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Published by dwdirwin | June 28, 2018

This year, the Sierra Foothills class of 2018 has been especially noteworthy. There is one individual who has stood out... View Article

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Published by dwdirwin | May 27, 2018

Life as vineyard and winery owner can be a wild life- both literally and figuratively. Figuratively, things are kind of... View Article

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Published by dwdirwin | June 11, 2018

You don’t have to spend $50.00 or more for a good bottle of wine!- Mike Naggiar Say what?! This month,... View Article

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Published by dwdirwin | March 30, 2018

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Published by dwdirwin | March 23, 2018

It was just over 170 years ago, a shout was heard round the world…”there’s gold in them thar hills!” Well,... View Article

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Published by dwdirwin | February 19, 2018

A few weeks ago, the venerable Punxsutawney Phil came out of his burrow and saw his shadow, forecasting six more... View Article

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Published by dwdirwin | January 20, 2018

In the wine industry, with the exception of the tasting rooms, everything pretty much shuts down the two weeks around... View Article

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Published by Kathryn Freeman | December 27, 2017

A little eye candy goes a long way. Especially in celebration of the New Year … and in the middle... View Article

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Published by dwdirwin | December 15, 2017

As I have done a few Christmases past, I decided to tweak a traditional Christmas song in homage to the... View Article

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Published by dwdirwin | November 20, 2017

Reflect on your present blessings, of which every man has many; not on your past misfortunes, of which all men... View Article

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