Tag Archives: Wine Tasting

Tasting Notes: District 7 2009 Pinot Noir

Posted on October 21, 2012 by

Tasting Notes: District 7 2009 Pinot Noir, Monterey, CA.  Opened October 2012. I’ve had the opportunity to drink this wine twice in the past month or so.  District 7 is a new label for me, so I’m not terribly familiar with … Continue reading →

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Heller Tasting Room

Posted on December 12, 2011 by

Spent a nice afternoon hopping Carmel Valley Village tasting rooms. Stopped by Heller first where the fire was going, the space heater was on, and the tastings generous.  Heller offers some incredible organic wines, with their reserves being absolutely fantastic.  They … Continue reading →

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Grand Opening @ McIntyre Tasting Room

Posted on November 16, 2011 by

Grand Opening @ McIntyre Tasting Room. I got a special invite to this, which I’m extending to all of you.  Thurs, Nov. 17, 4:00-7:00pm @ the Hyatt. Bring a friend! Did I mention they have great wine?

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Grab a Monterey County Weekly Wine & Dine

Posted on November 9, 2011 by

You’ll want to grab a copy of this week’s issue of the Monterey County Weekly. It has the 2011-2012 Best of Monterey Bay Wine & Dine. Yes, you can get it online, but it’s nice to have a glovebox copy. … Continue reading →

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Pessagno ’09 Zin

Posted on October 29, 2011 by

 So I’m sitting here flipping through some of my tasting notes (scribbles, jots, stars, emoticons – the technical details are unimportant). When I was at the Annual Winemaker’s Celebration back in August, I made a note-to-self next to the Pessagno … Continue reading →

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Wine Tasting: 1 Fundamental Quality

Posted on October 24, 2011 by

Here’s a nice, simple, 9-step program for wine tasting – to learn the basics of wine tasting, not to wean you off – oh heavens no, that’s not what I meant. It goes in to taste, texture, smell, etc. etc. etc. Your … Continue reading →

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85° Wine: 2009 Ventana Riesling

Posted on October 23, 2011 by

Well, we can all officially say that “We were there!” for summer, 2011 in Monterey. The heat wave for the past 2 days has proven that I’m a wimp when it comes to anything above 72° F.  In honor of … Continue reading →

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Labels that Sell: Moo. Buzz.

Posted on October 19, 2011 by

In one of my posts the other day, I admitted to buying wine based on the coolness factor of the label. I bet you do this too. You stand in the wine section looking up and down the aisle, when all … Continue reading →

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Winedown Wednesdays Back @ Ventana

Posted on October 18, 2011 by

Winedown Wednesdays are back at the Ventana tasting room out on the 68. This brings a regular local crowd of about 10 and runs from 5ish to 7ish. They bring out cowboy sausage, a cheese platter, and pour generously. For $5, you can’t … Continue reading →

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Salinas Valley Food & Wine Festival on Oct. 22

Posted on October 16, 2011 by

Sat. Oct. 22: Salinas Valley Food & Wine Festival. This is going to be a great event with proceeds benefiting Shelter Outreach Plus. 12-5pm, Old Town Salinas (200 Block Main St.). General admission is $30, Couples $50. 1 week to … Continue reading →

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