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Special Discount for Another Wine Blog Readers
We recently reviewed a Châteauneuf-du-Pape type blend from Anaba (pronounced Anń-ah-bah), the winery named after the winds of Sonoma Valley. This 2006 Coriol Red, Sonoma Valley is part of the Anaba inaugural releases of Chardonnay, Viognier, Pinot Noir and the ...
Saving a bottle for just the right occasion
Wednesday was our fourth wedding anniversary, and to celebrate we went to California and drank a a lot of wine last weekend. However, on the actual date we visited one of our favorite restaurants, Killen's Steakhouse. At Killen's we split ...
Leaving Occidental
The worst part about going to California, for me at least, is that I have to leave it. I am originally from Ohio, and still love the place. I live in Houston, and Texas has its charms, but ever since ...
Another Wine Byte 8: Any Port in the Storm
Here is the eighth in our weekly series of Another Wine Bytes; information about wine you can use to impress your friends (but not in an obnoxious way, of course!) After a weekend of Russian River Wine Road Barrel Tasting ...
Pairing Wine with Corned Beef and Cabbage
This post was originally published last year. Since I was lucky to have 20 readers back then, it is safe to say that most of you missed it. I hope you enjoy it as St. Patrick's Day approaches. I am not ...
In Sonoma – A look ahead
Amy and I arrived in San Francisco last Wednesday where we met up with some fellow wino bloggers. It has been a whirlwind tour of some of the best of California's wine country ever since. Things are about to get ...
What to do with leftover wine?
Leftover wine? I am sure that many of you, like myself, have a difficult time grasping that concept. I have heard rumors, however, that such a thing actually exists. Should such an unfortunate situation ever occur, below are some suggestions ...
Guest Review – Jacob Power reviews sparkling wine
On the most recent Open That Bottle Night Amy and I opened a very nice bottle and enjoyed every drop. In honor of the event we purchased a bottle of non-alcoholic sparkling wine for my kids. My youngest, Jacob, who ...
Another Wine Byte 7: You Say Meritage…
Here is the seventh in our weekly series of Another Wine Bytes; information about wine you can use to impress your friends (but not in an obnoxious way, of course!) AWByte #7 - But it Rhymes with Heritage I was pouring ...
Slaked
It feels like you've been waiting a lifetime. As you longingly look at her curves. Soft music plays in the background And the sky turns golden, orange, magenta, red. You gently cradle her in your hands. as you grasp your tool applying ever so slightly the ...
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