WINE AND GOLF. ¶ When you hear those words together, the wine generally comes in the form of “whine,” as in, “I haven’t played in weeks” or “I usually hit the ball a lot better, but my bunion is bothering me.” Here though, we steer clear of gripes and focus on grapes—a much more positive and palatable approach whereby we finish off a round of golf with a convenient glass of fine Northern California wine. ¶ Yesterday’s whiskey-swilling, cigar-chewing country clubber might not fully appreciate a course set amid the rolling vineyards of our Golden State, but today’s golfer is a different breed. What could possibly be better than playing a gorgeous course and knowing that a great taste of the surrounding bounty awaits at the 19th hole? In the same way that a good Bordeaux might blend disparate grape varietals to form a work of art, acres of vineyards mingle with greens and fairways to enhance beautiful— and often challenging—nearby golf courses. ¶ Following are four to sample. courses in local wine areas. BY KEVIN SAMSON SWING& SIP 60 South Bay Accent TK TK TK TK TK TK TK TK TK TK TK TK Score great GOLF GETAWAYS at four scenic vineyard CORDEVALLE GOLF CLUB
South Bay Accent - Apr/May 2014
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