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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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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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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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