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Santa Ynez and Paso Robles
: Specializes in Italian wines, and a good change of pace from the usual suspects of the region. The hit was the rosato which is made from nebbiolo and barbera grapes. The sangiovese was a hit with one, but not with the others....
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Thanksgiving wines--what to serve with turkey?
Gewürztraminer Furstentum-Vieilles-Vignes Grand Cru 2001, $25, () "Big ... too much with dinner, but maybe with cheese." ROSÉ Terre di Talamo Tuscany Piano Piano Rosato IGT 2005,$16, **(*) Most tasters felt it lacked the wherewithal...
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Help me pick a wine!
or Beringer as they’re saturated with so much oak it’s like drinking sweet vanilla and splinters. The Viognier does add a lot to the blend opening up the bouquet with tropical and floral qualities. Iron Horse also...
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Top 5 Napa Wineries
Corrections: La Sirena and Garguilo no longer make Sangiovese. Garguilo makes only a Rosato of Sangiovese. Venge has been sold. Prices of Napa Sangiovese: Pride (if you can find it — very limited quantity) $70 Del Dotto $45...
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The best AUTHENTIC Italian in Toronto?
was very nice & heavier than a typical Rosato). For the 5 Antipasti you get small servings of each of whatever is on the menu that day and the Primo I went with was Gnocchi with Ricotta Insalata, Cherry Tomatoes & Eggplant. I had...
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Grocery Outlet -- April 2008
Found today in Santa Rosa (on end aisle facing exit door) from same distributor – Aceto Rosato - a pinkish red (rose) wine vinegar half liter bottle for $1.69. It’s milder than balsamic & would go well with tender...
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Red Wine under $10
happily, taking the time to read their amusing AND informative signage. After I had looked around, I asked about a rosato that had been written up in the NY times. They did not have the exact same one, but some similar, and asked...
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Mozza - another take
bar around 4:30 and had a first-hand view of all the pizza making action. We started with two glasses of the tocai fruliano and one of the rosato. I love a restaurant that has a true tocai on the menu, so was happy there. We also...
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What white wine would be good with a variety of apps?
, something like a Dolcetto. The Beaujolais is similar in weight and fruitiness. And remember, our hostess has the Beaujolais, a case of it, already purchased. Ah, but this dish is also drunk with Italian Rosato or Ceresuolo....
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What are you drinking right now?
An epic weekend in Vegas dining at B&B (great food, not mind-blowing) and Picasso (incredible all-around experience). My wife is pregnant so it was by the glass pairings all weekend for me. At B&B, started with a rosato from...
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Maison d'Azur (SoBe)
: Falesco Vitiano Rosato - $30 list / $10 retail (3x) Dutton Goldfield Chard - $69 list / $32 retail (2.2x) Pascal Jolivet Pouille Fume $45 list / $17 retail (2.6x) Phelps Cab 04 - $99 list / $38 retail (2.6x) Ridge Three Valleys Zin...
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What's your house wine?
Thank you! I’ve made a note of it. I bought the Chinon at Garnet...they also recommended Ioppa, a Nebbiolo Rosato 05 (said it had good body) which I purchased as well & will try next.
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