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September 19, 2022
Mushroom Cream Pasta Recipe
As the weather begins to cool during the Fall months that coincide with Harvest Season in wine country, foods that…
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July 15, 2022
Rich Mushroom Soup
As a winery tour company, we are always seeking ways to delight and entertain guests and friends. That’s why we…
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June 2, 2022
The Platypus Kitchen and Lentil Salad Recipe
Besides the excellent commentary and memorable visits to some of Napa and Sonoma County’s boutique wineries, Platypus Wine Tours is…
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May 14, 2022
What Napa Valley AVA Districts sit higher than the valley floor?
Several distinct growing areas lie within the comparatively small agricultural region of Napa Valley’s Wine Country California. Challenged by the…
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April 21, 2022
Bama Macaroni Salad
So, to satisfy everyone’s curiosity and enhance your summer BBQ season, Platypus presents our recipe for this tasty dish to…
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March 27, 2022
Recipe: Thai Cabbage Slaw
With the weather warming up and grilling season fast approaching, it’s SLIDER time! We love sliders for how quick and…
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March 22, 2022
Discover the Napa Valley AVA
During the past century, Napa Valley has become one of the world’s most important wine-producing regions in the world. The…
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February 14, 2022
Recipe Feature from Platypus Wines Tours
Spice-rubbed Chicken with Green Beans and Olive Pesto TOTAL TIME: 20-30 minutes Serves 4 GATHER THESE INGREDIENTS 4 chicken breasts,…
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January 21, 2022
Noteworthy Dessert Wines: Iced and Sweet
When grapes remain on the vine longer, the sugar content increases. In many instances, vineyard managers intentionally delay picking certain…
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January 21, 2022
Salmon with Cilantro-Lime Topping + Pear & Nut Salad
TOTAL TIME: 20-30 minutes Serves 2 (just double your ingredients to serve a family of 4) GATHER THESE INGREDIENTS 2…
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January 13, 2022
Winter in the Vineyards: Dormancy
Once the harvest has finished, Napa and Sonoma wineries focus their attention on turning those carefully nurtured grapes into world-class…
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December 16, 2021
Ham, Pear & Cheddar Monte Cristo Sandwiches
Quick & Easy for Busy Holiday Gatherings As the leaves turn in Wine Country and the air begins to chill, we…
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