funny by accident. http://shanaray.posterous.com social media, tech, food and wine in a world that takes itself too seriously. posterous.com Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:19:00 -0700 you're not drinking wine alone.... http://shanaray.posterous.com/youre-not-drinking-wine-alone http://shanaray.posterous.com/youre-not-drinking-wine-alone
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Tue, 11 Oct 2011 20:39:00 -0700 the #wine flu. http://shanaray.posterous.com/the-wine-flu http://shanaray.posterous.com/the-wine-flu
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Thu, 23 Jun 2011 20:56:00 -0700 wine connoisseurs? thanks @kainoa3000. http://shanaray.posterous.com/wine-connoisseurs-thanks-kainoa3000 http://shanaray.posterous.com/wine-connoisseurs-thanks-kainoa3000
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Thanks for the laugh Kainoa!

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Thu, 09 Jun 2011 09:00:00 -0700 2nd annual #PinotSmackdown. http://shanaray.posterous.com/2nd-annual-pinotsmackdown http://shanaray.posterous.com/2nd-annual-pinotsmackdown
Good friend Ed Thralls (aka @Winetonite) brings you all:  

The 2nd Annual #PinotSmackdown! 

#PinotSmackdown is a celebration of the world's most expressive wine grape combined with a knock-down, drag-out cage fight between YOUR FAVORITE Pinot-producing regions!

DATE: August 12, 2011

TIME:  24 hours in order to give everyone time to share a glass when it makes sense in their time zone.

IN REAL LIFE: Details coming soon (via @winetonite)

This event is FREE and all you need to participate is wine and Twitter, Facebook or your favorite social channel.

Everyone is encouraged to invite wine lovers to your location and make the Twitter stream of #PinotSmackdown tweets visible to attendees.  We like to use Tweetdeck, TweetChat.com or Twitterfall.com to display all the tweets with the hashtag "#PinotSmackdown"

But, Wait!  There's a twist... who makes the best Pinot you've ever tasted?  To vote via your tweets simply add another 2-character hashtag after #PinotNoir and we'll count the votes so that region gets bragging rights for the night! 

Voting region hashtags:

  • #OR - Oregon
  • #CA - California
  • #WA - Washington
  • #NY - New York
  • #46 - U.S. The "Other 46," outside of the Big Four
  • #FR - France
  • #IT - Italy
  • #DE - Germany (Deutchland)
  • #EU - Europe, beyond France, Germany, Italy
  • #CN - Canada
  • #NZ - New Zealand
  • #CH - Chile
  • #AR - Argentina
  • #AU - Australia
  • #SA - South Africa
  • #WD - World, as in none previously listed

For example, if you are drinking a Pinot from a region in California, simply tag the end of your tweets with:      #PinotSmackdown #CA

 

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Fri, 03 Jun 2011 09:15:00 -0700 adventure auction lot facebook contest! http://shanaray.posterous.com/adventure-auction-lot-facebook-contest http://shanaray.posterous.com/adventure-auction-lot-facebook-contest

Single Vineyard Night is happening in a few short days -- This Saturday, June 4th to be exact.  To get all of our Facebook friends involved, we have a CONTEST just for you!! 

From 6:30 (5:30 for VIP Reception) to 10:00 p.m. at Thomas George Estates in Healdsburg, California, we will be hosting THE event in Sonoma County -- A single origin wine tasting from the Russian River Valley (where both the growers and winemakers will be pouring wines), small bites of food, a dance party and the night’s entrainment will be provided by the winemakers and growers of Russian River Valley wineries with the hilarious Adventure Auction Lots. 

These Adventure Auction Lots are unlike anything you have seen before - Made for a group of people to get together with their friends to bid on one adventure in Russian River Valley.  From the videos to our members dressed up at the event, these lots were a smash hit last year and they are back! 

All of the Adventure Auction Lots are sponsored by a Russian River Valley Winegrower member and the money for each lot will go to raise funds for educational programs and future events.

Each member thinks their Adventure is the best, so we ask you to vote for your favorite Adventure Lot video! Please visit our video tab on the Next Generation Wine Facebook Page and LIKE your favorite Adventure Auction Lot video.

http://www.facebook.com/NextGenerationWine?v=app_2392950137&ref=ts

We are giving away TWO tickets to Single Vineyard Night, a one night stay at Hotel Healdsburg (during the week) and a tasting menu dinner at the Dry Creek Kitchen for two to one RANDOM Facebook fan who likes one of the videos!

We will pick names on Friday afternoon, so make sure to vote right away!!

Thanks!

Some restrictions from Hotel Healdsburg:

-      One night stay only valid on weekdays.

