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We at Wine Ponder love to share information and engage others about wine through personal travels and discoveries. Melville Vineyards & Winery is a fascinating place that produces state-of-the-art wines, where attention to detail really pays off. Our visit had a huge impact on our overall appreciation for their wine. …
The Santa Ynez Valley is full of amazing destinations for a wine enthusiast like me. It’s my Disneyland! In fact, I call it “THE happiest place on earth”. Of course, my kids would beg to differ but that’s my story and I’m sticking to it. Speaking of a happy place, …
When I first heard about FLYING GOAT wine (around 2002), I was in a wine store in Santa Ynez (Santa Barbara Wine Country). The wine merchant was telling me how wonderful the Flying Goat Pinot Noirs were. I was cautious in that I hadn’t tasted the wine… and the bottle …
Where is Provence? – Provence vineyards cover most of the southeast region of France. This region benefits from the mild temperatures of the south, with a definite added bonus: a touch of the mediterranean climate: hot, dry summers, mild winters, little snow, and abundant sunshine. Winds are an important feature of this …
During a recent trip to the Santa Ynez Valley, a few friends and I had the pleasure to visit some amazing wineries and taste some stunning wines. As Steve J. said in one of his recent posts, one should not be afraid to try and discover new wines… and that’s …
Wine tasting is a lot of fun. You get to try different wines from the same winery. You get to compare different wines side by side. You get to taste wines that you can’t get anywhere else. And often you can meet the people responsible for making the wine. …
This past weekend, we had a very close friend over for dinner. No special occasion, just a casual get-together kinda thing. Both sharing the same affection for France, I decided to open a bottle of French red wine from Burgundy: Jean Michelot Pommard from 1981! My grandfather who lives in Burgundy …
Whether you live in Hollywood or simply came from out of town for a short visit, chances are you have noticed a vineyard near the Hollywood sign. This isn’t just a decor for a movie set, but real vines with real grapes. Here in Los Angeles, people are slightly jaded …
I was recently in Napa and had the pleasure of visiting some great wineries and tasting some amazing wines. One of the standouts from the trip was my stop at Tres Sabores Winery in St. Helena on Whitehall Lane. This is not too far from the famed Whitehall Lane Winery. …
During our last visit to Burgundy France, we were extremely fortunate to be reunited with all the members of my family on my mother’s side. Since we don’t see each other very often, it’s always such a treat to get together, and be able to gather around four generations of …
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