September 2010
17 posts
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HuffPo slideshows high-concept wine label designs →
How do you decide on which bottle to pick? Huffington Post makes it easy with 10 beautiful label designs.  I myself tend to decide by whats INSIDE the bottle, but good, clean, eye-catching design is an added bonus. What wineries do you love for their packaging?
Sep 24th
is really excited as the beverage director for her cousins wedding this weekend. We are rockin’ VDP blanc and Eden Valley Shiraz-Viogniers!
Sep 22nd
I received my three bottles of “Secret Wine” today!! Can’t wait to figure out what they are!
Sep 20th
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Tasted & Loved: Brick House "Les Dijonnaise" Pinot...
2008 Brick House “Les Dijonnais” Pinot Noir, Ribbon Ridge Vineyards, Oregon. I LOVE sustainable wine, especially when it tastes so amazing! I was introduced to Brick House from Oregon, a biodynamic and certified organic wine made primarily from fruity Dijon clones, hand-picked on a small 40-acre farm. With aromas wafting from the glass of creamy blackberry, raspberry compote, cedar spice, and...
Sep 20th
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Sep 20th
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Sep 18th
how old is too old to wake up after a party with a bloody knee, twisted ankle, and bruises all over your body? #holyhangoverbatman
Sep 18th
I’d like to paint the world the color of Cab Franc.
Sep 17th
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A new shipment!
Wine Club delivery day is the best day! This month I received four reds and two whites (I’ve noticed they have never sent a rosé). I can’t wait to taste! Whites: 2009 Domaine des Lauriers Picpoul de Pinet Prestige, Picpoul, Coteaux du Languedoc, France 2009 Viñas del Vero La Miranda de Secastilla, Garnacha Blanca, Somontano, Spain Reds: 2007 Domaine de Gabelas Les Terres Rouges,...
Sep 16th
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Now Drinking: Sauvignon Blanc
now drinking: Orin Swift “Veladora” 2009 Sauv Blanc. Such juicy fruit, a little malolactic, elegant like a ball gown. loveeeeeeeee
Sep 13th
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“aren’t real samurai supposed to have a little cup?” “…sommelier” http://bit.ly/dfPIh8
Sep 11th
Sep 10th
love rare grapes: Casata Monford 2008 Blanc de Sers: grapes: Wanderbara, Vernaza, Veltliner Rosato, Nosiola. Floral, crisp, weighty Italian.
Sep 7th
Now Drinking: Rose
now drinking: Musar Cuvee Rose, 2007. Bekaa Valley, Lebanon. 100% cinsault, all terrior, yogurt, currant, and slightly oxidized. yum! #WIYG
Sep 7th
Finally brewed some coffee I bought in Beaune in April from an old Frenchman roaster. The flavors are of Burgundy, i must go back!
Sep 4th
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Tasted & Loved: "Diddley Bow" Riesling, Western...
R Wines “Diddley Bow” Riesling, Western Australia, 2009 nose: green apple, lime, rubber color: peachy-yellow body: medium acid: low palate: smooth and rich, juicy pineapple, ripe peach, lemon zest, mineral finish.  price: around $21 (found at Lush Wine & Spirits)  Va-Va-Voom! What a surprise this juice was. The label, illustrated by James Jean, wasn’t the only thing...
Sep 4th
Vegetarian Detox month: tonight made pea, roasted green pepper & zuchinni risotto tonight, paired w/ Ameztoi Getariako Txakolina! perfect!
Sep 3rd