-      We need a month notice to book the hotel and dinner

 

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Thu, 26 May 2011 16:18:00 -0700 why wine is made from grapes from #vinobrothers @twoamigoswines. http://shanaray.posterous.com/why-wine-is-made-from-grapes-from-vinobrother http://shanaray.posterous.com/why-wine-is-made-from-grapes-from-vinobrother

The Vino Brothers from Two Amigos Wines discuss why wine is made from grapes vs. peaches or other fruits....

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Sun, 24 Apr 2011 20:13:00 -0700 wine in a paint can? http://shanaray.posterous.com/wine-in-a-paint-can http://shanaray.posterous.com/wine-in-a-paint-can
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I guess so....

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Fri, 08 Apr 2011 10:59:00 -0700 top @garyvee quotes from the cia. http://shanaray.posterous.com/top-garyvee-quotes-from-the-cia http://shanaray.posterous.com/top-garyvee-quotes-from-the-cia
… a social media campaign is not a one night stand.
... There’s been a gross misunderstanding in this industry of what stories to tell the consumer. No customer cares about how many yields per acre you're picking at.
... Customer service is playing defense. You’re reacting to a problem. With a 'Thank-you department,' you’re on offense.
12 more quotes can be found on winebusiness.com

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Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:14:00 -0700 this = #wine #happy. http://shanaray.posterous.com/this-wine-happy http://shanaray.posterous.com/this-wine-happy
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Everything about this picture warms my heart. I need this in my life (and yes, by this.. I mean that brown cardigan with wine stains). It looks comfy.

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Mon, 21 Feb 2011 10:13:00 -0800 tomorrow's #tastingtues at @williswine - woodenhead in russian river valley. http://shanaray.posterous.com/tomorrows-tastingtues-at-williswine-woodenhea http://shanaray.posterous.com/tomorrows-tastingtues-at-williswine-woodenhea

Hand-sorting grapes during a crush
Our wine fermenting in the barrels
The final result: ultra premium wine

The winemaking at Woodenhead is pure and simple or, if you will, Burgundian done California-style. Our wine is handcrafted from a hard labor of love in tune to the natural rhythm of the land, the water, the air, and the seasons. No mechanical pumping is employed. Inoculated yeast and malolactic cultures, hand punching, basket pressing, French oak, and California fruit is what you get. Small and unique lots are our goal, ultra premium wine is the result.  (via woodenheadwine.com)

Tomorrow is the third Tasting Tuesday winemaker "happy hour" at Willi's Wine Bar and they will be featuring Nikolai Stez, the winemaker at Woodenhead. 

Details: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM, Nikolai will lead a tasting of 2 to 3 of his wines paired with small bites from Willi's. Come by anytime between these hours to be a part of the fun, but the earlier you get there, the more fun! 

Cost is $10.00 per person. Wine from Woodenhead will be sold and if you drink a bottle while enjoying dinner at the restaurant, there will be no corkage fee. 

These Tasting Tuesday events are booking up. Reservations are not required, but highly encouraged! 

Reservations or additional information:

     Phone: 707.526.3096

     Email: info@williswinebar.net

     Web: http://starkrestaurants.com/willis_winebar.html

 

 

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Sun, 02 Jan 2011 17:55:00 -0800 great time at @ironhorsevyds http://shanaray.posterous.com/great-time-at-ironhorsevyds http://shanaray.posterous.com/great-time-at-ironhorsevyds
Bubbles were drank at Iron Horse Vineyeards on the day of New Years Eve. We ended up leaving with the Russian Cuvee, but the best pictures were from their rose (which I still love). If you haven't visited.. Hurry before the rain floods the main entrance and they close up the tasting room for the season!

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Sun, 02 Jan 2011 14:34:00 -0800 how to NOT saber a champagne bottle. http://shanaray.posterous.com/how-to-not-saber-a-champagne-bottle http://shanaray.posterous.com/how-to-not-saber-a-champagne-bottle

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Sat, 18 Dec 2010 12:59:00 -0800 just made these.. thanks @biteclubeats! http://shanaray.posterous.com/just-made-these-thanks-biteclubeats http://shanaray.posterous.com/just-made-these-thanks-biteclubeats
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Recipe can be found on biteclubeats.com

Changed Bourbon for Brandy and pecans for toffee crunchies, but that is what makes this recipe so great... Well, that and the fact that you don't have to bake them (which I cannot seem to do without burning them) AND the booze stays in them!!

Currently cooling in the freezer...

