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July 15, 2020 Ramblings and Rants, Sparkling Wine, Wine Reviews

The Doyenne of California Sparkling Wine Steps Down

After 42 vintages, 30 of which were as the founding winemaker and CEO of Domaine Carneros, Eileen Crane (seen above

May 14, 2009 Wine Activities

Carneros Heritage Festival: May 30, Sonoma

Carneros is one of California’s most distinctive and special winegrowing regions. While wine lovers can argue for hours about the

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Sign of the times.

Sign of the times.

Idyllic evening in a friend’s new back yard.

Idyllic evening in a friend’s new back yard.

A bright, citrusy sour cherry and red currant sali

A bright, citrusy sour cherry and red currant saline pleasure. A great way to help friends celebrate a new home. Should have bought more bottles of this. NV Bruno Paillard Rosé Premiere Cuvée.

The new @ceritaswines rosé. Barely managed to sco

The new @ceritaswines rosé. Barely managed to score three bottles as it sold out in about 45 minutes. Crisp citrusy orange peel and rosehip snappiness with a hint of floral quality. Super refreshing.

I. Can’t. Stop. Opening. This. Wine. Pitch perfe

I. Can’t. Stop. Opening. This. Wine. Pitch perfect pink in all its glory. Let’s have Vanessa Wong make all of the rosé in CA! Ok maybe not all of it but at least more of this! Strawberry watermelons citrus zinger surprise. 2019 Cep Rosé of Pinot Noir.

Looks like a sunset, smells and tastes like an aut

Looks like a sunset, smells and tastes like an autumn day after a rain. Wet leaves, peach and strawberry jam, herbs. Great acidity. 2015 Trousseau Noir by @forlornhopewines

Sometimes you just want something dark and rich. P

Sometimes you just want something dark and rich. Prunes, strawberry jam, leather and dried flowers. Pretty ripe stuff but did the trick. 2012 Raymond Usseglio Cuvée Impériale “Vignes Centenaires” CnDP.

The loneliest highway in America.

The loneliest highway in America.

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