Many Sonoma County locals anxiously await this time of year….why you ask? Salmon season.
The Russian River - Photo Courtesy of Sonoma County Water Agency
As many of you know, Murphy-Goode was founded in the Alexander Valley, right down the road from the beautiful Russian River, which runs from Mendocino County, through Sonoma County and out to the Pacific Ocean. Spending lots of time on the river, Dave Ready, Jr. knows a thing or two about fishing and he’s one of the first guys out there – Grateful Dead T-shirt, sunglasses, and iPod…
David’s not the only one with a love for fresh fish. We know a good many folks in the area that live for fishing. They spend many moments before the official start of the season, just looking at the river, talking about the river, dreaming about the river. Or the ocean. Some like to ocean fish more… Either way, we look forward to the fishing days as well, as that means fresh salmon. Or, a good ‘ol dinner of fish and chips made fresh from cod or halibut…MMMMM, MMMMM!
David at 18 (middle) long hair and tye dye...go figure!
And then he grew up...but still fishing!
And talk about timing! We are about to release our brand new Pinot Grigio, and heck! That goes great with fish n chips! The grapes for our 2008 Pinot Grigio warm up during the day and chill out at night, resulting in a refreshing wine with unforgettable brightness. It shows layers of lemon, apple and light spice with floral hints.
And yes, we love our wine, but we also love beer, so we’re not afraid to say, “Hey, if you want to have a beer with your fish and chips, have at it. Might we suggest an amber ale or lager, red ale, pale ale or doppel bock.”
Cheers!
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When the Really Goode Job search was first announced in April of last year we received a call from a guy in Atlanta. He said he planned to fly to San Francisco so he could be first in line when we opened the “Goode Job Kiosk” on Market Street: where those present would get a [...]
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“A Really Goode Job” Comes to a Close- Hardy Wallace Bids Farewell
Posted on 12. Feb, 2010 by Hardy Wallace.
(Jamie Jamison, Chef Debbie Gold, Al Samuelson, and this guy, 1st day on the job in KC)
There is no way I can easily write this post. To try and some up the last six months in a single post is just not possible. I thought of a video, a photo essay, a tweetstorm (don’t know [...]
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In the past few days, there has been a little bit of a online storm surrounding the value of social media in wine (and some beating up of social media in general). Just another clash of traditional vs social media (or vice versa)– As a social media guy, I love all media, but I just [...]
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Six Months Have Flown By! “A Really Goode Job” Winding Down
Posted on 10. Feb, 2010 by Hardy Wallace.
WHOA!
Sorry for the silence this week- A bout with flu, moving, house guests, and next steps has left me spinning.
This is not my last post, but just a pre-emptive heads-up- The six-month journey is coming to a quick close, and has been an amazing experience.
Huge thanks to the great folks at Murphy-Goode for making this [...]
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Finally– A wine movie that I’m going to stand in line to see.
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Hardy Wallace Competes in the 2010 Mr. Healdsburg Pageant!
Posted on 28. Jan, 2010 by Hardy Wallace.
I’m happy to announce that I will be a contestant in this year’s Mr. Healdsburg Pageant! A tongue-n-cheek spoof of beauty pageants put on as a fundraiser for Headsburg’s Raven Theater.
Though a spoof, the Mr. Healdsburg winner has responsibilites fitting any pageant winning king or queen– Ribbon cuttings, parade waving, and representing the good town [...]
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Uber-Vikings fan and Murphy-Goode drinker (Ken M.) from Tampa FL, gears up for the big game with some 2005 All-In Claret.
Murphy-Goode salutes you! SKOL VIKINGS!
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Minnesota Vikings and Sonoma Wine? Murphy-Goode Bleeds Purple and Gold!
Posted on 22. Jan, 2010 by Hardy Wallace.
This Sunday, team Murphy-Goode is going to be drinking Zins, grilling out, and celebrating our beloved Minnesota Vikings crushing defeat of the New Orleans Saints. Yes, that’s right- a crushing defeat. Murphy-Goode’s roots reach back to a love for the Minnesota Vikings- So much so, that our labels are purple and gold, our tasting room [...]
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Murphy-Goode and Edmeades Wine Dinner at Castagnola’s SF! 1/26
Posted on 22. Jan, 2010 by Hardy Wallace.
On 1/26, Castagnola’s restaurant in San Francisco is throwing a winemaker dinner that is twice as goode! Join winemakers Dave Ready Jr (our guy!) and Van Williamson (Edmeades Winery) for a tag team event or Sonoma and Mendocino proportions!
There will be food, wine, fish tales , a Liar’s Dice tournament for the ages, and even [...]
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"A Really Goode Job" Comes to a Close- Hardy Wallace Bids Farewell
- The True Value of Social Media In The Wine Industry
- Is The Murphy-Goode House Haunted?
- A Really Goode Birthday
- Hardy Wallace Competes in the 2010 Mr. Healdsburg Pageant!
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