Category Archives: Wine Reviews

Wine reviews that include all types of varietals, both red and white wines, each with their own background story.

Washington Wine Character #2 – Rob Newsom, Boudreaux Cellars

Washington Wine Character #2 – Rob Newsom, Boudreaux Cellars When I first tasted this wine, I immediately sensed something different and unique – a smoky type of essence. After asking winemaker, Rob Newsom from Boudreaux Cellars what was going on…he … Continue reading

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Just Announced: Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines!

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Just Announced: Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines! The much anticipated Top 100 Wines of 2010 was just released today from Wine Spectator and congratulations are in order. Here is the complete list of Top 10 as appointed by Wine Spectator: … Continue reading

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Wine or Cologne?

I received a bottle of wine from a friend that I was downright scared to taste, since it looked just like a large bottle of cologne. After getting past the fear of what it would do to my tastebuds if … Continue reading

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Dana Dibble from Riverhaven Cellars

Dana Dibble from Riverhaven Cellars (Oregon) is one of the most informative and down to earth vineyard owners I have ever met. He is not only a wealth of knowledge when it comes to agriculture in general, but makes splendid … Continue reading

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Jenna’s Washington Wines Part 1: Best Values!!

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Jenna’s Washington Wines Part 1: Best Values!! I’m almost thoroughly recovered from my Washington Wine trip, and it’s time to answer the most popular question since my return: ‘What was the best Washington wine under $20, $30 or $40?’. It’s … Continue reading

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Sneak Preview: A Boxed Hit!

Wine: PepperwoodGrove Chardonnay* Price: $19 Volume: 1 box = 4 bottles! Release Date: July 2010 Container: Box ( A Big Green One) Blend: 88% Chardonnay, 10% Chenin Blanc and a splash of Viognier When you think of boxed wine, what’s the first … Continue reading

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Big Dog Vineyards: Competing with Critters for Grapes

  Big Dog Vineyards: Competing with Critters for Grapes “Here we are…the only buffet in town,” were Mark Capalongan’s first words as he opened the 8’tall ‘Deer Gates’, officially kicking off the Big Dog Vineyard tour. I was very excited … Continue reading

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Needs Room to Breathe.

Needs Room to Breathe. My friends at The Wine Club in San Jose said this bottle could potentially keep until 2025 – not bad for a $16 bottle from Chile. As far as tasting goes it showed classic Cabernet Sauvignon … Continue reading

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Old Vine vs. New Vine Zinfandel Test

YouTube Video Version In my final Memorial Day BBQ series, I will tell you the results of my Old Vine vs. New Vine Zin test. I loved how Claire despises wine, but was still willing to give her opinion (which, … Continue reading

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Champagne or Beer??

Champagne or Beer?? My beer-loving friends brought over some Lindemans Lambic ‘Champagne of Beer’ recently since they were apparently trying to trick me into drinking beer this time with them. I have to admit that this particular beverage WAS very … Continue reading

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