Wineday Friday: Swanson Vineyards Pinot Grigio

It’s official, Summer is over.  This morning the thermometer in my car read 37 degrees and I am still cold.  In my last attempt to hold on to warm weather thoughts before the snow sets in (yes, it’s in the forecast AGAIN) I opened a bottle of Pinot Grigio this week.  Pinot Grigio tends to

Wineday Friday: Merriam

We are finally settling in and enjoying some of the great wine that we picked up while we were in California.  Last night’s selection came from Merriam Vineyards.  This place was another great vineyard that was walking distance from the house we stayed at.  This was probably one of the most beautiful tasting rooms that

Wineday Friday: Gary Farrell Tour

While in Sonoma County, we had a great time exploring the grounds at Gary Farrell.  We were wowed by their wines at home and I was even more impressed once I saw the operation, saw the platforms for hand sorting, and enjoyed so many varieties of my favorite grapes. Our host, Lavonne, was so knowledgeable about