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Tag Archives: California
Be Careful Trusting the American Palate When It Comes to American Wines
My earliest memories of drinking wine are filled with gritty pictures of downtown New York City, in the early to mid-1990s; cheap European libations being consumed over long, in-depth conversations revealing the deepest parts of our youthful souls and venting … Continue reading
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Tagged California, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Muscadelle, Napa Valley, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, Sparkling, USA, Viognier
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A Dragonfly Invites Us to Reflect Our Light in Powerful Ways
I remember being a small child, spending a lot of time in my backyard staring at all the little insects flying around…wondering to myself what it would be like to lightly bounce about, seemingly giving such wonderment to observers like … Continue reading
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Tagged California, Crocker & Starr, Magic, Napa Valley, Saint Helena
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Oakville Wrote Their Future By Defining Themselves
I found it incredibly fascinating to learn more about the AVA system (American Viticultural Area) at the Oakville Master Class in New York City on November 16th. It was not only a lesson on the why, how and what in … Continue reading
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Tagged AOC, AVA, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Napa Valley, Oakville, USA
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Cabernet Franc: The Forgotten Father
Recently, I greatly enjoyed participating in #CabFrancDay on Twitter. This day was founded by Lori Budd of Dracaena Wines and it takes place on the same day each year, December 4th, for reasons that Lori illustrates in one of her … Continue reading
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Tagged Cabernet Franc, California, Hudson River Region, Napa Valley, New York, Niagara, Oregon, Paso Robles, Star Wars
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Trusting my Wine Palate in Lodi, California
Many can, and have, argued that you are able to truly know the wines of a certain place just by drinking them all the time. I think that is true to a certain extent, but there are places lacking a … Continue reading
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Tagged California, Lodi, Wine Bloggers Conference, Zinfandel
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A Truth in the Vineyards Tells Us about Our Own Truth
I am always amazed at how many things are connected to wine. How it not only inspires me but helps me on my quest to live a better, more fulfilling life. A specific instance of this happened during a post … Continue reading
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Tagged #WBC16, California, Ironstone Vineyards, Sierra Foothills AVA, Wine Bloggers Conference
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