SAKE2ME!
on Jan 6, 2009 in Misc Sparkling wine Disclaimer: I received these bottles as samples from SAKE2ME. I don’t really know anything about Sake.  I’ve never had any Sake before, still or otherwise.  But the folks at SAKE2ME contacted me and asked if I would like to try thei

I’m seeing a trend
on Jan 5, 2009 in California Red Syrah *Disclaimer: I received this bottle as a sample from Sonoma Vineyards Recently the wine I’m being sent as samples is falling squarely into the under $20 range in retail price.  I’m wondering if that’s a sign of the current

Delicious Pinot Gris
on Jan 4, 2009 in California Hahn Pinot Gris White Wine Disclaimer: I received this wine as a sample from Hahn Winery. I’ve been sitting on two samples of wine from Hahn winery since I went to the Wine Blogger Conference and Wine Diver Girl handed them to me.  We just haven’t (despite the

Wine in 2009
on Jan 3, 2009 in Wine As in past years, Dr. Debs of Good Wine Under $20 has implored us to talk about what our wine resolutions are for the new year.  And like every other year, I don’t make resolutions…I’m not good at keeping them, so instead, I

Little Bottle, Big Nose
on Jan 2, 2009 in California Red Syrah Wine Matt’s been sick lately, so having a few “little” bottles of wine, that is, the 375 mL size, has been quite helpful. There’s just enough in there that I can drink it by myself if I want to, or if I want to, it saves

A Citrus Bowl
on Jan 1, 2009 in California Stevenot White Wine I’ve been in a white wine mood this week, even with temperatures plummeting into the 20s…brr! I reached for the 2007 Stevenot Torrontes that I picked up on my recent trip to Murphys, California.  This wine retails for $18, though I pa

Happy New Year!
on Dec 31, 2008 in Misc Just a quick post to wish you and yours a happy and healthy 2009! Enjoy the evening, I hope everyone is drinking something excellent! Cheers! Sonadora       ...