All roads lead to Carneros…

Carneros roadies1 thumb wine styles syrah sauvignon blanc santa rita hills rhone pinot noir mourvedre loire valley grenache gamay chardonnay carneros burgundy The tBoW tasting team returned to Carneros for the post-Thanksgiving-day wine sojourn. It’s a family tradition, y’know. This year it was me, the missus and Aunt Betsy with the naughty clogs. carneros late fall thumb wine styles syrah sauvignon blanc santa rita hills rhone pinot noir mourvedre loire valley grenache gamay chardonnay carneros burgundy The regional choice was Livermore or Carneros. Much as I would like to visit another California wine region…with McKenzie-Mueller (M-M) beckoning the choice was easier than a Trojan win over the Bruins. (more…)

Thanks for Giving and tBoW Thanksgiving Day wine lineup!!

first thanksgiving thumb santa rita hills petite syrah paso robles nebbiolo cabernet sauvignon barbaresco austria Along with great meals, close friends, good cheer and all of that…holidays at the end of the year should include giving to others. Many have their favorite charity and many do not. Please check out my good friend’s website www.givr.us and sign up to give something to someone you never knew existed but who you also know can use your help. The site is a networking center that connects those who want to give to those organizations that give to those in need.
Happy Turkey Day!! 386 years and counting of stuffing the bird and ourselves! (more…)