Category Archives: Napa

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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Aquinas Philosopher’s Blend 2009 Reserve Red Wine

Posted on December 17, 2012 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

A couple of weeks ago I had the chance to do a Twitter tasting with Don Sebastiani & Sons.  Unfortunately, the wine samples that came in were super tiny bottles so I didn’t get a really good grasp of the wines.  That is … Continue reading →

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Back to Reality…

Posted on November 26, 2012 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

Sorry for the lapse in posts but I just spent that last 5 days in Napa and Sonoma!  I had a wonderful time and found some amazing new wines, new restaurants, and also revisited some old favorites.  Stay tuned for some … Continue reading →

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Not Just Another Celebrity Wine – Jeff Gordon 2008 Joie de Vivre

Posted on November 1, 2012 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

Last week, I participated in a live tasting on Twitter with Jeff Gordon Cellars.  The winery sent me a bottle of Jeff Gordon 2008 Joie de Vivre and, to be honest, I really didn’t expect much.  I pretty much brushed it off as … Continue reading →

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Mini-Review- Napa Cellars 2010 Pinot Noir

Posted on July 10, 2012 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

I am wrapping up a tasting of Napa Cellars’ latest releases with my favorite of the line up; their 2010 Pinot Noir.  A great wine from a vineyard close to the San Pablo Bay, which is known for its fog … Continue reading →

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Napa Cellars 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on July 6, 2012 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

Grill, grill, grill…that is all we do during the summer and I am quite happy about it!  I received a bottle of Cabernet from Napa Cellars and was pretty excited since it seems lately that white wine and rose have … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Pick- Napa Cellars 2010 Merlot

Posted on July 2, 2012 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

This week I am going to be exploring a few wines from Napa Cellars.  I wanted to start the week off with their 2010 Merlot.  Honestly, I don’t drink Merlot much (if ever) but I was pleasantly surprised with this … Continue reading →

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A Refreshing Pinot Grigio From Luna Vineyards

Posted on July 2, 2011 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

One of the last times I was in Napa, my husband and I stopped into Luna Vineyards for a tasting.  They have a beautiful tasting room located on the Silverado trail in Napa (a little touristy but still a nice winery).  We … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Wine Pick from Trader Joe’s- Lost Sonnet 2007 Meritage

Posted on June 8, 2011 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

I did have to work during my trip to Northern California and I found myself in a Trader Joe’s in Fairfield, CA looking for an inexpensive bottle of wine to keep me company in my hotel room.  After perusing the wine selection, … Continue reading →

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Wine Country Interlude

Posted on June 7, 2011 by wineandgoodfood Leave a comment

Wrapping up my week in Northern Cal and I was able to spend 2 days in Napa and Sonoma.  I found some amazing new wineries and met some incredible wine makers.  Aonair Wines, Bridget Raymond Wines, and Cornerstone Cellars are among my new … Continue reading →

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