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Part I of a Summer Pair 27 Aug 2013 | 03:41 pm
*Disclaimer: I received this wine as a sample for review. Many times I head down to my basement and stare at the wines. Then I reach my hand into a rack and play what I like to call “wine roulette.”...
WBW #80 – Dry Rosé 14 Aug 2013 | 03:07 pm
Disclaimer: I received this wine as a sample from the importers. As I mentioned last week, Wine Blogging Wednesday is back! Founded by Lenn almost a decade ago (ha! does that make some of the old-tim...
Rock This Way 8 Aug 2013 | 02:57 pm
Disclaimer: I received this wine as a sample from Cornerstone Winery. While our weather has turned unseasonably cool in DC for August, I’m still digging white wines. The summer screams white wine and...
It’s Back! It’s Back! It’s Back! 25 Jul 2013 | 03:48 pm
Well, actually, if I want to be precise, two things that are great in the wine blog world are back. My friend Tim, one of the original wine bloggers, is back in the game. And he has brought with hi....
Chill in NZ? 9 Jul 2013 | 03:33 pm
*Disclaimer: I received this wine as a sample from the PR rep for this wine. Yes, please. Brancott Estate out of New Zealand is currently running a contest to enter to win a trip for two to New Zeal...
Buzz Buzz Buzz 27 Jun 2013 | 03:34 pm
Here comes the honey. *Disclaimer: I paid a reduced rate to go on the Wine Blogger Conference Pre-Excursion in exchange for agreeing to write a post about my experience. Is that a bee I hear? On the...
Impressions from the 2013 Wine Blogger Conference 12 Jun 2013 | 03:44 pm
Back from my 5th Wine Blogger Conference, held this year in Pentiction, BC, I find myself again inclined to ruminate on what I learned, saw, drank, ate, etc., while spending 4 days in a new-to-me wine...
Live Blogging #10 2012 Gray Monk Pinot Gris 8 Jun 2013 | 03:57 am
The family that originally owned the winery was the first to introduce Pinot Gris to the area. Light nose, lime, stone, herbs, acidity, green apple, lime, bright, racy. The acidity is fantastic. Total...
Live Blogging #9 2012 Poplar Grove Pinot Gris 8 Jun 2013 | 03:51 am
Named after the road where it was originally located. Total production is 2000 cases and it retails for about $20 CA. Flowers, grapefruit, bright, citrus. Very acidic on the palate, bright, racy, love...
Live Blogging #8 2012 Joie A Noble Blend 8 Jun 2013 | 03:46 am
Focus is on aromatic whites and roses. Edelzwicker Blend. Started the winery on total credit and sold it to their restaurant friends. The following year they had enough interest to make 2700 cases and...
