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Author Archives: rudybelle
A delightful trip to Vermont…and Simon Pearce
Mr. Cups, some friends and I enjoyed a trip to beautiful Barnard, Vermont this past weekend. It was shocking to see the extent of the damage wreaked by Hurricane Irene back in late August, including the washout of some of … Continue reading
Tiny Bubbles: Oct. 28 is National Champagne Day
Like we ever *needed* an excuse to pop open a bottle of bubbly. But we’re getting one, thanks to the The Champagne Bureau, the US arm of the trade association representing all Champagne houses in France. Get ready to celebrate, … Continue reading
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Bottle Shocked: Battle of the Chardonnays
A couple of weeks back, I invited some friends over for a poor man’s re-enactment of the 1976 Paris tasting. We pitted a 2008 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay ($39.99) from the Napa Valley (an old hat in the US/French taste-offs) against a … Continue reading
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Quaff of the Week: Gargiulo Vineyards 2008 Money Road Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon
As the air starts to feel just a bit cooler (and the reality of a long dark winter ahead without the Sox starts to sink in), thoughts turn to big red wines. This week’s Quaff of the Week honors belong … Continue reading
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An off the beaten track tour of France, courtesy of L’Espalier
Wine Gal and I recently went back to the restaurant wine tasting mother ship, L’Espalier, for its Wine Monday “France Off the Beaten Track” evening. For $65, we feasted on a four-course meal paired with wines from regions of France … Continue reading
Quaff of the Week: Groundwork Grenache
For those of you paying attention, I last mentioned Santa Barbara-based Groundwork in my early July post about Harvest’s “Think Pink” tasting. That evening, I sampled their delicious rose of Grenache. But the Groundwork winery remained elusive to me. During … Continue reading
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Wines of Fenway Park: “You want some ice with that?”
As my friends know, I’m a rabid Sox fan. One of my favorite things about going to Fenway is the people watching. Girls on dates, trying to impress their boyfriends that they’re sports fans but being given away by their … Continue reading
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Quaff of the Week: Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc + Viognier
The Silverado Trail in California wine country boasts many gorgeous vistas. But one of its most beautiful sights (IMHO) is the Pine Ridge Winery, set back from the Trail at a lovely curve of the road. I’ve long been a … Continue reading
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