Guide 2 the Good Life

What is futures tasting? Basically it’s a sneak peak (and taste) of wine before it is released for sale. Sometimes, the vitner will crack open a barrel for the tasting because the wines haven’t even been bottled. It’s a great way to snag a great deal on wines. Carr Winery in Santa Barbara is having […]

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“Thanksgiving” by Norman Rockwell
Throw out the old notion that white wines go with white meat. While a good rule of thumb for beginners, it really does not work for all food pairings. This rule can be (or must be) broken, especially when dealing with the hefty texture of turkey and its traditional side dishes. Certain […]

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The most appropriate way to kick off the start of this new blog is with a bottle of bubbly!
When looking for a good sparkling wine, you do not necessarily need to spend a lot of money nor buy a French import. Many sparkling wines around the world are produced with the “Method Champenoise”, or the […]

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