Day 2 found us on our way to Cambria, California. We hopped on the 101 and headed north up the coast. Our first stop on the way to Cambria was the Laetitia Winery which was located right off the freeway between San Luis Obispo and Santa Maria. The Laetitia website states that planting on the land began in 1982 by French viticulturists from the champagne house, Champagne Deutz. The winery was named Maison Deutz and operated until 1997 when Jean-Claude Tardivat purchased the property and named it Laetitia after his daughter. In 2001, Selim Zilkha, who had previously been a partner of Tardivat, assumed leadership of the winery and brand. Laetitia has a reputation in the area for sparking wines and exceptional Pinot Noirs. A tasting at... »View More
Added Saturday, March 20, 2010
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BEEP…BEEP…BEEP… slowly I opened one eye to look at my alarm clock, 3:30 am, time to get up and head for the airport. An unfortunate side effect of a more secure flying world is the exorbitant amount of time we now spend at the airport when catching a flight and the public’s lack of understanding with the system. This lack of understanding often leads to needless fights with airline personnel that basically ruins everyone’s day.
Generally, I try and arrive at the airport an hour before the boarding time, not the departure time. When you book an airline ticket you are presented with the wheels up or departure time. What many people fail to realize is that boarding actually takes place at least 30-45 minutes prior to that... »View More
Added Sunday, March 14, 2010
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We recently purchased a 2005 Tangley Oaks Cabernet that had only appeared on the shelf of the local wine shop a short time ago. As we always look for wines that are easy drinking, well made, and also value dollar, this sounded like one we must try. The Cabernet offers the traditional Napa Valley quality fruit flavors of ripe berries, a hint of dark chocolate, silky tannins a long smooth finish for a young wine. It was both tank fermented as well as aged in French Oak barrels. Each bottle of Tangley Oaks is stamped with a Lot number, this indicates which lot the fruit was grown from and only the best fruit from that lot is selected by the winemaker for each of the wines Tangley Oaks produces. They offer a Cabernet, Merlot, Chardonnay... »View More
Added Saturday, March 13, 2010
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Only ten days left until we are on the plane to Napa Valley! All of our plans are completed and the tasting reservations made, all there is to do now is pack and wait. Judging by the comments on facebook and in Emails I would say our entire crew of eight is more than ready for this trip! Weather in the Valley appears to be improving so we hope for a good week. After a quick photo op at the Golden Gate Bridge for the first timers, it will be off to the valley with a first stop at an old favorite Regucci Winery on the Silverado Trail. Regusci has been our first stop in the valley for many trips and I am sure the new group will be impressed with their wine. Our first day in Napa just happens to be St Patrick’s Day and of course we will celebrate,... »View More
Added Sunday, March 7, 2010
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