Sonoma
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Vinography Images: Bright Zinfandel
Vinography: a wine blog &bull Today
Bright Zinfandel ALEXANDER VALLEY, CA: A brightly backlit zinfandel grape leaf turns vivid red in Autumn in Sonoma County. I've got Zinfandel on the brain this week thanks to the ZAP festival. INSTRUCTIONS: Download this image by right-clicking on the… Full Story »
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New Hillside Vineyards on Hold in Sonoma (Wine Spectator)
Wine Spectator &bull Yesterday
Sonoma county wineries hoping to plant new hillside vineyards are facing a roadblock. The county board of supervisors has approved a four-month moratorium to study the issue. The move was prompted by a wave of new projects seeking approval and calls by environmentalists to update the… Full Story »
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A new winery in Sonoma strives to 'complement all the senses'
Napa Valley Register - Local Wine &bull Yesterday
No appointments are necessary to visit Ram's Gate winery, which is at 28700 Arnold Dr., Sonoma, just off Highway 121. Reservations are recommended, however, for parties of eight or larger. Ram's Gate is open10 a.m. Spend two hours with the wine-making team at Ram's Gate Winery, led by associate winemaker Jesse Fox, for a hands-on look at how the winery operates and how the wine is made. Depending on the season, this could include time in the vineyards, tasks in the cellar, or any number of other activities. All sessions start with a tour of the winery, cellar and vineyards,… Full Story »
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Updated Review: **** $$ Davenport Preston Ranch Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Sonoma, CA, 2006 - BEST VALUE
Spirit of Wine &bull Yesterday
Wine tastings, reviews, ratings and commentary from around the world... Over a million visitors to more than 1,500 wines already reviewed... Get between me and this wine bottle at your own risk!!" Find Davenport wine prices and retail availability.By way… Full Story »
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Updated Review: *** $ Cameron Hughes (CH) Lot 123 Syrah, Alexander Valley, Lot 123, Sonoma County, CA, 2006
Spirit of Wine &bull Yesterday
Wine tastings, reviews, ratings and commentary from around the world... Over three-quarter million visitors to more than 1,000 wines already reviewed... Get between me and this wine bottle at your own risk!!" By way of background: This syrah from Alexander Valley in Sonoma County is part of the… Full Story »
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Quickie Review: **** $$$ Duckhorn Migration Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, 2009
Spirit of Wine &bull Feb 2, 2012
Wine tastings, reviews, ratings and commentary from around the world... Over three-quarter million visitors to more than 1,000 wines already reviewed... Get between me and this wine bottle at your own risk!!" Find today's prices and retail availability for Duckhorn… Full Story »
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Emery Estate Sonoma Valley Red 2-Pack - $44.99
Woot Wine! &bull Jan 31, 2012Wine.woot launches a wine event every weekday. At this point, it's not even talking politics to say Congress is doing a terrible job. Horrible mistakes on both sides of the aisle are kicking approval ratings down to the single digits. It's reassuring that the election season is on the way, but do you really want to put back the same… Full Story »
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2006 Peay Vineyards Roussane/Marsanne Blend, Sonoma Coast
Vinography: a wine blog &bull Jan 29, 2012
As a wine reviewer who gets paid next to nothing for his work, I have the luxury of only reviewing wines that I think are worth writing about. I've got no deadlines, no quotas to fill, and no obligation to anyone. All of which means that it's always a great pleasure to say nice things about a wine or wines that I enjoy. But this is perhaps the most pleasurable kind of review I write. The review of a winery whose wines I can safely say are all spectacularly good -- so good that I will simply buy any wine… Full Story »
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Quickie Review: *** $$ Beringer Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma, California, 2007
Spirit of Wine &bull Jan 28, 2012
Wine tastings, reviews, ratings and commentary from around the world... Over three-quarter million visitors to more than 1,000 wines already reviewed... Get between me and this wine bottle at your own risk!!" Find today's prices and retail availability for Beringer… Full Story »
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Wine basics ain't basic
Napa Valley Register - Dan Berger &bull Jan 27, 2012
