Corks & Forks
Posted on 17 Mar 2014
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As a rule, I taste a wine on at least two separate occasions before writing the review. Then I compare my notes to see if they are consistent. If I agree with myself (and I usually do) I have at it and write the review. In the case of Barrister, I wanted to get to […]
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Posted on 24 Feb 2014
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Nadia 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon I wanna be around when this one grows up! At three, it’s showing its potential but with a lot of upside yet to go! Just the Facts: Nadia 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara Highlands Vineyard 92% Cabernet Sauvignon 6% Cabernet Franc 2% Merlot Barrel Age: 20 months Cooperage: […]
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Posted on 05 Dec 2013
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A general disclaimer. I’m pretty sure restaurant reviewers give themselves away when they dine. Who else would order four appetizers, three entrees and four deserts for a party of two? Restaurant reviews in this space will be more limited. After over 40 years of dining together, Nancy and I tend to share an appetizer, occasionally […]
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Posted on 23 Oct 2013
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I admit it. I’m an addict. It all started innocently enough. I ran into my friend Howard in the wine department at the grocery store. That’s usually where I run into him. Howard as a magnificent collection of red Burgundies but is always snooping around for an anytime’sfine wine. That’s a wine you can open any […]
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