White Oak

06/13/04 - Doug, Sharyn, Sandra - White Oak Winery, Alexander Valley

I had one of the best weekends ever. I guess I've never used this blog to talk about things that are happening in my life, at least not in a direct sense. But, this past weekend was just too wonderful to not mention. I met my girl friend Sharyn in Sonoma Square on Saturday and we just had a blast "wining" all day. Saturday consisted of tasting and tour at Buena Vista, then tastings at Sebastiani (Yay! I miss those guys!)and finally Gundlach Bundschu where we had a wonderful picnic. The weather was just right, a little warm with a little breeze.

Sunday continued our great little tour with Santa Rosa native Doug being Mr. Tour Guide starting at White Oak in the Alexander Valley. Oh, the wines there were fabulous! I must remember to go back! Then on to Sausal, Ridge Lytton Springs, Chateau Souverain (where of course I had to pick up a few bottles of my favorite Chenin Blanc), deLorimier and Murphy-Goode. The Alexander Valley is such a beautiful place. C'est tres jolie!

Sometimes I wonder if I should have stayed in the wine industry. It's not a bad life to live... Lots of great wine, great food, easy life. Ah, maybe something to retire into. We'll see.