Monthly Archives: April 2010
Sunday morning hot air balloon landing
This past Sunday morning I woke to the sound of frantic shouting and a faint “whooshing” sound that seemed to be getting louder. In a daze, I stumbled out of my bedroom to hear Christine yelling: “A hot air balloon … Continue reading
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What I’m drinking … Hoegaarden
Sunshine, cool breezes, fields of green grass and wildflowers below fat clouds hinting at possible rain showers drifting across blue skies. Spring is one of my favorite seasons and heralds a time to put away dark stouts and smoky porters … Continue reading
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Pop top wine bottle
Perusing the import section at a local Napa bottle shop I was surprised to see a bottle sporting a pop top bottle cap. Alternative bottle closures such as screw tops and synthetic corks have become prevalent in the wine industry, … Continue reading
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Fanning the frost away
We’ve had some gorgeous spring afternoons here in Carneros this past week but we’ve also had some damn cold mornings. Those cold morning temperatures bring the danger of frost, which can kill the tender, green shoots that have sprouted on … Continue reading
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