Author Archives: OHenry Wine
A tour of the house
Here’s a quick tour of the house: It’s at the end of a dead-end road, next to a 320-acre ranch with a seasonal creek. The house is 3 miles from downtown Healdsburg. Let’s go on a quick tour: Once around … Continue reading
You can’t miss a visit to Jimtown Store in Alexander Valley
If you’re adventurous, a bike ride in the Alexander Valley is a fantastic trip. And regardless of bike or car, you have to stop at Jimtown Store for lunch. There’s something for everyone there — from amazing gourmet sandwiches to … Continue reading
It’s never going to stop raining in Healdsburg
We need the rain, but boy, is it raining. And windy. And green. And lush. Wow.
Robert Young Winery has amazing Cabernet
A trip to Healdsburg has to include the Alexander Valley. Our favorite winery? Robert Young … A little off the beaten path, but probably the best place we’ve found in Sonoma County for Cabernet. They are 100+ year farmers – … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexander Valley, cabernet, Sonoma county, winery
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Looking for a Great Tour of Napa Valley Wines?
If you like Cabs and Meritages, Anderson’s Conn Valley and Larkmead are both outstanding and they are our favorite wineries in Napa Valley. Appointments are required at both. We’ve also heard good things about Frank Family, Hall, Round Pond, Etude, … Continue reading
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Tagged Anderson's Conn Valley, Bordeaux blends, cabernet, Chappellet, Etude, Larkmead Vineyard, meritage, Napa, Round Pond, seavey, trespass, wines
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Barndiva
Barndiva We’ve heard about Barndiva from many friends and have gone twice in December 2010. Highly recommended. Just off of the Healdsburg square. Yum! The food is great and the drinks are hand-made and fantastic. Don’t miss the goat … Continue reading
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Inman Family Winery Rocks the Chardonnay
Beautiful barn doors Tasting room is open Thursday through Sunday Wines: Rose of Pinot Noir, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, and yummy Chardonnay 3900 Piner Rd Santa Rosa, CA 95401 (707) 293-9576 http://www.inmanfamilywines.com [Located at the junction of Olivet and Piner Road] The … Continue reading
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Color Transforms the Half Bath/Laundry Room
The oak cabinets continue, although with our new washer and dryer I don’t notice them as much. appliances: LG Washer and Dryer The bigger change was to the half bath. You get a peek of it above. It was your … Continue reading
Heaven is an Open Kitchen / Dining Room / Den
One of the things we liked most about the layout was the open kitchen to the dining room and den. We love to cook and have everyone close by. Both rooms: painted the walls the same grey as the kitchen. … Continue reading
Paint and Hardware Make Oak Cabinets Come to Life
We lucked out with a great stove but other than that, started from a pretty horrible beginning. The contractor-standard oak cabinets were spruced up with many coats of paint, the new appliances went in, and we still have the lighting … Continue reading
