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Wente Vineyards and Sustainability – An Online Tasting and Conversation
The other day we were sent some wine as tasting samples from Wente Vineyards for an online tasting. Wente Vineyards and Charles Communications do this every so often. It is a lot of fun plus we get to taste some nice wine. A group of bloggers are sent samples and we all get online at the same time to taste and share notes. Continue reading
The Rhone Rangers – Mourvèdre A Rising Star in the World of American Rhones
This is the second seminar we attended as part of the San Francisco Weekend Celebration of American Rhone Wines, which was sponsored by The Rhone Rangers. This seminar was intended to showcase Mourvèdre. Seven winemakers presented and talked about their wines. The seminar was moderated by Jon Bonné, Wine Editor, San Francisco Chronicle. Continue reading
A Twisted Journey to Twisted Wines
A couple of weeks ago Nancy and I went up Highway 4 to Bear Valley, Ca. to do some cross country skiing. We go several times each year and usually go straight up and back. This time, though, our trip took a twisted turn. Continue reading
Trione Vineyards and Winery
Recently we received some sample wines to try from Trione Winery in Geyserville California. We had not heard of Trione before and were intrigued by their story. For more than thirty years they have been providing grapes for some of the top wineries in the area such as Duckhorn, Kendall-Jackson and Sonoma-Cutrer among others. They farm almost 700 acres in the Russian River Valley, Alexander Valley and the Sonoma Coast. Only since 2005 have they decided to make their own wines, they opened their tasting room in 2008, and so far they have garnered several awards with subsequent vintages.
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Posted in Other Wine Tastings, Tasting Notes
Tagged 2007 Trione Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007 Trione Vineyards Red Wine, 2008 Trione Vineyards Chardonnay, 2008 Trione Vineyards Pinot Noir, 2008 Trione Vineyards Syrah, 2010 Trione Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Trione Vineyards and Winery
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New Year’s Wine Resolutions
Just like a lot of other people we will make some resolutions for 2013. Just ones related to wine, however. We will update this post as we complete our resolutions so everyone can see our progress. Continue reading
#LodiLive – Lodi Wines Online Tasting
Usually when you ask someone about wine in California they think about Napa. However, we have many more areas of the state with their own style and varieties. One area the should not be overlooked is the Lodi appellation in the Central Valley. Continue reading
Halloween Mystery Wines – Tasting in the Dark
We had a fun online tasting the night before Halloween. We were sent four wines in black bags (Tasting in the Dark) so we couldn’t see the labels and a Halloween mask to wear while doing the tasting. Continue reading
Posted in Online Tastings
Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Livermore, Livermore Valley, Merlot, Petite Sirah, Petite Syrah, Portuguese Wine, Small Lot, Souzao, Wente Vineyards, Wine
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Should a Wine With “Spirituous Heat” be Rated 97 Points?
I recently saw a wine rated 97 points that had “spirituous heat from relatively high alcohol”. That got me thinking about wine rating and scoring. Continue reading
Posted in Discussion
Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Gandona Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, Wine Enthusiast
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More 2009 Bordeaux
We just attended another tasting of 2009 Bordeaux at Fine Wines of Stockton. Five reds and a Sauternes.
It’s always great when you can participate in a wine tasting and walk away liking every wine you tried! Continue reading
Posted in Bordeaux, Thursday Wine Tastings
Tagged Baron de Brane, Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Brane-Catenac, Chateau de Malle, Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou, Chateau Grand-Puy-Ducasse, Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste, Chateau La Tour de Mons, Croix De Beaucaillou, France, Lacoste-Borie, Margaux, Merlot, Pauillac, Pichon Lalande, Reserve de la Comtesse, Sauternes, St. Julien, Wine
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2009 Bordeaux Tasting
We missed the first 2009 Bordeaux tasting at our local wine shop, Fine Wines of Stockton, while we were in Nepal but fortunately we were here for the second one. Continue reading
Posted in Thursday Wine Tastings
Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, France, Margaux, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, St. Julien, Wine
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The Bold and The Mysterious – Four Vines Zin and Purple Cryptic
An online tasting featuring three Zinfandels from Four Vines Winery Appellation Series and the newest release from Purple Wine Company – Cryptic. Continue reading
Posted in Online Tastings, Tasting Notes
Tagged Amador County, Biker, Cryptic, Four Vines Winery, Maverick, Paso Robles, Purple Wine Company, Sonoma, Sonoma County, The Sophisticate, Zinfandel
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Woodbridge Winery Hosts Annual CASI California State Championship Chili Cook-off
Woodbridge Winery Hosts Annual CASI California State Championship Chili Cook-off. Continue reading
Almost to Nepal
We are having breakfast in Delhi after what seems like two days of flying. Continue reading
Posted in Vacations and Trips
Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, India, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz, Sula
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Nepal Wine Trekking
We are headed for Nepal to trek around for a couple of weeks and are going to try to find out what we can about local wineries there. Continue reading
2000 Beaulieu Vineyards Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon
Dave brought over a 2000 Beaulieu Vineyards Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon the other night for us to have with dinner. Continue reading
Posted in Monday Dinners, Tasting Notes
Tagged Beaulieu Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, Rutherford
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Local Event Alert – “Reds, Whites and Blues”
“Reds, Whites and Blues,” a fun food, wine and music event taking place at Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Winery on Saturday, September 15. Continue reading
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Should You Tip When Wine Tasting
Recently I have seen a couple of articles discussing tipping the tasting room staff. Continue reading
WBC 2012 – The Last Day
Well, it was finally Sunday and the last day of WBC 2012. While it was much fun we were happy to know we would have the afternoon free. Continue reading
Posted in Vacations and Trips, WBC, WBC 2012
Tagged AOC Wines of Languedoc, B.C., British Columbia, Cabernet Franc, France, Grenache, Languedoc, Mourvedre, Penticton, Penticton Wine Tasting, Picpoul, Syrah, WBC, WBC 2012, WBC 2013, WBC12, Wine
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WBC 2012 Recap- Day 2 – Part 2
After lunch we had the Saturday keynote address and discussion with author Rex Picket of Sideways and more, moderated by Alana Gentry (Girl With a Glass). Continue reading
Posted in Vacations and Trips, WBC, WBC 2012
Tagged Albarino, AOC Wines of Languedoc, Argentina, Chile, France, Greece, Languedoc, Malbec, New Wines of Greece, Oregon, Pinot Noir, Spain, Willamette Valley, Wines of Chile
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WBC 2012 Recap- Day 2 – Part 1
Day two of the Wine Bloggers Conference started off a little earlier than the first day. Continue reading
Posted in Vacations and Trips, WBC, WBC 2012
Tagged Burgundy, Erath Winery, King Estate Winery, Pinot Noir, Ridge Vineyards, Willamette Valley
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