Hey Gringo Nation,

After the Wine Institute event, we hit San Francisco (aka The 46).  We were in the mood for some down home grubbin, pub-style.

Twitter follower/friend extraordinaire @emmaleaky made a great recommendation for good eats, so we ended up at Fiddler’s Green the great Irish pub, then we rolled to Berkeley for open mike night at The Starry Plough.  Joel was falling asleep from a long day (-5 Gringo points), so we called it a night.   Three cheers for Cavallo Point, our fine resort — an amazing concept and all around incredible place

Next day, bright and early, Joel’s wife, Eric-with-Short-Hair,  located more great nosh for us.  We did breakfast at the iconic Dottie’s True Blue Cafe, a true SF must visit.  The rest of the day, we totally schooled a meter maid (aka The Interceptor), got rejected at Anchor Steam Brewery, watched breakdancers with all the tourists at Pier 39, and finally rolled to Santa Cruz to end the day at the amazing restaurant and lounge 515.  We have lots of awesome video, it’ll be posted soon.  See some a brief preview below.  Good times.

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Greetings Gringo Nation,

We rolled out of Santa Cruz on November 17th with little time to spare.  We had to get Cane up to Sausalito to co-speak at the Wine Institute’s “California’s New Generation Vintners & Growers” event.  We were so rushed upon arrival, we literally checked in, changed shirts and hit the event.   Here are a few fun snippets — including Cane doing a pared down version the Gringo Boogie, which sent Joel into convulsions of laughter during editing.

Quick note about Cane’s awesome panel mates:

• Courtney Cochran, panel moderator.  Your Personal Sommelier & Wine Consultant, see her at http://www.courtneycochran.com
  
• Cheryl Murphy-Durzy, Clos LaChance.  Check them out at http://www.clos.com
• Nicholas Miller, Bien Nacido Vineyards.  He can be found at http://www.biennacidovineyards.com
• Judd Finkelstein, Judd’s Hill.  Check out his inventive wine show at http://www.juddshill.com
  

We have loads of additional trip video coming any day.  Meanwhile, if you’re not already … be sure to get you some Gringo on Twitter.

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What up Nation … ?

It’s been a long, hard road to get this video uploaded, but it is finally here — a mere 2 days late. We have so much more coming, and hope to have it up within the next 24 hours.

Stay posted, and for the most current Gringo awesomeness … for God’s sake, follow us on Twitter!

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