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Home » Merlot You are browsing entries tagged with “Merlot”

">Live Blogging Part 2 – Reds

Mountfair Vineyards, 2009 Engagement, Merlot, Cab Franc, Cab Sauv, Petit Verdot blend from Virginia. Less than 13% alcohol. Less than two years in oak. Has a “twang” to it, but it finishes nicely. $25, Fritz Repich is the winemaker, came from the high tech industry. Wine is a passion. Really like the way it feels [...]

July 23rd, 2011 | Posted in Wine Tasting Events | Read More »

">Fallbrook Winery Readies New Releases

I recently got an email from Vernon Kindred, one of the two winemakers at Fallbrook Winery. They had just bottled some of their 2008 vintages and he was anxious to have me try them. I stopped by yesterday, visited with Vernon and owner Ira Gourvitz and tasted four new wines. There are some tasty treats [...]

August 10th, 2010 | Posted in Wineries | Read More »

">Callaway Winery’s Craig Larson – The Art of Science

“Oh, you’re Craig Larson, the winemaker. You’re the key.” Craig was having dinner at Meritage at Callaway with his wife one evening when someone came up and said that to him. Craig has been Callaway’s winemaker for the past two years now. He says there’s a lot of pressure when you come into a winery [...]

April 13th, 2010 | Posted in Uncategorized | Read More »

">New Face In Old Town Temecula – Lorimar Winery

Mark has no desire to have Temecula’s biggest winery. His focus is to have a lovely, quaint spot when friends can gather and enjoy good wine and good times. The wine club will offer lots of events, from cooking classes to get togethers. He envisions it as more of a family than a wine club.

January 28th, 2010 | Posted in Uncategorized | Read More »

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