Nov 16, 2009

While tasting in Paso Robles, the person pouring wines behind the counter introduced me to a product that simply blew me away. Its one of those products that when you hear what it does, you’re skeptical but clearly understands why the product exists in the first place. The best part is that actually does what it sets out to accomplish.My write-up on SanTa ...

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Aug 31, 2009

Imagine growing up in California's wine country when the state was making a name for itself. Your father was one of the few at the forefront trying to get people to drink and enjoy wine all the while educating them about single varieta ...

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Aug 31, 2009

Eric Kent Wines is the byproduct of an obsession turned into a profession. Kent Humphreys was once a hot shot in the advertising world but traded his ladder-high status for the title of "cellar rat" so he could learn the nuances of win ...

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Aug 31, 2009

Just the name Tom Rinaldi conjures thoughts of magnificent Merlot and complex Cabernet Sauvignon perfected over 22 vintages at the Duckhorn Wine Company. Ninety-plus ratings are commonplace for this Napa Valley, veter ...

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Aug 5, 2009

The one thing our family does well is consume copious amounts of good wine. Our obsession with wine started over a decade ago and is now at a point where the family motto is “life’s too short to drink bad wine” But how d ...

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Mar 2, 2009

Some people get excited when they meet an actor or athlete. That's fine and I get it... but for me, its the winemaker who produces wines I really enjoy. I'm absolutely serious too. Sweaty palms, dry mouth, stuttering... yu ...

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