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Balverne Wines: Made by Notre Vue Estate in Sonoma County Notre Vue Estate was established by Bob and Renée Stein in 1992 on a 710-acre property east of Highway 101 between Healdsburg and Windsor. The picturesque property is home to 250 acres of vineyards and 350 acres of “Forever Wild” protected open space. The winery’s French name, Notre Vue, translates to “our view” and acknowledges the gorgeous views of both rolling hills covered in vineyards and all the wild space. 

Balverne Wines: Made by Notre Vue Estate in Sonoma County

Notre Vue Estate was established by Bob and Renée Stein in 1992 on a 710-acre property east of Highway 101 between Healdsburg and Windsor. The picturesque property is home to 250 acres of vineyards and 350 acres of “Forever Wild” protected…

Sekt Means Sparkling in German: 2013 Raumland Cuvee Marie Luise Brut Means Fondue Fun and Small Bites– Clink Different! Who doesn’t love fondue? What a fun way to gather with friends on a cold wintry night– gabbing and dipping bread, potatoes, meat, and vegetables into warm gooey rich cheese?? Finger foo…

Sekt Means Sparkling in German: 2013 Raumland Cuvee Marie Luise Brut Means Fondue Fun and Small Bites to #ClinkDifferent this #holiday! #SeasonsGreetings #winesofGermany winepredator.com/2024/12/13/s...

The new rules of vintage port Gabriel Stone extols the complexity and versatility of vintage port, picking out five bottles that deserve attention beyond Christmas

The new rules of vintage port - Club Oenologique

Top 100 Wines of 2024 - JebDunnuck.com Dear Subscribers, We’re excited to share the Top 100 Wines of 2024, a selection of the most notable wines we’ve reviewed at JebDunnuck.com over the past year. This list reflects a balance of quality, ...

Our top 100 wines of 2024. It's heavily slanted toward Napa (and West Coast) due to the 2021 vintage but has something from just about everywhere..average score is 97 and the median price is $118, so it's not a value list... but we think every wine is bangin. jebdunnuck.com/2024/12/top-...

Here’s a nice shopping list
#lodi #wine

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Tim Atkin MW: Can you taste terroir? - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News My scientific credentials are embarrassing. I struggled to get a C grade in Physics with Chemistry O-Level in my teens. By dint of rote learning and...

An interesting read…
#wine #terroir

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A couple of follow-ups re: today's California #quakes:
1) There was actually only one significant quake as of 1pm PT--the M7.0 SW of Eureka. The far northern Sonoma County quake was actually ~M4.1 but initially registered higher due to conflicting data. [1/3]

Wine, health and moderation

Yes. This makes sense to me #wine
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True enough the grocery store choices are numerous. I buy almost exclusively direct from California wineries and an online Burgundy specialist though. If we find an independent wine shop on our travels we often wander in.

Happy Thanksgiving Jeff!

Hope you had a delicious day too!

Bottle and glass of 2020 Domaine Jean Fery Savigny-Les-Beaune Sous La Cabotte, Bourgogne

My husband, Peter, carving the turkey

My Thanksgiving plate: turkey, dressing, roasted Brussels sprouts and ruby yam

Pumpkin pie with dessert plates

Today we gave thanks and sipped Burgundy. #wine #Bourgogne

Yes, yes it is. I order from Tsar Nicoulai. You? #local #sustainable

Please The Palate Wine of the Week: Vented Fermentation 2021 Queen & Boots Aglianico, Paso Robles Aglianico, often called the “Barolo of the South”,  is an Italian grape that is grown mainly in Basilicata and Campania. But there is a small amount grown in California, 73 acres plante…

Aglianico, called the "Barolo of the South", is an Italian grape that is grown mainly in Basilicata and Campania. But there is a small amount grown in California. Mitchell McMinn, the winemaker of Vented Fermentation produces three wines, all made with Aglianico.
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Your glass, your choice! 🍷

Photo of a bottle of 2011 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley with a glass of wine in front of a ceramic pumpkin

Love the cool-vintage character in this wine with a bit of dried tomato leaf. Lovely fruit flavors, acidity and tannin structure as well. Still youthful. 🍷 #wine #NapaValley

I just updated my starter pack. It is now being used by more than 1100 accounts.

I hope you find it helpful.
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Glad to hear it and thanks for the tip. I’ll look for Chilean Cinsault. 🍷

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And the perfect opportunity to explain. My favorite job was working part time in a wine shop after retirement. Turning a customer on to Grignolino, sparkling wine from South Africa or even a Cabernet they came back for several times was so rewarding. 🍷🥂

Yay! And then some, I imagine. I have little collections all over the house. 📚

Wine books on a shelf

Not as serious a student as you…

How a 150-Year-Old Grapevine Is Helping California Producers Adapt to Climate Change When a Northern California winemaker discovered a mangled Cinsault vine in his vineyard, he unexpectedly unlocked a secret weapon.

How a 150-Year-Old Grapevine Is Helping California Producers Adapt to Climate Change
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This story has everything I love about #wine: family, history, organic viticulture, low alcohol #Cinsault Cheers to Shannon Family of Wines! 🍷

Perfect weather for it. Enjoy! 🍷

Crazy!

Yes, this one’s just beginning to get interesting. Cheers!

Photo of wine bottle label 2015 Chateau Coutet Barsac

A grand wine indeed. #Barsac #wine #ChateauCoutet

This was quite the game drive. Heavy rain, wind, lightening and a brush fire! Chitabe Lediba did not disappoint.

Thanks for this!

Hello Bluesky. Let’s see if I can find my community. #wine + #food + #friends = #HappyHappy