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The Honey-Sweet Doctor
The Vision of St. Bernard of Clairvaux by Juan Correa de Vivar Recently I’ve been reading a collection of devotional works...
The Vision of St. Bernard of Clairvaux by Juan Correa de Vivar Recently I’ve been reading a collection of devotional works...
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Gucci Aviatrix Boston Bag | Spacious and Stylish Designer Handbag
Fans of Cashmere Mafia will be no stranger to the charms of Gucci’s Aviatrix Boston bag. It’s the arm candy carried...
Fans of Cashmere Mafia will be no stranger to the charms of Gucci’s Aviatrix Boston bag. It’s the arm candy carried...
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@eeUS LOL. Thank you. My hair is actually a sort of burgundy with magenta highlights. This was as close as I could get.
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Testarossa 'Gary's Vineyard 2006 Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir
Much earthier than the Sleepy Hollow Vineyard. Carneros-like. Pre-release (price TBD); 90 points
Much earthier than the Sleepy Hollow Vineyard. Carneros-like. Pre-release (price TBD); 90 points
StevenC posted a blog entry
Handley 2005 Anderson Valley Pinot Noir
Meaty, Carneros-like, earth, dark red fruit, mushroomy essence. A good value wine. $26; 89 points
Meaty, Carneros-like, earth, dark red fruit, mushroomy essence. A good value wine. $26; 89 points
StevenC posted a blog entry
Testarossa 'Palazzio' 2006 Central Coast Pinot Noir
Tasted this young pinot at K&L in Redwood City. This entry-level Testarossa pinot is a blend from several Central Coast...
Tasted this young pinot at K&L in Redwood City. This entry-level Testarossa pinot is a blend from several Central Coast...
Wine Camp posted a blog entry
The Three Faces of Pinot Noir
Poor pinot noir. As the variety most transparent to terroir and the hand of the winemaker it has become a schizophrenic...
Poor pinot noir. As the variety most transparent to terroir and the hand of the winemaker it has become a schizophrenic...
Wine Camp posted a blog entry
Wine Notes: IPNC 2008
Tasting all the wines at IPNC is probably impossible and, as at all large events, a challenge. I did my best concentrate and...
Tasting all the wines at IPNC is probably impossible and, as at all large events, a challenge. I did my best concentrate and...
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Wine Notes: IPNC 2008
Recommended wines from the International Pinot Noir Celebrations in Oregon.
Recommended wines from the International Pinot Noir Celebrations in Oregon.
StevenC posted a blog entry
Devil's Corner 2007 Tasmania Pinot Noir
Produced and bottled by Tamar Ridge Estates. Young, lean, feminine (for a change). I'd like to know what the tonnage/acre was...
Produced and bottled by Tamar Ridge Estates. Young, lean, feminine (for a change). I'd like to know what the tonnage/acre was...
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Williams Selyem 'Ferrington Vineyard' 2003 Anderson Valley Pinot Noir
2003 was a weird growing year in Northern California. Lots of vines lost flowers and young bunches because of rain and bad...
2003 was a weird growing year in Northern California. Lots of vines lost flowers and young bunches because of rain and bad...
Fashion Girl posted a blog entry
Rebecca Minkoff Nikki Bag | Luxury Leather Hobo Handbag
This sexy, slouchy hobo bag is the perfect accessory for girls who love the bohemian chic look.This beautiful bag is made from...
This sexy, slouchy hobo bag is the perfect accessory for girls who love the bohemian chic look.This beautiful bag is made from...
StevenC posted a blog entry
Francis Ford Coppolla 'Directors Cut' 2006 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
We opened this new offering from Coppolla on the beach in Sausalito. Supposedly, these unique labels were applied by hand until...
We opened this new offering from Coppolla on the beach in Sausalito. Supposedly, these unique labels were applied by hand until...
StevenC posted a blog entry
Domaine Vincent Girardin 'Clos de la Roche' Grand Cru 1999 Morey Saint Denis
Clos de la Roche is a celebrated Grand Cru vineyard in Morey Saint Denis. We opened it in a blind tasting pitting California...
