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5 Things Not to Say in a Winery

5 Things Not to Say in a Winery
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One of the many great things about the wine tasting experience is the wide range of knowledge levels that can co-exist in the tasting room. There’s no judgement made of your understanding of wine, whether you have a PhD in oenology (yup, that’s the study of wine. It’s a thing.) or you’re making your debut in the wine tasting scene. That said, there are a few things that you should probably should not say in the winery. With tongue firmly in cheek, here are our 5 things not to say in a winery:

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Top 5’s in 2015

Top 5’s in 2015
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The year is coming to an end and that means a lot of different things to different people. For us, it means that it’s time to check our champagne inventory, be sure we have something interesting on deck for New Year’s Eve, and wrap up the blog for the year. That’s right, it is time for the obligatory end of the year lists!

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A New Twist on Blind Wine Tasting

A New Twist on Blind Wine Tasting
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Christmas parties are full of fun, food, friends and great conversation. Of course at our house there’s wine, too. This year we tried something different: a new twist on a blind wine tasting with a great prize. This simple activity paid off in laughs and mingling all night long! Here’s how you can do this too:

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Secret Christmas in the Wineries

Secret Christmas in the Wineries
By  in Livermore

So without question, the official “Holidays in the Vineyards” was amazing. Fun extra attractions in every tasting room, amazing holiday bling, plus lot of happy people. But for wine tasters in the know, the weekend before Christmas is the very best time to go wine tasting. Same holiday discounts, same beautifully decorated tasting rooms, but without the crowds. Ever the savvy tasters, we didn’t let this opportunity go to waste!

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DIY Last Minute Gift Idea!

DIY Last Minute Gift Idea!
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Christmas is this Friday!! (spoiler alert) I am here to show you a last minute gift idea — whether it be something you add on to a gift (may I suggest a nice bottle of wine) or to give as a stocking stuffer. You probably have all of the items already or can at least make something work that you have on hand. I am trying to save you a trip to the store because people are getting crazy out there! Read on to see how to make this darling snowflake ornament.

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What is Ice Wine?

What is Ice Wine?
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We love almost everything associated with wine: the tasting experience, the flavors and smells, the people we meet, even the the peculiar terms used in the wine business. Today we address one of those peculiar terms: ice wine, or icewine, depending on where you grew up.

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Holidays in the Vineyards Part 2

Holidays in the Vineyards Part 2
By  in Livermore

Holidays in the Vineyards is a central part of our lead-up to Christmas. This year we started our tasting at John Evan / Big White House and Charles R. Both were a lot of fun, but we felt that we had enough energy for more, so we maintained our focus and said goodbye to to […]

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6 Gifts Under $70 For Your Wine Lover

6 Gifts Under $70 For Your Wine Lover
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This time of year is wonderful and terrible at once. There’s so much to love about Christmas, but the pressure of presenting the ideal gift for everyone can really strain the brain. There’s still time to pick out a little something for the wine lover in your life that will be appreciated without breaking the bank. Here are six gift ideas for the wine lovers in your life:

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Holidays in the Vineyards 2015

Holidays in the Vineyards 2015
By  in Livermore

One of our family’s favorite ways to kick off the Christmas season is Livermore’s Holidays in the Vineyards. This annual event brings together over 30 local wineries to celebrate the season, showcase their latest wines, and offer their visitors a little something extra in their tasting experience. We visited a number of our favorite wineries, and even met Santa!

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A Trip Around the Sun

A Trip Around the Sun
By  in Livermore

A mild fall Sunday afternoon was upon us and our husbands were ready to cheer on their teams (Fantasy, Raiders and 49ers). However, after a successful paint night (more on that later – #paintwithpurpose) taught by my best friend, Megan at my house, we were feeling antsy and thought a trip to a winery would be just the ticket.