Tag Archives: California

Wine and Climate Change or don’t sell the ranch quite yet

Posted on December 14, 2010 by

Dad, I don’t know what you’ve heard about global warming, but it looks like we might be making a mistake selling the ranch. I know cattle prices are down and all, but apparently a rock ranch might have some value … Continue reading →

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Romance with 2002 Zinfandels

Posted on February 25, 2008 by

Okay, it was actually a few days before Valentine’s. But clearly our uncharacteristically small group of Vancouver American Wine Society members who had gathered to compare a horizontal flight of ten 2002 Zinfandels were jumping into the spirit of romance. … Continue reading →

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Forchini’s 2004 Zinfandel Proprietor’s Reserve: Zin-fully Delicious

Posted on July 13, 2007 by

Frank’s back from his road trip and it was an undisputed success. In fact, he’s still raving about the wineries, the people, and the climate. Now I just need to get him to apply fingers to keyboard… not that I’m … Continue reading →

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Love and Wine: A Thirst for Romance?

Posted on June 5, 2007 by

The classic fairy tale of discovering a message in a bottle just took a new turn – a pretty weird one. Here’s the premise. You’re lonely and looking for romance. Grab yourself a bottle of Soif de Coeur wine – … Continue reading →

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Ozone For Your Health

Posted on February 28, 2007 by

Apparently the new wave in wine preservation has a name – and that name is ozone. Yup, the same stuff that keeps getting holes in it out there in the atmosphere could not only reduce the migraines and asthma some … Continue reading →

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Wine Quote of the Day for February 24, 2007

Posted on February 25, 2007 by

I was in love with a beautiful blonde once. She drove me to drink; that’s the one thing I’m indebted to her for. W C Fields in Never Give a Sucker an Even Break

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Wine Quote of the Day for February 20, 2007

Posted on February 21, 2007 by

Wine from long habit has become indispensable for my health, however I have lived temperately. I double the doctor’s recommendation of a glass and a half of wine a day and even treble it with a friend. Thomas Jefferson

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Open That Bottle Night 2007

Posted on February 20, 2007 by

Come on now, ’fes up. You’ve got a bottle (or two) of wine you’ve been saving for a special occasion. You know, the one with memories. The one that makes you think of your best friend or that first trip … Continue reading →

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Wine Quote of the Day for February 15, 2007

Posted on February 16, 2007 by

Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive, well preserved body. Rather the goal should be to skid in sideways at full speed – chilled wine in one hand, chocolate … Continue reading →

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Vintage Haiku

Posted on February 12, 2007 by

It’s true – sometimes we discover things in our inboxes and have absolutely no idea where they came from. Sometimes they’re educational, sometimes they’re just pure fun. Like these Vintage Haikus we thought were worth sharing.Enjoy. Bridlewood Estate Reserve Shiraz … Continue reading →

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Wine Quote of the Day for February 7, 2007

Posted on February 7, 2007 by

Quickly, bring me a beaker of wine, so that I may wet my mind and say something clever. Aristophanes

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Have a Californian Aussie Wine

Posted on December 18, 2006 by

Frank’s Rant: There are now more ways than ever to savour some Australian wine. Just pop the cork on a bottle of wine from California. That’s right. If your bottle of wine has “American” on the label, it could actually … Continue reading →

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