… and everyone eagerly awaits to see who limps out of the carnage to be crowned champion and slip on the coveted belt, screaming to the world, “I have the best Pinot in all the land!” To my eye, the consensus on the twittersphere is that many enjoyed some great wine and time with friends [...]
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Who Are the Favorites for 2nd Annual #PinotSmackdown?
As Hall-of-famer PrimeTime Deion Sanders (from Free Shoes University) so eloquently exclaims in his new DirecTV commercials… It’s ON! The clock has already ticked past midnight and into the wee morning hours of August 18th down under and soon the rest of the world will be gathering together in 3 part harmony, sipping the glory [...]
Charcuterie – It’s Just a Snack Plate, Really
Since moving to wine country our consumption of charcuterie has significantly increased. While I can’t quite recall exactly when we were originally introduced to the idea of charcuterie, I do remember visiting a restaurant in Healdsburg of the same name on one of our wine country vacations not to long ago that really stuck with [...]
Syrah Search Continued…
2007 Jinetes [he-nay-tays] – meaning a horseman or cavalier – Eagle Point Vineyards in Mendocino county. Only 13% alcohol. Fruit forward, raspberries, bacon and lavender aromas. Black and red fruits on the palate with good grip and hint of black pepper on the finish. This was a sample and very, very delicious. Two of the [...]
Prognosis: Harvest, Interrupted
While the wine country in 2011 has started with a cool spring / early summer as well as some late rains, leading to concerns of mildew and shattering, fear not, there is never a doubt that this will be the Best. Vintage. Ever. Is there ever any doubt? Really. Unfortunately, I may have just put [...]
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