tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56806023936906399172024-03-12T21:21:07.295-07:00Buena Vista Carneros BlogTony Lombardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05275655727747436993noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5680602393690639917.post-345899290593586922009-03-17T22:54:00.000-07:002009-03-17T23:22:17.868-07:00Buena Vista Carneros Winemaker Dinner - Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn's Santé Restaurant<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5hKgQcsunQs/ScCQpYzxQAI/AAAAAAAAAS8/7Unat9KgIOk/s1600-h/BVC_SMI_SanteRestaurant_Menu.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314406601005809666" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5hKgQcsunQs/ScCQpYzxQAI/AAAAAAAAAS8/7Unat9KgIOk/s200/BVC_SMI_SanteRestaurant_Menu.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5hKgQcsunQs/ScCQA3pcBjI/AAAAAAAAAS0/O_z8hPliYck/s1600-h/Buena+Vista+Carneros_Jeff+Stewart_Winemaker.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314405904909338162" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 134px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5hKgQcsunQs/ScCQA3pcBjI/AAAAAAAAAS0/O_z8hPliYck/s200/Buena+Vista+Carneros_Jeff+Stewart_Winemaker.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5hKgQcsunQs/ScCRv0QZejI/AAAAAAAAATE/8E9GIloXfaE/s1600-h/Buena+Vista+Carneros+logo+color+hi-res.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314407810964486706" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 68px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5hKgQcsunQs/ScCRv0QZejI/AAAAAAAAATE/8E9GIloXfaE/s200/Buena+Vista+Carneros+logo+color+hi-res.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The Winemaker Dinner Series Continues …<br /><br />Join winemaker Jeff Stewart and indulge your senses in the cuisine of Santé Restaurant perfectly paired with the wines of Buena Vista Carneros!<br /><br />Thursday, April 23, 2009<br />6:30 Reception<br />7:00 Dinner<br /><br />$95.00, or $85.00 for Wine Club Members, plus tax and gratuity.<br /><br />Santé Restaurant<br />Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa<br />100 Boyes Blvd<br />Sonoma, CA 95476<br />(707) 939-2415<br /><a href="http://www.fairmont.com/sonoma/guestservices/restaurants/santerestaurant.htm">http://www.fairmont.com/sonoma/guestservices/restaurants/santerestaurant.htm</a><br /><br />Reservations can be made on Opentable.com, or call 707-939-2415<br /><br />Wine pairing discussion with each course, led by cool-climate winemaking specialist Jeff Stewart of <a href="http://www.buenavistacarneros.com/">Buena Vista Carneros</a>, California’s first winery!Tony Lombardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05275655727747436993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5680602393690639917.post-46196561182528497812009-03-11T16:00:00.000-07:002009-03-11T16:12:29.127-07:00Buena Vista Carneros Winemaker Jeff Stewart is on the Road!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5hKgQcsunQs/SbhE-mGuQSI/AAAAAAAAAR4/bA76pzRHK_k/s1600-h/Jeff_casual_sm.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 143px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5hKgQcsunQs/SbhE-mGuQSI/AAAAAAAAAR4/bA76pzRHK_k/s200/Jeff_casual_sm.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312071602654822690" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5hKgQcsunQs/SbhDYaYlFWI/AAAAAAAAARo/-4OwXeRYnOc/s1600-h/Jim+%26+Nick%27s+BBQ.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 41px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5hKgQcsunQs/SbhDYaYlFWI/AAAAAAAAARo/-4OwXeRYnOc/s200/Jim+%26+Nick%27s+BBQ.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312069847161836898" /></a><br /><br /><br />Taking a swing through the southern states of Georgia and Alabama, Buena Vista Carneros winemaker Jeff Stewart, is taking in the local cuisine.<br /><br /><br />Today, in Birmingham, Alabama, he's enjoying the wonderful BBQ of legendary <a href="http://www.jimnnicks.com/">Jim & Nick's</a>!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5hKgQcsunQs/SbhD4FAjlvI/AAAAAAAAARw/KW-mz4Mrd6I/s1600-h/Jim+%26+Nicks+BBQ.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5hKgQcsunQs/SbhD4FAjlvI/AAAAAAAAARw/KW-mz4Mrd6I/s200/Jim+%26+Nicks+BBQ.