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IT'S A ZIN THING, PART II
Filed under: California Wines, Everyday Drinking, Zinfandel

More zins from the last week's zin tasting , this time two fabulous old vine zins from Lodi, that have some real heft to them. I love both of these ...

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Posted 5 weeks ago by Leigh
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HONORING OUR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN
Filed under: Worth Toasting

To the men and women who have bravely served in the military, so we can continue to enjoy the freedom of this great country, THANK YOU.

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Posted 5 weeks ago by Leigh
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IT'S A ZIN THING, PART I
Filed under: California Wines, Zinfandel

I recently attended a wine tasting that featured red zins. As a lover of big reds, I found much to appreciate. The wines were paired, by region, for side by ...

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Posted 5 weeks ago by Leigh
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IT'S OFFICIAL - WE CAN ENJOY INEXPENSIVE WINE
Filed under: In the News

~~I enjoy a $15 or $20 bottle of wine just as much as most people do~~ Robert ParkerSo reports a piece in Reuters :Parker acknowledges his point rating system has ...

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Posted 6 weeks ago by Leigh
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A PORTUGESE PALATE AND WALLET PLEASER
Filed under: Everyday Drinking, Portugese Wines, Red Blends

I love this wine.The Dow Vale Do Bomfim 2004 ($13) is back in stock, so I have grabbed up a few bottles. I tried this wine last year and was ...

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Posted 6 weeks ago by Leigh
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IF IT'S BANNED, I'M BUYING
Filed under: In the News, Italian Wines, Stuff about me

Last Tuesday, Wine Enthusiast reported that the United States has issued a warning to Italy that all imports of Brunello di Montalcino could be blocked starting June 9th. From that ...

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Posted 6 weeks ago by Leigh
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ROBERT MONDAVI 1913-2008
Filed under: In the News, Wine Legends

~~I want to make wines that harmonize with food - wines that almost hug your tongue with gentleness.~~ Robert Mondavi The AP has reported the death of Robert Mondavi . ...

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Posted 7 weeks ago by Leigh
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RESTAURANTS ARE RIPPING ME OFF
Filed under: Australian Wines, Dining Out, Shiraz

And it is getting on my last nerve. Twice within the last three weeks I have been ripped off by supposedly good restaurants with my wine selection.The first was at ...

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Posted 7 weeks ago by Leigh
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AUSTRALIAN SHIRAZ WITH A CUTE LABEL
Filed under: Australian Wines, Everyday Drinking, Shiraz

Jeez - it's only Tuesday and I feel like I have already put in a full week. And, I had lunch at a really good Mexican buffet, which means I ...

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Posted 7 weeks ago by Leigh
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VERBAL FISTICUFFS OVER ALCOHOL CONTENT
Filed under: In the News

This is an interesting article about a Spanish winery that produces a low alcohol red wine. The Casa de la Ermita is an organic vineyard that uses only natural products ...

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Posted 7 weeks ago by Leigh
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