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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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Wine of the Week: DaVero Falco So’ Bianco

Posted on August 5, 2011 by

Wine: Falco So’ Bianco Sauvignon Blanc 2009 Price: $20 Tasting notes: green grass, herbs, brightly acidic notes of lemon Story: This Sauvignon Blanc from DaVero in Healdsburg, CA (the source of our favorite olive oils) is deliciously different, with the grassy … Continue reading →

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Wine of the Week: Montes Cherub

Posted on July 29, 2011 by

Wine: Montes Cherub Rosé of Syrah 2009 Price: $12 Tasting notes: tart strawberries; a zippy, acidic wine that’s crisp, refreshing and great with food Story: If your idea of a rosé wine is white zinfandel, then you need to get to … Continue reading →

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Wine of the week: Red Diamond Merlot

Posted on November 14, 2010 by

Wine: Red Diamond Merlot 2008 Price: $9 Tasting notes: ripe plummy fruit, finishes silky with a rich mouthfeel Story: Washington State is a great region for big red wines of this style, and the Red Diamond is a terrific find. … Continue reading →

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Wine of the week: Dry Creek Fume Blanc

Posted on November 1, 2010 by

Wine: Dry Creek Vineyard Fume Blanc 2008 Price: $10-ish Tasting notes: Classic sauvignon blanc – bright, citrusy notes with hints of tangerine and a faint grassiness.  A winner year in and year out. Story: This wine is one of the … Continue reading →

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