Tag Archives: Napa
Pinot Envy at Solbar
I think I’ve finally reached the end of the posts from my trip to California. But the recap wouldn’t be complete without one last entry about Californian Pinot Noir. Before this trip to California, I hadn’t very widely tasted Californian … Continue reading
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Tasting in Napa: Frog’s Leap Winery
I’d read interesting things about Frog’s Leap Winery in the Napa Valley, such as this article by Eric Asimov that praises their balanced Cabernets, and was intrigued by references to their “green” wine-making practices and how all their wines are … Continue reading
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Tasting in Napa: Heitz Wine Cellars
After Stag’s Leap, we headed to Heitz Wine Cellars. Although I didn’t realize this when I prepared our itinerary, like Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, Heitz Wine Cellars was also the winner of a blind tasting of French and Californian wine. … Continue reading
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Tasting in Napa: Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars
On the flight to San Francisco, I watched a film called Bottle Shock. Though its merits as a film are questionable, it was a charming, entertaining, and fitting prelude to wine tasting in Napa. It fudges some facts, but basically … Continue reading
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Camiana: Napa Cabernet 2005
Camiana, Howell Mountain 2005, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Blue Hall Vineyard I received this wine as a (very nice) gift for my 30th birthday a few months ago. (Yes, that’s right – I’ve officially left my 20s behind.) It had … Continue reading
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