Heading Out Along The Wine Road
Heading Out Along the Wine Road… I am writing this in mid-October during the first in-earnest storm of the Fall – amazing amounts of rain and wind- such a contrast to the easy-going weather of just days ago. I am in Summer Shock- cannot believe it is gone – I was swimming in the River just days ago. Farmers are scrambling to get grapes in and at our next-door neighbor, Optima, they are crushing crazily round-the-clock. The crew is hearty but they must be tired out. It is so exciting to see the bins arrive. Beth and I really get a kick out of it. Looks like Fall is here with a bang, which means it is time for the three Wine Road Annual Events to now fall into place in the quieter, at least agriculturally, months of November,...
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A WINE & FOOD AFFAIR Fall is finally here. The days are still very warm, but the nights are much cooler than during the summer; harvest and Crush are in full-swing. The cool, green Russian River, unfettered by summer dams is crystal clear and sparkly. There is an almost electric anticipatory feel in the air these days- so much activity with the grapes and in the wineries. The Wine Road has more visitors this time of year than any other. It is an incredibly lovely time along the Wine Road. With the advent of fall and less daylight and a settling down towards the winter, thoughts turn to comfort foods. Comfort foods are oh-so-much more comfortable when paired with wine- the perfect recipes for the best of life, each and every day. Which is...
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