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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.

Check your calendar ~ Winter Wine Events are filling up!

FOUR EXTRAORDINARY EVENTS, ONE CLASSIC VARIETAL 21ST ANNUAL ZAP FESTIVAL  January 26 – 28, 2012  San Francisco, California   Epicuria: Food & Zinfandel Pairings, on Thursday January 26, 2012 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., at The Concourse (635 8th Street … Continue reading

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Quick Sips ~ Vincent Arroyo 2006 “Nameless”

Such a funny ‘name’ for a wine …Nameless… it’s what happens when the winemakers are more excited about the wine, and would much prefer to get the juice in the bottle, then wait around for someone to come up with … Continue reading

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Terra d’Oro Zinfandel Port ~ just in time for the holidays!

In my house, holidays begin with Champagne and end with Port. Traditional Port wine is produced in Portugal and is encumbered with numerous wine laws that can make your head spin if you try to sort them all out. Just … Continue reading

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From Barrel to Bottle ~ 2008 Merlot from Pacific Coast Vineyards

Early this Spring I was invited to visit the barrel room of Pacific Coast Vineyards located in Paso Robles, California.  Already widely known for their International Award wining 2007 Pinot Noir, Todd and Tammy Schaefer also produce a wide variety … Continue reading

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Tudal Family Winery ~ Icon Series

With four generations of winemakers, the Tudal Family Winery in St. Helena, Napa Valley, produce a portfolio of limited production fine wines.  Their Icon Series of wine pays homage to unique symbols near and dear to the Tudal Family. Claiming … Continue reading

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12 Most Essential Elements in Organizing a Wine Tasting Club

A wine tasting club is a support system for many wine lovers. It’s a chance to come together not only to taste but to talk about wine with those that share your level of enthusiasm. If you think you can … Continue reading

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2009 Smoking Loon ~ for the Bohemian in you

Don & Sons, from the famed Sebastiani Family, are négociants that source and blend wines from some of the best vineyards in California. With wine maker Greg Kitchens, their 2009 suite of Smoking Loon reds possess a self-proclaimed independent character … Continue reading

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Quick Sips ~ Santa Julia Viognier

I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Julia Zuccardi earlier this year while debuting her line of [+] wines. One wine we did not have the opportunity to explore at that time was her Viognier.  Typically grown in the Rhone River … Continue reading

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Celebrate Regional Wine week with the wines of New York State ~ my 47 words on the other 47

Regional Wine Week runs thru Saturday, October 15th. To celebrate, the group “Drink Local” has invited everyone to submit essays on wine regions other than California, Oregon or Washington. Essay requirements are 47 words on the other 47 states.  I … Continue reading

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The sweeter side of Rieslings from New York’s Finger Lakes region

What to serve at an early morning breakfast tailgating? Generally, it’s Mimosa, Bloody Mary’s and lots of Champagne. But last weekend I switched things up and surprised my fellow tailgaters. While there was a lone bottle of Champagne, it got … Continue reading

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