Sunday, November 6, 2011

SLO Vintners and Rockin' Harvest




Years ago,
before
Petit Soleil
was
even
an
apple in our eyes
I
had
the
privilege
of
working
with
the

I
worked
with
the
best people:
the grape growers
the wine makers
and
other folks
just
passionate
about wine

The head honcho
back then
was
Archie,
the quintessential wine aficionado
and
in our little office
were
Gail (second in command)
Diane (who got the jobs done)
Laura (who got the jobs done)
and
me (who helped get the jobs done)

Basically,
we
worked,
sometimes
laughing
'til tears
(often until we pee-ed)
it got us through the stress
of getting
events and marketing
maps and brochures
done
for the
grape growers
wine makers
and
folks passionate about wine


...
fast forward

is no longer
run
by
Archie
or
Gail
Diane, Laura or me

but
we four girls still do laugh 'til tears (2010)
party 2

and we get together whenever we can (2011)
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sometimes we call Archie,
to just laugh
and harass him a bit


..
Ten years
after putting on
a
SLOVAG
Harvest Celebration
John and I
had the
opportunity
to
go to
Harvest Celebration
as
guests
(not as grunt workers)
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The theme
for
2011
was

Petit Soleil
donated
a stay
for
the
live auction item
"Living la Vida SLO"
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John and I
arrived
about
11
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grabbed
a
plate and glass
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and
got to be
early birds
for the
wines
and
foods
being
highlighted
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Clay and Frederika
are passionate
about
their winery,
Claiborne and Churchill
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their
Dry Gewurtztraminer
and Dry Riesling
are
outstanding!
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We met up
with
Gwen,
the passionate owner (with winemaker hubby)
of Kynsi Winery
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Kynsi's
Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noirs
are
delicious
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Oh,
and look!
Clotilde
of Olea Farms Olive oils
was there
with their new olive oil blend, Fusion!
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the
tents and surrounds
were
cheerfully
decorated
with
memorabilia
and
lyrics
from
Rock 'n Roll faves
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Baileyana, Cadre, Tangent Trenza and Zocker Winery was there... (one winery - many offshoots)
Love their wines!
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and
rocker
winemaker
extraordinaire
Mike Sinor was there
with rocking wife Cheri
whipping it good

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Passionate about wine,
Mike makes wine
for
Sinor-LaValle (his own label) YUM!
and
(with Nathan)
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Mike was just
featured in
Wine spectator!!
congrats, Mike!


Paul Kwong's pumpkin curry rocked my world!
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Paul is the owner
and chef
for Mee Hung Low in SLO,
the charming and delicious
noodle house
next to the Palm Theatre
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the day
was
picture-perfect
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the
main auction tent
was
happily
decorated
and ready for some serious auctioning
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Petit's
next-door neighbor
had
killer empanadas
and mini pizzas
mmmmhmmmm
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Cal Poly
shared
a
couple
of really
amazing wines
good job, Cal Poly!
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Avila Beach
seen
through
the tent
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a
really
fun
couple of
hours
with
stellar wines
and
delicious
fare
from
local restaurants

go
here
to the
website
and
mark your calendars
for
the next wine
event
and
Whip it - Whip it Good!
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