#MondayMotivation are homegrown roses with a 2022 Perlegos cinsaut from Clements Hills in Lodi. This one shows a nose of strawberry, rose petals & lavender with flavors of cranberry, violets & cinnamon. I beautiful daily drinker.  This one found at KL Wines Redwood City.

#NationalGarlicDay with this 2024 Claudio Family pinot noir from the Sonoma Coast. There is a nose of raspberry, sage and nutmeg with flavors of Santa Rosa plum, clove and orange peel. Garlic from Gilroy courtesy of Sigonas Farmers Market in Redwood City. Cheers.

#NationalPiñataDay with this 2022 Sojourn Cellars pinot noir from the @PetalumaGap. Aromas of blueberry, sage and violets with a palette full of Santa Rosa plum, clove and orange peel. Have you ever had a piñata at a birthday party? Cheers.

#WorldMalbecDay with this Assiduous Malbec from the Blackridge Vineyard in the Santa Cruz Mountains This one shows a nose of blackberry, crushed rocks and mushroom with a palette full of black cherry, graphite and black pepper. Drinks well with the Detroit styled pizza.

#ArtAppreciationDay with this piece from the hands of @Markclark_ii.  Pairing it up with a @SangiacomoVines pinot noir from Roberts Road Vineyard in the Petaluma Gap. There’s a nose of orange peel, raspberry & graphite with flavors of black tea, pomegranate, clove & red cherry.

#WineWednesday we highlight #NationalBananaDay with a Neely Wine pinot noir from the Santa Cruz Mountains. This is a gorgeous wine, displaying aromas of cranberry, rose petals and sandalwood with flavors of red raspberry, mushroom and violets. Cheers.

#TacoTuesday with this 2024 Poggio Tosco Chianti from the Chianti Classico region in Tuscany, Italy. This is made mainly with Sangiovese grapes. It displays aromas of  red cherry, sage and  leather with tastes of red plum, tobacco and thyme. Tacos from Don Julio’s Taqueria.

#NationalScrabbleDay with this 2023 Ottavino Wines St. Laurent from the Ricci Vineyard in @CarnerosWine. There is a nose of red plum, citrus peel & anise with a bold palette of black cherry, fennel & cumin. Do you still play scrabble? Do you see the mistake on the board? 🤭😂

#NationalLicoriceDay with a new release 2023 pinot noir by Cru Winery from the Sarmento Vineyard in the Santa Lucia Highlands of Monterey County. This one has an aromas of sour cherry, hibiscus and rosebuds with tastes of cranberry, pencil lead and red licorice. Cheers.

My Saturday Selection with some fruity desserts is this 2017 Cambria Wines clone 4 pinot noir from Santa Maria Valley. There’s a nose of black cherry, sage and forest floor with tastes of pomegranate, rosemary and mushroom. Cheers.

#PizzaFriday with this new release 2023 Cru Winery pinot noir from the Fiddlestix Vineyard in the Sta Rita Hills This one has an aromas of black raspberry, thyme and lavender with flavors of Santa Rosa plum, nutmeg and cinnamon. Pizza from Square pie Guys.

#ThirstyThursday Selection 2022 Boekenoogen Vineyards "3 Clone" pinot noir from the @SLHWine. There is a nose of pomegranate, caramel chews and violets with a palette bursting with Santa Rosa plum, nutmeg and black olive. Cheers

Wine Wednesday with this lovely bouquet of roses with a @theopolisvineyards pinot noir from the Santa Lucia Highlands. Theopolis There is a nose of cranberry, dried rose petals & cinnamon with a palette of blueberry, citrus peel & leather. Cheers.

#TacoTuesday with a 2025 Vincent Wines rosé of petite Sirah from their estate in Carmel Valley. This shows a nose fresh cranberry, raspberry and all spice with tastes of dark cherry, creamy blueberry and hints of pepper. Tacos courtesy of Bravo Taqueria in Redwood City

Starting a new week with National Twinkie Day and this Santa Cruz Mtn grenache from the Hook Vineyard in the @SLHWine. This one displays aromas of red cherry, sage and bit of chocolate with tastes of raspberry, rose petals and mushroom. Grab a Twinkie & have a great week. Cheers.

