The idea of this blog came as the outgrowth of a visit 10 or so folks from CREDO 7008 made to a "tasting room" in Healdsburg, California. It was in our lighthearted banter that the idea of this blog was proposed. So, this is a realization of that conversation. It also springs from my daughter calling me a "goober" after I sent pictures of myself sampling some of the wines.
I have described myself as a bit of a "redneck highbrow." I don't know much about wine -- except what I like. This past week has given me the opportunity to taste some wines IN Sonoma County -- not necessarily FROM Sonoma County. There have been "The Seven Deadly Zins" (a creative blend of Zinfandels); "Wild Horse Pinot Noir"; "Menage a Toir" red table wine; and a Cabernet Sauvignon whose name, label and provenance I cannot recall.
In the even you did not notice, I prefer reds.
Nora and I are spending four days in the Healdsburg area. I am currently awaiting her flight at SFO. We will tour various wineries and likely try a variety of wines. Perhaps I will grow in sophistication -- and, then again, maybe not. We are scheduled to take a guided tour on Wednesday, Others will be on our own.
I am also in the process of aging 58 bottles of homemade wine at home. I have got 28 bottles of Malbec, which will be ready on Christmas Day. Another 30 bottles of Pinot Noir will be ready in early February.
I will have either 58 bottles of wine or a LOT of salad vinegar.
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