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Holiday Gift Idea: Making Delicious Espresso the Easy Way with Nespresso

BY MIKE CARRALL — 11.17.2008

There's making espresso the hardcore Italian way with levers, pullies, lots of hand waving, machine-like whines and grinds, and then there is Nespresso. If you're...

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2005 Bogle Petite Sirah – A Good Friend You Can Count On

BY CLINTON STARK — 11.15.2008

This one’s a keeper. When perusing the shelves at the local wine shops, I’m looking for a mix: daily, weekly and monthly wines. It’s easy…

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Mikuni Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar Review: 49er Roll Rocks

BY LONI STARK — 11.15.2008

I was in Sacramento, CA this week speaking at a Government Technology event on Interactive Government. The evening prior I stopped by Mikuni restaurant by…

2006 Virgin Shiraz from Virgin Vines, Hopland California – 750ml red wine bottle with artistic label, photographed at wine tasting

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2006 Virgin Vines Shiraz – Richard Branson’s Wine Marketing Impresses, the Wine Not so Much

BY CLINTON STARK — 11.08.2008

Aren’t the Brits cheeky little ones? Billionaire Brits are a whole different game. Case in point: Sir Richard Branson; a Rolling Stone loving thrill seeking…

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2007 Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand

BY CLINTON STARK — 11.01.2008

With cooler months ahead, red wines will continue to be the focus of my reviews. So I figured it was time to write about a…

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Ehlers Estate Winery Harvest Party: Celebrating a Great 2008 in Wine Country

BY LONI STARK — 10.26.2008

Delicious Paella and great wine at the Harvest Party. What greater way to unwind from a demanding trip all over Europe than a nice relaxing…

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2005 Merryvale Starmont Cabernet Sauvignon from Costco Wine Review

BY CLINTON STARK — 10.25.2008

If you’re heading to Costco this weekend, here’s another good Cab to add to your wine list. From a new producer, Merryvale, established just 2…

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Petroni Vineyards Featured in Sonoma Magazine Fall 2008

BY LONI STARK — 10.18.2008

Just finished a whirlwind tour of Brussels, Ghents and Bruges. Many photos and stories to share when I get back. My day started at 7…

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2006 Kaiken Malbec (Argentina) – A Toasty Wine from the Andes Available at Your Local Costco, Wine Review

BY CLINTON STARK — 10.12.2008

Malbecs are an interesting varietal, growing in popularity here in the US. It was time, I thought, to experience more of these great wines. Costco,…

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2007 Loredona Riesling – Another Crisp White Deal, Wine Review

BY CLINTON STARK — 09.30.2008

It’s easy to find nice wines for over $20, or in the case of Napa cabs over $60. But we’re always thrilled to find that…