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    • A Tasting Room with a View: La Mesa Vineyards
    • Appetite for…Lobstah Rolls
    • Welcome to the Neighborhood: Tasting Through the Russian River Valley with Gary Farrell Wines
    • Winning Big at Casino Mine Ranch
    • Greek Wine Tasting: GAI’A Wines
    • Greek Wine Tasting: Domaine Sigalas
    • Andis Wines – Block to Bottle Vineyard Tour
    • Small Plates and Vertical Tasting OGP Zinfandel
    • A New Tradition at Harney Lane Winery
    • Wine Tourism in Portugal – Guest Post
    • Loder Vineyards
    • Wine Tasting in Paradise at MauiWine
    • Livermore Valley Harvest Wine Celebration
    • Experience Alexander Valley, Day 2 – Clos du Bois, Trione, and Alexander Valley Vineyards
    • Experience Alexander Valley, Day 1, Part 2 – deLorimier Winery
    • Experience Alexander Valley, Day 1 – Medlock Ames and Stonestreet
    • Reminder: Experience Alexander Valley
    • Come Experience Alexander Valley
    • El Dorado Passport Weekend 2018
    • Venturing Out to Wise Villa Winery & Bistro
    • Livermore Valley Barrel Tasting Weekend, Day 2 – Sunday
    • Livermore Valley Barrel Tasting Weekend: Day 1 – Saturday
    • Come Barrel Tasting With Us…In Livermore!
    • A Weekend to Remember…OGP ’18
    • Dinner in a Cave! #WBC17
    • An Excursion to Hanna Winery & Vineyards #WBC17
    • Pulling the Cork on WBC17
    • Dinner on a Bridge (#MWWC35)
    • Farm-to-Fork Legends of Wine
    • A Visit to LangeTwins
    • PaZa Estate Winery – A Hidden Gem
    • BottleRock Napa 2017
    • Destination: SF Vintner’s Market
    • Farm-to-Glass at Vino Noceto
    • Québec City: The 4th and Final Week
    • Québec City, Week 3
    • Québec City, Week 2
    • Québec City, Week 1
    • Destination: Québec City
    • Lesser Known AVAs: Shenandoah Valley
    • Lesser Known AVAs: Trinity County
    • Lesser Known AVAs: Manton Valley
    • Lesser Known AVAs: Sierra Foothills
    • Destination: The Old Sugar Mill
    • Destination: Calaveras Grape Stomp
  • Reviews
    • Summer of Chilean SB: Viña Morandé Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2020
    • Summer of Chilean SB: Casas del Bosque La Cantera Sauvignon Blanc 2020
    • Summer of Chilean SB: Matetic Vineyards EQ Coastal Sauvignon Blanc 2020
    • Summer of Chilean SB: Viña Koyle Costa La Flor Sauvignon Blanc 2021
    • Summer of Chilean SB: Viña Garcés Silva Amayna Sauvignon Blanc 2020
    • Summer of Chilean SB: Montes Wines Limited Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2021
    • Summer of Chilean SB: Ventisquero Wine Estates Grey Sauvignon Blanc 2019
    • Summer of Chilean SB: Viña Tabalí Talinay Sauvignon Blanc 2021
    • An Accidental Carménère
    • Chilean Cabernet Challenge – Colchagua vs Maipo
    • Flagship Wines from Flora Springs
    • A Taste of Alentejo with Herdade do Esporão
    • Bubbles from Argentina!
    • Cava for the Holidays, and All Year Long!
