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Wine of the Week: Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc 2011 (NZ) $18

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:46:01 +0000

The 2011 Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc busts out some serious citrus aromas right off the bat - lemon, lime and grapefruit dominate, followed by fresh herbal notes. On the palate the citrus lines continue, supported by juicy melon, rich peach, crisp acidity and a medium-body.

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Wine Cocktails

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:48:14 +0000

Wine-themed cocktails have been gaining a steady foothold in the world of mixology, but they are by no means new to the cocktail spotlight. In fact, wine cocktails were popular pre-Prohibition and are steadily making a remarkable comeback in today's at-home and restaurant bar scene.

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Wine of the Week: Louis Bouillot Cremant de Bourgogne Rosé "Perle d'Aurore" (FR) $14

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:00:37 +0000

This Cremant Rosé is a gorgeous sparkling wine from Burgundy, made with Pinot Noir and Gamay Noir grapes. The Louis Boillot Cremant de Bourgogné Rose is one of the most reasonably priced French sparklers around, weighing in at under $15 a pop.

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Pairing Wine and Chocolate - Just the Basics!

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:21:56 +0000

Valentine's Day is simply made for wine and chocolate, two of my favorite treats all wrapped up into one delicious holiday! The goal for pairing wine with chocolate should be synergy, where both the wine and the chocolate taste better together. If the pairing turns bitter, you're chocolate may be too dark for your wine.

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Wine of the Week: Mumm Napa Brut Rose (CA) $20

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:43:07 +0000

Fresh. Rich. Elegant. Mumm Napa is one of those steady, eddy producers that delivers delicious, consistent, sparkling wine year in and year out at fair price points. Take the Mumm Napa Brut Rose...

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Best Bet Wines for Super Bowl Parties

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:50:49 +0000

With the big game just a week away, Super Bowl party plans are gearing up. While many bring beer as their beverage of choice, wine lovers have an exceptional opportunity to show off their favorite wine varietals with traditional football pub grub.

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Wine of the Week: Benziger Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 (CA) $20

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:21:22 +0000

The 2007 Benziger Cabernet Sauvignon starts with a rush of dark fruit on the nose mixed with some black tea and espresso nuances playing second string. On the palate, expect another round of black fruit - blackberry, black cherry, plum and a delicious drop of dark chocolate with a fine layer of vanilla and oak-driven spice.

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Conn Creek Winery

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:38:54 +0000

Napa Valley's Conn Creek Winery is one of those hidden gems, sequestered along the Silverado Trail. A place that puts people in touch with the ground, the grape and ultimately the glass through lively wine education via their innovative, hands-on AVA Barrel Blending Seminar.

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Wine of the Week: Conn Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 (CA) $20

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:59:53 +0000

The 2007 Conn Creek Cabernet Sauvignon is a heady blend of bold aromatics including mocha notes, dark berry and a dash of cedar. On the palate expect big flavors, a second showing of rich, dark fruit, mainly plum and blackberry woven together with dark chocolate and a decent dose of vanilla on the finish.

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Wine of the Week: Concha y Toro Marques de Casa Concha Carmenere 2009 (Chile) $20

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 02:09:21 +0000

The 2009 Carmenere from Concha y Toro is a terrific introduction to the Carmenere grape. A full body, gorgeous ruby red color and engaging aromatics bring on the fruit and floral medley - expect blackberry, currant and a dash of fresh ground, black pepper spice followed by a decent dose of dark chocolate to round out the nose of this feisty Chilean red.

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