What would happen if humans disappeared from Earth today?
An interesting timeline and discusson about Earth’s recovery and mankinds’ legacy.
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It’s late on a Sunday morning, I slept in for once, and I’m having a pre-coffee moment. I’m thinking about my next moment of fuel consumption, but it ain’t always about coffee. (Or wine.)

Source: Andy Singer/IndyMedia.org
~winehiker

Winehiker featured on Feedster
For some inexplicable but serendipitous reason, The Winehiker was featured front and center on Feedster.com yesterday.
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Crushpad moves into new digs and new horizons
San Francisco’s Crushpad, the custom facility for small-lot winemaking, will soon move from its Potrero Hill location to new, larger digs at […]

Many of us believe that good habits, when learned early on, will stay with us throughout our lives. If we start teaching our kids to modify everyday routines to conserve resources, notice the natural wonders around them, and respect the environment, maybe environmental concerns and actions won’t be such uphill battles for the next generation.
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During late winter and early spring, and especially after a rainstorm, this strenuous hike on Mt. Tamalpais will reward you with a spectacular series of cascades and waterfalls. A Winehiker favorite.
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San Francisco’s Crushpad, the custom facility for small-lot winemaking, will soon move from its Potrero Hill location to new, larger digs at the American Industrial Center about a mile south of AT&T Park. A Spring Open House is planned, but so is much more, including involvement in a PBS reality TV series and a brand incubator program, […]

When checking my site stats yesterday, I saw a number of hits coming in from Feedster.com. Since that was an unusual spike in traffic, I clicked over to find that this blog was featured on Feedster’s home page as their Feed of the Day. Thanks, Feedster folks! Let’s go winehiking together.

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The Top Ten Wineries where you can taste for free
Isn’t it delightful when you can visit a winery and discover that your tasting is free? This article lists the top ten wineries, inside and outside of California, that offer free wine tastings.
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It would seem these days that there are but few wineries that won’t take a dime from you in order for you to taste their wines. Sure, it’s often a supply vs. demand thing - the popular and just-off-the-highway wineries pour a lot of wine, and many wine tourists taste but don’t buy. Even if […]

Gore Urges Fast Action on Global Warming
Despite pronouncements that he’s not running for president, Al Gore spoke out on his signature issue Wednesday, warning of a “true planetary emergency’” if Congress fails to act on global warming.
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It feels like Spring for this Winehiker
Mary Babbitt, host of NBC-TV’s […]