Merlot

We’ve been counting down to “Drink Wine With Dinner” Day ~ and to Julia Child’s birthday, the reason for it all ~ since the beginning of August. Finally the wait is over and the 15th is here ~ so let’s grab a plate, fill a glass ~ and celebrate! Several days ago, I stumbled across [...]

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Our destination? Nicholson Ranch, just past the Carneros region in Sonoma Valley. For many reasons ~ its elegant-yet-rustic setting; its hands-on, family-run feel; and most of all its superb, award-gobbling wines ~ Nicholson Ranch ranks among my all-time favorite wineries anywhere.

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So, what’s an Alsace Varietal? And what’s the connection with the Anderson Valley? Let’s zip across the Atlantic, head toward northeast France and its lovely region of Alsace – just across the Rhine from Germany ~ and take a quick look.

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