Pinnacle Wine Group

• November 2016

  The election is over but the fun continues!  How far can our country be dragged down by 'fake news' and 'alternative facts'?  You be the judge... Read More

  Forum post in the topic Wine Pairing with 08 Nov 2016...

  
  

• May 2014

  Thanks for the invite. Read More

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• May 2014

  Many of us think of Chianti as an expensive, everyday wine but of course the truth of the matter is much more complex than that, and it just got even more complex. Adding complexity where it is not necessary seems to be something the Italians excel at, and with the introduction of Chianti Classico Gran Selezione they may have just done just that... Read More

  From the article There's a new Chianti in Town

  
  

• July 2013

  So we have some interest in having a West Coast meet-up (or you can call it a throw-down) for Pinot.  Here's my opening proposal:  We'll do it very close to the Oakland Airport, to save those who are traveling in from out of town (like Emark and JonDerry) from having extra travel if they want to fly.  This would give LuchaVino a chance to attend... Read More

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• December 2011

  I am about to open a Wine Store and I am at that point where almost all of the Predictable wines have been ordered.  Some of these wines are very good, nothing wrong with being on every other wine store.  However, I would love to be able to offer to my clients wines that are perhaps made on smaller quantities but of very good quality and both, a... Read More

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• February 2011

  I hesitated in starting this topic, as I truly believe all wines should pair well to at least some foods.  We all experience a pleasure from those perfect pairings that we discover.. matches made in heaven :-)But what about sipping wine?  And what does that mean to people?   Here in California, it is NOT uncommon to pop open a bottle of wine to ... Read More

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• May 2010

  I can't believe people still compare Bordeaux to California Cabernet Sauvignon.  I know it's patriotic to like California Cabs better than those frog wines across the pond, but doesn't it make more sense to compare left bank versus right bank Bordeaux, or Napa Valley Cabs versus Sonoma Cabs.  Should we believe that when we open a Cabernet from A... Read More

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• December 2009

  (Que Bruce Buffer’s voice:)It’s Time! For the main event!New Years Eve 2009!Are you prepared to bring it? Prepared for the Champ(agne)? Well if you’re not, prepare yourself with everything you need to know about sparkling wine with this handy buyer’s guide. Where to begin? At the beginning -- or in this case, at the top, with Crème de Tete. Foll... Read More

  From the article Sparkling Wine Guide

  
  

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