinesofArgentina
#organicwine
#Sustainable packaging
#picnicseason
#Picnicwines

I am dreaming of Northern Italy! Today we taste a

I am dreaming of Northern Italy!
Today we taste a bit of Lugana DOC. Located on the southern edge of Lake Garda.
This region makes wines from Tubiana, a grape that has been confused with Trebbiano di Soave and Verdicchio, but is a unique variety.
It is made in many styles from delicate to weightier aged versions as well as sweet vendemia tardiva and spumate!
We paired it with a riff on Luccio alla Gardesana, lake fish on fried polenta with a sauce of anchovies and capers.
I can't wait to get there!
(Read the whole story on Crushedgrapechronicles.com)
#ItalianFWT
#WMC22
@consorziolugana

Sunset on the sheep mountains.

Sunset on the sheep mountains.

Last month we headed to California and spent a day

Last month we headed to California and spent a day or two in Napa Valley.
We were invited to visit Tamber Bey Vineyards & Winery in Calistoga.
Located on the Sundance Ranch, this is a winery, tasting room and horse ranch.
As you sit in the garden looking out at the stables where the horses rest in the shade, it's hard not to want to capture this lifestyle.
We tasted the Tamber Bey wines, their Bordeaux varieties and blends, as well as their Rhone style rosé. Our tasting was paired with shortbread cookies, each cookie, enhanced with flavors to bring out notes in the wine.
We were lucky enough to have a bit of time with owner Barry Waitte to hear firsthand what brought him here and what he loves best about Tamber Bey.
Enjoy these photos, the place is truly stunning! You can find our full article and our video of our explorations through Napa at CrushedGrapeChronicles.com!
@tamberbey
@napavalley
@visitnapavalley
@visitcalistoga
#thescenicroute

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