Second saturday - May 14th

I can't believe it!!  All my friends bailed on me!!

Took me most of the day to make myself get out of bed and go to this by myself!!

After getting out there I was so glad that I did -- nice day, although it wasn't as hot as it has been.  Forcast was saying that it was suppose to be overcast.  OK so I wouldn't have wanted to be out in my shorts, but I was fine in short sleeves and jeans!!

Didn't hit all the wineries but did make it to 4 places and ran into great people to chat with!!

Frankie J & Anita Blu

Milano Winery had some live music by  and Frankie J and Anita Blu nice and easy to listen to jazz and blues.  Might have to check them out at a few of the other places that they will be playing around the area!!  Great to see local talent!! 

Visited and tasted for awhile there -- found out that my wine club shipment was in and that I am scheduled to work next weekend when they will be having their wine pick-up party, so I picked mine up and just had to get a couple of bottles of 'Sunshine' too!!

Then I headed on into Hopland and spent some time visiting at the McNab tasting room!!! What wonderful people and some really good wines too!  Just about picked up some more 'Charisma' but held off since I have 2 bottle at home already.

Denise paired up some yummy curried prawns over coucous with their French Colombard wine.  Yummy, Yummy!!

One of these days I just might have to join their wine club too!!!

I then headed across the street to visit with Bernadette at SIP!!  Just for the fun of it!!! We talked wines and geocaching!!  I always like to try to get new people interested in geocaching!!!  She couldn't believe that there were any in or around Hopland!!!

To end my day I drove down the road and landed at Jaxon Keys!!  One of my favorite places to just buy a glass and sit on their wrap-around porch and enjoy the view -- for hours!!  They are open late for second saturdays so it's a nice place to end the day!!  Frankie J was just leaving there when I pulled up and we stopped and chatted a bit!!   Then went up and met quite a few people that were from out of town tasting in our wonderful valley!! 

So, yes I had fun even though I ended up having to go out by myself!!  Hopefully next month everyone won't bail on me as it can be twice as much fun with good friends!!

Hopland Passport Weekend - Next weekend!!

Hey you all!! I am definately going to this - went online last night to buy my ticket!! All those going with me be sure to get your tickets before this coming thursday or else they are $10.00 more at the door!! Hint, hint, hint to Trish, Alycia and Danielle!!!!

Hopland Passport Weekend - Travel <<< check this out for more information!!

Saturday Nite Live at SIP!!

Who wants to go with me Saturday night to SIP!!

SIP! Mendocino Saturday Nite Live

Saturday Nite Live will be a monthly program featuring one winegrower or winery. The winemaker or grower will be “live” in person and talk about the wines, vineyards, history, and winemaking philosophy of the brand. A selection of tasty appetizers will be provided to enjoy with the wines.

Cover charge is $20 for non-wine club members and no cover charge for one person per each SIP! Mendocino wine club membership.

Saturday Nite Live April 16th - CORO MENDOCINO

Coro Mendocino is a collaborative effort by Mendocino winemakers to create a class of distinctive wines that showcase the heritage varietal of Mendocino County - Zinfandel. Each Coro Mendocino wine must contain between 40% -70% Zinfandel, and adhere to strict production protocol set by the Consortium Mendocino. The 2007 vintage has 10 different Coro producers: Graziano, McDowell, McFadden, Fetzer, Golden, Dunnewood, Brutocao, Philo Ridge, Parducci and McNab Ridge. Join the fun as the Coro winemakers host this fabulous evening and special chance to taste all 11 Coro Mendocino wines. Delicious food will be served to complement these big bold wines.