Many people outside of this area may not know of Trentadue, but Leo and Evelyn Trentadue are well known in Northern California as farming and winegrowing pioneers since the 1950s. *CLICK HERE TO READ*
Tag: Alexander Valley
Summer Sippers
A few weeks ago, I decided to take a break from writing. I have many articles pending publication, so I felt like it was a good time to experience a summer break again. When I taught college, I had summers off, three months off. That is probably the one key thing I miss about teaching, time […]
Goodbye 2015, Hello 2016
It seems appropriate to close out the writing year with an end-of-year post. At this moment, I don’t have a plan of how this is going to evolve, so please bear with me and stay along for the ride. First and foremost, thank you to those of you who have been reading, especially those of […]
The Magic of Jordan Winery
Jordan Winery, now led by second-generation vintner John Jordan and winemaker Rob Davis, was established in 1972 and truly is a rock star winery. The history and prestige of Jordan has long fascinated me, especially since they only make two wines, an Alexander Valley Cabernet and a Russian River Chardonnay. It’s a testament to their […]
What’s In My Glass
A few years ago, I used to post reviews such as these, where I shared a few noteworthy wines I’d been drinking. Today seems as good of a day as any to do the same. Below, in the order consumed, are a few of the special wines that have been in my glass lately. 2012 […]
Jordan Vineyards and Winery: A Must-Visit in Sonoma County
Jordan Vineyards and Winery has a forty-two year history in Alexander Valley of Sonoma County, California. Therefore, I was both honored and thrilled to be invited as a media guest to Jordan’s annual spring release party. It’s not often that I can say I felt sort of starstruck with a winery, but Jordan has a long and fascinating history, […]
#WIYG: The December 2012 #TGTaste Edition
In a forthcoming, end-of-the-year post, I will be detailing some of what has happened to me in 2012, which has caused me to be somewhat remiss in my reviews. For now, here are some of the wines I’ve tasted in the last two ThirstyGirl #TGTaste events, one in partnership with Whole Foods, and the other […]
#WIYG? What’s in your glass?
Below are a few of the best wines that have been in my glass lately. Since I taste (drink!) many wines, I hope to make #WIYG? What’s in your glass? a regular feature of my blog. Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut (NV), Reims, France I opened a half-bottle of this champagne for #ChampagneDay on October 26. I […]
Sonoma and Napa Labor Day Weekend 2012 Part 1
Calluna Vineyards I first tasted Calluna Vineyards‘ Bordeaux-style red wines in April 2012 at Vinoteca, a winemaking cooperative in Santa Rosa. At that tasting, I learned David Jeffery’s story, from corporate financier to winemaker. He invited me to his Chalk Hill AVA vineyards this trip. The property is not yet a public winery, so the […]
2012 #CabernetDay
I have not missed a #CabernetDay since it began the Thursday before Labor Day weekend in 2010. This year I had the honor of tasting two different, yet beautiful Cabs: the 2010 La Storia Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon by Trentadue Winery, Alexander Valley, and the 2006 Meander Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley. I tasted the wines across […]
