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Meadowcroft Wines

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A low key tasting room experience with solid wines.

SonomaRachel BakerJanuary 5, 2024Meadowcroft Winespinot noir, sangiovese, Zinfandel, cabernet franc

Hartford Family Wines

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Don’t let the legacy fool you. This is a great tasting for lovers of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Zinfandel.

SonomaRachel BakerDecember 29, 2023Hartford Family WineZinfandel, syrah, pinot noir, chardonnay

Westwood Wines

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Comfy furniture and a cozy fireplace. Decent—but expensive—wine.

Napa ValleyRachel BakerDecember 22, 2023westwood wineCabernet Sauvignon, pinot noir

DuMOL Wines

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Quality tasting for the Single Vineyard nerds. We’ll be back!

SonomaRachel BakerDecember 17, 2023duMOL winesRussian River, pinot noir, chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon

Lynmar Estate

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Drink great Pinot and Chardonnay with an incomparable view.

SonomaRachel BakerOctober 20, 2023Lynmar EstateRussian River, chardonnay, pinot noir

Davis Bynum

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A definite stop for the wine geeks and anyone who loves classic Russian River wines.

SonomaRachel BakerOctober 13, 2023Rodney Strong VineyardsRussian River, pinot noir, chardonnay

Longboard Vineyards

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Great atmosphere. “Credible” wine, but nothing that will knock your socks off.

SonomaRachel BakerOctober 7, 2023longboard vineyardspinot noir, sparkling wine, Russian River

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

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