From the category archives:
Round two of the San Diego Wine Mafia’s ( #SDWM on Twitter) tasting events definitely stepped it up a notch. It was lovingly dubbed the “Syrah Smackdown” and though I’m not sure who was more smacked down (me or the wines), it certainly was fun and another learning experience for me, the novice of the [...]
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I am biased because as I’ve mentioned many times, Luna is one of my favorite vineyards. I love Pinot Grigio but it can be too fruity for my taste, at times. Luna’s Pinot Grigios have a very slight oak flavor to them, which I love, because it cuts the fruitiness down a bit. They are [...]
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I was beyond happy when I opened the box containing this special wine. I’m familiar with Clos du Val and their reliably excellent wines. As a busy mom, I don’t always have time to browse the wine aisle. I can quickly spot the Clos du Val label and run to the check out, as the [...]
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This is one of the many reasons why I love Twitter. Last weekend, I had the opportunity to meet in real life (or “IRL”) some San Diego wine bloggers/Twitterers (or is it Tweeters?) that I’ve known online for some time. This event was hashtagged #SDTTL, or San Diego Twitter Taste Live. What is a Twitter [...]
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I‘m a little bit perplexed because I thought the BevMo 5 cent sale ended on Monday but online, it seems to still be going. I happen to be on a Shiraz kick lately. This bottle is worth checking out especially if you locate it at your BevMo and it’s still on sale. It’s regular price [...]
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Greg Norman is famous for his golf, there’s no doubt about that. In 1995, he launched the the Greg Norman Estates. I had the opportunity to try his wine and have since seen it in our local VONS and Trader Joe’s. However, his daughter Morgan-Leigh Norman is a professional chef. She put together a fabulous [...]
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Foppiano Vineyards is the oldest winery in Sonoma County, having been established in 1896. They have a very interesting and long history, which in California can be rare for wineries. Foppiano Vineyards is very well known for it’s signature Petit Syrah, and LJM readers will love this fact: In 1927, during prohibition, “Federal Treasury agents [...]
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You might remember that I wrote about Clif Family Winery a few months back. This isn’t exactly a wine post, but is about something that pairs fabulously with wine and is made by Clif Family Winery. The other day we received a package from them containing 4 bags of Mountain Mix. We are trail mix [...]
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La Jolla Dad had decided to throw an impromptu Laker’s party last weekend. I rushed into San Diego Wine Company as it was on the way home from somewhere I had to be. Per usual, they were right by my side to help within a minute of me walking in the door. Normally I like [...]
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I was in a hurry at VONS, La Jolla. This Cloudline Pinot Noir was on sale for a $15 and change in a six pack carrier. I love Oregon Pinot Noirs. I always like to have decent Pinot Noir handy. People like it. I feel like after Sideways the movie came out, Pinot Noir became [...]
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