A snappy zin, a tasty sparkler and a refreshing chardonnay are among the finds.
Santa Rosa Press Democrat Press Democrat wine writer Peg Melnik scopes out restaurant wine lists around the North Bay, looking for good value and the occasional splurge. This week's picks (prices are retail; restaurant markup varies): … Seghesio Cortina, 2009 Dry Creek Valley … |
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A snappy zin, a tasty sparkler and a refreshing chardonnay are among the finds. – Santa Rosa Press Democrat
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Vines and Wines: Virginia Chardonnay tops California wines in blind tasting – Richmond Times Dispatch (blog)
Vines and Wines: Virginia Chardonnay tops California wines in blind tasting
Richmond Times Dispatch (blog)
It had to be the host's choice of a varietal or blend, had to be within a certain price range and the bottle had to be covered. … The Virginia Chardonnay — New Kent Winery's Chardonnay Reserve 2010 — came out the winner on our 20-point scoring scale. -
Obama struggles to push ‘Better Bargain’ economic campaign – Daily Caller
Obama struggles to push 'Better Bargain' economic campaign
Daily Caller
President Obama has laid out a new set of economic priorities heavily focused on protecting American workers from companies outsourcing their jobs overseas. The president is refocusing on the economy as the federal government, in the absence of a … -
Peggy Noonan: GOP consulting class ‘not in touch’ with the party’s base or … – Daily Caller
Peggy Noonan: GOP consulting class 'not in touch' with the party's base or …
Daily Caller
Wall Street Journal columnist Peggy Noonan criticized Republican consultants and their inability to connect with the conservative base on Sunday's “Face the Nation” on CBS, while Dan Balz of The Washington Post previewed his new book, “Collision 2012: …and more » -
Bill Kristol: A year ago Obama said al-Qaida is on the run, and now WE are on … – Daily Caller
Bill Kristol: A year ago Obama said al-Qaida is on the run, and now WE are on …
Daily Caller
Weekly Standard editor Bill Kristol remarked on Sunday that President Barack Obama's re-election campaign rhetoric on foreign policy stood in stark contrast to the turmoil in the Middle East stirred by threats from al-Qaida, pointing out that the U.S …and more »