Monthly Archives: October 2011

Old Roma Station – Wine + Music + Wood Fired Pizza!

Posted on October 31, 2011 by

Sonoma Wine Country on a Sunday afternoon…wine, live music and wood fired pizza…can that be beat??  Not likely on a fine autumn day with a scattering of clouds and temperatures in the high 70’s! This time the venue was Old … Continue reading →

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Asti – Tour de Vine – Vineyard Spin

Posted on October 25, 2011 by

Nothing says autumn in Sonoma Wine Country like cycling through the colorful harvest ready vineyards.  Those vineyards are alive with the activity of the harvesters, the air is filled with the smell of crush (yes, and fruit flies), the colors … Continue reading →

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Pinot on the River – A Fall Classic!

Posted on October 25, 2011 by

October is Major League Baseball’s main event.  If the A’s and Giants had fared better it might be true for the denizen’s of northern California.  However, with the local teams “waiting until next year”, those who see Harvest as the real or … Continue reading →

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Lancaster Estate 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Release Party

Posted on October 12, 2011 by

This past weekend in Sonoma County was highlighted by the Lancaster Estate Release Party for their 2008 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon.  The proprietors, Ted and Nicole Simpkins, aside from releasing a new vintage, have set a new standard for just plain … Continue reading →

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“Love is the Answer” in the Wine Country

Posted on October 5, 2011 by

This weekend in Sonoma was more awesome than usual. Earlier in the day, Saturday, we attended a release party for one of our favorite wineries.  This evening, however, it was a bit of nostalgia. The Plastic Fauxno Band (remember the … Continue reading →

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