Scrapbook Jan. 19-25, 2014
BIRTHDAY:Â Patricia Hernandez:Â Patricia Hernandez, born Jan. 10, 1914 in Anaheim, recently celebrated her 100th birthday.
Very Viognier
On a crisp, sun-laden day, I paid a visit to Sycamore Creek Vineyards, newly owned by Frank Leal of Leal Vineyards. The driveway was lined with Manzanillo olive trees whose ancient, gnarled trunks belied their recent plantings. The olive trees, strung with twinkling lights for evening magic, along with the lovely working women in the tasting room and the very solid wines—all trademarks of Frank Leal’s success in the business.
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