Clos de la Roche is a celebrated Grand Cru vineyard in Morey Saint Denis. We opened it in a blind tasting pitting California...
StevenC posted a blog entry
Williams Selyem 'Hirsch Vineyard' 1999 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
This bottle was opened blind and tasted side-by-side with Burgundies and other California pinot noirs. Like many Williams...
This bottle was opened blind and tasted side-by-side with Burgundies and other California pinot noirs. Like many Williams...
StevenC posted a blog entry
Rodney Strong 1999 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
The rising price of quality Russian River Valley pinot fruit makes it difficult to produce excellent pinots for reasonable...
The rising price of quality Russian River Valley pinot fruit makes it difficult to produce excellent pinots for reasonable...
StevenC posted a blog entry
Nicolas Potel 'Clos des Loyerres' 1er Cru 1999 Beaune
Marissa and I brought this bottle, which had been in our cellar for over seven years, down to Le Zinc to share with Max. 93...
Marissa and I brought this bottle, which had been in our cellar for over seven years, down to Le Zinc to share with Max. 93...
StevenC posted a blog entry
Acacia 'St. Clair Vineyard' 2002 Carneros District Pinot Noir
The St. Clair Vineyard is a dry farmed property directly across the street from Acacia's winery. It is bottled "for family...
The St. Clair Vineyard is a dry farmed property directly across the street from Acacia's winery. It is bottled "for family...
StevenC posted a blog entry
Freeman 2006 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
Visiting with Ken and Akiko Freeman is one of our favorite stops in Sonoma. Their Sonoma Coast and RRV pinot bottlings are...
Visiting with Ken and Akiko Freeman is one of our favorite stops in Sonoma. Their Sonoma Coast and RRV pinot bottlings are...
StevenC posted a blog entry
Williams Selyem 'Westside Road Neighbors' 2007 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
Barrel tasted at Williams Selyem out of the Francois Freres, Medium+ toast level with toasted heads. $65
Barrel tasted at Williams Selyem out of the Francois Freres, Medium+ toast level with toasted heads. $65
StevenC posted a blog entry
Williams Selyem 2007 Russian River Valley Vin Gris of Pinot Noir
Tried this at Williams Selyem's pickup weekend (with Jessica, Chris, and Momo). It's an interesting wine because it was...
Tried this at Williams Selyem's pickup weekend (with Jessica, Chris, and Momo). It's an interesting wine because it was...
Fashion Girl posted a blog entry
Miu Miu Harlequin Hobo Tote Bag | Pretty Patchwork Luxury Purse
All too often patchwork bags become a horrible mismatch of color. Leave it to Miu Miu to create this breathtaking Harlequin...
All too often patchwork bags become a horrible mismatch of color. Leave it to Miu Miu to create this breathtaking Harlequin...
Alastair Bathgate posted a blog entry
Bourgogne 2004 Matthieu de Brully
I am sitting here idly watching a football match. It is Euro 2008 and I am watching with aggressive disinterest because my...
I am sitting here idly watching a football match. It is Euro 2008 and I am watching with aggressive disinterest because my...
StevenC posted a blog entry
W.H. Smith 2006 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
Bin 38's a nice place to try under-appreciated producers, and this "cult status" bottling from W.H. Smith is one of them....
Bin 38's a nice place to try under-appreciated producers, and this "cult status" bottling from W.H. Smith is one of them....
StevenC posted a blog entry
Testarossa 'Shultz Vineyard' 2005 Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir
I tried a glass of this Testarossa at Bin 38 in San Francisco's Marina District. Less than 200 cases were produced, on...
I tried a glass of this Testarossa at Bin 38 in San Francisco's Marina District. Less than 200 cases were produced, on...
Jonathan R posted a blog entry
The Different Faces of France
My big road trip of Europe has started and has so far been a wet one. Yvette has joined me for the first 10 days of my planned...
My big road trip of Europe has started and has so far been a wet one. Yvette has joined me for the first 10 days of my planned...
