Monthly Archives: November 2011

2011 Harvest Recap: Part Three of Three – Ram’s Gate Winery

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Jonathan Cristaldi

It is befitting that my 2011 Harvest Recap ends where it began: at Ram’s Gate Winery, the new gateway to wine country. Facts first: Ram’s Gate resides where Roche once was. The facility is entirely brand-new, from the concrete cellar … Continue reading →

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2011 Harvest Recap: Part Two of Three – Swanson Vineyards

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Jonathan Cristaldi

Welcome to part two of our three-part mini-series, “2011 Harvest Recap,” I’m your host and the chap who worked the Harvest, Jonathan Jonny Cigar Cristaldi and sometimes Why. That’s a bit of an old joke and it’s not very funny. … Continue reading →

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2011 Harvest Recap: Part One of Three – Alpha Omega Winery

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Jonathan Cristaldi

In April of this year I began making plans to work the 2011 Harvest in the Napa Valley. I had no idea what it would mean to “work” the Harvest — only that it was imperative I be present in … Continue reading →

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Day of the Dead: a Birthday Wine

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Jonathan Cristaldi

This recently departed November 2nd was several things: 1. The day I returned from a five-month stay in San Francisco/Napa 2. The Missus Cigar’s birthday 3. The Day of The Dead All of these things combined meant it was necessary … Continue reading →

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