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Mondavi 2006 Fume Blanc

There are entire blogs devoted to Trader Joe’s bargain wines, but we couldn’t resist writing about this exotic pickup from TJ’s.
Robert Mondavi Fume Blanc
Napa Valley
Robert Mondavi Winery
$10.99 at Trader Joe’s
This gem has scents of citrus and melon. We happened to be snacking on white peach, honeydew nectarine, soft Gouda and dark chocolate at the time [...]

Perfect Summer White

OK, it’s 95 degrees outside and I needed something cool and refreshing.  Cinnabar came to my rescue!  You may recognize Cinnabar’s flagship wine, the red Bordeaux blend called Mercury Rising, but you may not have known that they have a white version named (very creatively I might add) Mercury Rising Blanc. 
2006 Mercury Rising Blanc
Cinnabar Vineyard & Winery
Where [...]

Wine Tasting Adventures in Grass Valley

Sami and I just celebrated 13 years of marriage, and as part of a low-key celebration this year, we stayed at a bed and breakfast in Nevada City. Our adventures took us to an afternoon of wine tasting in downtown Grass Valley. Among our stops were Burch Hall Winery. If you ever [...]

2004 Tapiz Merlot

One of my purchases during the BevMo 5 cent sale was this lovely ‘04 Tapiz Merlot. Even if the second bottle wasn’t 5 cents, this wine was an excellent buy for the regular price.
Wine: 2004 Tapiz Merlot
Vineyard: Fincas Patagonicas, Mendoza, Argentina
Price: $14.95 (and a second one for just 5 cents more).
Where: BevMo
The nose on [...]