Chatty wine makers

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We embarked on a Sideways wine tour and met a number of new friends. Unfortunately, these friends live 1600 miles away and are vintners. Interested in why a particular grape tastes different when the weather had been dry? How about when the moon is full on three consecutive frost months? These are people who want to talk. And also talk about wine. Anxiety about meeting new people? Wine tasting is not for you. We bought more wine than we should have, but some of it was just to not have to talk about the damn wine any more. Oh yes- also a hidden gem at Monarch winery in Pismo and the old golden retriever, Tucker, who greets tasters. Lonely wine pourers and many animal friendly folks. On to bbq and beautiful beachy sunsets.