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As I type this, I am winding down from Day 3 of my Sonoma/Napa Valley wine trip.  Many more stories to come, but some great insights to share from visits to organic and biodynamic producers such as Truett-Hurst (a Dry Creek newcomer), Michel-Schlumberger, Quivira, Frog’s Leap, and Grgich Hills.

Some of the highlights thus far would have to include seeing all of the new, biodynamically farmed vines at Truett-Hurst, some fantastic local cheese pairings at Michel-Schlumsberger, a great overall lineup of wines at Quivira supplemented with some great organic products (ranging from fig jellies, to organic shirts), a Mike Grgich sighting in his tasting room, and lastly, an impromptu free throw shooting contest to cap off a tour of the grounds at Frog’s Leap (we’ll explain later).

One thing that has struck me during this visit – having been to this area just 13 months ago, there clearly seems to be more ‘buzz’ about organic winemaking than there was even a year ago.  And having visited some wineries for the second time (like Quivira), the wines we tasted this time around seemed even more impressive.  More to follow.