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Monday, January 31, 2022

Not Government Wine

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My friendly neighborhood publicist informs me that the San Francisco 49ers are the oldest professional sports team in the Bay Area.  They we...
Friday, January 28, 2022

Blood Of The Vines - The Devil You Say

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Pairing‌‌‌ ‌‌‌wine‌‌‌ ‌‌‌with‌‌‌ ‌‌‌movies!‌‌‌  ‌‌‌See‌‌‌ ‌‌‌the‌‌‌ ‌‌‌trailers‌‌‌ ‌‌‌and‌‌‌ ‌‌‌hear‌‌‌ ‌‌‌the‌‌‌ ‌‌‌fascinating‌‌‌ ‌‌‌comme...
Wednesday, January 26, 2022

A Big Value Wine From Spain

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The value wine Borsao comes from Aragon, Spain, which the winery labels as "the birthplace of Garnacha."  The Campo de Borja D.O. ...
Monday, January 24, 2022

Bubbles From Italy - Valdo Prosecco

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Bubbles are often leaned on for special occasions, to make them more special - remember New Year's Eve?  You shouldn't need any help...
Friday, January 21, 2022

Blood Of The Vines - Sidney Poitier Week

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Pairing‌‌‌ ‌‌‌wine‌‌‌ ‌‌‌with‌‌‌ ‌‌‌movies!‌‌‌  ‌‌‌See‌‌‌ ‌‌‌the‌‌‌ ‌‌‌trailers‌‌‌ ‌‌‌and‌‌‌ ‌‌‌hear‌‌‌ ‌‌‌the‌‌‌ ‌‌‌fascinating‌‌‌ ‌‌‌comme...
Friday, January 14, 2022

Blood Of The Vines - Peter Bogdanovich Week

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Pairing‌‌‌ ‌‌‌wine‌‌‌ ‌‌‌with‌‌‌ ‌‌‌movies!‌‌‌  ‌‌‌See‌‌‌ ‌‌‌the‌‌‌ ‌‌‌trailers‌‌‌ ‌‌‌and‌‌‌ ‌‌‌hear‌‌‌ ‌‌‌the‌‌‌ ‌‌‌fascinating‌‌‌ ‌‌‌comme...
Wednesday, January 12, 2022

A Bucking Bronco From Italy

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The Bronco Wine Company is widely known as a purveyor of inexpensive wines - think "Two Buck Chuck" and others.  The winery has th...
Monday, January 10, 2022

Samuel Smith's Organic Chocolate Stout

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There is a brewery in northern England that produces some great beer, sends it down the road in horse-drawn carts and around the world in mo...
Friday, January 7, 2022

Blood Of The Vines - Even More Movies You Never Heard Of

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Pairing‌‌‌ ‌‌‌wine‌‌‌ ‌‌‌with‌‌‌ ‌‌‌movies!‌‌‌  ‌‌‌See‌‌‌ ‌‌‌the‌‌‌ ‌‌‌trailers‌‌‌ ‌‌‌and‌‌‌ ‌‌‌hear‌‌‌ ‌‌‌the‌‌‌ ‌‌‌fascinating‌‌‌ ‌‌‌comme...
Wednesday, January 5, 2022

Paso Robles Winery Shapes Up Nicely

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There is a long list of winery tasting rooms in Paso Robles which are fun to visit, but there's one you really have to see.  Sculpterra ...
Monday, January 3, 2022

Big Syrah From Paso Robles

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Alta Colina winery is based in Paso Robles' Adelaida District at a nice elevation.  In fact, their name translates as "high hill....
Friday, December 31, 2021

Blood Of The Vines - A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad New Year

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Pairing‌‌‌ ‌‌‌wine‌‌‌ ‌‌‌with‌‌‌ ‌‌‌movies!‌‌‌  ‌‌‌See‌‌‌ ‌‌‌the‌‌‌ ‌‌‌trailers‌‌‌ ‌‌‌and‌‌‌ ‌‌‌hear‌‌‌ ‌‌‌the‌‌‌ ‌‌‌fascinating‌‌‌ ‌‌‌comme...
Wednesday, December 29, 2021

Paso Robles Merlot, Via Los Angeles

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San Antonio Winery survived Prohibition and the Great Depression by making sacramental wines in the urban heart of Los Angeles.  While all t...
Monday, December 27, 2021

Napa Vintner Scores With Merlot, Prosecco

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Bread & Butter's promotional blurbs urge customers to "buy the one that looks like this," and "don't overthink it...
Friday, December 24, 2021

Blood Of The Vines - Holiday Drollery

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Pairing‌‌‌ ‌‌‌wine‌‌‌ ‌‌‌with‌‌‌ ‌‌‌movies!‌‌‌  ‌‌‌See‌‌‌ ‌‌‌the‌‌‌ ‌‌‌trailers‌‌‌ ‌‌‌and‌‌‌ ‌‌‌hear‌‌‌ ‌‌‌the‌‌‌ ‌‌‌fascinating‌‌‌ ‌‌‌comme...
Wednesday, December 22, 2021

Imprisoned Red Wine Grapes Released On Recognizance

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The Prisoner Wine Company has a couple of California red blends of which you should be aware.  They have a Zinfandel blend and another red b...
Monday, December 20, 2021

Pinot Noir By Sonoma-Cutrer From The Russian River Valley

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Sonoma-Cutrer Winery is celebrating 40 years of marrying Burgundy with California.  They have a trophy case full of awards won by their wine...
Friday, December 17, 2021

Blood Of The Vines - Hit Men

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Pairing‌‌‌ ‌‌‌wine‌‌‌ ‌‌‌with‌‌‌ ‌‌‌movies!‌‌‌  ‌‌‌See‌‌‌ ‌‌‌the‌‌‌ ‌‌‌trailers‌‌‌ ‌‌‌and‌‌‌ ‌‌‌hear‌‌‌ ‌‌‌the‌‌‌ ‌‌‌fascinating‌‌‌ ‌‌‌comme...
Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon

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The San Simeon wine label hails from the Paso Robles AVA, but it is under the wine umbrella of the Los Angeles-based Riboli family and their...
Monday, December 13, 2021

Two Nice Wines From Creston Highlands

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The Highlands 41 wine label comes from Monterey County, but it is under the wine umbrella of the Los Angeles-based Riboli family and their...