50 Second Finish - The Fine Wine Company

• August 2014

  I haven't tasted a Zinfandel in many years and would like to get reacquainted.  Any recommendations for a fruit-forward one around $25? Read More

  Forum post in the topic Zinfandel for a Beginner

  
  

• June 2014

  Most of us reserve the better wines for the weekend.  Show us what you served this past weekend and include photos of the food pairings too.    Read More

  Forum post in the topic Weekend Wines - Post Pictures...

  
  

• May 2014

  Hey everyone, what are some of your favorite 'everyday' or M-F types of wines to accompany a regular dinner?  Perhaps you found a special wine at Trader Joe, CostCo, or even Total Wine that satisfies your need for a decent pour.  Share your wines and food pairings with us.... Read More

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• April 2014

  Location is Forestville CA. in the middle of the RRV. I am about 12 minutes from Charles Shulz Sonoma County Airport (STS). You can fly direct to STS from SEA, PDX , SAN and LAX for a price or Airport Express runs busses from SFO and OAK to STS. The bus runs every hour on the 1/2 hour from OAK and SFO. The ride to STS is 2hr 15min. $34 per adult... Read More

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• March 2014

  . . . but has anybody participated in, or read about, a blind tasting of multiple samples of the same wine that have been opened for varying amounts of time?Many years ago I subscribed to Stereophile magazine. Not that I could afford the high-end equipment that they reviewed--heck, I could barely afford the magazine subscription--but I enjoy mus... Read More

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• November 2013

  It’s a great thing when things just come together. Earlier this year I had planned a trip to California to do some tasting but it had to be postponed. When I went to reschedule I noticed a thread in the Snooth Forum  that was looking for people to join in a West Coast Pinot Noir Throw Down. I wasn’t sure what exactly that entailed but I am alway... Read More

  From the article $25 to $35 Pinot Noir

  
  

• October 2013

  UPDATED! The reveal has begun.Open your packageShare your gift with the CommunityTake a guess at who sent it to you Players:Lingprof - 2010 Rockpile Ridge CabernetNapagirl68 - 2012 Failla Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir JonDerry - 2001 Miguel Merino Rioja Reserva and 2005 Infinito Malbec Foxall - 2010 Ogier Saint-Joseph Outthere - 2011 Holdredge Pinot N... Read More

  Forum post in the topic Secret Santa 2013 for wine....

  
  

• May 2013

  There are few great values in the world of aged fine wine, and it’s not a growth category. In fact, the number of options available to those with a modest budget continues to shrink quite rapidly as the global pool of wine lovers expands. Among the treats still out there to be discovered (though not for long), traditional Rioja remains an amazin... Read More

  From the article A C.V.N.E. Vina Real Retrospective Tasting

  
  

• May 2013

  Pinot has been a much celebrated topic here on Snooth over the years I've participated, and it's obviously one of the more celebrated grapes in the wine world. It'll no doubt be a story line I plan on focusing on in years to come so I thought I'd start a thread, logging experiences. Sorry in advance, Greg T.Having said that, I've been mostly dis... Read More

  Forum post in the topic Pinot Noir Thread - Domestics...

  
  

• May 2013

  I’ve had Zinfandel on my mind as of late. From attending the ZAP Festival in January right up to my recent efforts to pair grilling recipes with Zins, they’ve been a major focus of my recent efforts. While I have been celebrating the grape, there are so many great expressions available today, there is one aspect of Zinfandel that keeps it from b... Read More

  From the article From the Cellar: Zinfandel

  
  

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