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2009 Zen of the Zin – Old Vine Zinfandel

I always enjoy it when a friend brings a bottle of wine to share.  This evening Eileen came over to watch one of the smut shows with Chris, and she brought a bottle of Zinfandel I have not tried before. I had not heard of “Zen of Zin” so I was intrigued.  I grabbed some…

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08/28/2012Leave a comment3 Glasses, Ravenswood, Red WineBy Bill Thompson

2009 Girard Artistry

The past few weeks the weather had been challenging.  We have temperatures in the upper 90’s with high humidity.  There have been a few days with a heat index in the 100’s!  As I write this blog during lunch, the temperature is already 93 degrees and the relative humidity is 41% (comfortable) and the dew…

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08/24/2012Leave a comment3 Glasses, Girard Winery, Red WineBy Bill Thompson

2008 Toasted Head Merlot

Dave and Heather recently joined us for dinner and Chris served stuffed Red Peppers and a nice garden salad.  Stuffed peppers are one of my favorites!  Heather wanted to know what they could bring, so I said “grab a bottle of wine and we should be good”! Earlier Chris steamed the rice and browned the…

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08/21/2012Leave a comment3 Glasses, Toasted Head WineryBy Bill Thompson

Peterson Winery Wine Dinner

Since the very first time we dined at “Nectar” located in downtown Osseo, MN  we were hooked.  Chris and I enjoy the wine dinners that Chef Kevin hosts monthly.  Unfortunately we will not make the August Wine dinner as I will be in California for work.  We will however be will be attending the Verite…

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08/17/2012Leave a commentPeterson Winery, Wine DinnerBy Bill Thompson

2008 Kunde Zinfandel

This past May while we were in Napa for ten days, we knew we wanted to make the drive over to Sonoma Valley to check out Kunde Family Winery.  You may recall that I’ve mentioned that Chris and I are going on a Mediterranean Wine cruise in September.  Kunde Winery is one of the hosts,…

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08/14/20121 Comment3 Glasses, Kunde Family WineryBy Bill Thompson

2007 Elizabeth Spencer The Guardian

We discovered Elizabeth Spencer last Thanksgiving weekend.  Our friend Chantal had left another high-end winery and began working at Elizabeth Spencer some time ago. If you were wondering where this tasting room is located, it’s right across the street from Rutherford Grill.  It is a small brick building with additional tasting space on the patio…

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08/10/2012Leave a comment4 Glasses, Elizabeth Spencer Wines, Red WineBy Bill Thompson

2007 pureCru Cabernet Sauvignon

I wanted to ride along and assist Chris while she met a couple of builder client option selection appointments today.  Her sales guy who calls on this national builder was not able to cover them this Saturday.  We got up pretty early to head down to Lakeville for the scheduled appointments.  Between the two appointments…

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08/08/2012Leave a comment4 Glasses, pureCru Napa Valley, Red WineBy Bill Thompson

2007 Cline Syrah

My introduction to Cline wines came from my Uncle Ron.  Ron lives in Brentwood California and has been retired for many years, but he sometimes pours for Cline Wines in Brentwood when there are fairs or other events. After our initial introduction we had our friends Joe and Lisa bring in some Cline wines.  They…

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08/06/2012Leave a comment3 Glasses, Cline Winery, Red WineBy Bill Thompson

2007 Crocker & Starr Cabernet Franc

Chris and I discovered Crocker & Star winery during a trip to Napa in 2010.  We were staying at the Harvest Inn just south of St Helena.  If my memory serves me there was a flyer in the lobby talking about a Cabernet release party.  When I looked at the address Crocker & Starr was…

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08/01/2012Leave a comment4 Glasses, Crocker Starr, Red WineBy Bill Thompson

2002 Le Miccine Chianti Classico

When our friends Joe and Lisa owned their wine store a few years ago I was introduced to my first Italian wine.  Since then I have primarily focused on California reds.  However, since Chris and I will be traveling to Italy for a wine cruise this fall, I have decided I need to pay more…

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07/30/2012Leave a comment3 Glasses, Red WineBy Bill Thompson

Trader Joe’s Block White Wine

Now that “the Bachelor” is over, the girls are watching the newest smut show “the Bachelor pad”, which includes rejects from the previous seasons of Bachelor and bachelorette….  I enjoy the nights Chris’ friends come over!  I get to sample some new food and enjoy the beverages they share. The other night Eileen brought over…

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07/26/20123 Comments2012, 3 Glasses, Box Wine, White WineBy Bill Thompson

2008 Old Vines Turley Zinfandel

We had a Roasted Beet salad recently with our friends Jon and Laura at Bar La Grassa.  It had been a few months since we saw these friends and we were missing them!  We had a great time.  Laura, like Chris, is a great chef.  I understand there will be a change to the InnovativeDuo…

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07/25/2012Leave a comment3 Glasses, Turley WineBy Bill Thompson
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