Doug has covered the game of golf since 1985 and works on his swing and handicap during the summer from his sierra outpost in Lake Tahoe. During his career Doug has covered 20 major championships and his unique perspectives on the game have appeared in numerous publications including Golf World, GolfWeek, Golf Course Management, Golf Course News, Golfdom, and the USGA Golf Journal. He is a member of the Golf Writers Association of America, California Golf Writers, and the Sierra Nevada Golf Course Superintendents Association.
As the last bit of golden sunlight slipped behind rustling leaves of the huge oak trees surrounding the restaurant, the thoughts of just missing a par putt on the 18th hole at the course were still fresh in my mind. I had played a solid round that was made memorable by the setting where I played. The soft light in the comfortable dining room cast a warm tone and the high wood ceilings added to the peaceful atmosphere. As I took a sip of the 1999 Riva Ranch Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay, I began to understand what I was told to expect here at Wente Vineyards. This is truly a celebration of the good life.
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