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"A vine bears three grapes – the first of pleasure, the second of drunkenness and the third of repentance."

- Anacharsis, Scythian philosopher, 6th Century BC

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2007 Killer Juice Cabernet Sauvignon Box Wine from California

I have often seen positive references to Killer Juice box wine on the web so it was with some anticipation that I tried the 2007 Killer Juice Cabernet Sauvignon expecting at least a half-way decent, inexpensive wine.

After one sip I have to say that I was disappointed in this half-way decent wine (more of a [...]

Wine Country in an RV?

You can imagine your interest when we at a website about “wine roads” encountered an item about RVing to wine country (El Monte RV Promoting California’s Wine Country, RV Business, August 20, 2009). El Monte RV Rentals, a California-based national RV rental company, is promoting California wine country events on their website.

In a conversation that [...]

Great New Wine Site

California wine lovers now have a great new resource courtesy of the Wine Institute. The site is Discover California Wine. It provides a wealth of information, including nwine touring tips, Discover Green Wines and Wineries (as in environmentally friendly), events and more.

I particularly like the Create Your Own Wine Tour section. This is an indespensible [...]

Pinot Noir Best Buy – Mirassou

I ran into the liquor store the other day with only $15 in my pocket. I was looking for a Pinot Noir to go with the night’s barbecue. With only $15 in my pocket, I was looking for a “best value” Pinot Noir. I quickly found several that I had never heard of for $9.99. [...]

Robert Mondavi Dead at 94

California wine making pioneer and founder of the Robert Mondavi Winery passed away today at the age of 94. See: California winemaking patriarch Robert Mondavi dead at 94

Interesting Article on Napa Wineries Bucking the Trends

Big fruity wines, low acidity, low tannins, and high alcohol has been the trend in California red wine for a while. Here is an interesting article about some wineries bucking this trend.

See: California contrarians, Two maverick winemakers buck the Napa Valley trend, Boston Globe, May 14, 2008.

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