• Archive for April, 2010

    Weekly Wine Pick: J Vineyards 2007 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley

    by  • April 30, 2010 • All Posts, Weekly Wine Pick • 0 Comments

    With California Pinot Noir, personally speaking, I’m always looking for something besides ripe fruit. It can be a delicacy and elegance, or a mineral note, earthy character, touches of mushroom… something that gives it interest and finesse. Here’s a good example: J Vineyards 2007 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley ($35). Very nice — delicate, which [...]

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    Reds for Weekend Grilling…

    by  • April 29, 2010 • All Posts, Pairings • 0 Comments

    The air is thick with seasonal honeysuckle aromas in my neck of the woods, which means I’m going to do as much outdoor cooking as possible this Spring weather weekend. (If the rain stays away…) Here are a few worthy reds that match beautifully with a wide range of grilled goodies — from meats to [...]

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    Restaurant: Proof on Main, Louisville KY

    by  • April 28, 2010 • All Posts, Restaurants • 0 Comments

    If you’re headed to the Kentucky Derby — or even just planning summer travel — be sure to work in at least one meal at Louisville’s Proof on Main. Turn back the clock just a couple of years in downtown Louisville, and you would mostly find deserted streets and darkened storefronts. The florescent drone of [...]

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    Three Affordable Picks from Souverain

    by  • April 27, 2010 • All Posts, Winery Spotlights • 0 Comments

    Here are three new releases from Souverain — all Alexander Valley, all priced from $15-$20, and all delish! Souverain 2008 Sauvignon Blanc Alexander Valley ($15). Bright and citrusy, with tangerine and grapefruit mingling with softer melon and pear notes, winding up in a long, lightly spicy and slightly creamy finish. Ready to drink now. Locate this [...]

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    World Malaria Day is April 25th

    by  • April 24, 2010 • All Posts, Random Rants & Raves • 0 Comments

    If you’ve ever felt too small to make a difference, you’ve never been in bed with a fatal malaria mosquito. April 25th is World Malaria Day, and Malaria No More, the Case Foundation and Twitter are launching ‘End Malaria’ to activate tweets from all over the world to help end malaria deaths in Africa. You [...]

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