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Quick Sip – 2006 Testarossa Subasio Syrah
Named for the mountain where the University of Assi located, which founder Rob Jensen attended, the Subasio is Testarossa’s flagship Syrah. Although the tasting notes on the website classified this as a blend of new and old world style, I found it to be mostly new world. I’m not saying that is bad, I knew [...]
Atari and Wine
I would never have thought that the Atari video games that I grew up with would have a connection to good Napa Valley wines. Before Dennis and Judy Groth started their vineyard and winery, Dennis was one of the key architects for the firm that built Atari, a consumer electronic company, into a 2 billion [...]
A place for relaxation and enjoyment – Pavilion
Winemakers Brian Mox and Larry Levin from Pavilion Winery have a long history of winemaking in the Napa Valley. They bring a combined experience from wineries such as Stags Leap and Quintessa and their knowledge from UC Davis in order to provide quality Napa Valley wines at a great price. Unfortunately information for the 2005 [...]
Slightly Jaded!
I didn’t write down and I can’t remember when we bought this 2005 Jade Mountain Mourvedre but I do remember we had it at a Wine Cellar tasting before we purchased it. Jade Mountain Vineyard and Winery is located in Contra Costa County California. The Evangelho vineyard which was planted in 1890, is named for [...]
Tonights Tasting at The Wine Cellar
Tonight’s tasting at the Wine Cellar features a good mix of value driven California reds. I am excited about all the wines, as it is always nice to find some good red values for everyday drinking, but I got a chance to check out the Hayman and Hill website so I am extra excited about [...]
Wine News
- Novato's 29th Annual Art, Wine & Music Festival - San Francisco Chronicle
- Digital Holding Company of Grupo RBS Acquires Share in Wine.com.br - MarketWatch (press release)
- How to pair wine - Chicago Tribune
- When Is a Wine Not a Wine? When European Regulations Say It's Not - New York Times
- Great Taste, Affordability And Portability Make CalNaturale(TM) Wine The ... - MarketWatch (press release)
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