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2007 Zaca Mesa Reserve Santa Ynez Valley Syrah

26 January 2012

Another wonderful wine from one of the central coasts best winemakers Clay Brock. Back in the mid-nineties, I fell in love with the wines from Zaca Mesa. It was very hard not to especially when they were served alongside with a freshly made pizza from Giuseppe’s in Pismo Beach or the rustic cuisine Chris Cherry was [...]

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NV Gran Pasión Cava Brut Reserva Spain

20 January 2012

Textbook Cava, pleasant crisp and refreshing. There is the usual slight amount of residual sugar that will be appreciated if this wine is paired with spicy food. Texturally it is a joy to consume and the balance is just right. Citrusy with a bit of baked apple flavor the wine is a good example of [...]

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The Feast of St. Vincent

18 January 2012

Saint Vincent Tournante The winegrowers of Burgundy have a wonderful tradition. During the last week of January each year, they observe a celebration of their patron saint, Vincent of Saragossa. Saint Vincent of Saragossa, patron saint of vignerons During the persecution of Christians under Roman Emperor Diocletion, Deacon Vincent was tortured to death by Spain’s [...]

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2009 Murphy-Goode California Merlot

16 January 2012

This wine is a good example of California Merlot. It is not however the distinctive quality I have come to expect from Murphy-Goode. This wine is not to be confused with the burly Alexander Valley Sonoma Merlot for a couple of extra dollars. If the Sonoma is available, spend the extra cash you will be [...]

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A Documentary Worth Seeing: SOMM

13 January 2012

I’m stoked to tell you about a new documentary in work called SOMM. It’s a story of four sommeliers attempting to pass the Master Sommelier exam, a test with one of the lowest pass rates in the world. The exam covers literally anything having to do with the entire world of wine and that is [...]

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2009 Kendall-Jackson Santa Barbara County Syrah

13 January 2012

One of the better K-J’s I have tasted lately and I’ve tasted most of them. Original and distinctive—two words I have not used in conjunction with a Kendall-Jackson wine in a long time (oh yes there was a time) so I suggest you check this one out. It should not be hard to find. Great [...]

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