Rich and Refined Wines in Napa Valley Photo from Raymond Vineyards Raymond Vineyards, located in the Rutherford AVA of Napa Valley, was founded in 1970.  Today, Raymond’s estate includes 300 acres in Rutherford, St. Helena and Jameson Canyon. Raymond Vineyards has deep roots, as it goes back five generations and is the offspring of two wine families (Raymond and Beringer) through marriage. Photo from Raymond Vineyards As of 2009, Raymond has been under the Boisset Family Estates and the guidance of Proprietor Jean-Charles Boisset. Jean-Charles Boisset (Photo from Boisset Family Estates) This month, #WiningHourChat featured organic, biodynamic and sustainably farmed wines and wineries.  It was interesting to explore the differences…

Amador County Offers More than Gold–There’s Wine too! Amador County, is in the Mother Lode, or Sierra Nevada region of California.  Also known as Gold Country, Amador County was created in 1854, and was a prime location during the California Gold Rush of the mid 1800’s.  As people around the world began flocking to California for gold, this resulted in some becoming wealthy and new road, schools, and towns being built throughout California.  Moreover, at this time, California was admitted as a State in the Union (1850).  Today Amador County is not just known for its historical significance associated with the Gold Rush, it is also a prime location-for WINE!…

Exploring Washington Wine Month with CS Wines We all have our preferences (Italian wine for me) and tend to stick to them.  Sometimes, we are presently surprised when we go out of our comfort zone and try a new bottle, new winemaker or new wine region. August happened to be Washington State Wine Month, so for that month, we made wines of Washington the focus for #WiningHourChat. For the most part, everyone came to the table, or the twitter feed, with a different Washington State varietal each week.  For the most part, everyone enjoyed their WA wine and made plans to try other wines from that region.  We accomplished our…

A Delightful Duo Courtesy of Vindie Wine What happens when you cross two innovators who share a love for both wine and music?  You get Vindie Wine, of course.  Vindie Wine is a new wine brand that carefully curates wine and music selections, so that there is a unique tasting and listening experience with every bottle.  Vindie Wine is the offspring of Rand Rognlien and Jeff Bundschu, who have a passion for good grapes and good sounds.   Rand has enjoyed music for many years, which is why he is also the Founder of an instrument care company and has created an online music touring and management support company. Jeff…