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Gettin’ Down with Grüner
Posted on July 29, 2010 | No CommentsYesterday I was very fortunate to taste a wine that we had no real use for. Sure I LOVED it, but at the rate this summer was going I was sure that any purchase on my part would undoubtedly result in a headache come the... -
Virtual Winemaker Featuring Bob Varner
Posted on July 29, 2010 | No CommentsDue to another strike by Mother Nature, we’ll be hosting Bob Varner as Virtual Winemaker this Thursday August 5th from 6-7. Please join us! Bob Varner of Varner Winery will join us electronically this evening from 6-7 for a tasting of the Foxglove wines and... -
If You Build it They Will Come…
Posted on June 4, 2010 | 2 CommentsIn the last introduction installment I talked about Authenticity of wine and the price gambit. Today I want to introduce our If you’re a regular to our store you’ve often heard us talk about “gem” wines – those wines that seriously overdeliver on quality for... -
Stepping Out of the Shadow
Posted on May 21, 2010 | 2 CommentsRoughly a month ago I posted about the imminent changes of our neighbor and our beautification plans. In the Shadow of MARTY’s Makeover was the most read post I’ve ever put out there. Clearly there’s an interest in the “non liquid” happenings of our local... -
Virtual Winemaker: David Phinney of Orin Swift Wrap Up
Posted on March 30, 2010 | 2 CommentsWe were fortunate to have Dave Phinney join us as our guest Virtual Winemaker for a tasting of Orin Swift’s Veladora Sauvignon Blanc, Saldo Zinfandel, and The Prisoner on February 26th. Our live event was fantastic, as these wine always draw a curious crowd. What... -
Familia Mayol: Virtual Winemaker Matias Mayol
Posted on October 25, 2009 | No CommentsHere’s the recap of our Virtual Winemaker event with Matias Mayol. I’ve decided to keep it as one uncut video – if you think it would be better to cut the video into smaller bits please let me know in the comments. Here are the...