Author Archives: Alma

About Alma

Alma joined wine.com in 2008 as part of the buying team. A resident of San Francisco, Alma becomes grouchy if she misses a run in Golden Gate Park with her cattle dog or pays too much for a mediocre glass of wine. Her favorite appellations include Burgundy, Alsace and the Russian River and she credits Sancerre with sparking her interest in wine.

Does This Taste Jazzy to You?

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Alma

Grab a buddy, a bottle of wine with a 90+ point review, a pad of paper and a pen. Taste it and take a few moments to jot down a few descriptors. Now compare notes and read the “expert” wine review. Ok, moment of truth, don’t lie, did all three … More

Categories: Uncategorized, Wine Education
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The Forgotten Wine

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Alma

I’ve often heard stories of places, magical places, beyond San Francisco where temperatures rise above 70 degrees for extended periods of time, known as seasons. I once had relatives visit from Michigan who packed nothing but shorts to wear, ignoring our warnings that San Francisco is not a very warm … More

Categories: Pairing Wine With Food, Uncategorized, What We're Drinking, Wine Recommendations, Wine Tips
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Louis Roederer’s Cristal for 96% off?

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Alma

Picture it:  You are shopping for a bit of sparkling wine for a weekend picnic with your peppy puggle, Hector, and a group of your best friends. All of a sudden you see a bottle of $7.99 Cava with 91 points from Wine and Spirits and a handful of great customer … More

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Shop Like a Pro!

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Alma

It’s time to up your game and shop like a pro.  So here they are – a few tips to help you pick out the best of the best and, bottle by bottle, transform yourself into the oenophile your parents always suspected you’d become.    

Tip #1 Old to New… More

Categories: 90 under $20, Staff Picks, What We're Drinking, Wine Education, Wine Tips
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Wild Wines – Rhone Rangers Grand Tasting – March 27, San Francisco

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Alma

You know it’s a good day when you manage to sample some of California’s cutting edge wines and eat some stomach charring Sonoma Jack Habanero Jack cheese in a single afternoon. Woo hoo!

The Rhone Rangers are a hardy band of intrepid domestic producers dedicated to promoting the Rhone’s 22 … More

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