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Tag Archives: Napa Valley
National Pizza Day
I am not sure, if it was National Pizza Day or International Pizza Day, as I was getting bombarded with photos of some great pizzas on February Ninth. Now when I was growing up, pizza was still a novelty, believe … Continue reading
A Couple of Big Reds
When I wander into my local wine shop, the Fine Wine Source, I never know what may happen. There are times when it is a hive of activity, in which case, sometimes I decide to come back at a later … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Batroun, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Cuvee X'eme Anniversaire Red, EL Ixsir, Lebanon, Merlot, Napa Valley, Oakville AVA, Syrah, Vine Hill Ranch VHR
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Casa Pernoi
We just recently ate at Casa Pernoi, the latest restaurant from the creative mind of Luciano Del Signore, and I have sung his praises for years. In fact, my Bride and I started going to the original Del Signore restaurant … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Band of Vintners "Consortium", Bravium, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Chardonnay, Douro, Merlot, Napa Valley, Niepoort, Porto, Portugal, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, Sousao, Tawny Ten Years Old, Tinta Amarela, Tinta Francisca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cao, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional
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A Couple of Forgotten Reds
With the longest thirty days in this year and still counting, people have had a chance to do some extra cleaning and straightening and it is probably still an ongoing endeavor, as so many people are still working from home. … Continue reading
A Vertical of Cain Cuvee
The dinner was being served and the wine was all poured and allotted so that all six would enjoy Cain Cuvée wine equally. It was a bittersweet dinner, because Cain lost their structures and two years of wine due to … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cain Cuvee, Cain Vineyard and Winery, California, Malbec, Merlot, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot
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More Raids on the Cellar
It may be still awhile before we can start going out for dinner, like we used to, but I do hope that pleasurable activity returns. It may be some time before there is full confidence, but until then I am … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged California, Duckhorn Vineyards, Martin Codax, Napa Valley, Rioja, Sauvignon Blanc, Spain, Tempranillo
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Darioush Chardonnay 2000
With the situation as it is, I have been trying to keep busy and away from the essential worker in the house. Writing a blog, is still fun, and it probably is a God-send, because I have been so used … Continue reading
Two Old Reds from the Cellar
In a sense I feel like the old Aesop Fable “The Ant and the Grasshopper” when it comes to finding wines that were laid to rest years ago. I have been writing about wines that I have discovered in the … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Double T, Malbec, Merlot, Napa Valley, Oak Knoll, Peju Province, Petit Verdot, Red Wine, Trefethen Family Vineyards
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Eight Bottles of Cain Five
Cain Five is the flagship of Cain Vineyard & Winery and rightfully so. Back in the day, only a few wineries were making blended wines and going after nuances and complexity in California, they were doing there own thing. I … Continue reading
Cain Cuvee Vertical
Cain Cuvee has been one of our favorite wines from the first time we tried it. When ever we can find it, in a store or even a restaurant, guess what, that is what is chosen. We affectionately call it … Continue reading
