Stories from Enobytes
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Microwaves are for Popcorn: Keep it Away from My Wine
Enobytes &bull Today
Q: What's the best way to quickly bring up the temperature of my red wine? Is a microwave recommended? A: I rarely use microwaves. Period...and I certainly wouldn't recommend using them to heat up wine. Some colleagues disagree. Wine columnist… Full Story »
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Topics:
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2007 Peirano Estate Malbec Lodi, CA
Enobytes &bull Jul 22, 2010
I really liked this wine as I have a fondness for the Lodi appellation wines that goes back to the seventies when I was a young soldier stationed at Castle AFB. Lodi has changed over the years and in a… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Malbec
- Appellation
- Wine
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2004 Bodegas Valdemar Conde de Valdemar Reserva, Rioja, Spain
Enobytes &bull Jul 19, 2010
Why didn't I find time to visit Oyon while we were in Rioja? That's the city where this wine comes from and the vineyards I'm sure are there as well. 90% Tempranillo and 10% Mazuelo, this wine would have been… Full Story »
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2006 Stonestreet Christopher's Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Enobytes &bull Jul 15, 2010
Independence Day 2010 brought big expectations from the start to the finish - activities, wine and cuisine. No let down here. A yellowfin tuna appetizer with pickled ginger, tamari and wasabi led to a seriously grilled Kobe steak and a… Full Story »
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2003 Luigi Bosca Gala 2 Red Blend, Mendoza
Enobytes &bull Jul 8, 2010
This blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Merlot was a stunner. After befriending a very nice couple in the tasting room where I spend my days when I am not writing about wine I was regaled… Full Story »
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A Few Highlights from the Wine Bloggers Conference '10
Enobytes &bull Jul 3, 2010
We interrupt this program to bring you a few highlights from the Walla Walla Wine Blogger Conference '10. Speed tasting - I was ousted by some dude named Steve Paulo. #twitterfail #twitterfail #twitterfail #twitterfail I demand a rematch! Controversy over… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Wine
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It's not about the Berries and Nuts or Coding, My Friends, it's about Pscott
Enobytes &bull Jun 23, 2010
Since 2006, Marc and I have been cranking out wine reviews - easy enough to do considering most of our writings are short, sweet and to the point.A Most of you who've been reading this blog know I love to… Full Story »
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2007 Napa Valley Rocca Bad Boy Red
Enobytes &bull Jun 17, 2010
The 2007 Napa Valley Rocca Bad Boy Red is a great Bordeaux style blend and a solid effort worth seeking out. This blend kicks it hard and will make you sit up and take notice. It has soft and supple… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Napa Valley
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The berryliciousness of Petite Sirah
Enobytes &bull Jun 15, 2010
The 2007 Quivira Petite Sirah has bright fruity aromas and plenty of depth.A This wine exceeds your expectations immediately. Quivira has produced a lot of great wines over the years but have also released a few clunkers.A Just as I… Full Story »
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Get Your Wine Game on for the 2010 World Cup
Enobytes &bull Jun 13, 2010
The 2010 World Cup has officially started and everyone seems to have #worldcup fever! But rather than figuring out who's got the better team based on soccer odds, let's pick a winning team based on which country has the better… Full Story »
