In this series we will track the whereabouts of our intrepid traveler Tripp Donelan. Based in Healdsburg, CA Tripp’s office is really his suitcase + laptop + Blackberry. Think the life romantic? Follow Tripp’s adventures, dining, tastings, and sightings.
While the production team was busy with harvest in October and November, Tripp was on the road – checking in with accounts, expanding Donelan’s relationships with exclusive restaurants, and making a stop at the James Beard Foundation’s Taste of Nantucket.
The Perfect Wife, Manchester, VT
In Vermont, Tripp visited with Chantecleer and Bistro Henry, as well the Dorset Inn and the Perfect Wife, where Donelan wines are now available.
At the Taste of Nantucket in New York City, Tripp sat with Orla Murphy-LaScola from Nantucket’s American Seasons and connected with Scott Osif of the Galley Beach, Tom Barry of the Great Harbor Yacht Club, and Seth Raynor of the Pearl and the Boarding House – all of which were featured restaurants at the dinner. The Donelan 2010 Nancie Chardonnay was served with hors d’oeuvres and the 2010 Two Brothers Pinot was paired with squab, a black truffle marshmallow, and sweet potatoes sarladaise (potatoes cooked in garlic and . . . fat).
Swinging through NYC Tripp caught up with Donelan pals Ruben Sanz Ramiro of Veritas and Trace Conway of the Red Cat before heading home. Stop in, have a glass of Donelan, and say hello!
After a brief return to the winery, Tripp hit the road again – this time for Colorado, making stops in Denver, Vail, and Aspen, where he dined at Donelan supporter Cache Cache. Watch for Donelan’s 2010 Nancie Chardonnay and 2009 Cuvee Christine at the Vail Valley Medical Center Family Dinner Dance on Dec. 28th at the Cascade.
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Traveling with Tripp: whereabouts of Donelan’s Director of Sales
In this series we will track the whereabouts of our intrepid traveler Tripp Donelan. Based in Healdsburg, CA Tripp’s office is really his suitcase + laptop + Blackberry. Think the life romantic? Follow Tripp’s adventures, dining, tastings, and sightings.
September rolled in with grapes a bit far from harvest and the wine sales market heating up. Tripp left the winery in late August after our Open House and headed back east for several events and to get some R and R at the Donelan headquarters on Nantucket.
The month started with the Tanglewood Wine and Food Classic to benefit the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Eat great food, pour wine, introduce wine, eat more great food, 
repeat. Highlights included foie gras from Hudson Valley Foie Gras prepared by Denis Toner, local chefs from Lenox, MA, and other stalwarts from the Nantucket Wine Festival.
After heading back to Nantucket and enjoying a meal at one of his personal favorites, American Seasons, run by the husband and wife team Orla Murphy LaScola and Michael Scola (dish of the night was braised octopus and pork shoulder with a glass of 2009 Donelan Two Brothers Pinot Noir) Tripp headed to New York City.
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