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A Wine Tasting Getaway to Windsor-Essex County

Are you looking for a weekend getaway to Ontario wineries?  We are always on the lookout for weekend adventures and exploring Ontario. Having visited many wine regions in Ontario, Essex County was one region we didn’t explore yet. Having lived in Toronto for my entire life, I never knew that there were so many wonderful …

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Day Two Napa Valley – Bouchon Bakery and Sterling Vineyards  

It was our second day in Napa.  We decided to get an early start and head out to the famous Bouchon Bakery for breakfast.  Really, who doesn’t like croissants and macarons for breakfast?? I would highly, highly recommend the chocolate almond croissant.  I have not tasted a croissant like it.  It will be something you …

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Dinner at Long Meadow Ranch – Napa Valley, California

We love restaurants that offer organic produce and grass-fed beef, lamb, etc.  My husband did some research and came across Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch.  It was a 30 minute drive from downtown Napa. The restaurant looks like a cute little Victorian style house on the outside with a restaurant on the inside with an …

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Our Visit to Napa – Grgich Hills Estate Winery

Our drive from San Francisco to Napa was approximately 1 1/2  hours – not too bad.  We decided to not waste any time and head straight to Grgich Hills Estate.  This was my winery choice. My background is Croatian and Grgich Hills winery owner Mike, is Croatian as well. Miljenko “Mike” Grgich first gained international …

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Organic Domaine Bousquet Reserve Malbec 2012 Review 

Fragrant young dark fruit and lovely savoury hints. Beautiful bright and fresh with elegantly extracted fruit, cassis and cherry undertones and fine lengthy finale. Score – 5 Stars (out of 5 (Outstanding)). (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2013) Release Date:July 23, 2016 $18.95 CAD 750 mL bottle Alcohol/Vol14.5% Made in:Mendoza, Argentina By:Domaine Jean Bousquet Sugar Content:8 …

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