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312070391179745010" /></a><br /><br />- Black Angus Brisket<br />- Pulled Pork<br />- Collard Greens<br />- Cole Slaw<br /><br />Can you say <a href="http://www.buenavistacarneros.com//index.cfm?method=pages.showPage&pageid=68fe668a-b8e0-b506-c28c-fa95edf046f5">Buena Vista Carneros Syrah</a>!Tony Lombardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05275655727747436993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5680602393690639917.post-52513885943442643852009-02-12T23:22:00.000-08:002009-02-12T23:38:47.520-08:00Buena Vista Carneros Pinot Gris Delights!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5hKgQcsunQs/SZUim02OV0I/AAAAAAAAARg/2V5xi0gNbcE/s1600-h/WE+APRIL+2009+BVC+2007+Pinot+Gris.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 157px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5hKgQcsunQs/SZUim02OV0I/AAAAAAAAARg/2V5xi0gNbcE/s200/WE+APRIL+2009+BVC+2007+Pinot+Gris.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302182186715076418" /></a><a href="http://www.winemag.com/homepage/index.asp">WINE ENTHUSIAST MAGAZINE</a><br /><br />89 POINTS<br /><br />Buena Vista Carneros<br /><a href="http://www.buenavistacarneros.com//index.cfm?method=pages.showPage&pageid=6902d118-c11f-e60f-1543-54585bac1e29">2007 Pinot Gris</a><br />Carneros<br /><br />A beautiful Pinot Gris,crisp and vibrant,that shows how well the cool, foggy climate of Carneros ripens the variety. Brims with fresh fruit flavors of pineapples, Kaffir limes, sweet Meyer lemons, figs and honeydew melons.<br />--<a href="http://steveheimoff.com/">Steve Heimoff</a>Tony Lombardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05275655727747436993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5680602393690639917.post-6618886817983251522009-02-04T15:04:00.000-08:002009-02-04T16:08:23.869-08:00Buena Vista Carneros Rings Up a Trifecta of Great Reviews from Connoisseurs Guide to California Wine!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5hKgQcsunQs/SYoraqc-cpI/AAAAAAAAARY/Q0bYc39Ngz4/s1600-h/Connoisseurs+Guide+Feb+2009+BVC+2006+EVS+Swan+PN.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5hKgQcsunQs/SYoraqc-cpI/AAAAAAAAARY/Q0bYc39Ngz4/s200/Connoisseurs+Guide+Feb+2009+BVC+2006+EVS+Swan+PN.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299095648627225234" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5hKgQcsunQs/SYorJeK6VcI/AAAAAAAAARQ/XnR0HhBiFiQ/s1600-h/Connoisseurs+Guide+Feb+2009+BVC+2006+EVS+CH.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5hKgQcsunQs/SYorJeK6VcI/AAAAAAAAARQ/XnR0HhBiFiQ/s200/Connoisseurs+Guide+Feb+2009+BVC+2006+EVS+CH.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299095353272456642" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5hKgQcsunQs/SYorEOVCF2I/AAAAAAAAARI/wicfnn1kyRg/s1600-h/Connoisseurs+Guide+Feb+2009+BVC+2006+CH.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5hKgQcsunQs/SYorEOVCF2I/AAAAAAAAARI/wicfnn1kyRg/s200/Connoisseurs+Guide+Feb+2009+BVC+2006+CH.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299095263120594786" /></a><br /><br />The <a href="http://buenavistacarneros.com//index.cfm?method=pages.showPage&pageid=fe2b5f8c-f5f8-f2f8-1019-774433ab8f2a">2006 Ramal Vineyard Chardonnay </a>is noted for its, "Complex ... deep and far-ranging aromas ... full in body ... deep personality ... and fully enjoyable"<br /><br />The <a href="http://buenavistacarneros.com//index.cfm?method=pages.showPage&pageid=64e2a7b7-1cc4-fbb6-238c-d6877a2bac54">2006 Carneros Chardonnay</a> garners, "Buena Vista comes through again with a stellar Chardonnay for everyday drinking ... And, its price makes it a wine to keep at the top of your shopping list.Good Value!"<br /><br />The <a href="http://buenavistacarneros.com//index.cfm?method=pages.showPage&pageid=feed5710-dd7e-e214-9885-340ee7f12483">2006 Ramal Vineyard Swan Selection Pinot Noir </a>elicits, "91 Points-Two Stars; Rich, well-ripened ... nicely composed ... immediately likeable effort, yet, once on that palate, the wine ups the ante ... and joins those Pinots wanting service with full-flavored foods."<br /><br />Congratulations team Buena Vista Carneros!Tony Lombardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05275655727747436993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5680602393690639917.post-38288268328922476592009-01-28T15:29:00.001-08:002009-01-28T15:33:49.298-08:00Buena Vista Carneros' Jeff Stewart on the Radio!