Tag Archives: Sonoma
Tasting in Sonoma: Michel-Schlumberger
Our last tasting stop in Sonoma was at the Michel-Schlumberger estate in Dry Creek Valley. In case you’re wondering, Michel-Schlumberger takes its name from the names of two of its partners. The estate was originally founded as Domaine Michel by … Continue reading
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Tasting in Sonoma: Rochioli Winery
The Rochioli vineyard in the Russian River Valley is well known: their site is one of, if not the, best in the region for Pinot Noir. Joe Rochioli bought the vineyard in 1938, and Rochioli has been selling grapes to … Continue reading
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Tasting in Sonoma: Joseph Swan Vineyards
After a day of tasting in Napa, we spent a day in Sonoma, where the vibe was a little more relaxed, especially at our first stop: Joseph Swan Winery . They offer the opportunity to quietly taste some stellar wines … Continue reading
Filed under American, Pinot Noir, Red Wine, Winery Visits, Zinfandel
Ravenswood Vintners Blend Zinfandel 2008
I haven’t had a lot of Californian wine in the last year or so, partially because I was living in Europe for almost half the year, and European wine was more readily available and better priced. Since returning to Canada, … Continue reading
