“Summer Afternoon”… I think it was Henry James who said that these were the two most beautiful words in the English language.
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I can only add that spending a summer afternoon at the Ponte Family Estate in the Temecula wine region of California makes these words more special. The Ponte experience is truly a place for all people, a place for all seasons.
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How delightful to watch the children frolic, a retired couple sip fine wine, and the happy faces of all the guests enjoying a day in the country. Our small group of  travel writers, artists and photographers were thrilled to be included in this delightful experience for all the senses.
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We walked, learned, sipped and savored on a summer afternoon at Ponte. We met the wonderful winemaker, the innovative chef and other members of this hardworking wine-making family. Ponte Family Estate is its own destination.
Brenda Hill
Author: Brenda Hill

As a longtime food writer for Where Magazine New York City, Brenda Hill, along with her writing partner, Maralyn Hill (no relation), writes and publishes books about chefs, food and international travel. They co-authored "Our Love Affairs with Food & Travel" and joined French Master Chef Herve Laurent in writing "Cooking Secrets: The Why and How" Brenda has been active in the California Writer's Club, IFWTWA, and the Santa Barbara's Writers Conference. Brenda Hill and her partner Maralyn Hill conduct marketing and writing seminars. Maralyn and I will be heading back to Rancho La Puerta in July to give our presentation on writing and marketing your book, as well as bringing back some freshly picked off the farm nutritious and tasty recipes.