Jessyca F.

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Wine Tasting Trip: Hitching Post Wines

Jessyca F. posted an article on - Nov 19, 2009, 7:06 pm
One can hardly visit the Santa Ynez Valley and not notice the effect of the movie Sideways. I never visited before the movie so I can’t be sure what was different then (probably fewer tourists a...
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BevMo! Mega Tasting Notes!

Jessyca F. posted an article on - Nov 18, 2009, 3:55 pm
BevMo!, a beverage superstore local to California and Arizona, recently opened its 100th store, and Jess, Mitch and I trekked all the way to Rolling Hills Estates to help them celebrate (see Bordeaux ...
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Wine Tasting Trip: Sanford Winery in Santa Ynez Valley, California

Jessyca F. posted an article on - Nov 16, 2009, 4:00 pm
People who love wine often talk about how wine is just as much about the experience as it is about the wine itself. They’re sometimes referring to the process of uncorking a bottle, who theyR...
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Charity Event Tasting: Vino de Suenos

Jessyca F. posted an article on - Nov 13, 2009, 8:00 pm
We had a trip planned for Santa Ynez Valley this past weekend and I decided to check out LocalWineEvents.com in the Santa Barbara area to see if there was anything going on we’d like to add to o...
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Why Americans Don't Drink More South African Wines

Jessyca F. posted an article on - Nov 12, 2009, 11:42 am
The other day the infamous Jancis Robinson (”internationally known wine writer respected for my independence”) sent out an innocuous tweet while waiting for an event to begin. It went like...
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Bordeaux Wines That Won't Break The Bank

Jessyca F. posted an article on - Nov 10, 2009, 2:00 pm
Arianna & Jess tasted Bordeaux wines for the first time at the BevMo 100th Store Mega-Tasting in Rolling Hills Estates. At this type of event (a large mixed-beverage tasting at a “big box”...
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Weekly Twitter Updates Digest for 2009-11-07

Jessyca F. posted an article on - Nov 7, 2009, 2:36 pm
@TheWineWhore What kind of Malbec did you have? Argentinian, French, other? Did you like it enough to make it your new favorite grape? in reply to TheWineWhore # Last night: tasted STRONGLY like tob...
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Visitons La Vieille Ferme

Jessyca F. posted an article on - Nov 3, 2009, 1:00 pm
Get some! Are you searching for something cheap, easy and delicious? Nope, this isn’t an ad for an online sex site; it’s a genuine endorsement for a bottle (or two or three) of 2007 La Vi...
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Weekly Twitter Updates Digest for 2009-10-31

Jessyca F. posted an article on - Oct 31, 2009, 4:36 pm
@AriannaLA, hubbie, and I are off to BevMo!'s 100th store opening Mega Tasting in Rolling Hills Estates! Curious about the goodie bag # Very drunk after Bevmo tasting, er drunkfest. -Interested ...
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Weekly Twitter Updates Digest for 2009-10-23

Jessyca F. posted an article on - Oct 23, 2009, 4:36 pm
Help us break 2500 followers today! #FF luv to @DailyWine @chefgwen @stsuperychef @Idrinkonthejob @CtlCstUncorked @WineGuyMike @TheWineWhore # RT @jweaving: plz rt, thnx: Fledging Wine: Twitter Launch...
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Wine and…Food? Please! Pairings

Jessyca F. posted an article on - Oct 22, 2009, 3:00 pm
Hungry people is a XIV theme? Over the weekend I had the opportunity to try celebrity chef/restauranteur Michael Mina’s 14th restaurant, XIV. Positioned grandly on Sunset Boulevard near Chateau...
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Weekly Twitter Updates Digest for 2009-10-16

Jessyca F. posted an article on - Oct 16, 2009, 4:36 pm
Arianna and I cracked the Cameron Hughes Lot 101 Chardonnay… and drank the whole bottle. It's good. Esp for the $$. Review to come on blog # RT @WineExpo: Just in: Off Dry SPARKLING Torronte...
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2007 Las Rocas Totally Rocks

