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Baily’s Vineyard & Winery Riesling

January 2, 2010 – 9:27 am

We recently opened a bottle of wine from Baily Vineyard & Winery. The bottle was so beautiful that it was tempting to say, “Don’t open this bottle – save it.” However we opened it and are glad we did. This was a commemorative bottle featuring Temecula, California’s 150th anniversary from 1859 to 2009.  On April […]

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Chambourcin Ages Well

December 29, 2009 – 9:14 am

I am somewhat reluctant taking a hybrid grape wine to a family gathering. When the majority of wine drinkers drink Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Malbec and a Chianti introducing an east coast Chambourcin was a gamble. However, I had a 1997 Chambourcin by Naylor Wine Cellars called Seductivo that I was curious about drinking with […]

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Regusci Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

December 16, 2009 – 10:35 am

Recently while visiting family and friends out of state, we had the opportunity to enjoy a wine from Napa Valley. Our host chose a wine from Regusci Winery. This was a 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Angelo’s Vineyard. The sommelier commented that this wine was in limited production. Only 794 cases were produced. I usually enjoy a […]

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Gifts for the Wine Lover that Won’t Break the Bank: Candles, Soaps & Stoppers

December 12, 2009 – 10:02 am

For my final recommendation of economical holiday gifts for the wine lover, consider visiting a winery tasting room and spend some time browsing the gifts available. Many of the gifts are affordable. The wine enthusiast will enjoy many of these gifts. Many are reasonably easy to ship to relatives and friends, especially in states that […]

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Gifts for the Wine Lover that Won’t Break the Bank: Wine Journals

December 11, 2009 – 8:50 am

Wine journals provide a great way to remember a wine that you have enjoyed. Unless you drink only one or two particular wines, a journal helps one to remember why one enjoyed a particular wine, what the aroma, taste and finish were like. It also can tell you where you enjoyed the wine and what […]

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Gifts for the Wine Lover that Won’t Break the Bank: Corkscrews

December 10, 2009 – 10:31 am

Despite that corkscrews have one purpose and that is to open a bottle of wine, corkscrews come in a wide assortment of styles and prices. There are a variety of corkscrews available for between $4 and $20. While any wine enthusiast is likely to have a corkscrew in his kitchen, it’s always a good idea […]

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Gifts for the Wine Lover that Won’t Break the Bank: Domestic and International Wines

December 9, 2009 – 11:38 am

How much are you willing to spend on a gift of a bottle of wine? What do you consider to be a good reasonably priced wine? A couple of years ago, I was at a grocery store and saw Yellow Tail on sale for $4.99 a bottle. Many consumers consider Yellow Tail to be a […]

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Penn Shore Extra Dry Champagne

November 30, 2009 – 11:16 am

Over the long Thanksgiving weekend, we had the opportunity to enjoy a non-vintage Penn Shore Champagne.  The aroma offered apple nuances and the taste was dry and mild. This Champagne with 12% alcohol made a delightful addition to dinner. The Champagne cleansed the palate and offered the opportunity to taste the various flavors of the […]

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Simply Pink, a Wine at St. Julian Winery

November 28, 2009 – 8:42 am

Last night, I enjoyed a glass of Simply Pink, a wine produced by St. Julian Winery in Michigan.  It is a blend of Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Seyval Blanc. Simply Pink has a lot of summertime fruit nuances both on the aroma and taste.  The wine is labeled as semi-dry… but […]

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When the Rivers Ran Red: An Amazing Story of Courage and Triumph in America’s Wine Country

November 16, 2009 – 7:52 am

Recently I finished reading When the Rivers Ran Red: An Amazing Story of Courage and Triumph in America’s Wine Country by Vivienne Sosnowski. What a powerful story about Prohibition. Sosnowski presents a side of Prohibition that is seldom heard – the side of the winemakers and vineyard owners. Yes, there is a lot of detail […]

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