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Feb 6, 2011, 6:01 pm
Sure, bubbly is boss on New Years and even at celebrations like birthdays and anniversaries, but why not add its charming sparkle to silly-sweet St. Valentine’s Day? I can’t think of a lustier toast … except for maybe Bedrock’s ravishing Ode to Lulu rosé, or a sinful zinfandel, or ….
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Dec 27, 2010, 11:25 am
You heard correctly. Beyond Napa Valley is giving away 4 tickets to ZAP’s Grand Zinfandel Tasting at Fort Mason. All you have to do is write a Zinfandel-inspired Haiku. Click the link below for all of the details. We hope to see you at the Grand tasting in January.
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Dec 18, 2010, 10:54 am
The wine world can basically be compartmentalized into two worlds: The New World & The Old World.
The Old World is France, and basically any other country within a trebuchet’s throw of France. Wines have been ratified by treaties, classified by region and not varietal, and are poured in chateaûs... Comment - Like
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Dec 14, 2010, 1:33 pm
I’m officially declaring 2010 the year of the rosé. Yes, I know that many wineries have been producing stellar rosés for years, but I felt that this year was the tipping point where the public started to get behind the pink drink again. It was the year when wineries paid much more attention to t... Comment - Like
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Oct 13, 2010, 11:36 am
3Divas, Montemaggiore
Appellation: Russian River Valley
Price: $25
Haydn gives it: 92pts
You can buy this wine: at montemaggiore.com
Montemaggiore continues to defy conventional varietals when it comes to its location in Dry Creek. Their red wine portfolio is missing a Zinfandel, but instead sh... Comment - Like
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Sep 7, 2010, 8:29 pm
Wine: Chelan Ridge 2009 Chardonnay
Appellation: Columbia Valley (but sold in the Lake Chelan AVA area)
ALC: n/a
Price: $16
Haydn gives this wine: 96pts
You can buy this wine: Give Chelan Ridge a call at (509) 687-4455. The website is on its way.
I had the fortunate good luck to be able to atte... Comment - Like
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Aug 23, 2010, 4:38 pm
Question: What do you get if you combine the Rhone region of France, with Spain, Germany and the California regions of Dry Creek & Paso Robles? Answer: I have no idea. And that’s the case with Lake Chelan’s wines. It’s still too young to tell what varietal will be king of the region. However t... Comment - Like
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Aug 16, 2010, 2:11 pm
Winery: Hard Row to Hoe
Appellation: Lake Chelan AVA (just established last year!)
Price: $22
Haydn gives this wine: 90pts
You can buy this wine: Hard Row to Hoe’s website
At least for me, when it comes to summertime, the rose wine jumps right up to the top. Along with those crisp whites (hel... Comment - Like
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Jul 29, 2010, 1:35 pm
Wine: Peju 2007 Cabernet Franc
Appellation: Napa Valley
Alc: 14.1%
Price: $45
Haydn gives it: 90pts
Much like the Carignane grape, the Cabernet Franc can be easily overshadowed by some bigger name varietals. Yet it’s importance and character is crucial in some of the best Bordeaux (blends) ar... Comment - Like
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Jul 20, 2010, 5:14 pm
Wine: 2009 Grenache Rose
Appellation: Sonoma Valley, Kunde Estate
Alc: 13.6%
Price: $13.00
Haydn gives it: 88pts
You can purchase this wine at: Kune Estates
With the exception of San Francisco, it seems like summer is in full swing for most of America. And with summertime comes warm nights... Comment - Like
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Jul 15, 2010, 4:06 pm
A wine barrel is much more than simply the work of a cooper turning up the heat to medium or high on American or French Oak. It really comes alive when the wine comes into contact with it and stars its metamorphosis during those long months in the barrel room. However, while there is so much care an... Comment - Like
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Jul 12, 2010, 5:25 pm
Chocolate is one of the most sensual foods out there in the world. And if you were to say it were to have a liquid counterpart, wine would be it. But with so many wines and so many chocolates out there, pairing them can be harder than one might imagine.
One great combination is Zinfandel and dark c... Comment - Like
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Jul 8, 2010, 11:03 am
There was something for everyone at July’s Crush Barrel Wine Market, from bubbly bruts to earthy Bordeaux blends. The event was set at Fort Mason, in San Francisco, where wine enthusiasts could try and buy, directly from the winery. Here are the top picks of the market:
Best of Show – Stein Fam... Comment - Like
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Jun 28, 2010, 12:32 pm
Palate Fatigue: The result of tasting just too many wines whereby ones taste buds essentially give up on you.
It can happen to even the best of us. But just how many wines can one taste before their taste buds give up? It really depends on your experience level. The answer is the same as how you ge... Comment - Like
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Jun 25, 2010, 12:41 pm
Indulge Wine Bar
Overall rating: A-
Website: http://www.indulgewinebar.com/
One thing I greatly enjoy doing while traveling is discovering the local wine bars of the area. I enjoy seeing what the wine buyer of the region has selected to round out his portfolio for the restaurant. Is it all Napa-s... Comment - Like
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Jun 20, 2010, 8:08 pm
2007 La Joie – 100 Points, Robert Parker, Jr.,
The Wine Advocate, February 2010
http://www.veritewines.com/wines/lajoie.htm
100. triple digits. The apex of the point system. Needless to say I was excited to sample what Robert Parker considers to be a 100pt wine. I’ve had a fair share of ... Comment - Like
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May 10, 2010, 12:27 pm
Route 128 2006 PeLu Rouge, Opatz Family Vineyard
Appellation: Nestled in a mountain pass between Alexander Valley and Anderson Valley
Alc: 14.8%
Price: $34
Haydn gives it: 90pts
Total production: 1 barrel
You can buy this wine at: route128winery.com
PeLu Rouge, Opatz Family Vineyard
PeLue Ro... Comment - Like
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Apr 29, 2010, 8:51 pm
John Hart pouring wine at Family Wineries
What do surfboards, oysters and Spanish flags have in common? They could have all been found in Dry Creek Valley over the weekend of April 24–25th during Passport weekend. Dry Creek rolled out the red carpet again for this year’s Passport weekend. O... Comment - Like
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Apr 5, 2010, 11:17 am
2008 J Viognier, Hoot Owl Vineyard
Appellation: Alexander Valley
Alc: 14.3%
Price: $30
Haydn gives it: 90pts
You can buy this wine at: J Winery
Ahh the Viognier. It’s an often overlooked grape—with the Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay’s of the world commanding so much attention. It... Comment - Like
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Mar 12, 2010, 1:29 am
Photo Credit: Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa
Sip, spritz, and spa this Spring
By Robin Barr Sussman
Bubble baths, wedding bubbles, tiny bubbles in champagne…no question, bubbles make a girl’s world brighter. Stylish French women swear that a glass of champagne a day keeps you beautiful. So... Comment - Like
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Mar 8, 2010, 9:22 pm
What could be better than sipping some of the finest wine currently being produced? Have it set in a room full of 150,000 orchids! On February 26th, the Pacific Orchid Exposition held it’s annual Gala with live music, orchids and wine tasting. The room was magnificant with every single imagina... Comment - Like
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Feb 25, 2010, 7:53 pm
Ata Rangi 2008 Sauvignon Blanc
Appellation: Martinborough
Alc: 13.5%
Price: $14-$20
Haydn gives it: 92pts
You can buy this wine at: K&L Importers
I was thrilled to discover this wine sitting unannounced on one of the shelves of a wine store. There it was, in a nonchalant style resting it’... Comment - Like
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