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Return to the Keyboard

Posted on February 24, 2014 by califusa

After a hiatus of nearly two years – mostly due to energy being diverted to other projects – I’m returning to the keyboard and hope to soon regale you with more tales of things vinous. I hope you will feel … Continue reading →

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A Taste of History

Posted on April 30, 2012 by califusa

In 1895, Grover Cleveland was President; the first professional American football game was played in Latrobe, Pennsylvania; the first shipment of canned pineapple left Hawaii; Albert Nobel established the Nobel Prize – and Mrs. Thomas Rutherford harvested 100 tons of … Continue reading →

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Tastings and Events

Posted on March 6, 2011 by califusa

Woman Winemakers of the Napa Valley Despite the best efforts of the Napa Valley Vintners, I was able, through other connections, to participate in some of the trade events surrounding the Premiere Napa Valley barrel lot auction.  This event was … Continue reading →

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Tasting Notes from the Ridge

Posted on March 2, 2011 by califusa

It seems appropriate to me that this venture begins with comment on my most recent visit to Monte Bello Ridge. This will, no doubt, be a recurring feature on this site.

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