The Grove Vineyard

• July 2013

  So I am sneaking away to Sonoma for a few days.  I have spent tons of time up in RRV and Sebastopol, and I think I want to revisit the lower valley this time- Kenwood, Glen Ellen...  I would love recommendations for wineries, hotels, motels, vac. rentals, and restaurants.  Sonoma proper would be ok to stay, as is close to those areas.  Plan on h... Read More

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• May 2013

  I ran up to Napa for a few days to get away and taste some wines from places I'd never been (most of them).  I went during BottleRock Napa, but alas, didn't partake in an y of those festivities.  Some great finds, so I have listed/linked any of the wines I rated over 90 points, should anyone have interest, or their own thoughts on the wines. Wit... Read More

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• June 2012

  As many of my fellow Snoothers know, I'm a big fan of the wines of the Dry Creek Valley and particularly of a few of the winemakers up there.  Most of them specialize to a degree in Zinfandel, a grape that has its hard-core fans, but does not get all the recognition of more widely-planted varieties like Cabernet, Syrah, Pinot Noir.  A lot of fol... Read More

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• March 2011

  Hello fellow "snoothers",My fiancee and I are getting married this May and we are looking to plan a small honeymoon like trip after the wedding to the Alexander/ Russian River Valley area and do some wine tastings. We are both graduating medical school and have tons of loans and no money. We are looking to have a good experience but try to stay ... Read More

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• February 2011

  Merlot has had a rough time over the past few years. Once everyone’s favorite easy-drinking red, Merlot was stigmatized by Miles’ famous line in Sideways: “We are not drinking any %^@#ing Merlot!” So, what were we drinking before we had this group infatuation with Pinot Noir then? Well, it was Merlot!So, where is Merlot today? It’s a good questi... Read More

  From the article Merlot Makes a Comeback

  
  

• January 2011

  My wife and I are heded to Sonoma in Feb and I have read a number of posts and I have ben doing some research.  The info here is great!  I'm looking for a Zin close by Healdsburg and anything else we should do.  We really enjoy Zins, Cabs and good food.  Thanks! Read More

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• December 2010

  Cabernet Sauvignon: It’s one of the big daddies of the wine world, and the wines from California, in particular Napa Valley, can compete with the best, and have the price tags to prove it. We can lament the change that has occurred with the vast majority of Napa Cabernets over the past decade or two, or we can simply continue to look for quality... Read More

  From the article Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon - December 2010

  
  

• November 2010

  My fiance and I are planning our first trip to Napa /Sonoma for our Honeymoon the first week of March. We don't have much planned yet, so would like some advice. Currently, we have a B&B in Healdsburg booked for the last 4 days of the trip...which just so happens to coincide with the first Russian River Wine Road Barrel Tasting of the year. So e... Read More

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• April 2010

  I love Malbecs.. only problem.. I think I have an allergy to them in specific.  Does anyone have any suggestions on other full bodied, smooth.. red wines?  I do not like light wines.Please... anyone?? thanks Read More

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  March 2010

  Trapiche Iscay Merlot Malbec 2005

  Snoothrank:

  My daughter and I shared a bottle of 2005 Black Mountain Vineyard Malbec (Watson Grove California); this was the 1st Malbec I have had and it was Fantastic. If you are looking for a bunch of sophisticated adjectives to describe it, sorry, not that type of person. Take my word, it was fantastic. Read More

  Wine review by phansen

  
  

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