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5hKgQcsunQs/SYDqyx_11tI/AAAAAAAAAQo/BqQ22R_J2SI/s1600-h/kkgn_logo_final.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 74px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5hKgQcsunQs/SYDqyx_11tI/AAAAAAAAAQo/BqQ22R_J2SI/s200/kkgn_logo_final.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296491319923168978" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5hKgQcsunQs/SYDquHkUYDI/AAAAAAAAAQg/UOH_7H0HfKc/s1600-h/David+%26+Rachel+Cane_dog.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 177px; height: 196px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5hKgQcsunQs/SYDquHkUYDI/AAAAAAAAAQg/UOH_7H0HfKc/s200/David+%26+Rachel+Cane_dog.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296491239813963826" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5hKgQcsunQs/SYDqlBWP-MI/AAAAAAAAAQY/Fhy02lx6vVk/s1600-h/Buena+Vista+Carneros_Jeff+Stewart_Color_HiRes.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 132px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5hKgQcsunQs/SYDqlBWP-MI/AAAAAAAAAQY/Fhy02lx6vVk/s200/Buena+Vista+Carneros_Jeff+Stewart_Color_HiRes.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296491083525519554" /></a><br />Fresh off the Radio!! <br /><br />January 25, 2009 Listen to Jeff, Darren and fabulous executive chef Janine Falvo, of Carneros Bistro, talk wine and food on David & Rachel Cane’s “A Matter of Taste” Radio Show on 960AM. Jeff and Darren share their winemaking philosophies and Janine prepared some incredible foods that paired beautifully with the wines. She goes on to talk about how she creates her menu, while supporting local artisanal food producers.<br /><br />Click on the hour you want to listen to, or right click and select "save target as" to download to your favorite mp3 player>> <a href="http://amatteroftaste.com/Radioshowmp3/radioshow.htm">http://amatteroftaste.com/Radioshowmp3/radioshow.htm</a>Tony Lombardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05275655727747436993noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5680602393690639917.post-52096498640583799832008-12-12T09:33:00.000-08:002008-12-12T09:39:49.755-08:00Meet the Buena Vista Carneros & Atlas Peak Teams!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5hKgQcsunQs/SUKhLtR70PI/AAAAAAAAAPw/Cw2Ba7TTB7U/s1600-h/2008_AP_BVC_Production_Team.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278958935737094386" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 160px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5hKgQcsunQs/SUKhLtR70PI/AAAAAAAAAPw/Cw2Ba7TTB7U/s200/2008_AP_BVC_Production_Team.JPG" border="0" /></a> Taken outside the historic farmhouse on Buena Vista Carneros' Ramal Vineyard Estate, these are the hard working individuals that make up the two winemaking teams.<br /><br />You're able to enjoy the fruits of their labor in the magnificent wines of Atlas Peak and Buena Vista Carneros!Tony Lombardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05275655727747436993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5680602393690639917.post-14917467086587593502008-12-11T23:53:00.000-08:002008-12-12T00:22:32.537-08:00Buena Vista Carneros Pinot Noir is a Perfect Pick for the Holidays!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5hKgQcsunQs/SUIdvCjqM0I/AAAAAAAAAPo/E3Ljvr2Jn64/s1600-h/US+Airways_BVC+2005+Pinot+Noir_Nov+2008.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278814407209136962" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 167px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5hKgQcsunQs/SUIdvCjqM0I/AAAAAAAAAPo/E3Ljvr2Jn64/s200/US+Airways_BVC+2005+Pinot+Noir_Nov+2008.jpg" border="0" /></a>The <a href="http://buenavistacarneros.com/wines/winesProduct.cfm?product_id=808&category_id=346">Buena Vista Carneros Pinot Noir </a>gets a great photo op and perfect pairing for Thanksgiving by Bill Citara in the November 2008 <a href="http://www.usairwaysmag.com/">US Airways on-flight magazine</a>.<br /><br />Clearly on message he goes onto say, “The cool-weather Carneros region produces some of the finest Pinot Noirs in Northern California, and the resurgent Buena Vista’s latest effort is an excellent example.”<br /><br />US Airways is the country’s 5th largest airline and boards over 81 million annual passengers, with an astounding 6.8 million a month!