Monthly Archives: December 2011
Newer posts →Perrin & Fils “Les Sinards”Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France, 2007
December 17, 2011Grape 70% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 15% Mourvedre Facts I do have to say, I’ve always had an affinity for Chateauneuf-du-Pape, even before I started really getting into wine. Maybe it’s because, for some reason, I deemed it to … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews | Tagged Chateau de Beaucastel, Chateauneuf du Pape, Chateauneuf du Pape food pairing, France, Grenache, Mourvedre, Perrin & Fils, Rhone, syrah | 2 Comments //Coffee-Roasted Duck Paired with HeartSmart “For Giving” Mount Veeder Cabernet, 2008.
December 16, 2011With December being such a crazy month (my wife works in retail, and I work in a restaurant), eating at home has kind of taken a backseat over the last few weeks. Therefore, I do have to say that these … Continue reading
Posted in Pairings, Recipes | Tagged Cabernet, California, HeartSmart “For Giving” Mount Veeder Cabernet, HeartSmart wine, Mount Veeder, Napa, Peggy Rowan | Leave a comment //Vina Robles “Jardine Vineyard” Sauvignon Blanc, Paso Robles, California, 2010.
December 15, 2011Wine: Vina Robles Grape: Sauvignon Blanc Place: Jardine Vineyard, Paso Robles, California Price: $16 (retail)
Posted in Reviews | Tagged California, Jardine Vineyard, Paso Robles, Sauvignon Blanc, Vina Robles, Vina Robles “Jardine Vineyard” Sauvignon Blanc | Leave a comment //5 Gift Ideas for a Wine Lover (and 5 to Avoid) – Part 2.
December 14, 2011Following on from yesterday’s post, here are my 5 gift suggestions for a wine lover: A Good Wine Opener Every wine lover needs a decent wine bottle opener! It doesn’t have to be anything crazy; I know there’s a bunch … Continue reading
Posted in Facts, News | Tagged Gift Ideas for a Wine Lover | Leave a comment //5 Gift Ideas for a Wine Lover (and 5 to Avoid) – Part 1
December 13, 2011With Christmas being just around the corner, it seems that I’ve been getting asked daily as to what I would deem as a “good gift” for a wine lover. I originally started writing this article as just “5 Gift Ideas … Continue reading
Posted in Facts, Funny, News | Tagged Wine Gift Ideas | Leave a comment //A Public Service Announcement
December 13, 2011Please, take care of yourself out on the roads this holiday season! A recent joint study conducted by the Department of Health and the Department of Motor Vehicles indicates that 23% of traffic accidents are alcohol related. This means that … Continue reading
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