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October 21, 2009

Packaging Whore: Guadagni Jug O’ Wine

by kayoko

Preston Vineyards Guadagni Table Wine

A few weeks back, my bff Kristi, Nate and I stopped by Preston Creek Winery on our way back from the Ladhabhoy nuptials in Healdsburg, Sonoma County (I went to a total of seven weddings this
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July 17, 2009

Daytrip to Calistoga: Yo el Rey Roasting

by kayoko

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Erin needed to get online for work, and we sauntered around town looking for wifi. We saw a little cafe, Yo el Rey (YeR), off the main road and what a lovely surprise- not
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July 15, 2009

Daytrip to Calistoga: Cafe Sarafornia

by kayoko

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Erin was in town for a few weeks and I went up to see her in her hometown near Santa Rosa. What a trip! We killed some roosters together, ate her first meat meal together, and enjoyed the gorgeous Sonoma County sun.

One day we decided to go “into
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March 7, 2007

Barrel Tasting Weekend 2007

by erin

In California this weekend, my family joined my friend Megan’s family in their annual tour of Sonoma County’s wine country. It was Barrel Tasting weekend, and the Dry Creek Valley was glowing, golden and glorious! Blossoms everywhere, 70
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