StevenC posted a blog entry
Domaine Vincent Girardin 'Les Gravieres' 1er Cru 1999 Santenay
This Girardin bottling from the southern end of Burgundy, has been in my cellar for seven years, after I purchased it at...
This Girardin bottling from the southern end of Burgundy, has been in my cellar for seven years, after I purchased it at...
StevenC posted a blog entry
Nettare Vineyards 2006 Carneros Pinot Noir
Only 112 cases of this pinot noir were made by Nettare Vineyards in 2006. Abundant black cherry, cola, slightly hot alcohol on...
Only 112 cases of this pinot noir were made by Nettare Vineyards in 2006. Abundant black cherry, cola, slightly hot alcohol on...
Alastair Bathgate posted a blog entry
Le Café Anglais, London
“Armstrong and Miller in Gay Threesome Shocker” read the headline, admittedly only in my head, as the comedy pair...
“Armstrong and Miller in Gay Threesome Shocker” read the headline, admittedly only in my head, as the comedy pair...
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Whitehall Lane 2005 Carneros Pinot Noir
Less meaty than most Carneros pinots. Excellent balance of fruit/oak/acid -- while keeping fruit at the front of the...
Less meaty than most Carneros pinots. Excellent balance of fruit/oak/acid -- while keeping fruit at the front of the...
StevenC posted a blog entry
Josephine Dubois 2005 Bourgogne
I tried this low-priced bottling from Josephine Dubois at Paradou in New York City with Jayant, Gian, and Molly. Like most...
I tried this low-priced bottling from Josephine Dubois at Paradou in New York City with Jayant, Gian, and Molly. Like most...
StevenC posted a blog entry
Aresti 2006 Curico Valley Pinot Noir
I brought this Chilean pinot noir from Aresti to Tina Ravitz' South American tasting. There has been continuous production in...
I brought this Chilean pinot noir from Aresti to Tina Ravitz' South American tasting. There has been continuous production in...
StevenC posted a blog entry
Kingston Family Winery 'Alazan' 2006 Casablanca Valley Chile Pinot Noir
Tina Ravitz poured this pinot noir from Kingston Family Winery (fellow Princeton alums). The fruit presentation here is very...
Tina Ravitz poured this pinot noir from Kingston Family Winery (fellow Princeton alums). The fruit presentation here is very...
StevenC posted a blog entry
Domaine de Montille 'Les Pezerolles' 1er Cru 1999 Pommard
Hubert Montille is one of Burgundy's most enigmatic producers. Smooth, lean, sexy mouthfeel. Delicate red fruits (in a year...
Hubert Montille is one of Burgundy's most enigmatic producers. Smooth, lean, sexy mouthfeel. Delicate red fruits (in a year...
StevenC posted a blog entry
Pyramid Valley Vineyards 'Calvert Vineyard' 2006 Central Otago Pinot Noir
Marissa and I enjoyed this bottle outside on an unusually warm evening in San Francisco. Pyramid Valley is a new producer to...
Marissa and I enjoyed this bottle outside on an unusually warm evening in San Francisco. Pyramid Valley is a new producer to...
StevenC posted a blog entry
Etude 2005 Carneros Pinot Noir
Etude is one of the better known, and more widely-available, pinots from Carneros (I bought this at a Safeway in San...
Etude is one of the better known, and more widely-available, pinots from Carneros (I bought this at a Safeway in San...
StevenC posted a blog entry
Soliste 2005 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
Sonatera Vineyard "T Block" 2005 Dijon 115 and 777 soliste is a burgundian term for a reserved barrell for friends and family
Sonatera Vineyard "T Block" 2005 Dijon 115 and 777 soliste is a burgundian term for a reserved barrell for friends and family
Alastair Bathgate posted a blog entry
Mâcon-Cruzille, Les Perrières, 2000 (Guillot-Broux)
I had been looking forward to trying this Chablis wishitwas at £12.95. Unfortunately, all three bottles I received were...
I had been looking forward to trying this Chablis wishitwas at £12.95. Unfortunately, all three bottles I received were...
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