Monthly Archives: March 2012
Newer posts →Sweet 16 Pinot Noir Tournament Tasting Package at Omni Amelia Island.
March 10, 2012A unique twist on a traditional wine tasting, this first annual Sweet 16 Pinot Noir Tournament takes on a blind tasting bracket format with pinot noirs from Chile, California, Oregon, France, New Zealand and Germany. The Sweet 16 tasting will … Continue reading
Posted in Events | Tagged Omni Amelia Island, Pinot Noir | Leave a comment //Is California Being Faced with a Grape Shortage?
March 9, 2012Grape growers in California finally have something to cheer about—grape prices are going up. But what do those higher prices mean for consumers? Winery owners are trying to cut costs so they can keep prices low at a time when … Continue reading
Posted in News | Tagged California Grape Shortage | Leave a comment //Ladies and Gentlemen, Put Your Hands Together for SLO Down Wines, and Sexual Chocolate!
March 9, 2012They essentially started as bootleggers that were barely old enough to drink. Brandon Allen, now 27, was working in construction and attending an occasional college class in San Luis Obispo. Bo Silliman, now 25, was studying premed at the University … Continue reading
Posted in News | Tagged Sexual Chocolate, Sexual Chocolate wine, SLO Down Wines | 2 Comments //Italian Wine Dinner Fundraiser at Primi Piatti.
March 9, 2012Italian Wine Dinner Fundraiser on Monday, May 7th at Primi Piatti 2722 Park St in Riverside. Ticket price is $75 per person for a 4 course dinner with a wine pairing for each course. Special Menu for the event: Appetizer … Continue reading
Posted in Events | Tagged Primi Piatti | 2 Comments //Weekly Wine Specials at W90+
March 8, 2012From now until Wednesday, March 14, W90+ are offering a 10% discount (their normal full case discount) when you buy just 3 bottles of the following 2 wines in any combination. Of course, both of these wines are available for … Continue reading
Posted in Events | Tagged W90 Plus, W90+ | Leave a comment //Alexander Valley Vineyards, Cabernet Franc, Sonoma County.
March 8, 2012Grape 100% Cabernet Franc Facts A well-made Cabernet Franc is without a doubt one of my favorite wines; although very few wineries produce a pure varietal wine from this little-know Bordeaux grape, and it’s usually overshadowed in blends by … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews | Tagged Alexander Valley, Alexander Valley Vineyards, Cabernet Franc, California, Sonoma | 1 Comment //← Older posts Newer posts →
