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Here's a blog post about a little business that has been picking up a good deal of steam, not to mention a ton of press. It's called Crushpad and its created quite a buzz. Here are my thoughts...
"So what's a wine nut to do when wine collecting isn’t enough and they need to
feel like they own a piece of the product and its production? Well for the
super-wealthy, they just buy or invest in a winery. But what about the rest of
us who do not have the million-dollars an acre to sink into the top-notch real
estate in Napa or don’t have the time or know-how to invest in farming their own
land and building their estate ..." read more
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2004 Renzo Masi Chianti Riserva
This was nice little chianti I found, priced around $14 dollars. While
it might have been a little more new world in style, it was a
wonderfully simple and all-together enjoyable wine. Made in a richer
style, with bigger fruit, the wine had a dark color, and a floral nose.
The taste was full of earth, cherries, and lavender. There was a good
backbone of acidity running through the wine and the tannins were
fairly noticeable. Contrasting with the dryness however was a ton of
big fruit giving this wine a huge presence. Overall I crowd-pleaser.
Rating: 90pt
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A Food Lover's (And Wine) Destination
In northern Sonoma, lies the little town of Healdsburg. Once a sleepy farm town, Healdsburg is now a trendy wine destination. The town boasts top wineries in and around its borders, along with boutique shopping and some of the best restaurants in the valley. For the food lover, it is the perfect destination with high-end dining at Cyrus and Dry Creek Kitchen and perfect everyday treats from Oakville Grocery and the Downtown Bakery and Creamery. It makes the perfect home base for exploring the area wineries as well.
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