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Dinner at Skipstone

We had the pleasure of being invited to a private dinner at the Skiptone Estate just outside of Geyserville. Patricia Smith was our host and met us with a pouring of Skipstone’s Rose de Constance Champagne. It’s produced in conjunction with Diebolt-Vallois and named after Skipstone’s owner’s wife. We had never been to Skipstone so this was a treat! A long private lane brings you … Continue reading Dinner at Skipstone

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A California Malbec…..

Last night’s wine was a 2007 Chappellet Malbec Napa Valley purchased at the winery.  Carissa Chappellet’s artwork titled “Fineus Dei” labels the bottle.  It’s an unusual drawing that is sophisticated, colorful, and fun.  It is one of the illustrations in her book ” Dragons of Pritchard Hill”. We enjoyed the wine with a dinner of  Risotto with Butternut Squash, Leeks and Basil. Our daughter Allie … Continue reading A California Malbec…..

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