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Joy the Baker in Wine Country

March 10, 2009

Can we take a few moments to discuss my spur of the moment, Monday afternoon, high speed trip to Napa? Napa seems to be in a perpetual state of sunshine.  It’s absolutely gorgeous.  There are grapes everywhere.  If not actually growing from the earth, then engraved into the side of a freeway overpass, or painted [...]

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What Do You Do with Five Hours in Wine Country?

March 9, 2009

Five hours in Napa… ready, set, GO! Drink wine.  Talk about tannins, body, oak barrels and finish.  Blah Blah Blaaaaahs. Stomp around the vineyards like you own the joint (pictured above). And stop by Fatted Calf to talk about how approachable and awesome American charcuterie can be. More later!  Right now I’ve got more ground [...]

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