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Category: Napa Valley

American Wine from California and Oregon

September 12, 2013
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This Thursday we will sample two whites and four reds including a Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel and red blend. The wines are from California and Oregon from appellations including Lodi, Napa Valley and the Willamette Valley.   Left Coast Cellars– “Left Coast Cellars was established in 2003 on Oregon’s 45th parallel….

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January 12, 2012: California Wine- Various Producers

January 12, 2012
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This Thursday we will sample six California wines from various producers and regions. Although they are each made by different wineries, what they have in common is that they are artisanal, hand-crafted, small-lot wines of quality and value. These days there are countless wines made in California (many are simply mediocre!)- we sample literally hundreds…

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Posted in Californian Wines, Napa Valley, Tastings Tagged Ballentine Merlot, Hendry Ranch HRW Zinfandel, La Folette Pinot Noir, Steltzner Claret, Textbook "Fin de Journee" Chardonnay, Tolosa No Oak Chardonnay Leave a comment

November 17, 2011: Wines of California: Fleur de California, Twenty Rows, Elizabeth Spencer

November 17, 2011
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Fleur de California is a value-driven brand that produces wines that are vibrant, fresh, and approachable. The wines are made from purchased grapes from the North Coast, Central Coast, and Carneros; they specialize in Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Petite Sirah. We will sample one example of each at the tasting, ranging in price from $11.99-$16.99. Twenty…

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Posted in Californian Wines, Napa Valley, Tastings Tagged Elizabeth Spencer Sauvignon Blanc, Elizabeth Spencer Winery, Fleur de California, Fleur de California Chardonnay, Fleur de California Petite Sirah, Fleur de California Pinot Noir, Twenty Rows, Twenty Rows Cabernet Sauvignon, Twenty Rows Merlot Leave a comment

September 15, 2011: Recently Reviewed, Highly-Rated in Wine Spectator and Wine Advocate

September 15, 2011
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The rating system, or 100-point scale, is a very controversial subject matter in the Wine Business. In some cases ratings can “make or break” a wine or producer, but it is a risk that many choose to take. This week we will explore a selection of wines that recently received “high” ratings- in our opinion…

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Posted in Californian Wines, French Wines, Napa Valley, Oregon Wines, Tastings Tagged Acrobat Pinot Gris, Alma Rosa Chardonnay, Bethel Heights Pinot Noir, Honig Cabernet Sauvignon, Ridge Zinfandel East Bench, Saint Cosme Cotes du Rhone Leave a comment

September 8, 2011: “Fall Fever”- Virginia Apple Ciders, Rustic Reds from Puglia, and Hearty Reds from Ballentine of Napa Valley

September 8, 2011
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| Italian Wines, Napa Valley, Tastings, Virginia Wines

Autumn is in the air, and what way to better celebrate than with hard cider and bold red wines? This week we will sample an array that tells us Fall is just around the corner; these include two brand-new Ciders from Foggy Ridge of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia, two “rustic” reds from the southern-Italian…

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Posted in Italian Wines, Napa Valley, Tastings, Virginia Wines Tagged Ballentine Fig Tree Vineyard Petite Sirah, Ballentine Old Vine Zinfandel, Foggy Ridge First Fruit Cider, Foggy Ridge Sweet Stayman Cider, Torre Quarto Bottaccia 2008, Torre Quarto Don Marcello Rosso IGT Leave a comment

August 11, 2011: Anderson’s Conn Valley “Prologue,” Evening Land, and Hedges CMS

August 11, 2011
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Anderson’s Conn Valley is a premier estate located in Napa Valley. It is a family-owned and operated winery that is known for their world-class Cabernet Sauvignons and Bordeaux-style blends. Conn Valley was founded in 1984, and today is managed and operated by second-generation family member, Todd Anderson. While their 100% estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon has…

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Posted in Californian Wines, Napa Valley, Oregon Wines, Tastings, Washington Wines Tagged Anderson's Conn Valley "Prologue" Cabernet Sauvignon, Anderson's Conn Valley "Prologue" Chardonnay, Evening Land California Pinot Noir, Evening Land Oregon Pinot Noir, Hedges CMS Red, Hedges CMS White, Napa Valley, Sonoma County Leave a comment

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