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2016 J. Lohr Arroyo Seco Monterey Chardonnay ($10) I recently visited J. Lohr in Paso Robles and gained a whole new appreciation for their wines and the man behind them all, Jerry Lohr. This 100% Chardonnay from J. Lohr exhibits aromas of peaches, ...
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Maybe you’ve noticed a wine server at a nicer restaurant or in a movie wearing what looks like a large medallion around their neck. You typically can’t miss it. It’s large, shiny, and normally worn with a silver chain or a ribbon. What might seem to...
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2014 14 Hands Columbia Valley Stampede Red Blend ($9) I’ve recently read some nice things about 14 Hands Winery and, never having had their wines, I thought I’d give this one a try. The Stampede Red Blend is a combination of Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet...
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I recently heard a radio ad that included the statement “…you will be served fine wine…” It got me thinking - what is “fine” wine? It sounds really great but begs the question “What is fine wine? Let’s start off with the easiest answer which is tha...
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2015 Thomas Allen Selections Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon ($7) Generally, when I see a California Cab under $10 I don’t pay too much attention. But this Cab is from Lodi, a region I really like. And, while Lodi isn’t exactly the best-known region in Cali...
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We are just days away now from the big Thanksgiving feast. And one of the most common questions is “What wine pairs best with the Thanksgiving meal?” As we learned last time, the trick is to pair your wine with the type of sides you are serving, no...
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