How to tell the deal from the hype
The latest issue of Money magazine (March 2009) just arrived and amidst articles about investing in the recession and how to get the most of…
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Paella with seafood, chicken, chorizo and my sister Wendy
Carl also smoked some brisket for the first which was very tasty.
Clue #4: Mystery weekend getaway location
Here is a recap of the previous clues. Clue #1: “Never hate your enemies, it affects your judgement” Clue #2: “I hope life treats you…
Clue #3: Mystery weekend getaway location
Well ladies and gentlemen, it is time for another clue to the location of the StarkSilverCreek Mystery Weekend Getaway. The last two clues have been…
Sequoia Grove, Napa CA: Majestic Sequoias dominate the tasting room, not their wines
While at the Turnbull reserve tasting room, we met a couple from Fremont, California who were absolute fans of Turnbull. When I meet fellow fans…
“All Things Canadian” re-visited: Obama BeaverTail edition
Last December we ran our “All Things Canadian” series as we enjoyed a snowy week with family and friends up in my hometown of Ottawa,…
Twitter and the wine industry: Micro-blogging, marketing and waxing poetic
Today, the Napa Valley Marriott asked on Twitter if a list of wineries that use Twitter existed. I’m guessing plenty of responses came in, as…
Beringer Founder’s Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, California 2005 $7.99 (82 pts.)
82 Beringer Founder’s Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, California 2005. A little boring, but not entirely bad. Light traces of fruit including blackberry and cassis. Some tannins…
Kathryn Kennedy Lateral, Saratoga California 2004 $36 (88 pts.)
88 Kathryn Kennedy Lateral, Saratoga 2004. An elegant Bordeaux-style blend of Merlot (54%), Cab Franc (21%), Cab Sauvignon (20%) and Petit Verdot (5%). Nose is wonderfully balanced…
Cakebread Cellars, Napa Valley: The ambiance of a busy bakery
Of all the selection, my favorite was the 2004 Vine Hill Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon.