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I’ve been waiting for a long time to drink a bottle of this, and tonight seemed like the perfect occasion to open up this Christmas gift.
From Va Piano: This special blend is in honor of Father Bruno Segatta. Father Bruno’s artistry and passion for living has been an inspiration to countless individuals over many […]

This weeks choice wine makes me want to say wow-wow-wee-wow (in honor of Borat) with every single drink. This is the one of the best chianti’s that I have ever sipped.
Ruffino Riserva Ducale Oro Chianti Classico 2001
Ruffino: “To pass on the values of the land and its people by means of culture of […]

San Quirico Vernaccia di San Gimignano 2005 
According to WineBow: Made from 100% Vernaccia grapes organically grown in hillside vineyards surrounding the Tuscan town of San Gimignano. The grapes were harvested in September and October and were vinified in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperatures. Vernaccia holds the distinction of being the very first appellation to […]

Torres Family Sangre de Toro 2004

Sometimes when I’m roaming a wine shop in a hurry and didn’t have a particular wine in mind when I arrived, I’ll look for the most interesting label from a region of Europe that I’m not familiar with.  For whatever reason, when I’m in this mode, I don’t look for […]

Cavatappi Sangiovese 2005
According to them: The grapes are from the Wahluke Slope of the Yakima Valley. The bouquet is musty, earthy, and even a bit like wet wood; that is to say, it is a delightful fall wine. No light fruits are prancing around here. It has a pleasing finish and beautiful ruby color.

According to […]

The Green Dolphin.   As Liz and I were traveling through Europe, way back in 2005, we spent an afternoon enjoying the harbor in Monaco on our way through.  The signage on this cafe immediately captured my attention and I snapped a picture to remember.  There is something about the font and the way the dolphin flows out of […]

2003 Caves Fluery Bordeaux Rouge.
According to them: Le Bordeaux Rouge des CAVES FLEURY possède une robe légèrement pourpre. Il est finement concentré, intense et élégant. Ses arômes sont pleins de charmes, riches, avec une touche de fruits mûrs.
Adapté au plus grand nombre de plats, son équilibre séduira aussi facilement les dames que les messieurs.
Servir […]

Small Boat by Sean O’Connor.

After a couple of months off, the wine of the week has returned. My teamates at work bought me a gift certificate to my favorite wine shop this week, for my birthday.  I went right over to Pete’s in Bellevue that afternoon and picked up something new for the occasion.
Medici Pinot Noir 2000 East Vineyard.
I am a sucker […]

This brings a smile to my face.
 
 
 
 
 

Campos Reales 2003 Tempranillo
According to the Francisco Aragon Guiller (another wine blogger who is an exceptional writer by the way): In the glass, this young Tempranillo shows through in ruby with violet tones. The aromatic profile includes well defined notes of strawberry, blackberry, red fruit, toasted vanilla, light smoke, oak, pepper and an exotic spice element. […]

I was just thinking this week - I don’t even like the NBA, I don’t like the way the game is played, I don’t have a team (other than the default hometown Sonics and my childhood team Boston Celtics who haven’t been worth watching for 15 years).  Do I really care if the Sonics previous […]

What could provoke the worlds greatest soccer player to lose his mind in the most critical minutes of the most critical game of his career?
Zidane says insults to his mother and sister caused headbutt
If Materazzi did say the most unthinkable horrific insult he could think of, does that make Zidane’s action a little more acceptable? how […]

Italian Coast 2001

A border war. The war of the western alps.  Zermatt vs Cervinia.  Chianti vs. Bordeaux. Baguettes vs stale saltless bread. Provence vs Tuscany.  Escargot vs Tripe.  on and on and on and on. 
These two countries will be in a battle for the ages on Sunday evening in Germany, and I’ll be watching.  Of course, I’ll […]