Archive for August, 2010

Portugal’s Vinho Verde wines: The Best of the Best

Portugal’s Vinho Verde wines: The Best of the Best

The top 5 Vinho Vedres The irony of Portugal is that, though wine has been made here for centuries, most wine drinkers cannot name a single grape from the region,...

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Hunt Cellars 2006 Cloud 9 Cabernet Sauvignon

Hunt Cellars 2006 Cloud 9 Cabernet Sauvignon

  Hunt Cellars is an extraordinary place. They produce boutique quantities of almost all red wines that win a disproportionate number of awards. Review Aromas...

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Slow Cow: The Anti-Energy Drink?

Slow Cow: The Anti-Energy Drink?

I stopped by the grocery store for lunch today and was struck by the vast amount of energy drinks on the shelf. It clearly says something about our lifestyle in...

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Truly Green Vineyards, Truly Great Wine: The SIP Program

Truly Green Vineyards, Truly Great Wine: The SIP Program

  Terms like “green” and “sustainable” are used so often in the world of wine, they’ve become akin to a catch phrase. I hear the terms all the time...

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DINING DETECTIVES: Guaymas Restaurant

DINING DETECTIVES: Guaymas Restaurant

 Tiburon has always been one of our favorite towns. The spectacular views of The City and Angel Island are incredible. Sailboats, power boats and ferries coming...

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Quintessa 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon / Rutherford

Quintessa 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon / Rutherford

Background:  Quintessa   In 1989, Agustin Huneeus and his wife Valeria Huneeus found the property that would become Quintessa, a remarkable estate in the heart...

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Dining Detectives: Gott’s Roadside Tray Gourmet

Dining Detectives: Gott’s Roadside Tray Gourmet

   Gott’s Roadside   We always enjoy the breathtaking ride north on Highway 29 through the Napa Valley Wine Country and frequently go to Saint Helena to dine...

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