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Fiercely Proud – Saint Simons Island

Tom PlantJune 4, 2012

A one-time presidential candidate, Cap's pride in his island home is clearly evident. He loves nothing better than telling visitors why he loves this island as much as he does. We took the trolley to the Coast Guard Maritime Museum, where Curt Smith, Events Coordinator for the Coastal Georgia Historical Society, gave us a thorough overview of how the barrier islands were formed.

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Through The Fog

Tom PlantJune 1, 2012

On the evening of May 2nd, I slipped and fell at home, landing on my left knee and rupturing the quadriceps in my left leg. After waiting to get the correct dia...

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More Than Just Tasting Wine

Tom PlantMay 14, 2012

All of us looked forward to the next offering, the 2008 La Rochelle Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir. Michael called this "a Pinot for Cab lovers and I like Cab." Amy loved the color, mouth feel and flavor. Ken commented on the garnet color and full nose of raspberries and dark cherries.

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Saint Simons Island

Tom PlantMay 5, 2012

In less than three days, I went shrimping, toured the Maritime Museum, enjoyed a low country boil and met with several purveyors of incredibly delicious Georgia fare.

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Another Round – Tasting Wine With Friends

Tom PlantApril 12, 2012

I had seen Phil Baily earlier and he sent me off with a bottle of his Baily Winery 2008 M & M, 60% Merlot/40% Malbec blend. Tony wasn't shy with his opinion: "Super great nose!Awesome taste! Drinks like a $100 bottle."

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Drink Wine, Eat Food

Tom PlantApril 1, 2012

From Sonoma County we meandered to Spain via the 2010 Robaliño Albariño from Rias Baixas. Albariño is a delightful Spanish varietal and this one didn't disappoint.

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Family Winemakers of California

Tom PlantMarch 22, 2012

Of all the wines I tasted, the barrel sample of 2010 Pinot Noir from Frostwatch Vineyard & Winery blew me away. I had a nice visit with owner and winemaker Brett Raven and wound up ordering a case of this wine at a special futures offering. Trust me, that's rare for me.

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Roadrunner Ridge Winery – A Bit Off The Beaten Path

Tom PlantMarch 21, 2012

Judi’s journey into winemaking dates back to getting grapes from Joe Hart before Hart Winery was bonded. She says “after 30 something years of tasting commercial wines, I think I can tell good from bad.” Jim simply says, “Go big or go home.”

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From Napa to New Zealand – Let’s Taste

Tom PlantMarch 15, 2012

We stayed down under for the 2008 Jacob's Creek Reserve Shiraz from Barossa, Australia. "What a deal", said one of us. Most liked the nose, calling it smoky and earthy. Tony felt it got better as it sat in the glass. At $10 we all felt it was a terrific value.

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Venice, Las Vegas

Tom PlantMarch 9, 2012

For me, part of the joy of life is the surprises it throws at you. When we checked into The Palazzo in Las Vegas, little did I think I would not set foot of...

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