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'Where California was in the 1970s — underappreciated for its quality — Virginia is today. So when we decided to hold our own Judgment of Washington, it wasn't just to see whether the United States would best France today. It was to see whether local wines might surprise the judges now as much as Napa Valley bottles did more than three decades ago.'
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'Semillon is a puzzling and mysterious wine; a chameleon that takes on different aromas and flavors depending on where the grape is grown, how the wine is made and what grapes are chosen as blending partners. And then there’s the confusion centered round the pronunciation (“Sem-e-yon” or “Sem-a-lon”) of the grape and wine.'
Author: vinothekid
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links for 2009-08-19
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Twitter Tweets about wine as of August 19, 2009
EsidePrincess: So happy 2 be home!! Choppin it up wit the roomie,sippin wine!! : ) can’t wait till 2morrow!! ; )MsJuicyy: Wine with my ladies and then its off to LAVO for the Fashion Show…who’s joining us for another #sosexy ; ) night out??rtennant: @Smallotsbigwine Napa makes wine? I’ve just been enjoying the local product so much I had no idea… #Sonomamflymeka: Yess yess n wen yuh whine chrissydiva we tell dem wah we want n we get it wine pon it n talk t0 himdaNanner: Wine. Food. Bed. Unless something happens …TheSarahBellum: Had a few glasses of wine / NobuNextdoor sushi with my fab auntie in TriBeCa; walked home drunk, and realized……. Holy Fk, I luv New Yawkintarch: Tomorrow Dinner @Ginger Centara Grand with Freeflow Wine till 10.00pmSoulSurvivor81: @Kimskygirl Sadly it wasn’t red wine….LOL.WyReba96: @MartySchiff I think we need to hang out because your always cooking and sounds good and I have plenty of wine..haha :)jessicahagy: Plotting a Seattle-wide doodle/wine party for the end of September. Who’s in? #vizthinkLadyAnthro: I’m in Long Island, NY debating whether or not I should finish another glass of wine and write, or fall asleep. Wine might prevail.TiffMillz: Where’s that red wine at?..quan77: is relaxing with a bottle of wine.TKirschling: Wine nite.chilehead: @tamarahenner hey we need to do wine party w mystery game!! I found some cool stuff online! Do it in Jan or Feb at your or my house!!krystlbttrfly: Is it wrong to get off the treadmill only to reward myself with a glass of wine…???midwayzfinest: RT @Ra_PoloManGundy: #howmanypeople when they was little stole $ out the collection plate @ church?<I ain’t steal $ but I OD’d on da winecardynality: Huh. It would seem that my bottle of wine has put any ambition I might have had to rest for the evening. TAG.foxydot: Really recommend Thai Namtip in White Oak. Bring your own wine, no corkage fee! Great Thai. Skip the sushi tho. It’s just ok.larochellewine: Pinot braised tat soi, fennel, wild mushroom, Peruvian Lima beans 06 Santa Cruz Mtns Pinot #lrdinner #wine # food http://twitpic.com/ejslvTwitterDoodle by The Lessnau Lounge
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Rancho Nipomo had me hooked with my first bite – New Times SLO
Rancho Nipomo had me hooked with my first bite
New Times SLO
They shared a Labyrinth and a Lane Tanner Pinot Noir, both excellent, which made it a splendid meal. We split the carne asada (beef) taco and the chile … -
Twitter Tweets about wine as of August 18, 2009
ladyeverything1: Drinking grape pop out a wine glass now thats pimpingdicasvinhos: Wine Spectator anuncia restaurantes selecionados para o Guia 2009. http://is.gd/2nIDgjennagaragiola: Ahhhh my life in LA, so glamourous. At home drinking wine all by myself. Kinda have a buzz going on…is that a problem?mandaluvsjohnny: Day off tomorrow and wine wednesday, w00t
*AmandaNicole*NewMexicoNancy: @JamesTheWineGuy think there is a connection between PhDs and Wine drinking?princessbridal3: Migrane still. Wine, cheese, crackers & TMZ. I know kinda sad. But my head hurts.Geekerella: @mskathy I always forget, is white or red the traditional fucking wine?ShoeSmitten: @sheasylvia @KrisSchindler Great! We just need to pick a time and a place…oh, and a bottle of wine. :)NewMexicoNancy: @JamesTheWineGuy A very popular topic. Did U know that #losAlamos is highest per capita wine drinkers in state?jakepaynemusic: Check out – Jake Payne and Dixie Creek at Wine Styles Sep 11 @ 7:00PM http://tinyurl.com/qtz92fannahaggerty: RT @birdwines Monday week 31st Aug, wine tasting with BIRD @ Rain Bar PAPAMOAradiosykes: haha. is there any other kind of wine?! RT @mindila @radiosykes Because wine from a box is classy!winecooler4u: @kevinzraly Have read 07 Complete Wine twice Best wine book I have ever read. Thanks. Me: 28 years of wine. Now http://www.winecooler4u.comJosephAmos: @ChiefHava you know I’ll work for the right amount of cigars and winecarlaveronicabt: "Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy, it is the wine of a new procreation…" Ludwig van Beethovenallartburns: #pgh if healthcare reform is socialism, what are our state-owned liquor/beer/wine stores, and why aren’t you protesting those?bound4broadway: Wine and movie time!!! Mmmmmkmskala: MN folks, I highly recommend Red Stag. Every Tuesday they have ‘Cheap Date’ night. 2 entrees, 2 deserts & bottle of wine for $32.pistelias: turned out came: my uncle, cousin, cousin’s boyfriend & couple of my mother’s running friends. i drank half bottle of wine by myself #yepTwitterDoodle by The Lessnau Lounge -
Petite syrah, pedigree intact, gains new stature – San Jose Mercury News
Petite syrah, pedigree intact, gains new stature
San Jose Mercury News
Newcomer Aver Family Vineyards in San Martin produced just 25 cases of its 2006 "Blessings" Petite Sirah ($55), which is pricey but delicious, …
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