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2007 Harney Lane Petite Sirah Lodi, CA

Date: Mon, Jul 26, 2010

Back in the early seventies some of my first California wine experiences began in Lodi because back then I was stationed at Castle AFB. At that point in time almost all the grapes from the region went to the Gallo, Rossi or Mondavi family. The region now is home to high quality wines made by [...]

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2007 Peirano Estate Malbec Lodi, CA

Date: Thu, Jul 22, 2010

I really liked this wine as I have a fondness for the Lodi appellation wines that goes back to the seventies when I was a young soldier stationed at Castle AFB. Lodi has changed over the years and in a good way.  Now more than ever, great wines are being made there. The use of [...]

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2004 Bodegas Valdemar Conde de Valdemar Reserva, Rioja, Spain

Date: Mon, Jul 19, 2010

Why didn’t I find time to visit Oyon while we were in Rioja? That’s the city where this wine comes from and the vineyards I’m sure are there as well. 90% Tempranillo and 10% Mazuelo, this wine would have been worth going out of my way to meet the folks who made it. As this [...]

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2006 Stonestreet Christopher’s Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Date: Thu, Jul 15, 2010

Independence Day 2010 brought big expectations from the start to the finish — activities, wine and cuisine. No let down here. A yellowfin tuna appetizer with pickled ginger, tamari and wasabi led to a seriously grilled Kobe steak and a Port demi-glace served with all the accompaniments any great steak should have like a baked [...]

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Apizza Scholls Rocks the Portland Pizza Scene

Date: Mon, Jul 12, 2010

A few posts back I was raving over the great quality pizza being served at Apizza Scholls out on Hawthorne St. in Portland. As I mentioned we would return soon to give a full review and here it is. We definitely rate it a solid “Get off your ass and go”.  It came very close [...]

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2003 Luigi Bosca Gala 2 Red Blend, Mendoza

Date: Thu, Jul 8, 2010

This blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Merlot was a stunner. After befriending a very nice couple in the tasting room where I spend my days when I am not writing about wine I was regaled with a story of a wine that I had probably not heard of nor tasted [...]

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Spain, Day Two

Date: Mon, Jul 5, 2010

Time changes and jet lag made sleeping a challenge.  I found myself awake at dawn so I went for a walk. The entire hotel was smoke free so it was a good excuse for a walk. My little trip put things into perspective only to reaffirm the hotel location is not conducive for travelers without [...]

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A Few Highlights from the Wine Bloggers Conference ‘10

Date: Sat, Jul 3, 2010

We interrupt this program to bring you a few highlights from the Walla Walla Wine Blogger Conference ’10. Speed tasting – I was ousted by some dude named Steve Paulo. #twitterfail #twitterfail #twitterfail #twitterfail I demand a rematch! Controversy over the ’09 Mollydooker Velvet Glove Shiraz – Time to throw a red flag here. At $180 a [...]

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WineBytes in Spain, Day One

Date: Thu, Jun 24, 2010

As we left Portland for our first trip to Spain we had travelitis from the start to boarding the plane. Our flight was a huge bargain when I booked a Travelzoo Top Twenty Alert, $536rt from Seattle to Madrid. We were shocked as the date loomed closer and the reality of [...]

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It’s not about the Berries and Nuts or Coding, My Friends, it’s about Pscott

Date: Wed, Jun 23, 2010

Since 2006, Marc and I have been cranking out wine reviews — easy enough to do considering most of our writings are short, sweet and to the point.  Most of you who’ve been reading this blog know I love to poke fun at the Tasty Notes Generator but in reality,we sort of do our own [...]

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A New Favorite from an Unexpected Location

Date: Mon, Jun 21, 2010

Lodi might be known for its remarkable reds, but let’s not forget about its innate ability to make some tasty whites. In the past, this part of the country was primarily known for the cultivation of Chardonnay, French Colombard and Chenin Blanc. Fast forward a couple of decades, and its movement shifts to showcase Viognier, Gewürztraminer, [...]

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2007 Napa Valley Rocca Bad Boy Red

Date: Thu, Jun 17, 2010

The 2007 Napa Valley Rocca Bad Boy Red is a great Bordeaux style blend and a solid effort worth seeking out. This blend kicks it hard and will make you sit up and take notice. It has soft and supple tannins paired with big bold flavors. The aromas are red fruit fading to black; flavors exude quality [...]

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The berryliciousness of Petite Sirah

Date: Tue, Jun 15, 2010

The 2007 Quivira Petite Sirah has bright fruity aromas and plenty of depth.  This wine exceeds your expectations immediately. Quivira has produced a lot of great wines over the years but have also released a few clunkers.  Just as I have written reviews that were spot on and some that took a bit of bias, this [...]

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Get Your Wine Game on for the 2010 World Cup

Date: Sun, Jun 13, 2010

The 2010 World Cup has officially started and everyone seems to have #worldcup fever! But rather than figuring out who’s got the better team based on soccer odds, let’s pick a winning team based on which country has the better wine! Buleuah! Korea Republic v Greece In Korea, wine is enjoyed only by a small portion of [...]

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