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I received a number of happy comments from people who joyfully gobbled up my Thanksgiving wines with their holiday feast. Ba-dum-bump!
If you were one of those who didn’t find what you were looking for at your wine shop, please be aware you can always find [...]
2007 Bonterra Viognier:
If the sensual texture isn’t enough to make you smile, the beautiful perfumed nose of orange blossom, apricot, and beeswax certainly will. A strong impression of stone minerality comes forward on the palate, making this wine act like a squeaky clean “old world” viognier.
Die-hard chardonnay fans typically find a bottle of viognier in [...]
2006 Kenwood Zinfandel, Jack London Vineyard:
Characteristic ripe and under-ripe red berry aromas come together with the subtle use of oak and seasoned with a hint of clove spice. Tannins and acids are slightly elevated, but in balance contributing to a fuller body style.
Zinfandel ranks only behind cabernet sauvignon among red varietal plantings in California, with [...]
2007 Girard Chardonnay, Russian River Valley:
When chardonnay stays away from the heat of the Napa Valley it retains an entirely different character. Acidity, oak, and fruit harmonize into a beautiful example of why the Russian River Valley is arguably the most important region for this varietal in the United States.
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When I think of a kitchen full of Thanksgiving food, one thing comes to mind: Aromatics!
I can already smell the herbaceous richness of home made sausage stuffing intermingling with the earthiness of the green bean casserole. And of course the creamy, garlic filled mashed potatoes and brown gravy, all surrounded by the waft of roasting [...]
The 6th annual San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival returns to downtown San Diego November 18-22.
Billed as the largest event of its kind in Southern California, the festival features 170 wineries, 70 of the finest dining establishments from around San Diego, live entertainment, exclusive tasting opportunities and more. Attendees will be able to rub [...]
Winebusiness.com is reporting that October wine sales increased 7% over September. This isn’t uncommon as the last three months of the year typically account for at least a third of all wine sales in a calendar year. The most meaningful number is that October 2009 wine sales were 4% higher than October 2008.
Statistics are by [...]
