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Party for Life - featuring Mirassou Winery
A Potpourri of Wine…
A Party for Life with David Mirassou of Mirassou Winery and the usual krewe celebrate Carnival.
Wine Tasting @ Ben’s
Supporting American Cancer Society
Ben’s Fine Wine & Spirits #3
2990 Sullivan Ln., Sparks, NV.
(775) 337-2367
Friday 19 February from 5 PM to 8 PM.
Featuring Mirassou Winery
The cost is $10.00 includes appetizers.
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Posted: December 9th, 2009 under Food and Wine, Red Wine, Sparkling Wine, White Wine, Wine Tasting, Wines.
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What do Power Bars, a “real” Wine Bar and Cap’n Crunch have in common ???
West Street Wine Bar
148 West St. - Reno
775-336-3560
Last week Wineosaurus adventured into the newly renovating West Street Market core of downtown Reno and a gem of a Wine Bar (not a sales store the serves wine but a real Wine Bar that also sells wine) and had the pleasure of meeting and tasting with [...]
Posted: February 16th, 2009 under Food and Wine, Red Wine, Sparkling Wine, White Wine, Wine Accessories, Wine Bars, Clubs,, Wine Events, Wine Tasting, Wines.
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Drink what you like… are you ready for “Rough And Ready Red” Wine ??? Have Happy Holidays
Our winery of the season is a small Sierra foothills gem in Nevada City, CA; appropriately named Nevada City Winery
But first I am exercising my prerogative as the blogger to interrupt this weblog and vent a little about the vagaries of the season and expectations.
The first part of the seasonal insanity has passed us by [...]
Posted: December 10th, 2008 under Food and Wine, Wine Events, Wine Tasting.
Tags: wine, Wine Events
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One of Consumer Reports top three rated Pinot Noirs to go with your Turkey ???
ARTESA WINES PINOT NOIR CARNEROS 2006
In the December issue of Consumer Reports this delightful wine was selected in their top three Pinot Noirs.
We heartily agree and find this wine to be a bright pinot noir filled with aromas and flavors of cherry, raspberry and red currant. This wine is beautifully subtle and multi-layered with hints [...]
Posted: November 16th, 2008 under Food and Wine, Red Wine, Wine Accessories, Wines.
Tags: Add new tag, Holidays, Red Wine
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A week and a half ago, Elvis “The King” whispered in my ear… He said “wait for the…”
Precepts in the realm of food and wine:
1. wine enhances the taste of food 2. food and wine are meant to go together 3. the right food can bring out a wine’s subtle nuances 4. together the combination can transcend… [...]
Posted: October 19th, 2008 under Food and Wine, Wine Events.
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Zin Zin Zinfandel and Ribs, what could be more tasty ???
Last Friday in the spirit of the weekend and the local Rib Cook-Off Celebration we had a selection of 11 Zins for tasting at Fine Vines cheese and wines to go with BBQ Ribs and the fixin’s.
Wow what a set of choices from the mellow to the incredible and everything in between.
In keeping with [...]
Posted: September 2nd, 2008 under Food and Wine, Red Wine, Wine Tasting, Wines.
Tags: Food and Wine, Red Wine, Wine Tasting
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OMG, To Die For !!!
Trentadue Winery, food and wine at Butcher Boy Prime
20 August 2008 Chef James Garza
There are a few acknowledged precepts in the realm of food and wine:
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Posted: August 24th, 2008 under Food and Wine.
Tags: Food and Wine
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IGT Wine and Food Tasting Benefit for Nevada Museum of Art
Friday 15 Aug was a great nite; many, many wines to taste, actually maybe more than is prudent at one time, however it was for a very good cause.
This the 24th year and largest Wine Tasting in Reno, NV.
More than 1000 joined in for the festivities and to support the Museum by [...]
Posted: August 19th, 2008 under Food and Wine, Wine Events, Wine Tasting.
Tags: charity, Food and Wine, wine event
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