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| Page 1 of 1 | Previous | Next | | | | VIGNA UVA VINO NOVEMBER 22, 2011 More Wines for Thanksgiving Dino Torti Forza Inter Pino Nero Oltrepo Pavese 2008 Italy Also soft pressed, complex aromas of almonds, fruits and flowers, flavors of nutty, apple and pear, dry but satisfying. I'd like to thank Kristen and her good friends for helping me taste this flight of wine picks for Thanksgiving. Great deal at $10. Nice long layered finish. SRP $40. | | | | | | | | |
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A WINE STORY | FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2011 “Find Your Mojo” Hospices du Rhone 2011 #HdR2011
Moderator journalist Christopher Sawyer introduces Joey Tensley from Tensey Wines in Los Olivos and Morgan Twain-Peterson from Bedrock Wine Co in Sonoma who discuss their wine. Tensley Wines 2009 Tierra Alta Vineyard Syrah - wind driven terroir with clay calcarious soil, "easiest drinking" wine according to Joey. When they planted 11.5 MORE >> -
ALICE FEIRING | SATURDAY, JULY 26, 2008 Alice Feiring - In Vino Veritas
» Pigstock: Parts One, Two and Three July 28, 2008 PIGSTOCK: PART ONE How does a woman, who has carved out a persona for herself as a diehard New Yorker who gets hives west of the Hudson, survive eleven days in the land of sun and heat and Californian wine and people who actually say hello to you--strangers (!) on the street? Why not? MORE >> -
ALICE FEIRING | THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 2008 Alice Feiring - In Vino Veritas
Find some winemakers who eschew new wood even on their syrah and pinot. The event, an annual one for her was held on an idyllic spot, up off Moon Mountain road in Sonoma. If Hanzel and Gretl got lost in Sonoma, it would have been here. But I was so happy for the silty, sweaty experience of the syrah. on the street? Taste? MORE >> -
VIGNA UVA VINO | TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2010 Cameron Hughes Wines
Lot 159 Santa Barbara Chardonnay 2008: new release $14 Musky aromas, citrus, creamy oak. Lot 135 Central Coast Syrah 2007 $12 Animal, bright fruits, dark berries, strawberries, red licorice. Cameron Hughes is a Negociant in the wine world, delivering small "Lots" of high-end wines at very affordable prices. My favorite of the group. MORE >> -
SLAKED | TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2010  Antica Terra, Botanica, and Lillian
The 2008 Antica Terra / * to be released to the mailing list next week, is vibrant and glossy in the glass, the color of dessicated roses, that reminded me of Middle School romances and Rilke, of notes scribbled furiously in journals and hidden under pillows. The 2008 Botanica / * -- a barrel selection -- is more concentrated. spice?) MORE >>
- Pax is Back. And This Time It's Personal SLAKED | THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2009
- 2008 Monte Bello Futures Tasting SLAKED | WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2009
- 2005 Ridge Vineyards Syrah Lytton West SLAKED | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2008
- NorCal day 2: Sonoma WINE TASTING GUY | MONDAY, MAY 5, 2008
- Polaner tasting standouts WINE TASTING GUY | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 2008
- Skurnik Tasting - my favorites (finally) WINE TASTING GUY | TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2008
- Red Wine Blind Tasting VIGNA UVA VINO | MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2008
- Welcome to SLAKED! SLAKED | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2008
- Wine Spectator's California Wine Experience SLAKED | SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2008
- Pax Syrah Kobler Family Vineyard Russian River Valley 2004 ** SLAKED | SATURDAY, JULY 5, 2008
- California Futures Tasting at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel SLAKED | MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2008
- Acorn 2005 Heritage Vines Zinfandel Alegria Vineyard RRV * SLAKED | TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2008
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