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Can an Easter wine basket substitute for me?

April 3rd, 2009 · No Comments · Cabernet Sauvignon

With Easter approaching fast, this  90 Point Geyser Peak Duet – Gourmet Gift Basket appears to be the perfect replacement for my attendance at the dinner table this year. As I will be missing Easter dinner with my extended family this year due to work duties, I thought at least my famliy could enjoy some [...]

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so you want to become a vintner?

February 9th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Cabernet Sauvignon, Uncategorized

Algodon Wine Estates is now offering a unique opportunity for you to become a vintner through their wine barrel ownership program.  For $5,000 to $6,000 USD, you can create about 290 bottles of your own wine from the finest wine county in Argentina.  Of course, you have to taste the wine during the aging process [...]

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Chilean sea bass out, Chilean wine in

January 14th, 2009 · No Comments · Cabernet Sauvignon, Uncategorized

As we all know by now, it is politically incorrect to order Chilean sea bass at diner these days, due to its association with high levels of mercury and the accidental catching of seabirds like the endangered albatross.  Fortunately it is becoming more popular to enjoy Chilean wines, which are becoming more accessible in the [...]

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1 wine cube equals 2 bottles and a good time

October 20th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Cabernet Sauvignon, Product Reviews, Shiraz, Wine Reviews

Today while shopping at Target, Mrs. Grapeinabottle and I stumbled upon the Wine Cube. We both acted as if we weren’t looking at this Target Brand boxed wine, when I finally broke the silence and declared that I wanted to give it a try. I must admit I have never tried a boxed [...]

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toast to the cure with chardonnay or cabernet sauvignon

October 11th, 2008 · No Comments · Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Uncategorized

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Pink Ribbon Wines has issued two special edition wines to celebrate the month.  They are releasing a Chardonney and a Cabernet Sauvignon, which supports the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.  They are going to donate money from each purchase towards breast cancer research.  On October 30th Pink Ribbon Wines [...]

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