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| Page 1 of 1 | Previous | Next | SLAKED DECEMBER 30, 2009 2007 Ridge Vineyards Dusi Ranch Late Harvest Zinfandel I'll just say it: I'm not a fan of late harvest zinfandel. So this 2007 Late Harvest Dusi Ranch is the only wine from Ridge I couldn't really get into this year. On the bright side, Ridge has instituted a new membership log-in to streamline purchases online. Thank baby Jesus, too. | WHY WINE BLOG APRIL 11, 2011  Two More From Cinnabar. The Cinnabar Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon is now the one to beat for my year end pick as best red wine tasted for 2011. | | | | | |
| | | DR. VINO MARCH 26, 2009 Randall Grahm - the way back is the way forward - part II From his base in Santa Cruz, he rose to fame (and a good bit of fortune) by following the path of grape varieties traditionally from the Rhone and Italy–with a dose of Zinfandel. caught up with him at the recent tasting of his NYC distributor, Michael Skurnik. But Grahm has had a change of heart. Absolutely. | | BROOKLYN GUY LOVES WINE JUNE 17, 2009 The Pickyeater's BBQ Here are some that moved me, along with a few impressions: 1995 Mount Eden Chardonnay Santa Cruz Mountains - if California wine tasted like this, I would drink lots of California wine. I was lucky enough to be invited to Keith Levenberg 's BBQ again this year. Top notch wine. Really intriguing wine. Great Beaujolais. | | | | | | | |
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SLAKED | TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 2011  Notable New Zins From Ridge
The first was the 2008 Jimsomare ** from the middle of Monte Bello in the Santa Cruz Mountains, pictured below, that weighed in at 14.7%. It shows predominantly black fruits in the front and middle of the mouth, reminding me of some flavorful Barbaresco I recently tasted. Sometimes I think that's all hogwash. Here's why. MORE >> -
WINE TASTING GUY | SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2007 Wine Tasting Guy » Wine Ingredients – should they be posted on the label???
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ALICE FEIRING | MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 2007 Alice Feiring - In Vino Veritas
home : wine recommendations : wine girl for hire : bio : articles : contact « The Skurnik Tasting Report And a Krug Dream | Main | Handcrafted » The Wine Cop: Pure Food & Wine (and Bette) August 25, 2007 I love a great salad, especially in August with big, juicy, drippy, purple tomatoes standing in for a big, fat juicy duck. MORE >> -
ALICE FEIRING | THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2009 Alice Feiring - In Vino Veritas
Its a matter of taste. But if you do like them, you might enjoy the ones Ive decided were the best Ive tasted. 2004 Ridge Montebello ( Santa Cruz)--so NOT my style. Its a matter of taste. But if you do like them, you might enjoy the ones Ive decided were the best Ive tasted. Sometimes I get the short stick. MORE >> -
ALICE FEIRING | THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2010 The First Natural Kosher Winemaker? Part #3
Could this man who lives and vines in Santa Cruz become the world's first modern natural wine maker? He is pulling back on oak but he does like the taste. He is certified organic, in a do nothing way. He picks when there's still acidity. He keeps the cap wet twice a day by bucketing over as well as punching. From time to MORE >>
- 2008 Monte Bello Futures Tasting SLAKED | WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2009
- 2005 Ridge Vineyards Santa Cruz Mountain Estate Cabernet/Merlot SLAKED | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2008
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