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17
Dec
2009
Tasting of Zinfandel and Zinfandel related grapes

8 hours ago by Catherine Granger

Considered America's sweetheart grape, Zinfandel was the theme of our latest wine club event. Our goal was to taste and compare different Zinfandel and Zinfandel related varieties from various wine regions, including Croatia, Italy, and California. The story of Zinfandel is fascinating. It came to t ...

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Marvelous red wines under $12

21 hours ago by marvelousgirl

There are some marvelous red wines out there that won't cost you an arm and a leg to purchase. So why not drink a wine that pleases your taste buds and your wallet? Here are some of Marvelous Man's favorite red wines under $12: Bogle merlot ($8.99) - Bright summer cherries greet the nose and palate, ...

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Chocolate and Wine Pairing – Bailey Kasten of Double Premium Confections ...

1 day ago by Weygandt Wines Blogger

Back by popular demand, we welcome Bailey Kasten. Double Premium Confections is a new artisan chocolate shop in Washington, DC, offering fresh, natural and homemade chocolates, caramels and other treats. All the chocolates are made in small batches with the best chocolate and the best ingredients – ...

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Old Vine Bin 50 (9/10) ($12)

1 day ago by heywinenot

The successor to Old Vine Bin 49, this blend from California of mostly Zinfandel is packed with flavors, bursting with plum and spice. Even smoother than 49, but with less of the spicy bite (whether you prefer more spicy or smoother is a matter of preference). I’m a huge fan of Bin 50 and bought my ...

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16
Dec
2009
A Well Directed Wine

1 day ago by jackslife

This wine was another one from the tasting that I hosted last weekend. My friend who brought the bottle of 2007 Coppola Director's Cut Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel had a great story about going to Napa during harvest season and smelling the grapes everywhere. One of the really fun things about having ...

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15
Dec
2009
Boone’s Farm: Or “Why I stopped drinking beer, and started drinking wine”

2 days ago by seangreen

After my shift at the soul scratching, culinary monster called “ Big Boy”, I would work myself into a thirst before going home and getting ready for the next night, slathered with anticipation. At that time I viewed drinking beer as a contact sport. And I was the fullback. But on one fateful day, pe ...

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2007 Simi Winery Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel

2 days ago by thewinespies

Mission Codename: Fratelli Dorati Operative: Agent Red Objective: Acquire a limited allocation of Simi’s 2007 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Mission Status: Accomplished! Current Winery: Simi Winery Wine Subject: 2007 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Winemaker: Susan Lueker Backgrounder: Zinfandel is related ...

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The Top 100 Prisoner Has Arrived…

2 days ago by Steve Rayman

#47 on Wine Spectator's Top 100 of 2009: 2007 Orin Swift the Prisoner ($34.99) Winemaker Dave Phinney has a knack for sourcing great fruit from great vineyards and combining them in a way that offers something unexpected and unique. The 2007 Prisoner from Napa Valley ($34.99) combines five grape var ...

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MY Top Pick of 2009

2 days ago by Jen

Well, since the year is coming to a close, and all of the “top wines of 2009″ lists are being published, I have decided to give you MY top pick of the year. You must note that my choice is coming from a limited number of wines that I was able to taste this year. I do not get paid to do this and do n ...

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The night of big guns: Alion, Seghesio, Treana.

2 days ago by corksandcaftans

Despite a frustrating loss by the Giants after a nail biter of a game, I was still able to declare this night a triumphant victory. Light snow falling, a hot brick-oven pizza (that I dropped upside-down in the parking lot—pizza intact), a fake but functional gas fireplace, a freshly cut and decorate ...

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