    • An Amazing Find: Iron Hub Sémillon 2018
    • Our Wine of the Week: BoaVentura de Caires Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Blue Label 2012
    • Our Wine of the Week: Argatia Winery Haroula 2016
    • Firriato Wines: Showcasing what Sicily has to Offer
    • Our Wine of the Week: McIntyre Pinot Noir 2018
    • Our Wine of the Week: Marchesi Incisa della Rocchetta Valmorena Barbera d’Asti 2018
    • Domaine Bousquet: Taking Winemaking to New Heights
    • Review: Suisun Valley Petite Sirah
    • Our Wine of the Week: Firestone Red Wine 2016
    • Review: Ron Rubin Wines
    • Our Wine of the Week: Anoskeli Playa Dry Red Wine 2018
    • Our Wine of the Week: Bela Ribera del Duero 2017
    • Review: Domaine Bousquet Gaia Rosé 2020
    • Review: Robert Hall Paso Red 2018
    • Our Wine of the Week: Chateau Haut-Rian Bordeaux Blanc 2019
    • Review: Diora La Belle Fête 2020 Rosé of Pinot Noir
    • Our Wine of the Week: Vriniotis Winery IAMA White 2018
    • Review: Salengo Grenache 2018 – A Winemaker’s Dream
    • Our Wine of the Week: Silverado Vineyards Vineburg Chardonnay 2019
    • Our Wine of the Week: Asúa Rioja Crianza 2016
    • Three Gems from Ravines Wine Cellars
    • Our Wine of the Week: Casino Mine Ranch Simone 2018
    • Valentine’s Day Brunch with Lucien Albrecht
    • Our Wine of the Week: La Playa Sauvignon Blanc 2020
    • Our Wine of the Week – m2 Old Vine Zinfandel 2017
    • Two Beauties from Black Stallion
    • Book Review: Professional Drinking
    • Movie Night with Harken Chardonnay
    • Book Review: What Varietal is That?
    • A Very Good Omen
    • Review: Intertwine Merlot Napa Valley 2015
    • Summer in a Bottle: Line 39 Sauvignon Blanc 2018
    • Some Music with your Wine
    • Two Very Old World Cabernets
    • Wine Clubs to the Rescue
    • Book Review: Sipping Away – 30 Years of Unique Wine Experiences
    • Review: Lucien Albrecht Crémant d’Alsace Brut Rosé
    • Review: Three Finger Jack East Side Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
    • Book Review: Root Cause
    • Big, Bold Reds from De Angelis Wines
    • Old World Style at Sosie Wines
    • Review: Lucas & Lewellen Vineyard View Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
    • Warm Reds for Cold Nights, Part 4
    • Warm Reds for Cold Nights, Part 3
    • Warm Reds for Cold Nights, Part 2
    • Warm Reds for Cold Nights, Part 1
    • Odfjell Vineyards Organic Wines
    • The Day Pacific’O Saved us from Hurricane Lane, a Restaurant Review
    • Review: Toccata Classico 2015
    • Review: Lucien Albrecht Crémant d’Alsace Brut
    • Down Home with Farmhouse Wines
    • Review: Dow’s 2012 Late Bottled Vintage Porto
    • Review: Graham’s Six Grapes Reserve Port
    • Exploring the Rhône through a Wine Glass
    • Review: Famille Sadel Vacqueyras 2015
    • Review: Chateau Montelena Calistoga Zinfandel 2015
    • Yes Way, Lodi Rosé!
    • Review: Dracaena Wines Cabernet Franc 2015 and RANGE Kitchen & Tap
    • Review: Tommasi Poggio al Tufo Rompicollo 2014
    • Review: Luke Donald Collection LDC Red, Napa Valley, 2012
    • Review: Ardente Estate Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2009
    • Holiday Bubbles for January Birthdays
    • Christmas Miracle! A Review of InZINerator 2003
    • Celebrating National Zinfandel Day in Lodi Style
    • Review: L.A. Cetto Chenin Blanc 2014
    • Canned Wine – A Review of Underwood Pinot Gris
    • Review: Jac Cole Mosaico Sonoma County 2013
    • Want Great Wines? Head South.
