While I missed out on the mass online tasting of Sauvignon blancs on Twitter last week, I did manage to open a couple of sample bottles I’d received. FULL DISCLOSURE: Both Sauvignon blanc wines talked about in this post were given to me as samples. We were invited to some friends for a dinner...
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FULL DISCLOSURE: This wine was received as a sample.
NV Chateau Frank Celebre Rosé (approximate retail of $20.99): My second of the four samples sent to me, this one was a bit of a let down compared to the 2002 Blanc de Noirs I had previously.
This is a non-vintage rosé made from 100% estate grown...
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OTBN = Open That Bottle Night. A tradition born in 2000, calling oenophiles from far and wide to gather with their brethren and open special occasion bottles of wine that just never found their name called to the podium. Sort of like Susan Lucci, though she too eventually found acceptance and recognition.
The annual event,...
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Every once in a while, you meet someone who really makes you think.
Steven Canter, the wine maker for Quivira, is such a person.
I always liked to meet wine makers when I was a retail buyer, much more so than the PR / marketing folks. I enjoyed shaking hands and sharing wine with the folks...
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Social media stud @RickBakas organized a Twitter tasting event for last night. I don’t know how many folks participated in total, but it was over 200 from what I gathered. You can view the RSVP list here. The event was tagged #CaliCabs, which means of course we were supposed to drink a Cabernet Sauvignon...
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