<br /><br />Congratulations team <a href="http://buenavistacarneros.com/home.cfm?month=3&day=23&year=1922&_send_date_.x=7&_send_date_.y=24">BVC</a> on this great hit!Tony Lombardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05275655727747436993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5680602393690639917.post-80672520199035718972008-10-06T10:47:00.000-07:002008-10-06T11:02:17.862-07:00Buena Vista Carneros Scores Big at the Sonoma County Harvest Fair!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5hKgQcsunQs/SOpQMS9iMmI/AAAAAAAAAO4/-QK0qzB7-CM/s1600-h/Buena+Visat+Carneros+Sonoma+County+Harvest+Fair.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5hKgQcsunQs/SOpQMS9iMmI/AAAAAAAAAO4/-QK0qzB7-CM/s200/Buena+Visat+Carneros+Sonoma+County+Harvest+Fair.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254100087459689058" /></a>Buena Vista Carneros garners an astounding three "Best in Class" designations for three of its wines at the <a href="http://www.harvestfair.org/hf_home.php">2008 Sonoma County Harvest Fair</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://buenavistacarneros.com/shop/wineshopProdListing.cfm?category_id=511">2006 Carneros Pinot Noir</a><br /><a href="http://buenavistacarneros.com/shop/wineshopProdListing.cfm?category_id=513">2005 Carneros Syrah</a><br /><a href="http://buenavistacarneros.com/shop/wineshopProduct.cfm?product_id=910&category_id=512">2007 Carneros Pinot Gris</a><br /><br />Congratulations team <a href="http://buenavistacarneros.com/home.cfm?month=3&day=6&year=1954&_send_date_.x=19&_send_date_.y=14">Buena Vista Carneros</a>!Tony Lombardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05275655727747436993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5680602393690639917.post-6250640722971025912008-09-19T10:27:00.000-07:002008-09-19T11:53:59.513-07:00Buena Vista Carneros Family!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5hKgQcsunQs/SNPzr70iQMI/AAAAAAAAAOg/oKBwgP0bUhg/s1600-h/Janine+%26+Chris.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5hKgQcsunQs/SNPzr70iQMI/AAAAAAAAAOg/oKBwgP0bUhg/s200/Janine+%26+Chris.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247805926934724802" /></a>Profile of the Week!<br /><br />Meet our friends, Janine Flavo, Chef & Chris Sawyer, Sommelier, both of <a href="http://www.thelodgeatsonoma.com/sonoma-valley-restaurants.html">Carneros Bistro & Wine Bar</a>.<br /><br />Janine Flavo - Chef de Cuisine<br />Janine graduated from the Pennsylvania Culinary Institute in 1998 and cut her teeth working for at the Disney World Resort in Orlando. Since April 2005 she has directed the culinary program at Carneros Bistro located in the Lodge at Sonoma. She grows a magnificent herb and vegetable garden, that sources her seasonal cuisine, just outside the restaurant doors. Her dinner menu features local items such as CK Lamb T-Bone Meyer Lemon Cavatelli, Fava Beans, English Pea, in a Syrah Gelee. With an open kitchen, high ceilings and large windows overlooking the garden, Carneros Bistro & Wine Bar is a must stop in Sonoma Wine Country.<br /><br />Ask about her famous smoked pork belly!!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://site.wineradius.com/Biopage.html">Chris Sawyer</a> - Journalist/Sommelier<br />A world-renowned wine writer, sommelier, wine educator and critic, Christopher Sawyer travels around the globe following trends in wine and participating as a judge in international wine competitions. Sawyer is also notably the world’s only Film Festival Sommelier, pairing wine selections with some of the world’s top independent films each April at the Sonoma Valley Film Festival.<br /><br />Christopher is currently sommelier-in-residence at the Carneros Bistro & Wine Bar at The Lodge at Sonoma and Renaissance Resort and Spa, where he features an extensive wine list spotlighting wines from Sonoma County and Carneros. He also serves as the private sommelier for some of the area’s most well-known residents, including the Getty family in San Francisco and Pixar Co-Founder and Oscar Award-winning director John Lasseter, of Cars, A Bug's Life, Toy Story, The Incredibles and Ratatouille fame, and as consulting sommelier for an innovative new wine program at the Hilton in the San Francisco Financial District.