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Seeking a Good Bottle of Buttery California Chardonnay Wine

Oh Bottle of Buttery Chardonnay Wine…. …..Where Art Thou? Searching for a good California bottle of Chardonnay wine is a prodigious task. With all the great wine California produces, we are … Continue Reading Seeking a Good Bottle of Buttery California Chardonnay Wine

Temeculas’ Bottles of Wine – Tasting Wine En Mass

Seeking an Interesting Bottle of Wine in Riverside County By Erin O’Neill-Hodge Paso Robles has been my place to seek a good bottle of wine the last four years, as … Continue Reading Temeculas’ Bottles of Wine – Tasting Wine En Mass

A Bottle of Wine, A Block of Cheese, Crackers and Warm Sunshine at Saucelito Canyon Winery

A Bottle of Zinfandel Wine From Edna Valley Seeking an interesting California Bottle of Wine, we’ve always cruised down Highway 101 out of San Luis Obispo and driven PCH on … Continue Reading A Bottle of Wine, A Block of Cheese, Crackers and Warm Sunshine at Saucelito Canyon Winery

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2 Hours & 21 Bottles of Pinot Noir Wine

Two hours and 21 bottles of Pinot Noir later, we found our winners, seven good and interesting wines to offer our yacht club. As chairs of our yacht club wine … Continue Reading 2 Hours & 21 Bottles of Pinot Noir Wine

A Bottle of Sangiovese Wine, From Lompoc?

While the winemakers of Santa Rita Hills (near Lompoc) specialize in good bottles of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wine, there is one local winemaker declaring his winery a House of … Continue Reading A Bottle of Sangiovese Wine, From Lompoc?

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Orphan Bottle of Wine From Santa Rita Hills – Babcock Winery & Vineyards

Nearly every bottle of wine nested in our cellar has a story celebrating a journey through California wine country. But once in a while we look at a bottle, and … Continue Reading Orphan Bottle of Wine From Santa Rita Hills – Babcock Winery & Vineyards

A Bottle of Wine for Christmas (or even New Year!)

Would you go to Christmas dinner without a bottle of wine to share? If you are a reader of these columns, of course you would bring a bottle! Bringing a … Continue Reading A Bottle of Wine for Christmas (or even New Year!)

Lodi Wine – Better Than a Bottle of Wine From Temecula?

In the search for a good bottle of wine, readers of our dispatches often query us for winery recommendations in places like Sonoma, Paso Robles, Gold Country or Lodi. They’re … Continue Reading Lodi Wine – Better Than a Bottle of Wine From Temecula?

Bottle of Wine Recommendations By Dorothy Gaiter – ‘Love by The Glass’

When Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher’s bottle of wine recommendations disappeared in December of 2010, we lost an important, practical pair of voices. Writing in the Wall Street Journal, these … Continue Reading Bottle of Wine Recommendations By Dorothy Gaiter – ‘Love by The Glass’

Bottle of Wine From Eos Estates- They Finally Define An Identity

The winemakers in the Paso Robles AVA make a great bottle of wine, and we’ve not written about them much even though it’s a favorite place for us to sample … Continue Reading Bottle of Wine From Eos Estates- They Finally Define An Identity

Finishing a Bottle of Wine

Filling a bottle of wine is generally not the topic of discussion when you visit a winery. It’s more about the fruit, the brix, the harvest,  the crush, the terrior, … Continue Reading Finishing a Bottle of Wine

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Monterey Bottle of Wine – Hahn Vineyards

Every appellation produces a distinctive bottle of wine, and the appellations in California’s Monterey area prove the point. We really enjoy the taste of wines from this region. They’re a … Continue Reading Monterey Bottle of Wine – Hahn Vineyards

A Bottle of Wine’s Value – Where is Your Price Point?

On the price point spectrum, where does your favorite bottle of wine reside? Are you in the economy zone, mid-level but not great or the premium fantastic zone? What price … Continue Reading A Bottle of Wine’s Value – Where is Your Price Point?

California Bottle of Wine’s W.I.N.O. Pledge

While looking for a good interesting California bottle of wine you’ll inevitably run into people expounding the virtues of their great wines along with their ‘best in the world’ wine club … Continue Reading California Bottle of Wine’s W.I.N.O. Pledge

Bottle of Wine Club With a Twist At Orange Coast Winery

Oh, the joy of seeking out a good bottle of wine. Orange Coast Winery wine club has a new twist on the wine club concept and we tested it for … Continue Reading Bottle of Wine Club With a Twist At Orange Coast Winery

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A Good Bottle of Wine in the OC – Giracci Vinyards & Farm

Of the three wineries producing a good bottle of wine in Orange County, Giracci Vineyards & Farm  is the prettiest, and most similar to a traditional wine estate. The similarity … Continue Reading A Good Bottle of Wine in the OC – Giracci Vinyards & Farm

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