Monthly Archives: June 2011

My Love Affair With Wine

Posted on June 30, 2011 by wineandgoodfood 2 Comments

A lot of my friends have been asking me why I decided to start a wine blog?   Let’s start at the beginning.  I fell in love with wine around the age of 21 when I was waiting tables at a … Continue reading →

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A Wine That Makes Me Proud I’m Italian- Massolino Dolcetto d’Alba 2008

Posted on June 28, 2011 by wineandgoodfood 1 Comment

I was cruising around one of my favorite wine shops in OC and a bottle of Dolcetto caught my eye.  It’s not a wine I drink often, but after talking with the wine shop’s owner, I was convinced I was long … Continue reading →

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Bogle Old Vine Zinfandel 2009

Posted on June 27, 2011 by wineandgoodfood 1 Comment

I enjoy many of Bogle’s wines.  They almost always deliver an incredible amount of value and taste for around $10.  I often recommend Bogle wines to friends as a great everyday wine that they can find in almost any grocery store.  Their current releases … Continue reading →

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Columbia Crest 2008 Horse Heaven Hills Merlot

Posted on June 26, 2011 by wineandgoodfood 3 Comments

I have a friend who religiously drinks Horse Heaven Hills Merlot from Columbia Crest as her mid-week wine so I thought I would take her advice and have a glass or two.  Columbia Crest is one of Washington’s most popular … Continue reading →

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Angeline 2009 Reserve Pinot Noir

Posted on June 24, 2011 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

Last night I went to an art auction benefiting a missions trip my sister is taking to Uganda and the wine of the night was Angeline 2009 Reserve Pinot Noir from Martin Ray Winery.  As we all know, wine selections for events can … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Wine Pick- Smoking Loon 2009 Syrah

Posted on June 22, 2011 by wineandgoodfood 2 Comments

I love the Wednesday Wine challenge I have set for my blog.  It’s fun to seek out inexpensive wines that are worthy of drinking (even if I have to go through a couple of bad bottles to get there).   This … Continue reading →

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Martin Fierro 2008 Malbec

Posted on June 20, 2011 by wineandgoodfood 1 Comment

Yesterday I was shopping around the San Clemente Farmer’s Market and somehow managed to wander into a local wine shop (imagine that ).   I was looking for Malbec for our Sunday night BBQ so I grabbed a few of bottles at different … Continue reading →

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An Impressive Pinot for Under $25- 2009 La Crema Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast

Posted on June 18, 2011 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

I love a good Pinot Noir.  Easy to drink and complementary with a diverse variety of foods.  I have enjoyed La Crema Pinot Noirs for the last several years but, unfortunately, I wasn’t a huge fan of the 2008 vintage from Sonoma … Continue reading →

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A Few More Napa Adventures

Posted on June 16, 2011 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

I always have a great time in Wine Country and this past time was no exception.  Here are a few highlights from the trip… Visiting Quent and Linda Cordair at Quent Cordair Art Gallery in downtown Napa made for a great afternoon.  They had a special … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Wine Pick- Cline 2009 Zinfandel

Posted on June 15, 2011 by wineandgoodfood 1 Comment

I always get excited when I am looking for a Wednesday Wine Pick and find a wine that delivers what you would expect from a wine twice the price.  Cline Cellars 2009 Zinfandel is this week’s pick because it does just that.  You can find it at a lot … Continue reading →

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