<br /><br />Born and raised in Sonoma County, Christopher is also a well-respected journalist whose articles frequently appear in the Patterson’s Tasting Panel, Click by LavaLife, Wine Business Monthly, Wines & Vines, Vineyard & Winery Management, Fine Life, Sonoma Magazine, California Wine & Food, San Francisco Chronicle, Press Democrat/Argus-Courier, Smart Meetings, and many other national publications.<br /><br />The Lodge & Sonoma, Renaissance<br /><a href="http://www.thelodgeatsonoma.com/sonoma-valley-restaurants.html">Carneros Bistro & Wine Bar</a><br />1325 Broadway Street<br />Sonoma, CA 95476<br />707.935.6600Tony Lombardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05275655727747436993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5680602393690639917.post-54704783181570308272008-09-19T09:09:00.000-07:002008-09-19T09:12:37.068-07:00More Winery Olympics Photos<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hT0xkjlhPmA/SNPPXP9sGAI/AAAAAAAAABg/aUBhhLgiP7s/s1600-h/041807+ca+div+mtg+022.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247765989145974786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hT0xkjlhPmA/SNPPXP9sGAI/AAAAAAAAABg/aUBhhLgiP7s/s320/041807+ca+div+mtg+022.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hT0xkjlhPmA/SNPPSZ6wCsI/AAAAAAAAABY/6GMERoTwFwQ/s1600-h/041807+ca+div+mtg+018.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247765905918659266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hT0xkjlhPmA/SNPPSZ6wCsI/AAAAAAAAABY/6GMERoTwFwQ/s320/041807+ca+div+mtg+018.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hT0xkjlhPmA/SNPPOrmhEUI/AAAAAAAAABQ/aHUeEMSknJw/s1600-h/041807+ca+div+mtg+009.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247765841946153282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hT0xkjlhPmA/SNPPOrmhEUI/AAAAAAAAABQ/aHUeEMSknJw/s320/041807+ca+div+mtg+009.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hT0xkjlhPmA/SNPPKlIFSmI/AAAAAAAAABI/pzk6klnm9Nc/s1600-h/041807+ca+div+mtg+005.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247765771488414306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hT0xkjlhPmA/SNPPKlIFSmI/AAAAAAAAABI/pzk6klnm9Nc/s320/041807+ca+div+mtg+005.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hT0xkjlhPmA/SNPPGFVrASI/AAAAAAAAABA/CmYgtg0kNF8/s1600-h/041807+ca+div+mtg+004.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247765694236000546" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hT0xkjlhPmA/SNPPGFVrASI/AAAAAAAAABA/CmYgtg0kNF8/s320/041807+ca+div+mtg+004.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>wine4nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07897274331572314881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5680602393690639917.post-17710167711877792332008-09-11T17:11:00.001-07:002008-09-12T10:47:19.003-07:00Winery Olympics<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hT0xkjlhPmA/SMm2XxOJHSI/AAAAAAAAAA4/vZxeteFScg8/s1600-h/bvc+olympics+020.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244923760515554594" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hT0xkjlhPmA/SMm2XxOJHSI/AAAAAAAAAA4/vZxeteFScg8/s320/bvc+olympics+020.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hT0xkjlhPmA/SMm1M0WpGaI/AAAAAAAAAAw/ABjArNrP7Z0/s1600-h/bvc+olympics+013.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244922472866322850" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hT0xkjlhPmA/SMm1M0WpGaI/AAAAAAAAAAw/ABjArNrP7Z0/s320/bvc+olympics+013.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hT0xkjlhPmA/SMm08s5hJXI/AAAAAAAAAAg/404i4G3wRwk/s1600-h/bvc+olympics+005.jpg"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Years and years of training, pushing yourself beyond all limits, personal sacrifice...no, I'm not talking about the Olympic athletes...I'm talking about our winemakers and the cellar crews. Ever tried to roll an empty barrel 25 yards? Straight? How quickly can you top off a barrel? Without spilling wine?<br /><br />The local distributor team had the opportunity to show off their strenghts. Winemaker Jeff Stewart hosted a 'Winery Olympics' contest between 4 of the local sales teams. Events included the barrel roll, wine racking, and blind tastings of area pinot noirs. The grand prize was Jeff grilling tri-tips and sipping Syrah....so we were all winners!wine4nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07897274331572314881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5680602393690639917.post-78633879853660927232008-09-08T13:14:00.001-07:002008-09-12T16:44:11.506-07:00Buena Vista at Tres Hombres, Petaluma - September 28th<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243747402296708706" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5hKgQcsunQs/SMWIetXFzmI/AAAAAAAAAOI/K4cT9t3EbTA/s200/EVS+3bottles-HiRes.jpg" border="0" />Start your Sunday off in downtown Petaluma with a savory Tres Hombres brunch perfectly paired with some of the finest wines in the Ascentia Wine Estates portfolio.