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Monthly Archives: April 2018
Populis Wabi-Sabi
Yes, I did a double-take reminiscent of some of the old stand-by comics of the Golden Age of Cinema when I heard the name of this wine. The name was very unique and my brain was trying to conjure up … Continue reading
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Tagged Cabernet Franc, California, Carignan, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Populis Wines, Syrah, Tempranillo, Zinfandel
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A Forlorn Hope and a Waugh
I guess I just enjoy tasting wine, as I have been on a wine tasting spree lately. I mean it is just fun to do and maybe you can even catch me for a tasting one day. There are times … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Amador County, California, Chardonnay, Forlorn Hope, Que Saudade, Russian River Valley, Verdelho, Waugh Family Wines
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Ladera Sauvignon Blanc
As strange as it may sound, I keep going to wine tastings whenever I get a chance. Some are organized and some are rather casual, almost done by the seat of the pants. I have been to wineries where the … Continue reading
Tré Son Zinfandel
Have you ever enjoyed something and then go to look it up and think am I in the Twilight Zone? That was the case after I tasted a charming wine that showed the depth of terroir that I so enjoy. … Continue reading
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Tagged 4 Hearts Vineyard, California, Paso Robles, Tré Son, Zinfandel
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Twenty-Five Years
It was a quarter of a century ago, that I met my Bride at a singles dance. We figured that was cause for something different to celebrate. Of course, that evening was a Friday night, and now it was a … Continue reading
Venn and Young Inglewood Estate
The Young Inglewood Wine tasting that I attended at Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan was truly an eye opener. Here was a tasting conducted by the winegrower and winemaker Scott Young and the last two wines were so impressive, … Continue reading
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Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Merlot, Napa Valley, St. Helena, Venn, Young Inglewood
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Two from Young Inglewood
How much nicer of a day can it be, even with a cold rain, to be tasting some wines from Young Inglewood of Saint Helena, Napa Valley, California. Scott Young the winegrower and winemaker was at Fine Wine Source in … Continue reading
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Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Malbec, Merlot, Napa Valley, Right Bank Blend, St. Helena, Vin Clair Rosé, Young Inglewood
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An Afternoon with Scott Young
Scott Young is the winegrower and the winemaker for Young Inglewood Wines in Saint Helena, Napa Valley, California. I had the good fortune to meet and taste his wines at Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan. Fine Wine Source is … Continue reading
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Tagged California, Chardonnay, Michael Mara Vineyard, Sonoma Coast, Young Inglewood
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Castillo Ygay Blanco Gran Reserva Especial
This is a warning that I did not try this wine, and I don’t want anyone to get their skivvies bunched up. In almost five years of writing about wines, I have only written about the wines that I have … Continue reading
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Tagged Castillo Ygay, Finca Yguay, Gran Reserva Especial, Malvasia Bianca, Marques de Murrieta, Rioja Alta, Rioja Blanco, Spain, Viura
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Two from Ms. Yoga
It has been awhile since we have heard from Ms. Yoga about her adventures with wine. She has been busy doing that cursed endeavor known as work. She lives out of a suitcase quite a bit these days, so it … Continue reading