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BevMo 5 Cent Sale Reviews

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Joe

My recommendations for the current BevMo 5 Cent Sale showing the full price and the price when you buy in pairs. Continue reading →

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Battle of the Malbec Wines

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Joe

This past week I did a side-by-side comparison of two current Malbec wines now available on the Costco shelves. Continue reading →

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Value Wines of the Week May 13

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Joe

A very delightful wine for this price! It lacks aroma but has very nice red fruit flavors in the mouth. We noticed that as our meal progressed, the wine opened and became more flavorful. Continue reading →

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Gruet Brut Rosé

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Joe

The wine is a fabulous choice for an aperitif or a toast to Mom. With this tasty sparkling wine, it will be difficult for you and your guests to limit yourselves to just one glass. It’s best to stock up with several bottles of the Gruet Brut Rosé.
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Mexican Food and Wine Pairing – The May 2013 Poll

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Joe

May poll on GCV is What wine would you pair with Mexican food. Are you planning a Cinco de Mayo feast? Continue reading →

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Terra Sávia Chardonnay is Wine of the Week

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Joe

This Chardonnay is clean, crisp, and refreshing. There is no oak, no butter, or creamy mouth feel, just pure unadulterated enjoyment. The wine is made from 100% Continue reading →

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Tribunal Red Wine 2011

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Joe

The Tribunal Red Wine, $9.99, is now on the shelves at Northern California Trader Joe’s stores. This is our third vintage review of this wine, the so-called “clone” of Orin Swift’s popular Prisoner wine ($38). We loved the 2009 but thought the 2010 was just okay. How will the Tribunal 2011 taste and how will it stack up to the past two vintages? Continue reading →

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Andrew Murray Wines

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Joe

We met Andrew at his winery on Zaca Station Road, just a few miles from the wine town of Los Olivos. We tasted through his entire lineup of wines, including wines in the tank ready to be bottled. More fun was the chance to chat with Andrew. Continue reading →

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Rancho Sisquoc Riesling

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Joe

For those from the San Francisco Area, you have surely heard of James Flood and the historic downtown San Francisco Flood Building. It turns out that Rancho Sisquoc is owned and operated by the Flood Family of the same fame. Continue reading →

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Chardonnay Blind Tasting Results

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Joe

Chardonnay Taste Off Oaky and buttery Chardonnay was the order of the day at the recent Vintage Wine Tasters‘ blind tasting. Vintage Taster George arranged the event, purchasing the 6 bottles of wine at the Weimax Wine shop in Burlingame. … Continue reading →

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