Jessyca F. posted an article on - Oct 15, 2009, 2:00 pm
Dark ruby-colored, fruity deliciousness! As we’ve covered in previous posts, wines from Cost Plus World Market can be very hit or miss. In general, I have had great luck with their wines, and s...
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Weekly Twitter Updates Digest for 2009-10-09

Jessyca F. posted an article on - Oct 9, 2009, 4:36 pm
My dirty little secret: at almost every restaurant I ask for a taste of a wine before I order a whole glass (or bottle if it's an option)! # @johnashotonedgar What's WBG? @semayer EXACTLY like...
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Innovative Wine Businesses

Jessyca F. posted an article on - Oct 8, 2009, 3:00 pm
As is the case with every industry, clever business people with big ideas and great connections often find ways to accelerate industry growth and take a cut of the market for themselves.  These entre...
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Weekly Twitter Updates Digest for 2009-10-02

Jessyca F. posted an article on - Oct 2, 2009, 4:36 pm
#FollowFriday shout-outs go to: @RickBakas @thefinewineman @johnashtonedgar @roxtarwines @AltaColina @DailyWine @CtlCstUncorked # A fun read from @TastingTable: Four new reasons to love #SauvignonBlan...
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A Weekend Full of Great Wine & Friends

Jessyca F. posted an article on - Sep 29, 2009, 6:20 pm
This past weekend my husband and I flitted off to San Diego to visit some friends and chill out. In addition to excellent company and excellent food, it was a fun wine weekend, too. Wine #1: 2006 Ber...
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Weekly Twitter Updates Digest for 2009-09-25

Jessyca F. posted an article on - Sep 25, 2009, 4:36 pm
The #FF fun goes on! @CtlCstUncorked @orielwines @CUVEE_CORNER @ZDWines @Everwalking @BillDaley @VladZablotsky @stampincyndi @2dayMyRoommate # Tried the 2007 Krug Sauvignon Blanc tonight… delici...
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Weekly Twitter Updates Digest for 2009-09-18

Jessyca F. posted an article on - Sep 18, 2009, 4:36 pm
@jockeyhollow Both! Steel first, then oak. @wawineisfine good for you… they must have decided to widen distribution! http://bit.ly/F60Gj # Was disappointed by the Kirkland Signature Napa Valley ...
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Kirkland Signature Chardonnay – from Costco… Really!

Jessyca F. posted an article on - Sep 13, 2009, 8:08 pm
2007 Costco Napa Valley Chardonnay I noticed recently that Costco has come out with more wines in their Kirkland Signature wines line and naturally, since I’m there once a month trolling the wi...
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Weekly Twitter Updates Digest for 2009-09-11

Jessyca F. posted an article on - Sep 11, 2009, 4:36 pm
@Sunflowerdagger What do you mean is Merlot good for you? As opposed to other grapes? As opposed to water? Do you have liver problems? # @spartacuswines We haven't really had any good wine storie...
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Morbid Mulled Wine…Muahahaha!!!

Jessyca F. posted an article on - Sep 11, 2009, 3:48 am
Here’s a recipe for the kid in us, and one for the kids near us, too! And the great thing about these recipes is that if you’re making the wine, it’s easy to make the apple eyes at t...
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An Oak Barrel-less Barrel of Fun

Jessyca F. posted an article on - Sep 9, 2009, 12:41 am
My friend Anna just celebrated her birthday. To honor her extra special day, I brought over three bottles of unoaked Chardonnay for celebration sampling. As you may (or may not) remember from my last...
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Weekly Twitter Updates Digest for 2009-09-04

Jessyca F. posted an article on - Sep 4, 2009, 4:36 pm
Last Call for Today's #FollowFriday Fun: @vinogirlie @Teusnerwine @tdwine @CorksandCaftans @winefinesse — Time to start drinkin'! # Just added myself to the http://wefollow.com twitter d...
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2005 Zaca Mesa Syrah, Santa Ynez Valley

