October 27th, 2009 by dennis
Spring Mountain wineries are situated in the northwestern hills of Napa Valley, directly above St. Helena. Some of the most notable producers in the area include Smith Madrone, Cain Vineyard and Paloma Vineyard.
Fantesca Estate-This is a small winery that was originally established in 2002. The winery produces a Chardonnay originating from Carneros and a Cabernet Sauvignon that hails from Spring Mountain.
Pride Mountain Vineyards-Established in 1990, by Jim and Carolyn Pride, this family based vineyard has begun what will certainly continue to be a notable family operation.
Kongsgaard-This winery is considered to be a specialist when it comes to Chardonnay. The winery also produces a very small amount of Roussanne, Viognier and Syrah. Their 2003 Napa Valley Chardonnay reached the #8 spot on the 2006 top 100 list.
Newton Vineyard-Newton Vineyard is home to a group of exceptional terraced wines.
Spring Mountain Vineyard-Spanning 226 acres, this vineyard is quite diverse with elevations ranging from a mere 400 feet above sea level to some 1,450 feet above sea level. If you are in the area, it is truly something to see. Read more...
October 9th, 2009 by dennis
Canada has some of the premier resorts and facilities designed to fit the needs of snowmobilers and other winter sport enthusiasts. The vast snowy landscape along with the predictable wintry conditions are ideal for taking a snowmobile through the thousands of miles of trails that are wonderfully maintained throughout the area. Several provinces in Canada also contain organizations and facilities that strive to make the snowmobiling experience even more thrilling and enjoyable.
British Columbia is an ideal place for snowmobilers in Canada to enjoy the favorite winter activity. With an astonishing 50-70 feet of annual snowfall, the conditions in this region make for thrilling experiences in the great wide-open landscape. The Great Canadian Snowmobile Tours – a British Columbian Company in Revelstoke, British Columbia – is a government licensed tour facility that has also won awards for the their highly-acclaimed snowmobile tours and operations. They offer vacationers great options for renting the latest in snowmobile in technology along with accessories and safety equipment. They are dedicated to providing guests with the best possible options by replacing their equipment often and maintaining the equipment that they have. Most of their snowmobiles are equipped with two-inch tracks, ideal for traveling through deep snow and doubling as flotation skis for gliding over areas of water. Read more...