Domane Wachau: Gruner Veltliner

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One of the best aspects of attending Sommelier school is trying so many different wines. Not only different wines, but wines from all over the world. My new favorite white wine to pair with food: Gruner Veltliner. Known to Sommelier’s as “Gru Vee”. From the country of Austria. Gruner Veltliner is Austria’s most widely planted grape [...]

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2010 Epilogue North Coast Chardonnay

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I love being ahead of the game. I do believe that I was one of the first people to try the 2010 Epilogue Chardonnay. You know because I have a slight obsession with Wine.com. And I of course drank this wine while watching The Bachelor. Why you ask? This is one of Ben Flajnick’s (AKA The [...]

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2010 Belle Glos Meiomi Pinot Noir

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I love a food friendly wine. Belle Glos Meiomi Pinot Noir is just that type of wine. Food friendly, but also delicious all on its own. Perhaps my favorite thing about this wine is the incredible value that it is. I bought this at Costco for $16.99. I personally think it is quite difficult to [...]

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2010 Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc + Viognier

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I love a bright, lush wine to pair with weeknight dinners. Pine Ridge Vineyards has created a delicious everyday white wine. The 2010 Chenin Blanc + Viognier blend. The Chenin Blanc (79%) brings the pear, crisp apples and citrus fruit to this wine. The Viognier (21%) adds some nice peach and lemon flavors. It is [...]

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2009 Ridge Vineyards “Three Valleys” Zinfandel Blend

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I have a deep, deep love for Ridge Vineyards wines. If you follow me on Twitter or Instagr.am, you already know this. Since I talk about Ridge wine incessantly. Ridge Vineyards has such a variety of wines and they are all delicious. Lately, I have been really enjoying all of the different Zinfandel blends. Ridge’s “Three [...]

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2010 Dry Creek Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc

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I love a bright fruit, acidic Sauvignon Blanc. A zesty Sauvignon Blanc. Full of flavor. Light and crisp. A Sauvignon Blanc that is a delicious aperitif. But also a food friendly wine. Dry Creek Vineyard’s 2010 Sauvignon Blanc is just that wine. The vineyards in the Dry Creek Valley truly demonstrate the diversity of climate [...]

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2007 Wild Horse Unbridled Pinot Noir

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I love a delicious California style Pinot Noir. Excellent fruit. Enjoyable with or without food. Great nose. Smooth tannins, yet rich with a bangin’ finish. The 2007 Wild Horse Unbridled Pinot Noir is all of the above and more. It’s beautiful and smooth, the exact descriptors I lean towards when choosing a Pinot Noir. Located [...]

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Allegrini Palazzo della Torre

Allegrini Palazzo Della Torre

Italian wines hold a new special place in my heart…right alongside French wines. I have been trying as many as I can get my little hands on because you know, I absolutely love trying new wines. I recently had the most delicious Italian blend at my favorite wine bar: Allegrini Palazzo della Torre. It was so [...]

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Do You Read My Wine Column? #YouReallyShould

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In case you haven’t been over to Momtastic lately, I am here to tell you that you should really go check out my wine column over there. You know…I just want to steer all of you in the right direction today. The Zinfandel direction. I’m over there with my Top 10 Zinfandel Wine Under $10. [...]

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