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Monthly Archives: October 2026

Fall Vineyard View

A Work of Mark has added a photo to the pool: I love seeing the Fall colors kicking in. This was on my way to the coast in West County at Wohler & River Rd, look back to Santa Rosa. Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/16785381@N00/55570307692/in/pool-52609756@N00

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2023 Clos de Napa Carneros Pinot Noir Reserve

We love seeing that yellow band on the Costco placard, and especially on a new wine that looks promising, a Carneros Reserve Pinot. Costco’s standard price of $19.99 is already amazing considering that Wine Enthusiast, who rated the wine 90 points, shows a retail price of $55. With a $7 limited time Costco discount, it […] Source : https://costcowineblog.com/2023-clos-de-napa-carneros-pinot-noir-reserve/

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Wine | Nikon D7000, 18-105 VR, 1x SB-700 bounching out of th…

Nikon D7000, 18-105 VR, 1x SB-700 bounching out of the wall (M 1/2), 1x SB-600 bouncing out of the ceiling (full auto i-TTL), triggered by the camera. RAW conversion using Apple Aperture (RIP), BW conversion using GIMP.   I’m sorry I lost the EXIF for this one. Taken cca 2010. Done Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/203850907@N07/55574410628/in/pool-17918700@N00

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Wine Glass #65

LXG_Photos has added a photo to the pool: Canon R8 Chinon 35mm f2.8 Auto Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/lxg_photos/55573354296/in/pool-17918700@N00

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Nailcote Hall Hotel, First Fleet Shiraz. | History Built in …

History Built in 1640, Nailcote Hall was completed just before the start of the English Civil War. Its name is believed to be derived from the Norman-French word for armourer. The house was damaged during the war by Cromwell’s troops before the assault on Kenilworth Castle, but subsequently restored after a repair bill was honoured by the Parliamentarians. The Lant …

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Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 10/4/26

Hello and welcome to my weekly roundup of the wine stories that I find of interest on the web. I spend each week exploring the internet for everything published about wine online, and here’s all the stuff that I think would be worth your valuable time. Marc Kent on Porseleinberg 2024 and the birth of a SA wine iconOne of …

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Writer Photographer: Fitipreta in Evora

I’m a writer Photographer, and have decided to take you along on a 10-day trip. I left from Sonoma County and flew to Evora, Portugal. My story will be in succession of each place visited. The Name of Each winery will be highlighted. I’ll talk about the wines, but not dwell on them. Each one […] The post Writer Photographer: …

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Making wine at Chateau Kirwan

Winniepix has added a photo to the pool: Two people prepare to put grape juice into fermentation amphora in the Chai at Château Kirwan. Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/winnie_pix/55568539711/in/pool-17918700@N00

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Wine Glass #64

LXG_Photos has added a photo to the pool: Canon EOS 30 Chinon 135mm f2.8 Auto Fuji Neopan Acros 100 II Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/lxg_photos/55566785083/in/pool-17918700@N00

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Šared vineyards

Vid Pogacnik has added a photo to the pool: Slovenian Istria is now well covered with vineyards and olive tree, Climate for good life is just there. Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/vid_pogacnik/55570216701/in/pool-52609756@N00

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Viñas Viejas at Cunaco

alf haugen has added a photo to the pool: Viu Manent, Valle de Colchagua. The family arriving from Catalonia in 1935; vines ever present in 1966. Shot on -> Nikon F80, Sigma 24-70 f2.8, Fuji Provia 35mm film. Source : https://www.flickr.com/photos/12018570@N08/55567234970/in/pool-52609756@N00

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