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Jeffry R.'s Profile

WineSpying is what I do. So far, I've visited more than 225 California wineries.


Special Agent 2009
7 Friends
7 Reviews
3 Firsts
1 Shadow
20 Local Photos
1 Event

Review votes:
4 Helpful, 3 Funny, 4 Cool


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Last Seen
2010/06/22 12:09 PM


Location
Santa Rosa, CA

Spying since
October 2009

My Blog/Website
http://ZinMaster.WineSp...

My Favorite Website
http://Wikipedia.org

My Expertise
Underground wineries with little or no distribution.

I Spy with My Eye
Sinful Zins and Killer Cabs

Stuff I Love...
Garage wine, acid jazz, crowded restaurants

Spy Me At
Cellars of Sonoma and Willi's Wine Bar

When I'm not spying...
I write a weekly wine column and, currently, I'm in production for a satellite television network featuring California wines and wineries.

My Home Base
Sonoma County

Why You Should Read My Reports
I've been in Wine Country publishing for over 14 years. I've tasted 1000s of wines, visited more than 225 tasting rooms and become friends with many in the wine industry (who share LOTS of insider secrets with me). If you're a good spy, I'll share them with you.

Favorite Band
Pink Martini, James Morrison, Apocalyptica

Favorite Movie
The Shawshank Redemption

My Favorite Night Out...
Dinner and drinks with friends followed by concerts at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts

My Favorite Winery
Bella Vineyards

My Most Recent Recon
Behens Family Winery

My Best Kept Secret
I have an illegal bottle of wine made by Heidi Barrett

All Reviews 1 Review

Goosecross Cellars
Category: Wineries
5 stars rating 12/22/2009 01:30 AM
1119 State Lane
Yountville, CA 94599
Goosecross is on my Top 10 list. It has all the ideal Wine Country elements: a picturesque vineyard setting, intimate tasting bar (surrounded by stacks of wine barrels), homespun hospitality, and, of course, superb small-lot wines!

Production is limited which creates a sense of exclusivity, yet the family is never pretentious in the manner of how they interact with guests. In fact, visitors are treated like family.

Bottom line? Fun crowds, hidden gem location, family owned and operated, generous pours and delicious wines - Goosecross is the real deal.

Spy Secret: Check out the family's new AEROS Artisan Series.
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5 stars rating 11/30/2009 10:50 PM

Updated: 12/15/2009 07:35 AM

Goosecross is on my Top 10 list. It has all the ideal Wine Country elements: a picturesque vineyard setting, intimate tasting bar (surrounded by stacks of wine barrels), homespun hospitality, and, of course, superb small-lot wines!

Production is limited which creates a sense of exclusivity, yet the family is never pretentious in the manner of how they interact with guests. In fact, visitors are treated like family.

Bottom line? Fun crowds, hidden gem location, family owned and operated, generous pours and delicious wines - Goosecross is the real deal.

Spy Secret: Check out the family's new AEROS Artisan Series.
This review was: Helpful (0) Funny (0) Cool (0)