A Seventeen Thirty-Four Publication
There's nothing like a Sunday afternoon in wine country to put you in the holiday spirit and get you ready for the new year. Taking in the scenery while enjoying a few glasses of Napa Valley wine is the best way to decompress from all of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Last... Continue Reading →
As we approach the Oakland Wine Festival’s Kick-Off Tasting and Soiree featuring Chappellet Vineyards and Sonoma-Loeb, and as the Third Annual Oakland Wine Festival, which will be held on July 15, draws near, my conversation with the legendary Cyril Chappellet, could not have come at a better time. Cyril, the CEO and President of Chappellet... Continue Reading →
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It is fall, and of course that time of the year when red wines really blossom. I have tasted a variety of wines so far this fall, and wanted to share with you some of my favorites. Name: Trapiche Oak Cast Varietal: 100% Malbec Vintage: 2014 Appellation: Mendoza, Argentina Alcohol: 14% Price: Less than $10... Continue Reading →
I most enjoy the scenery when driving to wine country. Such was especially true on my birthday drive up to Kenzo Estate in Napa. My route from Sacramento took Hubby and I through the Suisun Valley, onto beautiful, mountainous roads. At a certain point, cell service to our phones completely went out. The strikingly beautiful culprit... Continue Reading →
And weeks later, I still can't fathom getting rid of the empty bottles! Yes, this describes my experience with Goldschmidt wines. I had to go to Pinterest to search for something creative to do with my prized treasures. Long before my interview with winemaker, Nick Goldschmidt began, I journeyed from Sacramento to Healdsburg in... Continue Reading →
I have a large group of friends and family whose palate much prefers the taste of sweeter wines than anything else. I put forth my best effort to come across wines that help them to transition to other varietals. While shopping for some great deals in Total Wine, I came across a Merlot listed as... Continue Reading →
I have not been spending much time in Total Wine lately. Not on purpose, I just haven't had the time to drive there. I was recently determined to get there one day after work to pick up a Zinfandel (as this is what I have REALLY been into since the start of the fall). Now... Continue Reading →
As you may know, Costco is one of my favorite places to shop when looking for great wine at a great price. On one particular trip (another one in which I was only supposed to be purchasing food), I met a gentleman who shared my same passion. He mentioned to me that he had once... Continue Reading →
Southern Girl in a Wine World 