The golden hour. It’s really a majestic time of day (and year) here in Sonoma County, especially when set against the brilliant red clay on top of Bradford Mountain, where our Grist Vineyard Syrah sits. So, when we donated our VERGE Vineyard Hike & Syrah Tasting auction lot to the 2008 Menu For Hope, this […]

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November is indisputably my favorite time of year here in Healdsburg. The mornings are cool and crisp and the sun gradually warms up through the day. The vineyards are changing into their fall colors. There might even be a rain shower here and there,which brings out the slow braises and rich reds for me and […]

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