Welcome to California Wine Country!
There is just something about this area that keeps me wanting to come back for more. I know, I've said that before, but... it's true! Last time we were there it was for a full week which was really the perfect amount of time. Well, actually, it's never enough time but we were able to do & see quite a bit with a week. I am so looking forward to another quick visit coming up in September, but for now, I can share what I've seen so far. Hope this post entices you to visit if you have not already been! :)
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I love San Francisco. Have you been? It's another one of those places that begs to be revisited often, at least once a year. Do I visit once a year? No, no I don't but I will! California is a feel-good kind of state in general but San Francisco really feels good, at least for me. A combination of the great people, relaxed attitude, local food culture and all around creativeness of the city is I think, what makes it so special. As a tourist, there are many great things to see and do whilst visiting. Whether it's Fisherman's wharf, Alcatraz, Chinatown, Union Square, the Golden Gate, or a quick trip to wine country (which I'll write about next), there really is something for everyone. For me, it's the amazing food & wine culture and top-notch restaurant scene (surprise, surprise) that gets me most excited. Let's go!
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Recently,
Metrovino and
Artisan Wines hosted a winemaker's dinner for
Pepe Raventós of Raventós i Blanc at
Ox and Angela restaurant. Having visited the estate last June, I was eager to re-visit their wines, some of which are still not available in Canada. Meeting Pepe was an added bonus on this night - it was wonderful to listen to him speak so passionately about his family's business that started so long ago and to learn about his plans for the future of Raventós.
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I took these images back in late October just before we were to receive our first dusting of snow. We had a beautiful fall with warm sunny days and cool crisp nights. Perfect weather for a comforting mushroom risotto. Now that we are in the thick of winter I envy these photos and how un-snowy and warm they seem!
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