<br /><br />Join me for delicious samples of:<br /><br />2007 Geyser Peak Sauvignon Blanc<br />2006 Buena Vista Carneros Pinot Noir<br />2006 XYZin 10 Year Old “Vine-Aged” Zinfandel<br /><br />Be sure to tune into Ziggy on her “<a href="http://www.krsh.com/ziggy.html">Wine Wednesday</a>” segment to catch the publicity of this fabulous event, as well as her great coverage of the ins ‘n outs of the wine biz!<br /><br />Date: Sunday, September 28<br /><br />Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM<br /><br />Place: Tres Hombres Petaluma<br /><a href="http://www.treshombreslongbarandgrill.com">www.treshombreslongbarandgrill.com</a><br /><br />151 Petaluma Boulevard South<br />Petaluma, CA 94952<br />(707) 773-4500<br /><br /><a href="http://events.petaluma360.com/zbutton/events/84935071" rel="nofollow"><img class="zbutton" title="Check out 'Ascentia Wine Estates at Tres Hombres' on Zvents" alt="Zbutton" src="http://events.petaluma360.com/images/zbutton.gif" align="center" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.treshombreslongbarandgrill.com/"></a>Tony Lombardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05275655727747436993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5680602393690639917.post-19757919890001516792008-09-04T23:51:00.000-07:002008-09-05T00:05:12.919-07:00Carneros Bistro & Wine Bar’s Heirloom Tomato Dinner with Buena Vista Carneros - September 10<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5hKgQcsunQs/SMDZKcIGyCI/AAAAAAAAALQ/I9rBmhwBLh4/s1600-h/BVC+logo+color+hi-res.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5hKgQcsunQs/SMDZKcIGyCI/AAAAAAAAALQ/I9rBmhwBLh4/s200/BVC+logo+color+hi-res.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242428739631368226" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5hKgQcsunQs/SMDY06YigcI/AAAAAAAAALI/VWuhHongnxM/s1600-h/WCRES021294-01.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5hKgQcsunQs/SMDY06YigcI/AAAAAAAAALI/VWuhHongnxM/s200/WCRES021294-01.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242428369796235714" /></a>Carneros Bistro Heirloom Tomato Dinner Wednesday, September 10. <br /><br />Chef Janine Falvo will offer several creative tomato-centric courses, all paired by sommelier Christopher Sawyer with wines from Etude, David Noyes, Buena Vista Carneros, Gundlach Bundschu and Gloria Ferrer. $85. 6:30 p.m. For reservations call 707.931.2042.<br /><br />Carneros Bistro & Wine Bar<br />The Lodge at Sonoma<br />1325 Broadway Street<br />Sonoma, CA 95476<br />707-931-2042Tony Lombardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05275655727747436993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5680602393690639917.post-55292475956708377802008-08-26T16:22:00.000-07:002008-09-04T22:35:16.371-07:00Exquisite Wine & Food Offering at California's First Winery - Buena Vista Carneros<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5hKgQcsunQs/SLSR3tKXA0I/AAAAAAAAAKY/1vgWBGRP5Lo/s1600-h/111.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5hKgQcsunQs/SLSR3tKXA0I/AAAAAAAAAKY/1vgWBGRP5Lo/s200/111.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238972652740608834" /></a>Exquisite Wine & Food Offering at California's First Winery - Buena Vista Carneros <br /><br />Date: Aug 2008 - Sep 2008 <br />Time: Every Friday - Sunday 10:00AM - 5:00PM <br />Cost: $20.00 <br /><br /><br />Place: Buena Vista Carneros Historic Tasting Room<br />18000 Old Winery Road<br />Sonoma, CA 95476 <br /><br />Starting August 29th through the end of harvest, we invite you to indulge in the cool-climate Carneros wines of Buena Vista expertly paired with some of the finest local artisanal cheese producers of Sonoma County. Savor Carneros Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Syrah with local cheeses, such as Bellwether Farms, Cowgirl Creamery, Laura Chenel and Vella on the beautiful grounds of California's first winery!