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Women’s Wine Council Strikes Gold with Terra d’Oro

Terra d'Oro Wines

Every once in a while a bottle of wine captures my attention and I simply must have it.  You know the one: the artisan series, the kitschy logo or the sassy name that makes you think of something naughty without completely crossing the line into bad taste?  Yes; THAT wine bottle is so hard to [...]

November 3rd, 2011 | Posted in The Love of Wine,Wine Tasting Events | Read More »

Stars of Cabernet

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Listen to the names of some of the wineries that will be represented: Heitz Cellars, Joseph Phelps, Cain, ZD, Venge and Darms Lane.

October 29th, 2011 | Posted in The Love of Wine,Wine Tasting Events | Read More »

Women’s Wine Council – In My Happy Place With Chocolais

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They want to see “How Rich Can You Get?” Break out the boas; I’m in if you are!

October 4th, 2011 | Posted in The Love of Wine,Wine Tasting Events | Read More »

Women’s Wine Council – Twin Pomegranates – A SweetTart of a Wine

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Each of the Twin Pomegranate Wines features distinct sweet/tart flavors of the super fruit, but subtle differences will help you decide what your favorite will be. All the wines are priced under $15 and can be purchased online, at Whole Foods and several other grocery stores throughout the country.

September 29th, 2011 | Posted in The Love of Wine,Wine & Food | Read More »

It’s A Wine Dog’s Life

Catie at Masia de Yabar

There are also lots of bunnies and lizards at Oak Mountain. It’s a dog’s paradise. I must say their lizards are too fast for me and their bunnies disappear as soon as I approach. (It must be those darn jingling bells around my neck that warn them.) But I will not give up.

September 28th, 2011 | Posted in The Love of Wine | Read More »

CRUSH 2011 – Temecula Wine Is Growing Up

Nick Palumbo

He got into the wine business because “insanity runs in my family. The wine business is one of those things that will push you to drink.” But being a little crazy helps, he believes.

September 25th, 2011 | Posted in The Love of Wine,Winemakers,Wineries | Read More »

A Tourist In My Own Backyard

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We shared a bottle of wine and he told our new friend Shaena Engle stories of life, love and his vision. There are no two ways about it, Papa is charming and engaging and it’s my hope that someday you get the chance to meet this extraordinary man.

August 29th, 2011 | Posted in The Love of Wine,Wine & Food | Read More »

Wine Bloggers Conference

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