Monthly Archives: May 2011

A Great Wine For a Summer BBQ- Big Pink 2009 Rosé of Zinfandel

Posted on May 31, 2011 by wineandgoodfood 4 Comments

I am always looking for the perfect wine to bring to a summer BBQ…something that will be a crowd pleaser and go well with warm weather and summer foods.  After a visit to Annadel Estate Winery last fall, I was introduced Big Pink Rosé.  … Continue reading →

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Lava Cap 2007 Reserve Petite Sirah El Dorado

Posted on May 30, 2011 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

My husband and I are a good combination. He loves grilling and I love finding the wines that will compliment the food he is preparing. Tonight he is grilling a beautiful grass-fed filet so I decided to decant a bottle … Continue reading →

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Tasting a Small Part of Budge Brown’s Legacy- Cleavage Creek 2007 Napa Valley Reserve Petite Sirah

Posted on May 26, 2011 by wineandgoodfood 2 Comments

Last week I received a very different bottle of Petite Sirah in the mail.  The bottle arrived with a picture of a woman on the front and the wine was called Cleavage Creek.  I figured there had to be an interesting story … Continue reading →

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A Wine for Summer- Kim Crawford 2008 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough

Posted on May 25, 2011 by wineandgoodfood 3 Comments

The weather is getting warmer and it is time to find a few good bottles of wine that match the hot, summer days that are ahead.  I was relaxing on the rooftop of a beautiful bar in Laguna Beach today … Continue reading →

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Deep Sea 2008 Viognier

Posted on May 23, 2011 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

Yesterday, I was enjoying a beautifully made D’affinois cheese, Marcona almond, and honey sandwich (simple yet amazing) at The Cellar in San Clemente when the server suggested I try the Deep Sea 2008 Viognier.  I am always excited to try a new wine from a … Continue reading →

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A Taste of Napa in OC- The Cellar San Clemente

Posted on May 23, 2011 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

Orange County…home to perfect weather, beautiful beaches, an overabundance of plastic surgery, and a lack of good wine bars. This is why I was so excited to find The Cellar in San Clemente. I have been going there for several … Continue reading →

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Bodegas Luzon “Luzon” Jumilla 2008

Posted on May 22, 2011 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

I have heard good things about the 2007 vintage of this wine.  It was named Wine Enthusiast’s #1 Top Value Wine of 2008 and many rave reviews have been written about it.  I was wandering around Whole Foods today (I … Continue reading →

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Parducci 2007 Petite Sirah

Posted on May 21, 2011 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

I am always looking for a good “green” wine. I am a huge proponent of organic and natural foods but it is sometimes hard to find an enjoyable environmentally friendly wine. Parducci is a family owned winery in Ukiah, CA that is … Continue reading →

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A Few Notes from My Petite Sirah Tasting Journey

Posted on May 19, 2011 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

I have been able to taste 15 bottles of Petite Sirah in the last few weeks and have learned a lot about the wine from Durif.  I want to summarize some of my thoughts and tasting experiences thus far (even though there will … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Night Wine- Smoking Loon 2008 Petite Sirah

Posted on May 18, 2011 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

I am always in search of enjoyable wines for under $15 for your average weeknight drinking pleasure.  Smoking Loon has a variety of wines that you can find at almost any major grocery store for under $10.  They graciously sent me a … Continue reading →

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