    • Longing for Some Summertime Red Wine
    • Winning Wine: A Review of Sauska Tokaji Aszú 2003
    • Review: Château Bélingard AOC Bergerac Rosé
    • Review: Kimbao Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
    • Review: Celler Barcelòna Red Blend 2014
    • Tiramisu Wine! A Review of Lucca Mourvedre 2012
    • Dracula Wine? A Review of Recas La Putere Feteasca Neagra 2013
    • Review: Ehlers Estate Cabernet Franc 2013
    • Fantastic Thanksgiving Wines, Perfect for Chirstmas Dinner
    • Warehouse Wine: Kirkland Signature Chablis Premier Cru 2014
    • Review: Franc Dusak Viognier Sonoma Valley 2015
    • Review: Mascota Vineyards Unánime 2011
    • Review: Chateau St. Jean Bijou Chardonnay 2014
    • Club W: Part III
    • Old World v. New World Cabernet: A Total Wine & More Event
    • “Box of Wine”, A Review of Trader Joe’s Block Shiraz Wine in a Box
    • Review: Capafons Osso Sirsell 2008
    • Club W, Part II
    • Review: Kupelwieser Lagrein 2013
    • Review: Bruno Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2013
    • Club W, Part I
    • Review: Jarvis Tomei California Mother Lode Rhone Red Blend 2015
    • Review: Heringer Estates Barbera 2013
    • Review: Franc Dusak Zinfandel Sonoma Valley 2013
    • Review: Jac Cole Oak Fermented Chardonnay 2014
    • Review: Joel Gott 815 Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
    • Review & A Bit of History: Jean Claude Debeaune Beaujolais Nouveau Celebrate Harvest 2015
    • Review: Mutt Lynch Fou Fou le Blanc 2013
    • Review: Hob Nob Wicked Red Blend 2012
    • Review: Spier Chenin Blanc 2015
    • Review: Franc Dusak Viognier Sonoma Valley 2016
    • Review: Leigh Meyering LeisureLeigh 2015
    • Sauvignon Blanc: The Next Big Thing?
    • Review: Jac Cole Mosaico Napa Valley 2014
    • The Other Montepulciano
    • Review: Klein Riesling Trocken 2016
    • Review: Ceja Vineyards Vino de Casa 2010
    • Review: Boy Meets Girl Pinot Grigio 2015
    • Review: Miriam Alexandra Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa County, 2015
    • ​The Day After the Day After Thanksgiving – and a Review of Sullivan Cabernet Suavignon 2012
    • Review: Maurizio Castelli Merletto Sangiovese 2014
    • Viogn-Yay! Review: Benjamin Darnault Viognier 2015
    • Review: Pezat Grand Vin de Bordeaux 2011
    • Review: Jac Cole Mosaico Napa Valley 2015
    • Judgment of Paris
      • Review: Freemark Abbey Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
    • Products
      • Review: Vacanti Spirale Wine Glasses
      • Form and Function: Avina Wine Accessories
  • Musings
    • An Epic Day, or, Where the Heck We’ve Been for Nearly Two Months
    • It’s in the Bag!
    • Kent & Robyn’s First (but not last) Wine Tasting Party
    • Getting Cozy with Mulled Wine
    • Size Does Matter!
    • Chianti Classico and the Black Rooster
    • Organic & Biodynamic Wines and the Environment – #MWWC36
    • The Daily Meal Article: The Ultimate Thanksgiving Meal Requires Oregon Wine
    • My 100th Post
    • Thanks for the Memories – #MWWC34
    • Once Upon a Time #MWWC33
    • Roses and Rosé for Mother’s Day
    • Regions to Grapes: Understanding the Translation – #MWWC32
    • Review: Intertwine Napa Valley Merlot 2014
    • The Faith to Believe – #MWWC31
    • Random Musings, February 2017
    • The Value in the Obscure – #MWWC30
    • Happy 2017!
    • My Winestory – #MWWC29
    • What is a Proper Pour?
    • Smile – #MWWC28
    • Life in a Bubble – #MWWC27
    • Rioja: Grape, Brand or Region?
    • Alone in a Crowd #MWWC26
    • Judgment of Paris: 40 Years Later
    • Where to This Time? #MWWC25
    • Sommeliers: Do We Need Them?
    • How to Rate Wine
    • A Cabernet is a Cabernet. Or is it?
    • Cork vs. Screwcap: The Great Debate
    • ​The Day After the Day After Thanksgiving – and a Review of Sullivan Cabernet Suavignon 2012
    • Oh, No! A Bad Bottle!
    • What’s in Your Cellar?
    • Bordeaux: It’s Not a Grape
    • Are Wine Writers Bad Writers?
    • We made 3 promises to our customers
    • How to Avoid Subjectivity in Wine Reviews
    • Something About Rutherford

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  • Summer of Chilean SB: Viña Morandé Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2020
  • Summer of Chilean SB: Casas del Bosque La Cantera Sauvignon Blanc 2020
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  • Summer of Chilean SB: Viña Koyle Costa La Flor Sauvignon Blanc 2021
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