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The greatest chardonnay’s ever made.

August 1st, 2008 · No Comments

Chateau Montelena
California chardonnay
Bottle Shock
Karen, I await your question.  I have so many answers for you.

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2005 Waterbrook Reserve Chardonnay and The Mysterious Island

June 29th, 2008 · No Comments

It is hot.
It is SO hot, I just stood up and sweat ran down my ankle.
It is the perfect weather for a brutally cold white wine to sip on in the shade, all while devouring the perfect summer story.
I opened up a bottle of the 2005 Waterbrook Reserve Chardonnay; if it were possible to bathe […]

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Tags: Life · Wine

Francis Ford Coppola Zinfandel and the book I am reading while drinking it.

June 17th, 2008 · No Comments

We got a bunch of Francis Ford Coppola wine to try at work today. Some were disappointing but the one I loved I feel a little guilty about. It’s the 2006 Francis Ford Coppola “Director’s Cut” Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel. Holy crap that is like a sentence in of itself. It […]

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Five records you are guaranteed to find in a thrift store in Walla Walla.

May 29th, 2008 · No Comments

Like many people, I enjoy looking for retardedly good finds in my local thrift store. The last such find was a superb record player with nary a flaw and that great vintage look. Naturally then, I’ve been buying records lately and have noticed that there are a number of the same records you […]

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Tags: Wine · music

A quick rundown.

May 27th, 2008 · No Comments

A brilliant new bandname: Fire causing death
A brilliant new car color: That blue your hands turn when there is no circulation.
The playlist that won’t leave my head: Romain Gavras Mix
The idea from the article I can’t stop thinking about: Do we make our decisions slightly before we actually become aware of […]

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Have you ever dreamed of cat wine?

May 21st, 2008 · No Comments

I know I sure have.  It sounds like heaven right?  Cats and wine, two of my favorite things; blended together for one delicious sounding beverage.  Don’t believe me?  Check it out.

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Tags: Wine