Category Archives: California

Mini-Review – Ballentine Vineyards 2010 Napa Valley Petite Sirah

Posted on May 21, 2013 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

Ballentine Vineyards is a family-run winery with roots in Napa Valley dating back to 1906.  I received a bottle of their 2010 Petite Sirah in the mail a couple of weeks ago and was definitely surprised with the depth of … Continue reading →

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Guglielmo 2008 Petite Sirah

Posted on May 9, 2013 by wineandgoodfood 1 Comment

Today, I am recommending a Petite Sirah I thankfully stumbled across a few weeks ago and is definitely worth sipping.  Guglielmo is a winery established in 1925 in the Santa Clara Valley.  Their 2008 Petite Sirah is estate grown and retails for around … Continue reading →

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Last Minute Christmas Pick – The Crusher Petite Sirah

Posted on December 22, 2012 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

With only a few days left before Christmas, you may find yourself scrambling to buy a few bottles of wine that will please your holiday crowd.  I recently uncorked a bottle of 2011 “The Crusher” Petite Sirah and was really impressed … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Wine Pick – Pennywise 2011 Pinot Noir

Posted on November 19, 2012 by wineandgoodfood 2 Comments

If you are searching for a wine that pairs nicely with your Thanksgiving meal, won’t empty your wallet, and is easy to find, look no further than Pennywise 2011 Pinot Noir.  It can easily be picked up at stores like World Market and … Continue reading →

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Trader Joe’s Wine Pick – Cline 2011 Zinfandel

Posted on October 29, 2012 by wineandgoodfood 1 Comment

As I was browsing the Trader Joe’s wine aisle last week, I noticed that a new vintage of Cline Zinfandel had hit the shelves.  Cline Zinfandel is pretty much my favorite wine for under $15 at Trader Joe’s so I was … Continue reading →

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Taste Live with Thirsty Girl and HandCraft Wines!

Posted on September 24, 2012 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

Last Wednesday evening, I was among some of the lucky bloggers who got to participate in a live Twitter tasting with Thirsty Girl and HandCraft Wines.  HandCraft Wines are the creation of Cheryl Indelicato, who has been in the California wine industry for … Continue reading →

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Mini-Review – Qupe Central Coast Syrah 2010

Posted on September 15, 2012 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

Want a nice California Syrah for well under $20….then keep reading!  Over the last couple of days, I had a chance to try Qupe Central Coast Syrah 2010 from a bottle and on tap.  I was pleased with both glasses of wine (enjoyed the … Continue reading →

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Cabernet Day Wrap-Up!

Posted on August 31, 2012 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

While I didn’t have a full evening to celebrate #CabernetDay (I was stuck sitting in an accounting class!), I did uncork two bottles over the course of the night.  I went with two Cabernets at complete different price points and decided that … Continue reading →

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Mini-Review- Uppercut 2010 North Coast Sauvignon Blanc

Posted on August 1, 2012 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

I have had a bottle of Uppercut 2010 North Coast Sauvignon Blanc in my wine refrigerator for a couple of months and finally decided to pour myself a glass.  I bought this bottle at the recommendation of an employee at a local wine … Continue reading →

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Budget-Minded Summer Whites

Posted on July 18, 2012 by wineandgoodfood 1 Comment

I have spent the last week tasting through some inexpensive, white wines that have landed at my front door and, believe me, I have had some pretty bad bottles.  In the midst of all of the not so good wines, … Continue reading →

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