#HappyEaster with this 2014 Hart’s Desire Grenache from the Russian River Valley in Sonoma County. This is showing a nose of red plum, violets and sage with a palette of black cherry, clove and ginger. This pairs well with new beginnings and springtime. Cheers

#SaturdaySelection for Easter Weekend is this Shunji Cellars pinot noir from the Spear Vineyard in Santa Barbara County paired with a cinnamon rolls. This one displays a nose of black cherry, rose petals and light pepper with tastes of Santa Rosa plum, cinnamon and black tea.

#PizzaFriday with a pinot noir by @domainedella from the
Russian River Valley. This is displaying a nose of black plum, rose petals & clove with tastes of black cherry, cinnamon & blood orange. Pairs well with the pie, courtesy of Rayos Pizza in Hayward. Have a great Easter.

Thursday of Easter Week is with golden roses & this @SeaboldCellars pinot noir l. This shows a nose of pomegranate, hibiscus & bay leaf with flavors of tart cranberries, rose hips, lavender & roasted thyme. Enjoy the brightness that Easter Week brings

#WineWednesday with Easter donuts from @krispykreme and a Typicite pinot noir from Dutton Ranch. There is a nose of black plum, rose petals and clove with tastes of black cherry, cinnamon and blood orange. Grab a donut as we get ready for Easter.

#TacoTuesday with a 2019 @martinraywinery pinot noir from the Santa Cruz Mountains. This shows a nose of strawberry, dried roses & mushroom with flavors of Santa Rosa plum, leather & violet. Tacos courtesy of newly re-opened Bravo Taqueria in Redwood City. All so good!

#MondayMotivation as we begin Easter Week with Peeps and this Montagne Russe pinot noir from Fort Ross-Seeview on the Sonoma Coast. This displays a nose of bright cherry, forest floor and fresh cut roses with tastes of black cherry, thyme and clove. Have a good week everyone.

#SundayFunday with Gumby and some beef jerky with this Toje pinot noir from the Sweet Lane Vineyard in the @petalumagap. There is a nose of red raspberry, turmeric and coriander with a palette filled with dark cherry, cinnamon and forest floor. It’s a good one!

#SaturdaySelection is this 2015 @macrostiewinery pinot noir from the Goldrock Ridge on the Sonoma Coast. This gem displays a nose of ripe raspberry, orange peel and
sandalwood are followed by tastes of red cherry, mushroom and hints of tobacco. Cheers.

#PizzaFriday with this 2018 @RCochraneWines pinot noir from the La Encantada Vineyard in the Santa Rita Hills region of Santa Barbara County. This displays a nose of black raspberry, thyme & lavender with flavors of Santa Rosa plum, nutmeg & cinnamon. Pizza from @amicisbayarea

It’s #NationalSpinachDay with this 2016 @spindriftwinery pinot noir from the Willamette Valley in Oregon. There is a nose of red cherries, baseball leather glove and mushrooms with a palette full of pomegranate, dark plum and cinnamon cookies. Find some spinach and get healthy!

#WineWednesday choice on Opening Night from Oracle Park is this Deloach pinot noir from the Sonoma Coast. There are aromas of red raspberry, cinnamon and vanilla cookies with flavors of strawberry, plum skin and clove. Who else is at Opening Night?

#TacoTuesday with this @desparadawine “soothsayer”  Tempranillo from Paso Robles. Aromas of blackberry, fennel and graphite with flavors of blueberry, leather and thyme. Tacos courtesy of Don Julio’s Taqueria in Union City. Please check them out.

#MondayMotivation with magenta flowers and a 2018 Sojourn Cellars pinot noir. Aromas of black cherry, orange peel and sandalwood are followed by tastes of red plum, mushroom and hints of cinnamon. Have a great week everyone. Cheers.

#SundayFunday with beignets and a 2015 Cline Cellars pinot noir from the Sonoma Coast. This one has an aromas of Santa Rosa plum, cedar and cinnamon with tastes of ripe strawberry, cardamom and tobacco. Grab a beignet and enjoy