Monthly Archives: October 2008
Villa Martina Cabernet Franc 2004
Cabernet Franc is one of the primary grapes of Bordeaux. While it usually takes a back seat when blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, this wine lets it shine through. The color ranges from garnet in the middle to much lighter ...
06 Shiraz Video
A nice tasting video from Wine Spectator featuring high end Shiraz from the spectacular 1996 vintage.
October Surprise – Michel-Schlumberger Vineyard Walk
Our self-selected vineyard tour during the Wine Bloggers Conference (WBC) came with unexpected surprises. Originally, Joe chose a 4-mile tour -- probably thinking that with all the promised wine and food, he'd need an extra workout during the conference. ...
The final days of the Wine Blogger Conference
Although the temptation was great, I somehow resisted the call straight from the heart of darkness, and did not go all Kirtz in California. While hiding deep in the jungle of Sonoma, surrounded by half naked tribes of grape stomping ...
Thoughts about or inspired by the Wine Bloggers Conference
The organizers have done a spectacular job. It is hard to believe that this is the first one of these ever held. I am quite impressed. Many places like to claim the title "God's Country." Sonoma County actually is. There seems to ...
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