California wine :

California In A Day

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Hi guys!!! WOW…what a total and complete whirlwind this has been! I am blogging now from LAX, where I have about three more hours until my “red eye special” leaves. I get into Tampa at 5:15 tomorrow morning, which will of[...]

Seghesio Zinfandel 2006 California

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Variety : Zinfandel Producer: Cortina Specification: Seghesio - Dry Creek Vally Vintage: 2006 Region: California Alcohol: 15.2% Price: $55 Appearance: Clear, medium intensity, ruby, legs Nose : Clean, medium+ intensity,[...]

Affordable Pinot Noir from California

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We love finding an affordable and versatile pinot noir that we can pair with anything from burgers to pizza.  The 2006 Cambria Julia's Vineyard Pinot Noir (Estate Bottled) was one of those finds.  We enjoyed a glass (or three...)[...]

Affordable Pinot Noir from California

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We love finding an affordable and versatile pinot noir that we can pair with anything from burgers to pizza.  The 2006 Cambria Julia's Vineyard Pinot Noir (Estate Bottled) was one of those finds.  We enjoyed a glass (or three...)[...]

Caretaker Wines, California Pinot Noir, 2008

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Here's one that drew mixed reviews. Only available at Trader Joe's this $9.99, 2008 Caretaker Wines, California Pinot Noir resembles many we've shared in the $18-$20 range. Possibly a bit too young and in need of some maturing...it's[...]

Friday Wine Down

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It's Friday. I got my monthly wine shipment in last Saturday. I haven't tried what I got. I think it is about time. Have I mentioned I love being in a wine club? God bless V. Sattui . The wine just shows up every month. Like clockwork. I need[...]

Wine Tasting in Carmel

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A while back, I purchased a Groupon for a wine tour at Chateau Julien .  I had planned on going with Mr. K, but my lack of planning skills (which was a first), meant that by the time I called they were booked up for his weekend visit.[...]

Weekend Part 2: Brunch & Wine

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If you missed Weekend Part 1, check it out here . Sunday morning, Mr. K and I lazed around for quite a while?we finally managed to get showered and out the door by about 11:30?at which point we headed straight to Zachary?s.  For those of[...]

Wine, It's Whats For Breakfast

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There are few, if any, places that come to mind where it is perfectly acceptable, even encouraged, to start drinking wine at 10 in the morning. But, when in Napa, do as Napa does. If you have not been to Napa, then you are missing out. It is[...]

{Wine Wednesday} Siduri & Novy Wines

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While we were in the Bay area, I took my wife to a few wine tastings up in Sonoma.  Our favorite winery in California, Siduri Wines , is actually located in an expansive warehouse located in Santa Rosa, CA.  We were the only visitors[...]