Monthly Archives: January 2010

Treasure Hunting At Zinfandel Grand Tasting

Posted on January 31, 2010 by Joe

You have to really love Zinfandel wine to go to this event. Parking is a headache (field day for the meter maids) and with the giant afternoon crowds you sometimes have to claw and kick your way to the front … Continue reading →

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ZAP Week in San Francisco. If you Go, Spit!

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Joe

ZAP (Zinfandel Advocates & Producers) has become a San Francisco tradition. The 19th annual festival will take place January 28th through the 30th, with several different events scheduled all about Zinfandel wine. Nope, no other wines will be served or … Continue reading →

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Vintage Wine Club’s Syrah Taste Off

Posted on January 14, 2010 by Joe

The Vintage Wine Tasters met this past Wednesday for their bi-monthly blind wine tasting to taste and judge six Syrah/Shiraz wines priced under $20. Our host was Vintage club member Jim who did an extraordinary job researching and selecting six … Continue reading →

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Sleuthing for Wine Values & Bargains

Posted on January 10, 2010 by Joe

This year should provide a great opportunity for finding wine values and bargains. The word in the wine biz is that, with huge inventories building, wine distributors are being very selective of clients, and with many wineries on the brink … Continue reading →

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