<br /><br /><br />More Info: <a href="http://www.buenavistacarneros.com">Buena Vista Carneros</a>Tony Lombardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05275655727747436993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5680602393690639917.post-47541572823969734532008-08-21T21:19:00.000-07:002008-08-26T16:19:26.533-07:00Buena Vista Carneros & Jeff Stewart on KRON TV 4-San Francisco<a href="http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1745088836?bclid=1740033609&bctid=1745164925"><a href="http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1745088836/bclid1740033609/bctid1745164925"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5hKgQcsunQs/SLSOn7Buu4I/AAAAAAAAAKI/MJzhuGzHw0I/s1600-h/KRON+TV4.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5hKgQcsunQs/SLSOn7Buu4I/AAAAAAAAAKI/MJzhuGzHw0I/s200/KRON+TV4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238969083049720706" /></a></a></a>KRON news anchor, Mark Danon sits down with Buena Vista Carneros winemaker, Jeff Stewart to discuss the attributes of cool-climate winemaking in Carneros.<br /><br />Watch Video >> <a href="http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1745088836/bclid1740033609/bctid1745164925">Buena Vista Carneros KRON4 San Francisco</a><br /><br />The "Heard it Through the Grapevine" segment ran on Friday, August 22 during the highly rated KRON 4 Morning News.<br /><br />KRON 4 Morning News Audience Total Viewing Households: 44,400Tony Lombardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05275655727747436993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5680602393690639917.post-18036143510828965372008-08-20T15:21:00.000-07:002008-08-20T15:33:38.278-07:00Buena Vista Carneros impresses San Francisco Chronicle!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5hKgQcsunQs/SKybX6u0vzI/AAAAAAAAAKA/NMODKSyV2z4/s1600-h/wi-tastingroom15_0498850759.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236731301929991986" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5hKgQcsunQs/SKybX6u0vzI/AAAAAAAAAKA/NMODKSyV2z4/s200/wi-tastingroom15_0498850759.jpg" border="0" /></a>Noted for its knowledgeable staff and attentive service the historic tasting room of Buena Vista Carneros is reviewed recently in the San Francisco Chronicle. The article goes on to say, "On a recent visit, there was always someone nearby to answer questions about the winery's history and its wines."<br /><br />Rating: TWO AND A HALF STARS Good/Excellent<br /><br />Click here for review: <a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/08/15/WIID121CEM.DTL">Buena Vista Carneros impresses San Francisco Chronicle.</a> Northern California's largest newspaper enjoys a circulation of 365,234.<br /><br />Congratulations team BVC!Tony Lombardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05275655727747436993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5680602393690639917.post-31110917748495236682008-08-03T23:52:00.001-07:002008-08-03T23:58:40.013-07:00More Buena Vista in "Bottle Shock"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_5hKgQcsunQs/SJanSo32vxI/AAAAAAAAAJ4/exr09I3rxpA/s1600-h/Freddy+and+Eliza+wine+contest+02042908.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_5hKgQcsunQs/SJanSo32vxI/AAAAAAAAAJ4/exr09I3rxpA/s200/Freddy+and+Eliza+wine+contest+02042908.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230551955888586514" /></a>During a blind tasting, Freddy Rodriguez's character calls out a 1974 Buena Vista Pinot Noir, from an up and coming region called ... Carneros!<br /><br />Check out the movie trailer here: <a href="http://www.bottleshockthemovie.com/">www.bottleshock.com</a>Tony Lombardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05275655727747436993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5680602393690639917.post-13793832345894605702008-08-03T23:33:00.000-07:002008-08-04T00:06:13.506-07:00Buena Vista Carneros' Ramal Vineyard Plays Backdrop to Hollywood's "Bottle Shock" Movie!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_5hKgQcsunQs/SJamtMtk9nI/AAAAAAAAAJw/_s_ir2h7DTQ/s1600-h/Rachel,+Freddy+clink+glasses+03094209.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_5hKgQcsunQs/SJamtMtk9nI/AAAAAAAAAJw/_s_ir2h7DTQ/s200/Rachel,+Freddy+clink+glasses+03094209.