Jessyca F. posted an article on - Sep 2, 2009, 10:46 pm
A few weeks ago I went to a tasting event hosted by the Rhone Rangers which is an organization focused on wine produced from Rhone varietals grown in the United States. Being a Southern California eve...
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Weekly Twitter Updates Digest for 2009-08-28

Jessyca F. posted an article on - Aug 28, 2009, 4:36 pm
Thx 2 #followfriday friends! @kenpenny @superdupershark @cherryflambe @stemwarestore @spartacuswines @CinnamiNY @BourkePR @Diana605 # And of course, #followfriday love to my wine-blogger friends: @Dai...
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Great Wines for Halloween – Not so scary!

Jessyca F. posted an article on - Aug 27, 2009, 12:18 pm
It may seem early to be talking about Halloween, but if I had to guess, a fair number of you are planning your costumes already. If you’re planning your costume this far in advance, why not brin...
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How Much Wood Would A Good Wine Want?

Jessyca F. posted an article on - Aug 26, 2009, 4:59 am
Fast on the heels of Jessyca’s wedding wine recommendation request from Twitter, in this episode – dear readers – I thought I would take you on a journey to the land of Unoaked Chard...
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Request from Twitter: Cheap Chardonnay for Wedding

Jessyca F. posted an article on - Aug 24, 2009, 12:41 pm
Vinavera Unoaked Chardonnay This was a fun incoming request from Twitter: @BluelegsTango Daughter’s wedding on a budget. Having Chinese.Can you recommend a dry white wine, $10 range, to appeal...
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Weekly Twitter Updates Digest for 2009-08-21

Jessyca F. posted an article on - Aug 21, 2009, 4:36 pm
just picked a bottle of sparkling red from @WineExpo in Santa Monica – $12.99 # Laments the end of the bottle. Ponders opening another. Heck, who needs to ponder? Bartender! Pour me another! # @...
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Food and Wine is Love

Jessyca F. posted an article on - Aug 20, 2009, 4:54 pm
Braised scallops with wild mushroom tapenade Orris (2006 Sawtelle Boulevard) is one of my new favorite LA restaurants. They serve Franco-Japanese fusion small plates (everything subject to market ava...
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Weekly Twitter Updates Digest for 2009-08-14

Jessyca F. posted an article on - Aug 14, 2009, 4:36 pm
had a great time at rhone rangers! blog post coming soon # @LibArtsAndMinds Was it No.99 Wayne Gretzky? Or 1999? Answer that and I’ll write up a quick blog post to help you solve this puzzle ...
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The Pros & Cons of Buying Wine at Cost Plus World Market

Jessyca F. posted an article on - Aug 14, 2009, 12:17 pm
Many moons ago, in a land far far away (90-ish miles south) I used to only buy wine at Cost Plus World Market. In those days the prices seemed good and you could sum up my wine knowledge/experience wi...
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Find a Wine Like Mine

Jessyca F. posted an article on - Aug 10, 2009, 9:33 am
Here’s an interesting exercise I was asked to do by one of our twitter followers (@LibArtsAndMinds): “@grapesmart Oh, do I need your help!Had Willow Heights Chard,’99 the other night...
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Delightful Summer Sangria

Jessyca F. posted an article on - Aug 7, 2009, 11:09 pm
Most people are familiar with the fruity red version of this tasty adult beverage. This recipe actually makes a light and refreshing white sangria. I knew the basic components of this drink, but...
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About Me

My friends think I have 12 jobs. Really, I just have a lot of hobbies and some of them make money. I have one job, as a User Experience Ninja at Causecast. I have a money-making hobby, my wine business (GrapeSmart.net blog and self-explanatory WineClubReviews.net), a not-yet money-making hobby (photography), and I am studying to be a Landscape Architect.

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