2004 V. Sattui Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Morisoli Vineyard $50 The following pictures are in black and white. Why you might ask? Well, this wine, and this winery hold a very nostalgic place in my heart. They evoke recollections of times spent in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Black and white photos seem appropriate where great, lasting memories…
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I Found A Connection
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A Rainy Day, Lost Luggage and Tangled Christmas Tree Lights
Many friends have sent me an email I believe by now has probably circumnavigated the globe many times over. You know, one of those feel good emails I am always happy to read. Who doesn’t need a little uplifting in the middle of their doldrums. I know I do. So I have received this email so often I started to think the…
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