Monthly Archives: May 2012

The First Drink of the Day

Posted on May 31, 2012 by

I ran across a wonderful short story in a collection of travel stories about the cultural nuances of the first drink of the day depending on where you are geographically – a small excerpt for your palate:        The idea … Continue reading →

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Mysterious Monterey Wines?

Posted on May 30, 2012 by

I ran across this blog post the other day: Grilling this weekend you say…Jeff says…Go Pinot! It’s a nice little post on an affordable Monterey Pinot Noir. I love Monterey. I love Pinot Noir. What’s the deal, you ask?  Great … Continue reading →

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PG Winemarket Talks Context

Posted on May 29, 2012 by

If you ever find yourself in Pacific Grove, stop by the WineMarket next to Michael’s and the McDonald’s and strike up a conversation with George Edwards, proprietor and expert in all things wine at PG’s WineMarket. The Herald ran an … Continue reading →

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Friday Wine Funny: Quit Wineing Blog

Posted on May 25, 2012 by

In honor of National Wine Day, here’s a fun one for you all. I found the Quit Wineing Blog this week. The content is incredibly creative, up-front, and original. The front page has a photo slide show of pairing wine … Continue reading →

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National Wine Day: Holman Ranch Free Tasting!

Posted on May 20, 2012 by

Enjoy National Wine Day on Friday, May 25th with free wine tasting at Holman Ranch Vineyards Tasting Room.  I know, who knew that there was a national wine day? More on this later. Details:  19 E. Carmel Valley Road, Suite … Continue reading →

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Ordering Wine Tip #1

Posted on May 19, 2012 by

If you ever find yourself at a restaurant unsure of what to buy, go for a Sauvignon Blanc. It’s typically pretty good no matter what the price point is.  Come to think of it, I don’t think I’ve ever had … Continue reading →

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Friday Wine Funny

Posted on May 18, 2012 by

Happy Friday! May your weekend be filled with good food and at least 1 half-decent bottle of wine. Reblogged from: Reallifewine

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SLH Wine Artisans Gala This Weekend – And More!

Posted on May 16, 2012 by

Lots of opportunities to enjoy the local wines coming up. This weekend is the Santa Lucia Highlands Wine Artisans Gala on Saturday, May 19th from 1 to 4 pm at Mer Soleil. Tons of award-winning wines from vintners of the … Continue reading →

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Free Wine Tasting for Mom: Chateau Julien

Posted on May 10, 2012 by

Chateau Julien knows that moms sometimes need a drink. Moms enjoy Free Wine Tasting for Mom & Art Show with Shelley A.Cost ~ May 12th & 13th, 1-4pm.  Meet the artist both Saturday & Sunday Mother’s Day weekend from 1pm-4pm. The … Continue reading →

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Gallo Quietly Purchases Monterey Land for Big Bucks

Posted on May 9, 2012 by

The recorder’s office showed that Gallo quietly paid top dollar for 377 acres of premium vineyards in Monterey County this past week. The land was adjacent to a vineyard that it already owned, and sold for $50,000/acre; the most any vineyard … Continue reading →

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