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Mon, 06 Dec 2010 17:45:00 -0800 thursday = #sonomameetup at @dargenziowinery in #santarosa. http://shanaray.posterous.com/thursday-sonomameetup-at-dargenziowinery-in-s http://shanaray.posterous.com/thursday-sonomameetup-at-dargenziowinery-in-s

Greeting Sonoma Wine Lovers,

The return of the Sonoma F.B. Wine Meetup is this Thurday, December 9th. 

Join fellow Sonoma winos at the new Santa Rosa Vintners Square, a new wine & food epicenter just north of Railroad Square (downtown Santa Rosa). Taste wines and meet the proprietors of two small producers; Ray D'Argenzio of D'Argenzio Winery (Italian varietals and Russian River Valley pinots) as well as Dylan and Tobe Sheldon of Sheldon Wines,  new local producers of Rhone wines (and Burgundian.)  Tickets can be bought in advance online at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/onsite/event/140082 or at D'Argenzio Winery, 1301 Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95401.  All ticket proceeds will be donated to the Redwood Food Bank.

Tickets are $8.50 in advance or $10 at the door. Entry includes:

  • Tickets for 3 tastes (2 oz pour) at each winery (6 total) 
  • Raffle ticket for wine drawings. Pre-paid entry holders get two tickets

Also new this event, persons/wineries bringing wine for a door prize will also receive an additional ticket.

  • Donating wineries are allowed to present their wine, if they wish
  • Catered local pizza taste-off from multiple venues (including Franco's Ristorante *shamless plug*)

The event runs 530 - 7:30 (will stay later depending on interest, sales). Raffle drawing is at 7pm, must be present to win.

Thanks to William Allen of Simple Hedonisms Wine Blog for putting this event on! 

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Thu, 02 Dec 2010 16:54:00 -0800 impress your holiday host with a gift of @m_schlumberger. http://shanaray.posterous.com/impress-your-holiday-host-with-a-gift-of-msch http://shanaray.posterous.com/impress-your-holiday-host-with-a-gift-of-msch

Kathie Lee enjoys some Michel-Schlumberger Chardonnay and TastingRoom.com wines on the Today Show this morning!  These mini bottles have some great stocking stuffers.... #JustSayin

 

 

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Mon, 29 Nov 2010 17:07:00 -0800 holiday on the rocks with @garyvee. http://shanaray.posterous.com/holiday-on-the-rocks-with-garyvee http://shanaray.posterous.com/holiday-on-the-rocks-with-garyvee

It's the holidays and a festive cocktail party is on tap with creative concoctions to toast the night away! It's everything you need to know about throwing the perfect cocktail party, including creative and colorful martinis, updated vintage cocktails, high tech drink techniques, wine 101 and savory party snacks.

Just finished watching the Cooking Channel's Holiday on the Rocks show (complete with some Gary Vee tips on wine). I am officially inspired to throw a mini holiday soiree!

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Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:40:00 -0800 wine monkey bottle cozy. http://shanaray.posterous.com/wine-monkey-bottle-cozy http://shanaray.posterous.com/wine-monkey-bottle-cozy
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This awesomeness has been added to my holiday wish list!

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Tue, 23 Nov 2010 10:44:27 -0800 happy thanksgiving from @IronHorseVyds. http://shanaray.posterous.com/happy-thanksgiving-from-ironhorsevyds http://shanaray.posterous.com/happy-thanksgiving-from-ironhorsevyds
I received this from Joy Sterling when I got into work today. It reminded me to buy some Iron Horse bubbles before I head to my dad's house in Sacramento for Thanksgiving!

Thanks Joy! :) 

Its_the_law_-_2010

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Sat, 05 Sep 2009 17:48:00 -0700 #TASTE of Sonoma pictures. http://shanaray.posterous.com/taste-of-sonoma-pictures http://shanaray.posterous.com/taste-of-sonoma-pictures

As you can tell... I ate... A lot.

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Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:55:00 -0700 going food crazy in @wholefoodsatx http://shanaray.posterous.com/going-food-crazy-in-wholefoodsatx http://shanaray.posterous.com/going-food-crazy-in-wholefoodsatx

ProjectYine knew that if we were going to be in Austin, Texas that we needed to visit the Whole Foods flagship store. 

Our host and Twitter friend, @Baconator took Ashley (aka @TheBeerWench) and myself there today.

It was a three hour marathon of wine, beer and food sampling, followed by a feast inside their cafeteria upstairs.  Needless to say, it was one of the highlights of the trip.  The wine section alone is reason to go there and Ashley, of course, squealed from joy a few times in the "Beer Alley."

Then there was the food....   Oh, the food!   This particular Whole Foods is a meca of yummy treats for everyone, a place where vegans and carnivores can co-exsist. 

Here are just some of the pictures I took with my iphone.

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