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About Wine Everyday

A wine lover, traveler, and collector who shares her wine experiences with private wine tastings and on her blog “Wine Everyday." She is a member of the Society of Wine Educators, The Wine Century Club and a contributor the former 12Most.com.

’66 Porto Rocha Colheita

With hints of woodsy leather and a plum rind flavor, this very old porto still delivers a powerful finish.  Enjoying it very much with Triple Creme & Blue Cheese. If you can track it down figure about $ 220, knowing … Continue reading

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’09 Annabella Caneros Pinot Noir

This California Pinot Noir has a bit of a punch; spicy on the nose lots of plum and black cherry, earthy on the finish, complex but not overbearing. Good for sipping as well as with a meal. Won’t bust the budget at … Continue reading

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’09 La Cabotte Cotes Du Rhone Colline

This light and refreshing white blend from Rhone Valley is a 100% Bio-Dynamic wine made with Grenache Blanc, Clairette & Viogner. Taste of grapefruit and plum make this a great sipping wine, but don’t under-estimate this white it will pair very well with … Continue reading

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Casillero del Diablo

2009 Carmenere from Chile.  Spicy & Earthy! This wine delivers a lot for a small price. Widely available for $10 or under, it’s worth exploring. Enjoy it with chili & stews. Produced by the notable Concha Y Toro Cheers!

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Best of Thanksgiving leftovers -’91 Dow

We had no turkey or stuffing leftover, only 1/2 of a wonderful bottle of ’91 Dow Vintage Port.  Please don’t feel sorry for me!  Digging thru the refrigerator I was grateful to also find the remainder of the cheese platter (‘stinky … Continue reading

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Wine cellar suprise!! 2005 Puy Guilhem Fronsac

While digging thru christmas decorations in the wine cellar (yes, that is where we keep them!) my daughter and I cracked open a bottle of 2005 Puy Guilhem Fronsac. This old style earthy wine still needs a bit of time, … Continue reading

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Friday night Pasta Bolognese

Celebrating life and family thru food and wine! Pasta Bolognese, almost perfected, paired with 2007 Castle Rock Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. The spicy deep ruby wine provided a luscious finish to the velvety rich Bolognese. Recipe will be posted when perfected. … Continue reading

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