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230551312674125426" /></a>Check out the rolling hills of Buena Vista's Ramal Vineyard Estate in the heart of the Carneros Appellation. Some of the movie's most beautiful scenes are played out amongst the winery's premier Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vineyards.<br /><br />Check out the movie trailer here: <a href="http://www.bottleshockthemovie.com/">www.bottleshock.com</a>Tony Lombardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05275655727747436993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5680602393690639917.post-66871978165140486382008-07-23T12:23:00.000-07:002008-07-23T12:35:20.616-07:00The History of California's First Winery<a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_5hKgQcsunQs/SIeHHLHWeBI/AAAAAAAAAHM/NuUC85dwEiw/s1600-h/New+Picture+(3).bmp"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_5hKgQcsunQs/SIeHHLHWeBI/AAAAAAAAAHM/NuUC85dwEiw/s200/New+Picture+(3).bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226294449899206674" /></a><a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_5hKgQcsunQs/SIeHNXfoZ_I/AAAAAAAAAHU/y101jVo9Wsk/s1600-h/New+Picture+(4).bmp"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_5hKgQcsunQs/SIeHNXfoZ_I/AAAAAAAAAHU/y101jVo9Wsk/s200/New+Picture+(4).bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226294556301486066" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Check out world events in this timeline as California's first winery was growing from its humble beginnings in 1857 to the present day.<br /><br />Buena Vista Historic Tasting Room<br />11 am to 5 pm<br />18000 Old Winery Road<br />Sonoma, CA 95476<br />707.938.1266<br /><a href="http://www.buenavistacarneros.com">www.buenavistacarneros.com</a>Tony Lombardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05275655727747436993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5680602393690639917.post-46084742944284824122008-07-21T16:53:00.003-07:002008-07-21T17:05:21.132-07:00Visit California's First Winery - A National Treasure & Landmark!<a href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_5hKgQcsunQs/SIUkLm7ocMI/AAAAAAAAAG0/gNUGodLgM-U/s1600-h/New+Picture+(1).bmp"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_5hKgQcsunQs/SIUkLm7ocMI/AAAAAAAAAG0/gNUGodLgM-U/s200/New+Picture+(1).bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225622724481151170" /></a><a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_5hKgQcsunQs/SIUiJL2FksI/AAAAAAAAAGk/5OJI9JtaibY/s1600-h/New+Picture.bmp"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_5hKgQcsunQs/SIUiJL2FksI/AAAAAAAAAGk/5OJI9JtaibY/s200/New+Picture.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225620483827143362" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Buena Vista Historic Tasting Room<br />18000 Old Winery Road<br />Sonoma, CA 95476<br />707.938.1266<br /><a href="http://www.buenavistacarneros.com/">www.buenavistacarneros.com</a>Tony Lombardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05275655727747436993noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5680602393690639917.post-32678780318192608012008-07-12T18:03:00.000-07:002008-07-21T16:30:37.081-07:00Meet Buena Vista Founder Count Agoston Haraszthy!<a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_5hKgQcsunQs/SIUZi9NdhXI/AAAAAAAAAGc/LiWTI2qLqkI/s1600-h/vallejopic%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_5hKgQcsunQs/SIUZi9NdhXI/AAAAAAAAAGc/LiWTI2qLqkI/s200/vallejopic%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225611030970598770" /></a>Local historian and impersonator, George Webber, will be on hand taking visitors back in time to the beginnings of California's first winery in 1857 with a walking tour of the historic Buena Vista Winery.<br /><br />Renowned for his public tours on the Sonoma Plaza and his manifestations of Mark Twain, General Vallejo, Luigi, and Professor Vine. More than just a tour or lecture, George Webber creates Performance Art!<br /><br />Come visit Tuesday, July 22nd at 4:00 PM and take a walk back in time.<br /><br />Buena Vista Historic Tasting Room<br />18000 Old Winery Road<br />Sonoma, CA 95476<br />707.938.1266<br /><a href="http://www.buenavistacarneros.com/">www.buenavistacarneros.com</a><br /><br />Check out George Webber. Click here: <a href="http://www.georgewebber.com/index.html">www.georgewebber.com</a>Tony Lombardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05275655727747436993noreply@blogger.com0