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‘The Happening’: Being chased by wind and talking to plants marks another low for M. Night

BY MONICA TURNER — 01.16.2009

By the time the protagonists are running from the wind during the climax of M. Night’s ‘The Happening’ , like some kind of Frankenstein version of The…

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Artesa Sauvignon Blanc Reserve, Napa Valley 2005 $23.99 (90 pts.)

BY CLINTON STARK — 01.16.2009

90 Artesa Sauvignon Blanc Reserve, Napa Valley 2005. We were fortunate to enjoy this wine on Thanksgiving in the company of friends and family. Unlike most Sauvignon Blancs, it…

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Jacob’s Creek Shiraz Barossa Valley, Australia 2004 $7.99 (83 pts.)

BY CLINTON STARK — 01.15.2009

83 Jacob’s Creek Shiraz Barossa Valley, Australia 2004. An average wine, with no special qualities despite it’s apparently strong heritage and Barossa roots. Not jammy. That’s good.…

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Poll: What won’t you sacrifice?

BY LONI STARK — 01.14.2009

Interesting statistics from a poll in the latest issue of Money Magazine, February 2009 on page 20. When asked the question of what they were…

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Bogle Petite Sirah, Clarksburg, California 2005 $9.99 (87 pts.)

BY CLINTON STARK — 01.14.2009

87 Bogle Petite Sirah, Clarksburg, California 2005. This is an easy-going, friendly wine. Fruit-forward with vanilla accents and agreeable on finish. Nice pop of cherry.…

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Silver Oak Cellars release day February 7 just announced: Big Napa Cab lovers rejoice!

BY CLINTON STARK — 01.13.2009

If you’re a big Napa Cab lover, mark your calendar for February 7. One of the most respected producers of classic, bold Napa Cabs is…

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‘The Stark Naked Report’ Podcast #5: Visiting Napa wineries, Mamma Mia! review, ’97 Bollinger and sushi

BY CLINTON STARK — 01.13.2009

The Stark Naked Report #5: January 13, 2009 Visiting Napa wineries along highway 29 in wine country including Artesa, Turnbull, Cakebread and Sequoia Grove Oh…

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