How To Dine On Killer Wine: A Party-Planning Mystery (2012) - Plot & Excerpts
While it seems uncouth, swishing the liquid around your tongue and palate allows your taste buds to detect the subtle flavors of the wine. But try not to make too much noise… The ex-governor’s “house,” on the other side of the Purple Grape, was a carbon copy of the Sacramento capitol building, except on a smaller scale. The paved circular driveway surrounded a lavish fountain featuring stone carvings of twisted vines and plump grapes. The home itself was framed by towering palm trees, fronted by Roman columns, and topped by a classic dome—just like the capitol. Beyond the mansion I saw acres of precisely planted vineyards, as far as the eye could see. I wondered how many bottles of wine the acreage could produce. That thought made me thirsty again. I squeezed my MINI into an end spot in the crowded lot. Apparently the Governor’s Mansion Winery was also open for tastings today, in spite of the murder next door. Maybe that had been the draw. I helped Mother out of the car and we climbed the steps of the arched entrance.
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