Murphy-Goode / Hardy Wallace to Present at the 2010 Wine Entrepreneur Conference
Posted on 19. Jan, 2010 by Hardy Wallace.
On Thursday and Friday this week, I’m off to Washington DC to present on social media at the 2010 Wine Entrepreneur Conference.
If you are in the DC area, space is still available. The events are being held at the Chilean and Argentinian embassies, and it should be a great event for distributors, retailers, wineries, and [...]
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Thank You: Winter Wineland 2010
Posted on 18. Jan, 2010 by Hardy Wallace.
Wow- What a weekend. Thanks to all who came out to Murphy-Goode for an amazing Winter Wineland weekend! I apologize about the photo quality, but we were so busy pouring and serving burgers that I was usually just able to snap shots with my iPhone.
Almost 1400 sliders / burgers were served, and the recipe for [...]
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Hardy Wallace hits CES 2010 for 20 Seconds
Posted on 13. Jan, 2010 by Hardy Wallace.
In a complete whirlwind of a trip, I found myself in Las Vegas for a CES party. Land at 4pm, party at 5pm, and back at the airport the next morning at 4:oo AM.
In the dozens of trips I’ve made to Las Vegas (all for work)– I think the Cobra Kai style- “Strike First, Strike [...]
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Here Comes Winter Wineland! 1/16 – 1/17 – Pork Sliders, Zinfandel, and Viking Helmets!
Posted on 12. Jan, 2010 by Hardy Wallace.
This weekend is Winter Wineland up here in the Healdsburg area. 120 participating wineries, 50 hotels, and a lot of goode cheer and great food. $40 gets you a wristband and access to every winery participating.
In Murphy-Goode fashion, we’re cooking up some incredible pulled pork sliders with Zinfandel sauce, pouring Goode wines, and if you [...]
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Murphy-Goode Featured in “The Anti Résumé Revolution”
Posted on 08. Jan, 2010 by Hardy Wallace.
In some cool news- The new book, “The Anti-Résumé Revolution” features Murphy-Goode and I in a chapter on using video and social media to land a job. We just got our copy in the mail, and I look forward to sitting down with a glass of Fumé and some boiled peanuts for some evening reading.
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Tacos and Zinfandel: That’s How We Roll
Posted on 04. Jan, 2010 by Hardy Wallace.
In Healdsburg, we are at no shortage of great tacos spots. From sit down taquerias to rolling taco trucks, tacos are my go to choice when I want something fresh, quick, and inexpensive. Pairing wines with tacos can be a little tricky– Too light, and the spices and sauce overwhelm the wine, too big and [...]
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Happy New Year from Alexander Valley
Posted on 31. Dec, 2009 by Hardy Wallace.
Though it may be cool and damp around Alexander Valley, the gray is cut by greens, and the first pops of mustard are appearing in between the rows. This has been a big year for Murphy-Goode, and we thank you for all of your support and attention. We wish you and your families a 2010 [...]
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60 Second Wine Pairing: The Fumé and Boiled Peanuts
Posted on 26. Dec, 2009 by Hardy Wallace.
With a few days back in Atlanta for the holidays, I needed to catch up on some true Southern Flavor– Some may think it is barbecue, others fried chicken, but those can be found everywhere. One thing that is truly unique to the South– Boiled Peanuts! The edamame of America!
Though often paired with beer or [...]
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Happy Holidays From Murphy-Goode
Posted on 23. Dec, 2009 by Hardy Wallace.
When there is snow on the ground, cheer in the air, and goode wishes for all- We figure that is a perfect time to to show people how much you love them by firing up the grill.
Enjoy the next few days with your friends, family, a hot grill, and hopefully some goode wine.
Happy Holidays from [...]
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30 Seconds of Late Fall in Sonoma
Posted on 19. Dec, 2009 by Hardy Wallace.
30 Seconds of Late Fall Scenery in Wine Country.



