Tag Archives: wine

Love-ly chocolate cake recipes for Valentine’s Day.

Posted on February 12, 2013 by

If you’re planning to dine at home with your Valentine, then you’re no doubt looking for a simple chocolate cake recipe; here are 2 really good ones. Continue reading →

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Wine of the Week: Columbia Crest H3 Merlot

Posted on January 24, 2013 by

We enjoyed H3 Merlot during a recent evening of downtown bar-hopping and then found it at several local shops. It’s a great wine and a crazy bargain. Continue reading →

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A picnic in white.

Posted on September 18, 2012 by

Thanks to our connections at Edible Ohio Valley magazine, Rob and I managed an invitation to a unique dinner party in Cincinnati on Saturday. I was super grouchy about it. Dîner en Blanc began as a casual picnic among friends … Continue reading →

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Wine of the Week: A to Z Rose.

Posted on June 25, 2012 by

Wine: A to Z Rosé 2011 Price: $12 Tasting notes: fresh strawberries; crisp, well-balanced, nice for sipping before dinner Story: If your idea of a rosé wine is white zinfandel, then you need to get to know “real” rosés like this … Continue reading →

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Wine of the week: Creme de Lys

Posted on April 26, 2012 by

Wine: Crème de Lys California Chardonnay 2010 Price: about $8 Tasting notes: nicely balanced, with tropical fruit and vanilla flavors, not too oaky Story: Rob discovered this on a recent trip to our local wine shop, which was touting this as … Continue reading →

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Simple chocolate-red wine cake.

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

In my estimation, this wine-infused chocolate cake is about as perfect as a dessert can be: deeply flavored, not too sweet, moist, very simple to make. Perfect, right? I spotted a photo of this chocolate-red wine cake recently via social … Continue reading →

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Wines of the week: Ridge.

Posted on January 3, 2012 by

Here’s a look at four great red wines we explored during the holidays that you might enjoy as well. (Fortunately, I took notes!) Continue reading →

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Wine of the Week: Project Paso Old Vine Zin

Posted on October 11, 2011 by

Wine: Project Paso Old Vine Zinfandel 2009 Price: $9.99 Tasting notes: nicely balanced, with ripe fruit that doesn’t overwhelm Story: Very much in the running to be the new Mooth House Red, Project Paso’s Old Vine Zin is a steal at … Continue reading →

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Wine of the Week: A. Rafanelli Zinfandel

Posted on August 23, 2011 by

Wine: A. Rafanelli Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2005 Price: $45 Tasting notes: plush and full-bodied, with jammy fruit, caramel and not-too-sharp spice Story: One of our very favorite wines, and it does Rafanelli no disservice to say this Zin is perfect … Continue reading →

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Wine of the Week: MacMurray Pinot Noir

Posted on August 19, 2011 by

Wine: MacMurray Central Coast Pinot Noir Price: $15 Tasting notes: ripe red berries, soft cinnamon, a bit of pepper Story: This is a reliably delicious Pinot Noir, with a plusher mouthfeel that’s less astringent and austere than many pinots. It’s nicely … Continue reading →

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