Category: winemaking

Of Harvests and RV Repair

by Lisa | Sep 30, 2017 | Roadtrekking, Sonoma, winemaking | 1 |

I am now channeling Dr. Pangloss and deciding “All’s for the best in the best of all...

Down the Yellow BRIX Road

by Lisa | Aug 31, 2016 | farming, winemaking | 0 |

It’s that time of year again — when we anxiously await the ripening of the grapes....

Wine Camp: New Rules

by Lisa | Jul 31, 2015 | Sonoma, the spread, winemaking | 6 |

Anyone who is on my Facebook feed knows by now that the latest iteration of Wine Camp did not end...

Happy Campers?

by Lisa | Jul 17, 2015 | my eccentric friends, winemaking | 2 |

I mentioned earlier that I’m reviving Wine Camp at the request of an old friend. Being...

Wine Camp Redux

by Lisa | Jul 14, 2015 | my eccentric friends, winemaking | 2 |

Long-time readers of this blog may remember when I introduced my innovative Wine Camp, my...

Every Glass Helps!

by Lisa | Aug 25, 2014 | Sonoma, winemaking | 6 |

Like most winemakers in the southern parts of Napa and Sonoma counties, we’re still trying...

It’s The Terroir, Stupid!

by Lisa | Jan 3, 2014 | artisans, winemaking | 4 |

Everyone has their hot buttons. The things that make them yell at the TV and throw things. For me,...

The 2013 Sonoma Harvest Report

by Lisa | Nov 3, 2013 | Sonoma, winemaking | 2 |

Well, it’s over. The 2013 winegrowing season in Sonoma. Actually, it’s been over for...

Crushing Cinsault with Cousin John

by Lisa | Oct 1, 2013 | my eccentric friends, winemaking | 2 |

You’ve noticed there haven’t been many winemaking posts around here lately....

Cut Yer Damn Hair!

by Lisa | Apr 29, 2013 | going green, winemaking | 7 |

I’m old enough to remember when long hair first started becoming popular. And to see my West...

Wine, Jelly and Jam

by Lisa | Oct 12, 2012 | food, winemaking | 8 |

For as long as I’ve been canning, I’ve wanted to do something with wine grapes. I had...

The Ketchup-Wine Connection

by Lisa | Oct 10, 2012 | food, winemaking | 4 |

There is actually probably no connection between ketchup and wine. Although I’m sure you...

About This Blog

A Yank. A Brit. Two Terriers. A Vineyard. And a Dream.

Being the true-life adventures of two city kids and two spoiled terriers as they transition to a life of winemaking and organic farming in Sonoma. You know Green Acres? It’s like that.

For applause and kudos, I’d prefer you leave a comment on a post. But if you are shy, contact me at lisa [at] leftcoastcowboys.com

Things About Me

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There are reasons I’m not famous.

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I have the world's largest Christmas music collection.

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I'm an unashamed Donny Osmond fan.

I get wildlife drunk.

My terriers have famous friends.

I've got a tiny RV