Wine once was simple beverage - the product of fermented grape juice. But that was when it was a simple quaff with little to recommend it. And in many places in the world, it still is just that. I have a great deal of respect for doctors who must keep current with the current literature on hundreds of topics. In a way, winery personnel have to… Full Story »
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2009 Crystal Basin Cellars Zinfandel - Review
Wine Foot &bull Jan 25, 2012
By Duane Pemberton Winery website: http://www.crystalbasin.com/ While many people may think of Paso Robles and Sonoma for great Zinfandel, there is a region out near the Sierra Foothills called El Dorado - it's elevation helps to create cooler nights than… Full Story »
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Sebastiani Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 Wine Review (NW)
The Wine Cask Blog &bull Jan 23, 2012
Tasting notes:Ripe plum, anise, and some cedar on the noseFull bodied and finely textured on the palateLong, silky mocha and dark fruit finishSummary:I was served this wine blind, compliments of PB of The Wine Cask Blog, and I was blown… Full Story »
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Saxon Brown 2006 Syrah Parmalee Hill Owl Box Block wine review by (PB)
The Wine Cask Blog &bull Jan 22, 2012
This Sonoma Valley Syrah is deep blackish garnet hue with aromas of fudge laden cinnamon, and deep spiced plum that is ripe and full. Palate--rich fudge, fruit bomb with espresso, fruit and lingering hyper fruit finish. (NW) served this blind… Full Story »
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Review: ***+ $$ Simi Zinfandel, Sonoma, California, 2005 - GOOD VALUE
Spirit of Wine &bull Jan 22, 2012
Wine tastings, reviews, ratings and commentary from around the world... Over three-quarter million visitors to more than 1,000 wines already reviewed... Get between me and this wine bottle at your own risk!!" Check out today's pricing and retail availability for… Full Story »
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Chinois Asian Bistro ~ A Wine List That's Frequently Stolen
Wine Blog &bull Jan 20, 2012Enter Chinois Asian Bistro in Windsor, California, offering Pan-Asian cuisine Right in the heart of Sonoma County's wine country, just minutes from downtown Healdsburg. Their menu is so delectable that I always feel like the culinary gods have blessed my life, with the gift I've always waited for. I did all things from scratch, including breads, jams, canning tomatoes, baking beans on my Jotel… Full Story »
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Author to sign 'Directory of Fine Winery' book
Napa Valley Register - Local Wine &bull Jan 20, 2012
Sonoma author and book publisher Tom Silberkleit will be signing copies of his latest book, "The California Directory of Fine Wineries - 5th Edition," at two Tyler Florence shops on 6-8 p.m., on Wedne Full Story »
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Ralson new CEO at Evening Land
Napa Valley Register - Local Wine &bull Jan 20, 2012
In his new role, Ralston will be responsible for working with the board executive committee to transition the company from its startup phase into new growth and stability. Ralston will manage and develop a collection of pinot noir and chardonnay… Full Story »
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More water rules coming for vineyard operators
Napa Valley Register - Local Wine &bull Jan 20, 2012
A proposed new regulation that would require most vineyard operators in Napa County to develop and implement farm water quality plans and file annual reports to the Regional Water Quality Control Board in Oakland, is in the final stages of development. In December, Napa County, in collaboration… Full Story »
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Woot Cellars D'ONTSPILLE LE BLACK - Vinito del Finito 2-Pack
Woot Wine! &bull Jan 19, 2012They were sworn enemies... Until fate united them in the face of something even more sinister. "Monsieur Le Black! What are you doing here in my sanctuary?!" "Don't look so surprised, del Finito. I've known of your secret lair for years; I was content to let you stay where I could monitor your… Full Story »
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Meeker Sonoma County Petite Sirah - 3 Pack
Woot Wine! &bull Jan 19, 2012Stix Nix Hix Drinx Studio head? Not in his heart. Today, Charlie Meeker's a winemaker. He's out there every day looking for new techniques and flavors. His wife, Molly, handles all the marketing and that's the way Charlie likes it! Each day it's just him and the grapes, allowing the focus that's made Meeker Vineyard's tasting room into one of the Wall Street Journal's most enjoyable wine tasting experiences of 2001. Clearly, wine is where… Full Story »
