Category Archives: The Vineyard

May 12, 2009

Angelica!

I solved it!  The back seat of my car is huge and I slept like a rock.  I awoke early Wednesday morning and took a tour of Solvang, which is about five miles east of Buellton.  It is the most … Continue reading →

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April 22, 2009

Sonoita AVA

When I left St. Louis I was intent on tearing my way across the country to hit the classic growing regions north of Los Angeles within five days of my departure.  Thankfully I realized on the road that this is … Continue reading →

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January 11, 2009

What Makes a Vintage Great?

Vintages are routinely glorified in the wine press.  How do they come to the conclusion that a given year is superior?  Is it a guarantee of quality? A vintage refers to one annual growing cycle for the grapevine.  The culmination … Continue reading →

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