More People, More Wine
Just thought I’d share a piece I wrote recently for Edible East Bay on the area’s growing wine scene. If you’re not aware of the Edible family of publications, you should get to know these amazing periodicals. Go to the Edible website and find the Edible magazine closest to you. You’ll be glad you did. […]
Read More…Have you ever had that situation where you get together with two of your friends who have never met each other? You figure that because you get along with both of them, then they’ll get along with each other. But when they finally do meet, it’s clear that they just don’t match up. Last week […]
Read More…WHITE 4/15/12 2009 Regis Bouvier Marsannay “Clos du Roy” Burgundy (13% abv., $22, Kermit Lynch): Pale gold in the glass, this great value offers mild aromas of lemon peel, vanilla, and oak. Despite its lightness on the palate, an intense combination and balance of fruit and acid gives this wine elegant power, rounded out nicely […]
Read More…RED 4/14/12 2009 Patz & Hall Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir (14.5% abv., $45, Farmstead Cheese and Wine): A brilliant garnet core, with aromas of cherry, strawberry, and raspberry, and hints of sweet spice; just a touch of oak. More savory in the glass, with a soft body and flavors of herbs and damp earth. This is […]
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