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Indian Peak Vineyards

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If you find yourself in the Manton AVA, stop at Indian Peak Vineyards!

EnotourismRachel BakerSeptember 17, 2023Indian Peak Vineyardsbordeaux blend, Merlot

Alamitos Vineyards

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I mean, I guess if you’re already in the park it’s worth a stop?

Santa Cruz MountainsRachel BakerAugust 19, 2023Alamitos Vineyards

Livermore AVA

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While I don’t think this will become my new favorite AVA, it was certainly a fun day with good wine!

Livermore AVARachel BakerAugust 11, 2023livermore, CACabernet Sauvignon, bordeaux blend

Goosecross--an update

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Still in love with the Branta. Not in love with the price increases.

Napa ValleyRachel BakerAugust 4, 2023Goosecross CellarsZinfandel

Ashes & Diamonds Winery

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The food was better than the wine. Only come here for the ‘gram.

Napa ValleyRachel BakerJuly 28, 2023Ashes and Diamonds Winerynatural wine

Bravante Vineyards

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Exceptional Howell Mountain Bordeaux Blends.

Carlisle Winery and Vineyards

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Wine that was worth the wait!

SonomaRachel BakerJuly 16, 2023Carlisle Winery and VineyardsRussian River, Windsor

Trefethen Family Vineyards

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Go for the Riesling, stay for the Cab and Merlot.

Quilt & Co.

Great for people who are looking for wines without tannins, to drink now

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Napa ValleyRachel BakerApril 30, 2023pinot noir, tasting room

Frick Winery

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Good juice at an affordable price point. We’ll definitely be going back.

SonomaRachel BakerSeptember 23, 2022Frick WineryCarignane, cinsault, mourvedre, syrah, viognier

Bannister Wines

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Needs to figure some stuff out.

SonomaRachel BakerSeptember 16, 2022Bannister WIne

Bohème

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Solid coastal pinots.

SonomaRachel BakerSeptember 9, 2022Bohèmepinot noir, chardonnay

Cuvasion Estate Wines

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Wines were fine; the view was better.

Rachel BakerSeptember 4, 2022Cuvaison Estate WInes

Domaine Carneros

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A great way to eat lunch and sample wine in Carneros.

Napa ValleyRachel BakerAugust 26, 2022Domaine Carnerossparkling wine

Artesa Vineyards & Winery

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Good view, not great wine or good service.

Napa ValleyRachel BakerAugust 19, 2022Artesa Vineyards and Winerypinot noir

Bucklin Old Hill Ranch

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If I could give a six out of five I would.

SonomaRachel BakerAugust 12, 2022Bucklin Old Hill Ranchfield blend, grenache, Zinfandel

Hirsch Vineyards

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Good wines and an educational tasting experience.

SonomaRachel BakerAugust 5, 2022hirsch vineyards tasting roomhealdsburg, pinot noir

Idlewild Wines

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This is not how they would make them in Italy.

SonomaRachel BakerJuly 29, 2022idlewild wineshealdsburg, italian varietals

Nalle Winery

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Nalle is for seekers of old vine Zin in a relaxed atmosphere.

SonomaRachel BakerJuly 22, 2022Nalle WineryDry Creek Valley, Zinfandel

Balletto Vineyards

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A reminder to always ask for recommendations!

Rachel BakerJuly 15, 2022balletto vineyards

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