Archive for July, 2011

Great Wines When You’re Grilling: Chicken & Pork

Great Wines When You’re Grilling: Chicken & Pork

Check out our more recent addition (with up-to-date reviews) of Great Wines When You’re Grilling  For this next installment of great wines when you’re...

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George’s Rants & Raves: Brugal Añejo Rum

George’s Rants & Raves: Brugal Añejo Rum

When I received this bottle of Brugal Anejo Rum, it somehow triggered a long lost memory from my misspent youth. Back then, I was 20 years old and living in Alexandria,...

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Great Wines When You’re Grilling: Seafood

Great Wines When You’re Grilling: Seafood

Check out our more recent addition (with up-to-date reviews) of Great Wines When You’re Grilling  On a summer day, when the sun is out, the sky is free...

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Dining Detectives-Circa 59 Restaurant, Palm Springs

Dining Detectives-Circa 59 Restaurant, Palm Springs

We love our short trips to The Desert where we always enjoy the heat, great food and poolside living. We normally stay at small B&Bs but this time decided to...

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Exclusiv Bomb Pop

Exclusiv Bomb Pop

Vodka the way the royals liked it will soon be coming to California, thanks to Exclusiv Vodka. And to celebrate summer, their mixologists have created some delicious...

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Hunt Cellars 2006 Tango in Paso

Hunt Cellars 2006 Tango in Paso

  Grape(s): Zinfandeal, Cabernet, Sryah, Merlot Winery: Hunt Cellars Region: Paso Robles Year: 2006 Special Designation: Tango in Paso Price: 45-50 Review: Alluring...

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George’s Rants & Raves: The Pine Club Steakhouse

George’s Rants & Raves: The Pine Club Steakhouse

I normally don’t write restaurant reviews, but I have certainly written my fair share over the years. I also don’t normally write wine reviews, but I am willing...

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Hunt Cellars 2009 Cinq D’ Blanc

Hunt Cellars 2009 Cinq D’ Blanc

  Grape(s): Chardonnay, Viognier, Roussanne and others Winery: Hunt Cellars Region: Paso Robles Year: 2009 Special Designation: Cinq D’ Blanc Price: 30-35 The...

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Hunt Cellars 2008 Twilight Time Viognier

Hunt Cellars 2008 Twilight Time Viognier

  Grape(s): Viognier Winery: Hunt Cellars Region: Paso Robles Year: 2008 Special Designation: Twilight Time Price: 30-35 Review: A layered nose offers aromas of...

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Dry Creek Vinyards Zins: Fine Quality, Fine Value

Dry Creek Vinyards Zins: Fine Quality, Fine Value

  The Dry Creek Valley in Sonoma County has long been recognized as a premier location for growing Zinfandel, and Dry Creek Vinyards continues to be a leader in...

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