Time capsule

http://www.flickr.com/photos/iwona_kellie/ / CC BY 2.0 Do you have a favorite shop? What makes it so good? The digs Soft or bright lighting? Rockin’ tunes – smooth jazz – snoozy soothing classical – elevator – something else? Is the floor tile? Concrete? Carpet? Pimpin’ Shelf talkers Do they only feature one publication? Are they consistent in style (made in house) or a hodge-podge of...
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So, when I was one of many folks invited to the wine and food conclave at Montaluce Vineyards, I was wondering just what we’d be there to do. I don’t know about you, but the word conclave creates visions of sealed rooms filled with elderly men of one race gathered to discuss how to...
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I was reading a recent tasting highlights on WineSpectator that was entitled 12 Refreshing California Whites. The very first wine listed was a 90 point rated Sauvignon blanc that retailed for $40. The pinball bounced off a neuron and started searching for the one which stored the data on the most money I’d ever...
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Ahh, the joys of a trade tasting. It has been quite a while since I’ve been to one, but I was fortunate enough to be invited to Empire’s event on January 21st, 2010. Thank Eric! For those outside the industry, trade tastings come in all different shapes and sizes. Some are hosted in warehouses or...
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Photo credit to superfantastic on Flickr / CC BY 2.0 The other evening, a good point was brought up by one of my fellow wine bloggers. A comment was made about smoking and wine critics, which made me wonder, do any of them smoke? If so, is it just cigarettes or the occasional cigar? As a...
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