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Monthly Archives: August 2021
Celani Cabernet Sauvignon
People ask me constantly, if I ever get tired of tasting wines or if it gets boring. When I am doing my often times, impromptu tastings at The Fine Wine Source, it never gets boring. The comradery that is encountered, … Continue reading
“Best Wine in the World”
“Best Wine in the World” was the banner stretched across the home page for Marques de Murrieta. Marques de Murrieta Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial Rioja DOCa 2010 won the top position in the Wine Spectator “The Top 100 – … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Castillo Ygay, Finca Ygay, Gran Reserva, La Plana, La Rioja Alta, Marques de Murrieta, Mazuelo, Rioja, Rioja Baja, Rioja Orientale, Rioja Reserva, Spain, Tempranillo
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Mastrojanni Brunello di Montalcino
I was tasting a wonderful wine recently at my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source and they asked me if I had ever had it, I said that I have had wine from the region, but I didn’t think … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Brunello, Brunello di Montalcino, Italy, Mastrojanni, Sangiovese
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A House Party
Some times a party is announced, just because. Especially after the lockdown, it doesn’t take much to get people together. Even impromptu parties can be easy, especially during the summer months. Most men like to barbecue, and years ago I … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged California, Chardonnay, Daou Vineyards, Elizabeth Spencer, Mendocino County, Paso Robles, Sauvignon Blanc
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Brunch at The Daxton
We try to make a day of it, if we can, a date day. Somehow, I ended up with the lion’s share of the shopping and that is not how it usually works out. Of course, my Bride goes shopping … Continue reading
A Franciscan Cab at the St. Croix Shop
Almost my entire working career I was a clothier, not a haberdasher, but a clothier. Over the years I have met some individuals that will always be a clerk. There was a certain status of being a clothier and it … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Franciscan Estate, Monterey County
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Cuvee Kristin and Sweet Isla
The first official winetasting at The Fine Wine Source was coming to an end for us, but it was going on for another day at the shop. Korbin Ming did an excellent job, even with his flying in that morning … Continue reading
Five Cabs from Korbin Kameron
I was about midway in the first official winetasting after some eighteen months at my local wine shop The Fine Wine Source. The tasting was held by Korbin Ming, the winemaker at Korbin Kameron at Moonridge Vineyards. The nineteen-acre estate … Continue reading