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“Old 900″ Flies Again At Alta Colina »

Alta Colina

09:48 am | On a dreary, rainy morning, Bob, Maggie, Laura and I climbed into Bob's pickup and checked out the incredible views from the vineyards. These young vines are producing sensational fruit and Bob is…

Jan 24 2012 / 2 Comments / Read More »

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Men's Wine Council

02:22 pm | These groups of six meet approximately once a month, we sample five or six wines and bring a dish…

Jan 18 2012 / 4 Comments / Read More »

Looking Forward – 2012 and Beyond »

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11:05 am | Where we've fallen short I believe is in engaging you and opening a dialogue with you. I take full…

Jan 4 2012 / 2 Comments / Read More »

The Women’s & Men’s Wine Council(s) – Dunning 2009 Estate Chardonnay & Apricot Sage Cookies »

Dunning Chardonnay & Friends

04:09 pm | Like most folks who drink more than their fair share of wine, I am of the firm belief that…

Jan 3 2012 / 5 Comments / Read More »

8th Annual San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival »

San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival

07:32 am | Like fine wines, the San Diego Bay Food & Wine Festival simply improves with age. This year’s 8th annual…

Dec 10 2011 / No Comment / Read More »

Wines For Your Thanksgiving Table (and then some) »

Tesoro Winery

11:28 am | He commented on notes of eucalyptus and mint on the nose, the extended finish with concentrated brambleberry and called…

Nov 22 2011 / No Comment / Read More »

We Meet Again at Wine On A Dime »

Wine On A Dime

10:21 am | Our intrepid wine tasting crew met again last week, this time at Temecula’s Wine On A Dime. Don and…

Nov 21 2011 / No Comment / Read More »

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  3. The Correct Way To Review Wine
  4. History In The Bottle – A Michter’s Tasting
  5. Looking Forward – 2012 and Beyond
  1. Tom Plant: Thank you so much, Michelle. Believe it or not, we’re going to tear it apart and rebuild it....
  2. Michelle M. Winner: Love your website Tom- Everything is so engaging and well written, beautifully laid out- top...
  3. Tom Plant: They’re exceptional. I was thinking the same thing. It’s time to get back to Paso!
  4. Roger: Nice job Tom, Bob and Maggie are wonderful people. Last time I was there Maggie showed me their amazing...
  5. Tom Plant: That’s my philosophy. Thanks, Roger.

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Perugia Bound »

11:08 am | Saturday morning I'll land at Rome's Fiumicino airport, where I will meet up with a group of fellow bloggers as we eat and drink our way through Orvieto, Montefalco and Torgiano before finally arriving in Perugia in the heart of Umbria.…

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Perugia

Perugia Bound »

11:08 am | Saturday morning I'll land at Rome's Fiumicino airport, where I will meet up with a group of fellow bloggers as we eat and drink our way through Orvieto, Montefalco and Torgiano before finally arriving in Perugia in the heart of Umbria.…

Jan 24 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
Perugia

Looking Forward – 2012 and Beyond »

11:05 am | Where we've fallen short I believe is in engaging you and opening a dialogue with you. I take full responsibility and I intend to change that. We've always wanted this to be a two way street and I encourage you to let us know how we can improve the experience for you.…

Jan 4 2012 / 2 Comments / Read More »
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Fair Winds & Fine Wine Aboard The Schooner Stephen Taber »

12:56 pm | Ah yes, back to my earlier promise. After returning to the safe haven of the Stephen Taber, I donned my swim suit and plunged into the frigid 50° water. I can't remember the last time I felt so alive, or so cold. We set sail again and a few hours later enjoyed our second shipboard…

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Alta Colina

“Old 900″ Flies Again At Alta Colina »

09:48 am | On a dreary, rainy morning, Bob, Maggie, Laura and I climbed into Bob's pickup and checked out the incredible views from the vineyards. These young vines are producing sensational fruit…

Jan 24 2012 / 2 Comments / Read More »

Elevating Comfort Food To A Whole New Level »

Thornton Winery

03:02 pm | Steve chose to give us a taste of what he says is their most popular lunch item: a butter poached lobster grilled…

Nov 29 2011 / No Comment / Read More »

Taste of the Summit: Lots of rain, wine, food and fun »

Hawk Watch Winery

12:42 pm | By Susan Montgomery It was a dark and stormy Saturday.  The rain was cold and steady, with only intermittent breaks. Temperatures hovered…

Nov 17 2011 / 4 Comments / Read More »
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Thornton Winery – Quality Through And Through »

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01:00 pm | "I take great pride in making wine that sells in the single digits or low to mid teens that people like. I…

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Alta Colina

“Old 900″ Flies Again At Alta Colina »

09:48 am | On a dreary, rainy morning, Bob, Maggie, Laura and I climbed into Bob's pickup and checked out the incredible views from the vineyards. These young vines are producing sensational fruit…

Jan 24 2012 / 2 Comments / Read More »

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