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Milagro Farm Vineyards and Winery: Taking What Nature Gives You

Noreen KompanikDecember 23, 2015

The friendly, engaging and knowledgeable staff highlighted each wine’s distinct characteristics. The 2014 Estate Grown Rose of Sangiovese is a classically dry French-style Rose with aromas of strawberry, watermelon and cherry, and flavors of berries and plum. The 2013 Barbera, aged in American oak literally popped with cherry, blackberry, and notes of pepper. The 2012 oak-aged Cabernet Sauvignon featured hints of black cherry and leather.

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Catching Up – More Wines Tasted

Tom PlantFebruary 8, 2014

Brian said "Inky & slinky. This is terrific for $12. Reminds me of my schoolboy days." Jan liked the nose, but was disappointed with the taste.

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Temecula’s Men’s Wine Council Convenes Again

Tom PlantJune 15, 2013

What could compel two grown men to visit a dark bathroom together? The Pink Panda glow in the dark wine bottle label, of course. What else? We started our March...

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A Nephalist at the Women’s Wine Council

Laura PlantFebruary 25, 2012

Verging on sensory overload I approached the final wine, a 2009 Old Vine Zinfandel. Now back in the day a good California Zin was one of my go-to favorites. I eagerly breathed in the familiar aromas of rich raspberry with a hint of cinnamon and cloves. I could picture the gnarley, twisted old vines with their earthiness and pungent leathery smells.

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Live Blogging Part 2 – Reds

Tom PlantJuly 23, 2011

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 "t...

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Fallbrook Winery Readies New Releases

Tom PlantAugust 10, 2010

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...

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Callaway Winery’s Craig Larson – The Art of Science

Tom PlantApril 13, 2010

"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 sai...

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New Face In Old Town Temecula – Lorimar Winery

Tom PlantJanuary 28, 2010

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.

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