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Posted by Dennis Sodomka on Mar 11, 2014

Like Chardonnay? You Will Love Frank Family

Frank Family Carneros Chardonnay 2012, Napa Valley Cost: $33-36 What: When you drink a wine like the Frank Family Chardonnay it’s easy to understand why Chardonnay is the most widely planted white wine grape in California. This lively, lush, nuanced wine is about as good as it gets. Every grower knows people love Chardonnay, so they think why not give it a try. That’s why there are more than 1,500...

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Posted by Dennis Sodomka on Mar 10, 2014

Blackbird Singing At The Finch & Fifth (A Tasty Song)

I love discovering new wines and wineries, and last week I had a great opportunity to do just that. Faulkner Warlick of White Horse hosted a wine tasting at his new Finch & Fifth restaurant in Surrey Center. We tasted six wines, none of which I had ever had before. They were outstanding. I’m hoping we see more tastings at Finch & Fifth. Dylan York, brand manager-east for the Bespoke Collection of...

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Posted by Dennis Sodomka on Mar 4, 2014

Want Luxury For Less? Try Some Graham’s Six Grapes

Graham’s Six Grapes Reserve Port NV, Portugal Cost: $21-23 What: Sometimes you want to have a little luxury, even when you can’t afford it. Luxuries are not essential, but they can make life really special. So it’s really nice to find lux at an affordable price. Have you ever been on a flight where the airline upgraded you to first class without charge? That happened to me once, years ago, and I still...

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Posted by Bottle Report on Mar 1, 2014

Weekend Tasting with Edgar’s Grill-Vineyard-Feb. 28-March 1

Time to say by to nasty old February and its ice storm and welcome March. This weekend’s wine tasting with Roger will feature food from Edgar’s Grille. Now if you’ve never tried Mr. Black’s Concoction Shiraz, Australia you need to. This one of my favorite wines, even if it’s over $10. [Show as slideshow] Roger Says “Edgar’s Grille is unlike any other restaurant in...

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Posted by Dennis Sodomka on Feb 25, 2014

If You Haven’t Had Sagrantino From Italy, Look For Some

Tenuta Castelbuono Montefalco Sagrantino 2007, Italy Cost: $36-38 What: Sagrantino is a native Italian grape that is relatively unknown to Americans. I think that’s about to change as many of these blockbuster wines start making their way into our wine shops. The Tenuta Castelbuono is one of the better examples I’ve tasted recently, and it’s at a moderate price. It’s a beautiful deep purple in the glass...

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Posted by Bottle Report on Feb 22, 2014

Weekend Earthquake Tasting-Vineyard-Feb. 21-22

It was a great tasting. I loved the Earthquake Petite Syrah and the Zin. The Petite Syrah was smokey. Real smokey. Not just oak but smoked oak. Very heavy mouth fell and full of fruit. The Zin was approaching it but without the smoke. This was well worth $10. Matter of fact it should have been more. These were not low end wines. All of the wines had an earthquake theme to them to celebrate our recent 4.1...

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Posted by Dennis Sodomka on Feb 21, 2014

What Did You Drink When The Lights Went Out? For Me, It’s Candor

S o, what were you drinking when the lights went out? I’d love to hear what you thought were comfort wines during the ice storm and the blackout, but as for me, we started with a Candor Merlot. We didn’t have electricity so I made baked potatoes and chicken legs on the grill and ate it by candlelight. I warmed some creamed corn on the gas burner built into the grill. It was quite the cozy, romantic...

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Posted by Dan Doughtie on Feb 20, 2014

Third Thursday-Wine World- Feb. 20

Funny how fast the weather changes. Last week at this time none of us had power and were shivering in ice and snow. A week later and it’s 80 degrees and the front door is propped open. It seemed appropriate that the white wines this week go real well with a spring warmup. To my palate all three whites would go with a nice spring dinner party out on the patio. I really liked the Hidden Crush...

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Recent Tasting Events

Blackbird Singing At The Finch & Fifth (A Tasty Song)

Posted by Dennis Sodomka on 3-10-14

Weekend Tasting with Edgar’s Grill-Vineyard-Feb. 28-March 1

Posted by Bottle Report on 3-1-14

Italian Wines of the Piedmont Tasting Seminar-Feb. 27

Posted by Bottle Report on 2-27-14

Upcoming Events

First Friday Tasting-Wine World-Mar. 7

Posted by Bottle Report on 3-4-14

Beer Tasting-Wine World-March 14

Posted by Bottle Report on 2-27-14

Meet James Stewart Tasting-Vineyard-March 13

Posted by Bottle Report on 2-27-14

Recent Reviews

Like Chardonnay? You Will Love Frank Family

Posted by Dennis Sodomka on 3-11-14

Blackbird Singing At The Finch & Fifth (A Tasty Song)

Posted by Dennis Sodomka on 3-10-14

Want Luxury For Less? Try Some Graham’s Six Grapes

Posted by Dennis Sodomka on 3-4-14

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Like Chardonnay? You Will Love Frank Family

Posted on Mar 11, 2014 in Dennis Sodomka, Featured, Wines | 0 comments

Frank Family Carneros Chardonnay 2012, Napa Valley Cost: $33-36 What: When you drink a wine like the Frank Family Chardonnay it’s easy to understand why Chardonnay is the most widely planted white wine grape in...

Blackbird Singing At The Finch & Fifth (A Tasty Song)

Posted on Mar 10, 2014 in Dennis Sodomka, Event Coverage, Featured, Reviews, Wines | 0 comments

I love discovering new wines and wineries, and last week I had a great opportunity to do just that. Faulkner Warlick of White Horse hosted a wine tasting at his new Finch & Fifth restaurant in Surrey Center....