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Taste of Wine 07-22-10
The Latest from Napa Valley It had been a few years since I had set foot on the hallowed wine country of Napa Valley, perhaps the most talked about appellation in all the world.  There is a saying...
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Taste of Wine 06-13-10
Notes from the Wine Warehouse Spring Tasting I have reported several times this year on the extraordinary number of wine events and outreach that have been staged in an effort to get before the tr...
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Taste of Wine 05-23-10
Callaway Winery Harvesting Gold Last year, I attended the 40th Anniversary celebration of Callaway Winery in Temecula Wine Country. There was a mood of progress in the barrel room as pioneers of t...
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Taste of Wine 05-16-10
What’s in a Name on the Bottle From Calistoga to Carneros, the going has gotten tougher for Napa Valley vineyards and wineries.  Since the 1880’s the spotlight has been shining on this blessed lan...
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Taste of Wine 05-09-10
Mendocino Pinot Possesses Panache If you are heading up to Northern California wine country, plan some time in the Anderson Valley of Mendocino County and celebrate the Pinot Noir Festival with th...
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Taste of Wine 04-25-10
Thornton Winery Brings Jazz Greats to Temecula The tradition began back in 1988, when owner John Thornton came up with a then novel idea, offer local music on weekends with his wine and food menu ...
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Vineyards in Rioja Alavesa considered the best Tempranillo in Spain.
Tempranillo: Big Wine, Big Value
If you are a fan of big red wines such as Syrah, Cabernet or Zinfandel, the best value in the market for the money right now is Tempranillo. Tempranillo is a black grape native to Spain, grown thro...
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“Wall of Wine” at the Better Half Bistro. All wines are available in half-bottles.
Better Half Bistro, a Whole Lot of Delight
Once in a while on my gastronomic journeys across San Diego County, I come across a place that really makes it onto the map. To really stand out, a restaurant must have more than just good food; it...
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Republic of Letters was one of the many bands to play recently at Dublin Square for Astra Kelly’s “Homegrown Hour”, which features great local San Diego artists every Monday night.
Live Shows where the Guinness Flows
Astra Kelly is a local musician and DJ who hosts “The KPRI Homegrown Hour,” 102.1 KPRI's local music special feature. Every Saturday night at 9, Astra features music from an eclectic mix of talente...
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Wine and Cigars: They Pair Well at La Cereza
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