Archive for the ‘Wine Reviews’ Category

Adding up to Balance: Amanda Cramer & Niner Estates

Adding up to Balance: Amanda Cramer & Niner Estates

  Amanda Cramer, the winemaker at Niner Estates, didn’t grow up in a wine drinking family. Her parents were more “cocktail people.” In fact, her initial...

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Hannah Nicole Winery: Growing their Own Identity

Hannah Nicole Winery: Growing their Own Identity

  With over a million residents and a bustling suburban scene, it’s understandable that wine isn’t the first thing people think about in Contra Costa...

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Monterey Wine Country: A Taste Through the Thermal Rainbow

Monterey Wine Country: A Taste Through the Thermal Rainbow

     Monterey County is legendary for its breathtaking views and incredible wildlife.  The way that weather, earth, and ocean combine together make it a dream...

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Hunt Cellars 2003 Unforgettable Merlot

Hunt Cellars 2003 Unforgettable Merlot

  Grape(s): Merlot Winery: Hunt Cellars Region: Paso Robles Year: 2003 Special Designation: Unforgettable Price: 40-45 Review: On the nose, aromas of cherries,...

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Hunt Cellars 2002 Outlaw Ridge Reserve Zinfandel

Hunt Cellars 2002 Outlaw Ridge Reserve Zinfandel

  Grape(s): Zinfandel Winery: Hunt Cellars Region: Paso Robles Year: 2002 Special Designation: Outlaw Ridge Reserve Price: 40-45 Review: Aromas of black cherries,...

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Out-of-the-ordinary & Extraordinary Blends

Out-of-the-ordinary & Extraordinary Blends

In the world of wine, there’s an old adage that great wine is made in the vineyard. Of course, without great fruit, it’s not possible to make great wine....

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Hunt Cellars 2006 Que Sirah, Syrah

Hunt Cellars 2006 Que Sirah, Syrah

  Grape(s): Syrah & Petite Sirah Winery: Hunt Cellars Region: Paso Robles Year: 2006 Special Designation: Que Sirah, Syrah Price: Review A wine that truly...

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Hunt Cellars 2002 Hilltop Serenade

Hunt Cellars 2002 Hilltop Serenade

  Grape(s): Syrah Winery: Hunt Cellars Region: Paso Robles Year: 2002 Special Designation: Hilltop Serenade Price: 135-140 Review Indulge yourself in this wine’s...

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Wines of Arnaldo Caprai

Wines of Arnaldo Caprai

   The holiday season is upon us and with it comes the Yuletide stress of completing holiday menus and their wine pairings. As you debate the pros and cons of...

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Wine Country and Sunsets: Escaping in Carmel

Wine Country and Sunsets: Escaping in Carmel

The moment before sunset, when the sky is filled with softening streaks of red and orange and the calm of dusk starts to settle on the land, can be strikingly beautiful...

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