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Monthly Archives: January 2013

Roussanne 2010 from Trattore Estate Wines, Sonoma County

January 10, 2013 – 12:01 am

The Trattore Roussane 2010 has the image of a tractor on its label. The owner of Trattore Wines has had a passion for real tractors since he was a child. In fact, he named the winery Trattore, which is Italian for tractor.

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SoVA Wine Fest on February 16

January 9, 2013 – 8:32 am

Another option to the traditional Valentine’s dinner, plan to treat your special friend or lover to the SoVA Wine Fest on February 16.

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Reif Estate Winery Suggests Ways to Enjoy Icewine

January 8, 2013 – 12:02 am

As amazing as Icewine is, this delectable beverage can be used in other ways.

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Dinner Included a Glass of Sauvignon Blanc from Lake County

January 7, 2013 – 9:41 am

Last night our healthier dinner included a fresh green salad, salmon cooked in Après Vin varietal grape seed oil and brown rice cooked with onion. The rice was cooked with low sodium salt. For a beverage, we enjoyed a glass of Sauvignon Blanc 2011 from Vigilance Winery & Vineyards in Lake County, California.

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A Vegetarian Casserole Paired with Chardonnay

January 5, 2013 – 8:50 am

This vegetarian recipe, Chile Relleno Casserole, is from Huber Cellars located in the Sta. Rita Hills Viticultural Appellation in California. This is a small appellation of about 100 square miles located in Santa Barbara County and includes 45 wineries.

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Vernaccia di San Gimignano

January 4, 2013 – 10:24 am

The Vernaccia grape is unusual in that the primary vineyards are in the San Gimignano area of Italy. The grape is not easy to grow but does well there. A small museum, Museo del Vino Vernaccia di San Gimignano, is located in the city of San Gimignano.

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Ten New Year’s Wine Resolutions

January 3, 2013 – 9:21 am

It’s only the first week of 2013, so it’s not too late to begin and keep New Year’s Resolutions. Here are a few suggestions to get you started.

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First Wine of 2013 Down the Drain

January 1, 2013 – 6:46 pm

Kathy spent some time in the wine room and came up with a bottle of Petite Sirah. We haven’t had a Petite Sirah in quite awhile and I was anxious to try it. As usual, I pour a bit in my glass and try it before pouring the wine for dinner. The aroma sent up […]

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