The rows of vineyards glow an emerald green in the light of dawn in Sonoma’s Dry Creek Valley. A heavy dose of rain this winter will ensure lots of new growth on, and around, the vines as Spring unfolds. INSTRUCTIONS:Download this image by right-clicking on the image and selecting “save link as” or “save target as.” Then select the desired …

shufang0106 has added a photo to the pool: Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/52647825595/in/[email protected]

Six more weeks of winter is the call. And it seems the groundhog ritual came up right this time, as much of the country was hit with a solid burst of cold air. I’m looking forward to spending some time outdoors this weekend (I love the cold), slow-cooking some pork, and popping some Rioja or a red Burgundy while catching …

Creamy Pet has added a photo to the pool: AXEL PREFERS HIS UNDERWEAR===PDF Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/52568063744/in/[email protected]

skipmoore has added a photo to the pool: Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/skipmoore/4678532037/in/[email protected]

MBandman has added a photo to the pool: Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/mbandman/31441817151/in/[email protected]

Bill Brosseau, the talented winemaker at Diana and Rob Jensen’s Testarossa Winery, crafts very flavorful Chardonnays sourced from some of the best vineyards along California’s Central Coast, especially the Santa Lucia Highlands.  As with the 2019 Chardonnays we wrote about last year, these are well crafted wines harvested at optimal ripeness and made to balance rich flavors with fresh acidity …

Colgin Cellars’ IX Estate vineyard. Colgin Cellars has been one of Napa Valley‘s acclaimed cult wineries virtually since its founding in 1992. That it produced just 175 cases in its debut vintage only consolidated this status. Scroll down for tasting notes and scores for 14 wines from Colgin Cellars

Dark and alluring yet also pretty, with expressive violet, dried lavender and blackberry paste built atop an underlying freshness. Concentrated on the palate, with balsamic, black pepper and subtle iodine building on the meaty, plump character. A beam of iron and firming tannins dry out the finish, though this is drinking great now. Drink now through 2032. 1,285 cases made, …

An outlier in style, but in a good way. Golden in color and more savory than fruit-driven, with crushed apple layered with herbal tea, salted brioche and mint. A subtle tug of tannins firms and dries the finish, which is marked by a bitter quinine bite. Chardonnay, Muscat, Viognier, Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc and Roussanne. Drink now through 2026. 10,000 …