Author Archives: Jenna

About Jenna

My personal mission to engage with and have fun with friends and wine!

William Hill Winery Picnic Spot

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Jenna

I was impressed with William Hill winery’s amazing panoramic views. This is an over-the-top picnic spot and I recommend to anyone wishing to indulge in Napa Valley to spend some time here. The winery also has some pretty decent wine … Continue reading →

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Wine Safety

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Jenna

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Gallo Chardonnay Tour: The Versatile Varietal

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Jenna

Gallo wines invited me on their first ever Chardonnay tour and allowed me to discover a whole new world of California wine that I am looking forward to tasting more of, in the form of Chardonnay. Tweet

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Gamba Zinfandel: A New Favorite

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Jenna

Here’s a truly amazing wine that I tasted a few weeks ago and haven’t stopped thinking about since! – Smooth & Supple – Full-Bodied & Rich – Toasty Finish – 15.9% Alcohol (can’t tell!) This old vine Zinfandel was perfectly juicy and extremely complex. … Continue reading →

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BAD WINE: Signs of Heat Damage

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Jenna

About a month ago, there was a local heat wave that was in full force just as I was having a bottle of white wine shipped to me. The bottle arrived HOT – not very warm – HOT. I was … Continue reading →

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Red Wine & Sangria: Summer Skin Protection

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Jenna

I don’t get as many sunburns as I did when I was a kid and always thought that this was a result of age – the more sun you get, the less likely you are to get new sunburns since … Continue reading →

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New Sangria Definition

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Jenna

Sangria: An iced drink typically made with red wine, sugar, fruit juice, soda water, and spices, and containing fruit slices that also helps protect against skin damage from the sun. Tweet

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Divine Summer Wine: Alexandria Nicole Voignier

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Jenna

Alexandria Nicole’s Voignier is nothing short of a divine summer wine. I tasted this with my sommelier friend at the winery and we were so impressed we each bought a bottle for later. Intense floral aromas, including jasmine, followed by … Continue reading →

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The Mollydook Mishap: An Investigation

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Jenna

Recently, one million dollars worth of premium wine from Mollydook Vineyards fell from 20 feet in the air to it’s crushing death while being lifted into a container for shipping. This tragic accident didn’t make sense to me, so I … Continue reading →

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The Naming of Turnbull Wine Cellars

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Jenna

A group of friends and I visited Turnbull Cellars on a recent stomp through Napa and were so glad that we did! Half of us tasted the basic tasting, while the other half went to the reserve tasting room. I … Continue reading →

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