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{The teacher man and I stayed at the lovely guest house that is adjacent to Jack London State Park. That's the walking stick the teacher man used on our morning hike. No, I did not wear that outfit on our hike (though I did wear those boots).}

{I took this photo from the deck of the guest house. I wish this is what I woke up to every morning!}

{The teacher man and I took a tram tour of the Benziger property. The rolling hills and perfectly imperfect vines were amazing.}

{During our tour of the property, we stopped by to visit the various animals that live at Benziger (jealous!). A basic principle of Biodynamic winegrowing is including native plants and animals — not pesticides — on the property to help nurture the ecosystem. This Scottish Highlander cow provides organic manure and, with a face like that, a little eye candy to cow lovers everywhere.}

{On another stop of our tour, we visited the medicine shed, where various Biodynamic herbs, preps and props are dried, stored and readied for the growing season. Here, herbs dry before they are integrated into Biodynamic preps and sprays that encourage healthy grapevines.}

{Upon arriving at Benziger, the teacher man and I had a picnic on the grounds and enjoyed some 2009 Bella Luna Pinot Noir. Everything that Benziger does on the farm is reflected in its wine. And let me tell you...the farm tastes pretty damn good.}