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Tonight we are trying a new wine from Romania, the Murfatlar “Amavinum” Pinot Noir. This wine has a very berry flavor, with Strawberry and raspberry notes spiced with saffron.  I do not really appreciate the saffron as much as Mrs. Grapeinabottle. It is a lighter pinot noir in color, but goes well with meats and [...]

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Mrs. Grapeinabottle and I enjoyed a nice bottle of Trinity Oaks Pinot Noir last night while watching the Presidential debate.  This pinot noir lived up to its slogan, “Trinity Oaks… the food wine” as we paired it with a barbeque chicken pizza with red onions and roasted peppers.  Trinity Oaks Pinot Noir was refreshing,  virtually [...]

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And now for a different perspective, from the wifely half of grapeinabottle. Because our daughter was off to the grandparents’ house for the evening (thank goodness!), Mr. grapeinabottle and I decided to try Pei Wei Asian Diner, a new restaurant in our neighborhood that had garnered good word of mouth from some of our friends.  [...]

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