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Merlot

Wine Of The Week – Barone Ricasoli Casalferro 2010

November 4, 2018 by John Souerbry Leave a Comment

Our Wine Of The Week is Barone Ricasoli Casalferro 2010. Like most Wine Adventurers, I like to buy wine at the source when visiting fun tasting destinations. This 100% Merlot from the Chianti region … [Read more...] about Wine Of The Week – Barone Ricasoli Casalferro 2010

Filed Under: Italy: Tuscany, Merlot, Tasting Notes, Wine Of The Week Tagged With: Chianti wines, Italian wines, Merlot, Tucscany wines, wine, Wine Of The Week, wine tasting

Wine Of The Week – Round Pond Estate 2015 Proprietary Left Bank Blend

December 23, 2017 by John Souerbry Leave a Comment

Our Wine Of The Week is Round Pond Estate 2015 Proprietary Left Bank Blend. If you like Bordeaux blends, you'll love Round Pond's excellent Napa Valley contribution to the genre produced from their … [Read more...] about Wine Of The Week – Round Pond Estate 2015 Proprietary Left Bank Blend

Filed Under: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Tasting Notes, USA: Napa Valley, Wine Of The Week Tagged With: Cabernet Sauvignon, California Wine, Merlot, Napa Valley red wine blends, Napa Valley red wines, Napa Valley wines, Petit Verdot, Round Pond Estate 2015 Proprietary Left Bank Blend, Rutherford wines, wine, Wine Of The Week, wine tasting

Celebrate International Merlot Day 2017

November 7, 2017 by John Souerbry Leave a Comment

It's International Merlot Day 2017! Celebrate with your favorite Merlot, like this one from WAJ sponsor Hamilton Estates. Here are some interesting facts about Merlot: The name Merlot comes from … [Read more...] about Celebrate International Merlot Day 2017

Filed Under: Merlot, Wine Holidays Tagged With: International Merlot Day 2017, Merlot, red wine, wine, wine tasting

Wine Of The Week – 2013 Swanson Vineyards Merlot

September 30, 2017 by John Souerbry Leave a Comment

We end September in mid-harvest with an excellent Napa Valley Wine Of The Week - 2013 Swanson Vineyards Merlot. One of my favorites featuring this varietal, Swanson adds a touch Cabernet Sauvignon and … [Read more...] about Wine Of The Week – 2013 Swanson Vineyards Merlot

Filed Under: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Tasting Notes, USA: Napa Valley, Wine Of The Week Tagged With: 2013 Swanson Vineyards Merlot, 2017 Round Pond Estate Proprietary Nebbiolo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Napa Valley wines, Petite Verdot, wine, Wine Of The Week

Pride Mountain Vineyards Tasting Room Adventure

October 23, 2015 by John Souerbry Leave a Comment

Pride Mountain Vineyards is a hilltop producer of some of my favorite Northern California Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Syrah. Vineyards and winery are located about 20 minutes from … [Read more...] about Pride Mountain Vineyards Tasting Room Adventure

Filed Under: Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah, Tasting Room Adventure, USA: Napa Valley, USA: Sonoma County Tagged With: Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Napa Valley wine tasting, Pride Mountain Vineyards, Sonoma County wine tasting, syrah, Wine Adventure Journal

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all-day Crab And Wine Fest 2020 @ Sonoma County Fairgrounds - Hall Of Flowers And Grace Pavilion
Crab And Wine Fest 2020 @ Sonoma County Fairgrounds - Hall Of Flowers And Grace Pavilion
Feb 1 all-day
Crab And Wine Fest 2020 @ Sonoma County Fairgrounds - Hall Of Flowers And Grace Pavilion
The Crab And Wine Fest is an annual event sponsored by the Sonoma County Farm Bureau that benefits scholarships, education initiatives and advocacy for local agricultural. The event begins with a reception and silent auction,[...]
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Yountville International Short F... @ Various venues downtown
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The Yountville International Short Film Festival features short films from around the world. There are several screening venues, all within walking distance of each other. See the festival schedule for times and locations. Yountville is[...]
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all-day Lodi Wine And Chocolate Weekend ... @ Participating wineries
Lodi Wine And Chocolate Weekend ... @ Participating wineries
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The Lodi Wine And Chocolate Weekend is an annual passport-type event held at participating wineries throughout the Lodi, CA area. Visit the event web site for updated list of participants. All ticket holders, including designated[...]
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BottleRock Napa Valley 2020 @ Napa Valley Expo
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BottleRock Napa Valley 2020 @ Napa Valley Expo
BottleRock Napa Valley is an annual festival that brings together live music, food, drinks and more held over three days in May. The event virtually takes over downtown Napa, so be prepared to walk, take[...]
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Auction Napa Valley 2020 @ Meadowood Napa Valley (resort)
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Auction Napa Valley is the premier California Wine Country charity wine auction, presented over 4 days with an e-auction, barrel auction and live auction. Includes several side events, dinners and a lot of fun. Presented[...]
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all-day Sonoma County Wine Auction 2020 @ Sonoma County - several venues, see organizer's website.
Sonoma County Wine Auction 2020 @ Sonoma County - several venues, see organizer's website.
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Sonoma County Wine Auction 2020 @ Sonoma County - several venues, see organizer's website.
The Sonoma County Wine Auction is a premier event taking place over three days and includes an opening party, vintners dinners and the auction. A variety of local organizations and causes benefit from the auction,[...]
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