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Larkmead Vineyards Harvest 2008
Larkmead Vineyards Harvest 2008Harvesting HotOn August 15 Larkmead Vineyards commenced its 125th harvest. And it was not the only three digits we reached...
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It's My DOC in a Box
I may be the only one harping on the Italian Agricultural Ministry's decision to allow wines graded DOC to be “bottled” in the fairly ubiquitous...
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Top Food and Wine Pairings
Inspired by John of Loxton Cellars, who posted his ten top wines of all time if money was no object recently, I am putting together by own list of top wine...
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How to order wine
For some, ordering their tall (or is it short??) double, skinny, mocha, latte, iced first thing in the a.m. is a no brainer, but don't feel as confident when...
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Esoteric Electronic
This week's Wine and Music Pairing includes a 2006 Pinot Noir from Kent Rasmussen's Esoterica label and a track called ‘Vine to Vine' from Matthew Dear's...
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Bohemian Highway Blues
“Uncork, unwind and let the journey begin” - Bohemian Highway WineryThe first time I purchased Bohemian Highway Chardonnay was just after a long windy...
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The Art of Blending
At Larkmead Vineyards we have a Tasting Room. But as our venerable, resident raconteur and Winery General Manager likes to say, we don't normally give tours...
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Dog Days of Summer...
I know it is not a good idea to complain about summer. It is a time where everyone can get outdoors enjoy the weather and not have to have numerous layers...
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Stampa
I am still toying with the shape and tone of this blog so forgive me as I feel my way. This week I feel compelled to comment on some Italian-wine news that...
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Barbera and Tomato
As old and fabled of a pairing as bacon and eggs or Adam and Eve, Barbera and tomatoes hardly need an introduction.But I feel like cooing, so here goes.While...
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Shiraz vs Syrah... An identity crisis?
Shiraz is the Bruce Wayne of the wine world, thereby making Syrah…Batman. Cutting to the chase, Shiraz generally, is a straightforward, bright, vibrant...
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Complimentary Cool
For this week's Wine and Music post, we continue to explore the pairing potential of Willamette Valley, Oregon with a 2006 Pinot Noir accompanied by a silky...
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Rethinking Bordeaux
For you business school types, wine geeks, Bordeaux aficionados and value seekers, the good people at Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration...
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Robert Parker Goes Under the Feiring Squad
It's hard to read the title of Alice Feiring's new book without construing the work as a well-aimed character assassination on the world's most prolific wine...
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Blind Tasting
Blind TastingEarly on I had blogged about the responsibility of wine knowledge and how people rely on you for recommendations. I have found out the one...
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Unoaked Dub
For today's Wine and Music pairing I chose a refreshing 2006 California Chardonnay and a flavorful Dub album which was released in 2007. The wine is...
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The Omnibibers' Dilemma
I have prematurely become an old man in at least one respect, I yell at mass media devices when I am angry or upset. I haven't crossed the line to where I am...
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Food Pairing 101
I've said before that I'm a firm believer in drinking whatever one's heart desires; the rules can bend or break no matter the occasion, weather, or meal....
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A Postcard from Sicily
The Sicilians say, that Sicily is a great place to live but a terrible place to work. The have the sun, the sea, the wine and the women, but they don't have...
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Wine and the economy
This past Sunday I was at Loxton Cellars working at the tasting bar as I usually do. It was the Sunday of the Memorial Day weekend. Typically the Sunday...
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