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San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
The recently conducted 2011 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition was a record-breaking success. With a whopping 5,050 American wines tasted representing 23 states, judges had a tough task in...
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Tequila Tasting at the SF Botanical Gardens
Coming April 28thThe San Francisco Botanical Garden Society is presenting a very cool event that all lovers of plants, Tequila and Mexico should check out. Happening Thursday April 28th.The event...
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Happy International Chardonnay Day
This day means that a great many of you should be enjoying some fine Chardonnays tonight -- and even if some wine folks disparage the varietal, fear not, because this is by far the most popular...
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It's International Champagne Day
That’s right - this is the day to recognize, think about and enjoy the wonderful world of Champagne. After all, who out there doesn’t love a gorgeous glass of bubbly? Besides being delicious,...
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ROSÉ WINES: A Perfect Pairing for the Thanksgiving Table
Thanksgiving is almost here and you’ll need to select wines that complement without overpowering the homey American cuisine. Rosé, yes rosé - may be the perfect wine for this enjoyable holiday. Think...
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2012 SF Chronicle Wine Competition
I’ve recently returned from judging at the 2012 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. Held in the small Sonoma town of Cloverdale, as usual it was a spirited affair, with many eager judges,...
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International Port Day
Tomorrow, January 27th is International Port Day, proclaimed by the Center for Wine Origins to celebrate all things Port. Of course, only Port wines that are made from grapes originating in the lovely...
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Port Day!
Happy Port Day!People around the world will today be thinking about Port, chatting with friends about it and most importantly, sipping the many wonderful true Ports that come only from Portugal....
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Farewell Foie Gras: Liver let live
Yesterday (July 1, 2012) saw the implementation of a new law in California that bans the production or sale of foie gras in the state. This culinary delicacy, made of liver from “gavage based” or...
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Sauvignon Blanc: Wonderful Wines for Autumn
Though the nights have cooled the days are still hot here in Northern California and nothing goes better with the autumnal sun than a sublime glass of Sauvignon Blanc. These wines can really hit the...
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Top Ten Champagne Pairings
International Champagne Day is coming next week, October 26th. I’ll be writing much more about this amazing beverage and French region soon. However, here to whet your bubbly appetite is my list of...
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Happy Champagne Day!
Reims, France:It’s the 3rd annual International Champagne Day which has been set aside as the day to consider, examine, sample, order, toast and definitely drink Champagne. Though there are many...
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2013 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
The mammoth 2013 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition is complete, in the books and was eminently successful. Over 5,500 wines were judged over three days in Sonoma, with a final Sweepstakes round...
View ArticleCalling all California Wineries: New Rose Competition happening now
Enclosed is information about the new, "First Blush" Rose Wine Competition happening soon in Napa.This contest is open to any California rose wine, and entirely FREE to enter, but the deadline for...
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First Blush rose wine competition results and rose event, June 8th
The first annual "First Blush" California Rose Wine Competition, which took place on May 6th at the Meritage Resort in Napa is complete. The top winning wines are listed below with the full list of...
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International Chardonnay Day
Hooray for Chardonnay!Today is International Chardonnay Day (or National, Global or World Chardonnay Day) and for those of you too cool, or self obsessed to consider drinking chardonnay, well, this...
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6 funny wine related videos
Wine can be serious – fun!To celebrate wine and have some laughs, check out these amusing wine videos.The first is new from Jordan Winery and offers a delightful riff on “Blurred Wines,” parodying the...
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Happy International Champagne Day
Reims, France:Let’s toast! Today is the 4th annual International Champagne Day, an occasion meant to sample, order, buy and definitely drink this wonderful wine. “Champagne, often the selection to...
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Rose for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is almost here and you’ll need to select wines that complement without overpowering your festive holiday meal. This year think pink. Rosé, yes rosé wines are perfect wines to try with...
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2014 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition tasting at Ft. Mason this Saturday
The 2014 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition is in the books and was another stirring success. This competition, the largest of its kind, judged a whopping 5,825 wines entered from 25 states,...
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