We welcomed this beautiful spring by pairing eight wines with Indian food by Joy, famous fig chutney from Don’s yard and an exquisite fresh strawberry shortbread dessert by Doni. We found the strong aromatic Indian spices affected the true taste of… Continue Reading
After last month’s dismal showing, the Mavens advisory board decided to raise our price limit a bit. No disrespect to Two-Buck Chuck, but if it’s the best of our picks, we are doing something wrong. It is to Gen X… Continue Reading
Wine tasting is not a spectator sport – a full participation of all team members is essential for success and fun. This column is in honor of the recent Winter Games in Vancouver, which seemed good timing to toast this… Continue Reading
The WOD Squad kicked off the new year at Don and Elaine’s. They were joined by landscaping maven and fellow anewscafe.com contributor Karen McGrath and her husband Bob. The wines were selected by Don wandering around town checking out wine… Continue Reading
The wine mavens’ mission is to find good wine at cheap bargain prices. With our limit of $6.99, this is not always easy. The good news is, there is a lot available. We are floating on a sea of wine.… Continue Reading
This month’s tasting was graciously hosted by Bruce and Doni. Our regular group of tasters was joined by several guest tasters, including Marni and John Rapf, owners of Buttercreek Ranch Vineyards in Hyampom who shared their succulent Trinity Noir –… Continue Reading
Like Locavores and farmers market junkies Locawinos know the joys of consuming a handcrafted product that was grown and made locally. Visiting the Napa valley and enjoying a glass of wine in its own back yard is a real joy.… Continue Reading
After last month’s dismal showing (only one of seven wines deemed worth drinking) one had to wonder if it might be better to give up and just drink beer. But wine geeks, like treasure hunters, are eternal optimists. Looking for… Continue Reading
Our wonderful wine tasters assembled at Don Cohen’s for a late summer sipping event… Continue Reading
Our merry band of tasters assembled at Joy’s . We were joined by Jeanene Gibbs (Kelly Brewer’s mom), Steve Brewer and Rocky Slaughter. Rocky was seeing how the other half lives before heading to the Napa Valley as an intern… Continue Reading
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