Tag Archives: Napa

Be Careful Trusting the American Palate When It Comes to American Wines

Posted on May 22, 2017 by damewine

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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Wild Ferments: Believing That A Wine Can Be So Much More

Posted on June 11, 2016 by damewine

It is not always necessary to meet the winemaker and/or owner of a winery to get a sense of what they are trying to do with their wines. But it does allow the opportunity to learn something about that person … Continue reading →

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2010 Nickel & Nickel Single Vineyard Wines

Posted on June 20, 2014 by damewine

Nickel & Nickel Single Vineyard tasting at Sherry-Lehmann on June 10th, 2014. Bruce Mooers, President of Nickel & Nickel, Far Niente, and EnRoute, presented us with a wonderful selection of these wineries, but as I am always trying to avoid … Continue reading →

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