Category Archives: Wine Recommendations

Top 5 have-on-hand everyday drinking whites

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Gwendolyn

Spring is coming! I’m not sure when, but I have a feeling (and am hoping) it is right around the corner. I have already started to build up my “wish list” on Wine.com for perfect spring wines. Which brings me to the follow up post for the Top 5 everyday … More

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Top 5 have-on-hand-everyday-drinking reds

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Gwendolyn

The problem comes up in our house, what wine do we serve? Being in the wine business, we often have wine, but not the RIGHT wine. We have samples to try but not always appropriate ones for a meal. Then we have lovely wines that are meant for the cellar … More

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Are you ready for some football… wine?

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Gwendolyn

Though not a pro-football fantatic, I keep up with what is going on and being in San Francisco, it’s hard to ignore all the to-do. Plus, Super Bowl watching parties are always fun with the food and WINE. Okay, and beer, too. For this year, here are some picks for … More

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Delicious, non-age-worthy Bordeaux

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Gwendolyn

So many wine drinkers shy away from Bordeaux because of the assumption that a good Bordeaux must be old and expensive. But the majority of Bordeaux is quite the opposite. Most wine from this esteemed region is meant to be drunk early, and is definitely affordable. You just don’t read … More

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If you could only serve two wines this holiday season…

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Gwendolyn

We’re big fans of the Wagner family. Not only are they the minds (and hands) behind Caymus, one of our favorite California Cabernets, they also expanded their portfolio to include other varieties, and like Caymus, they do these wines oh so well.

We’re featuring a couple of them today because … More

Tags: holidays, pinot noir
Categories: Holidays, Wine Recommendations
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