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Wine Review of Cardinal Zin 2008

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Grape 100% Zinfandel   Facts You might have seen the Cardinal Zin before with a different label. Cardinal Zin used to be a Bonny Doon project, but was acquired by Underdog Wine Merchants back in 2006.   In their own … Continue reading

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Lobsters and Cupcakes!

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Lobsters and cupcakes, I think I can die now… Lobster’s on Christmas Eve is kind a of tradition, and it’s a tradition that I have no problem maintaining! Every Christmas Eve is the same, we have a small family get … Continue reading

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Getting to Know Alsace Grand Cru’s

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Alsace Grand Cru is a selected site in the Alsace AOC region of North-Eastern France.  For wines to qualify for Grand Cru status, the yield of the vineyards have to be much lower than regular Alsace vineyards with wines only … Continue reading

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Helfrich Steinklotz Alsace Grand Cru Pinot Gris 2008

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Grape 100% Pinot Gris [Pee-no Gree] The word "Pinot", comes from the French word for pinecone" The grape grows in small pinecone shaped bunches on the vine. Grigio (Italian) or Gris (Everywhere Else) eludes to the unusual grey-blue color of … Continue reading

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The Underdog Wine Bar in Livermore California

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  Launched on Saturday August 18th 2010, Underdog Wine Bar is considered an “urban oasis” in the beautiful Livermore Valley wine landscape. With Underdog Wine Merchants having such a large portfolio of global brands, they are able to put together … Continue reading

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Introducing Underdog Wine Merchants

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  This week’s feature is Underdog Wine Merchants! Ever heard of Underdog Wine Merchants? No me neither, but you have certainly heard of their wines! In their own words; “Underdog Wine Merchants is the champion of the more interesting, albeit … Continue reading

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