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2012 #CabernetDay
Meander and Trentadue La Storia Cabs I have not missed a #CabernetDay since it began the Thursday before Labor Day weekend in 2010. This year I had the honor of tasting two different, yet beautiful...
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Sonoma and Napa Labor Day Weekend 2012 Part 1
Calluna Vineyards Calluna Vineyards I first tasted Calluna Vineyards‘ Bordeaux-style red wines in April 2012 at Vinoteca, a winemaking cooperative in Santa Rosa. At that tasting, I learned David...
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Sonoma and Napa Labor Day Weekend 2012 Part 2
Domaine Carneros When I visit Sonoma and Napa, I usually stay with still red and white wines, as I am just beginning to develop my palate for sparkling wines. However, this trip I decided to educate...
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#TGTaste with HandCraft Wines and Vintner Cheryl Indelicato
ThirstyGirl #TGTaste events are usually monthly and just keep getting better. This event on September 19 with HandCraft Artisan Collection Wines and Vintner Cheryl Indelicato was no exception. The...
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The heart and soul of MTGA Wines: winemaker Mike Anderson in his own words
Winemaker Mike Anderson of MTGA Wines I was born and raised in the Napa Valley after my parents and grandparents had moved to St. Helena to get into the wine industry in the early 1980s. It was a...
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Harvest and Cellar Update
Harvest Update – Vintage Three: As luck would have it the 2012 harvest season coincided with my first release. As most folks in the wine industry will tell you, things love to pile up all on the same...
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#TGTaste with Columbia Crest
The Columbia Crest #TGTaste Lineup It’s true. I am in a love affair with Washington wines. Ever since my trip to Seattle and Woodinville in August, I seize every opportunity to taste as many as I can....
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2011 Finger Lakes Rieslings: Oh, so good!
Riesling, with its thrilling balance of acidity, complexity of citrusy smells and flavours and ability to respond to vineyard character, is one of the world’s greatest varieties. ~ 01 August 2012...
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2008 Jeff Gordon Cellars Joie de Vivre: A celebrity wine success!
2008 Jeff Gordon Cellars Joie de Vivre, Napa Valley Having lived near a NASCAR race track for 23 years, I know who Jeff Gordon is and have been to a few races. I admit I was a little star struck when...
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Finger Lakes wine country, here I come!
Dr. Frank Vineyard (photo courtesy of www.fingerlakeswinecountry.com) My Finger Lakes wine country itinerary is set, thanks to some fellow wine bloggers and the Finger Lakes Wine Country Tourism...
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#TGTaste with Bonterra Organic Vineyards
Tonight I am trying something new, blogging immediately after a #TGTaste, while the aromas and flavors are immediate to my Proustian, involuntary memory. 2011 Bonterra Chardonnay I opened this wine...
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My first impressions of Finger Lakes, NY wine country
Eating and drinking locally at Red Newt Bistro Last weekend I traveled to Finger Lakes wine country for the first time in my life. Below are some of my first impressions. The people: Everyone I...
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Getting the skinny on Skinny Vine with ThirstyGirl and #TGTaste
Skinny Vine Wines I have to admit, I am probably not the target market for Skinny Vine, although it might not be a bad idea to indulge in these wines occasionally to save some calories for more food....
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2012 Update: A Foris Vineyards and Winery Thanksgiving
2008 Foris Pinot Noir I’ve been a fan of Foris Vineyards and Winery since I discovered them a few years ago. I love that the wines are both delicious and accessible to many because of their...
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Today is Small Business Saturday®!
Small Business Saturday®, courtesy of americanexpress.com As many of you probably know, I am a customer of boutique and family-owned wineries as well as local wine shops and stores. If you feel the...
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#WIYG? What’s in your glass?
Below are a few of the best wines that have been in my glass lately. Since I taste (drink!) many wines, I hope to make #WIYG? What’s in your glass? a regular feature of my blog. Veuve Clicquot...
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Fox Run Vineyards
Fox Run Vineyards at dusk One of the wineries I visited on my recent trip to the Finger Lakes was Fox Run Vineyards. Marisa Indelicato, Marketing & Events, and Dan Mitchell, Sales Manager, were...
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The Glorious Gloria Ferrer Wine Country Getaway Sweepstakes!
Gloria Ferrer Gift Pack Gloria Ferrer is offering a sweepstakes just in time for the holidays. The details can be found at this link. Prizes include gift bags (Gloria Ferrer logo mani/pedi kit, lip...
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#WIYG: The December 2012 #TGTaste Edition
In a forthcoming, end-of-the-year post, I will be detailing some of what has happened to me in 2012, which has caused me to be somewhat remiss in my reviews. For now, here are some of the wines I’ve...
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Same Sex Meritage: The Proof “Cause Wines” Work by Josh Stein
Same Sex Meritage Release Party at WineStyles Belmont, Chicago, IL Same Sex Meritage is a wine pledging a portion of revenue to Freedom To Marry, their partner in the movement to ensure legalization...
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