#DCVPassport Day 1 - Zichichi

This winery had lots of potential – Zinfandel and Petite Sirah. Unfortunately, the visit was marred by the reception we received. We were told that buses weren’t allowed even though we were in a van and could see a similar vehicle already parked. The person guarding the drive wasn’t happy when our driver asked if he could drop us off and park down the road. We were then told that the van/bus already parked there were wine club members and that they had a handicap sticker. Hello, we were potential wine club members…but not after that reception. There was no guidance as to where to go or pairing the food.(which was a great Duck or Pork Tamales...

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#DCVPassport Day 1–Gopfrich Estate

We love coming to this winery because they make good wine and they have some interesting German wine to go with it. Unfortunately, this year the winemaker wasn’t happy with the German juice and didn’t make any German wine. I was also hoping to get some of their Rose..but it was already sold out. Will definitely have to check back next year....

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#DCVPassport Day 1 – Lambert Bridge

My camera must have broken when we reached Lambert Bridge because I don’t have any more pictures. Although, in reality I think I was just too busy eating and drinking to take a photo. 2011 Bevill Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc – Shrimp Ceviche served in freshly made tacones 2009 Forchini Vineyard Zinfandel – Wood fired pizza with Cow Girl Creamery Wagon Wheel, braised trumpet royales, white albas and chanterelles (www.gourmetmushrooms.com) 2006 Sonoma County Merlot – Franco Dunn’s Grilled Toscano Sausages (www.oneworldsausage.com) 2006 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon – Cabernet-spiked, wood oven braised short ribs on toasted kalamata...

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#DCVPassport Day 1 - DaVero

DaVero was another new winery for us. DaVero is a certified Biodynamic farm producing high quality wines, award-winning olive oils, jams and other small batch Estate products.They have a very interesting story and produce very good Italian Varietals. The food here was wonderful…great pizza from the food truck and some yummy lamb chops that went great with the Carrignane. And the Sonoma chocolates were wonderful…try the Chocolate Blue Cheese…delicious! 2012 Estate Malvasia Bianca – great brunch wine. 2008 DaVero Sangiovese – pairs with the DaVero Lemon Olive Oil Chocolate 2012 Late Harvest Muscato – goes well with the Davero Olive Oil Chocolate...

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#DCVPassport Day 1 - De La Mantanya

De La Mantanya was our second stop of the day. The grounds here are beautiful. and the wines were pretty good too. I particularly liked the Gewurtztraminer and the Zinfandel.   ...

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#DCVPassport 2013 Day 1 - Mill Creek

We love the people at Mill Creek! They are warm and welcoming and the wines are wonderful! For Passport 2013, we enjoyed a little trip back to the WILD west with our wine and food pairings: 2011 Sauvignon Blanc -Welcome Wine 2012 Dry Rose with Honey Goat Cheese on a butter cracker topped with a strawberry 2009 Zinfandel - St George & Pit Ham and Grilled Cheese with Caramelized onions and herb Aioli 2006 Reserve Merlot - Grilled Pork with blue cheese mousse on a multi-grain crostini 2003 Reflections - Pan seared sausage brochette with Arugula herb pesto  Dayton Passport Friends 2013 ...

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