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    LET’S EXPLORE THE NAPA VALLEY

     

    On our blog, we will provide local insight on everything around the Napa valley as well as other parts of California. We will give you our honest take on wines, wineries, restaurants, and outdoor activities that are at the heart of Napa Valley..

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    To age or not to age your Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

    January 27, 2017

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    Tom Aiken

    The quick answer: Do not age your Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon past 5 years after release.    

    The Reason:  95% of the Cabernets coming out of Napa are meant to be consumed within one to five years of their release. 

    In the US, a Cabernet Sauvignon...

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    Review: Belle Glos Pinot Noir

    September 16, 2016

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    Tom Aiken

    Went to R+D Kitchen in Yountville, CA for lunch a few days ago and had a glass of the Belle Glos Pinot Noir to go along with my awesome cheeseburger. It was the perfect food pairing. 

    The Belle Glos Pinot (from the Russian River Valley) was exactly like their descriptio...

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    How Wine Barrels Affect The Taste of Wine

    August 24, 2016

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    Tom Aiken

     Check out this good article by Wine Folly

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    Dreams Do Come True: There’s A Purse That Secretly Holds A Full Bottle Of Wine

    July 14, 2016

    My wife will want one!  

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    5 Delicious Wineries to Check Out on Rutherford Cross Road

    July 13, 2016

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    Tom Aiken

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    Nice write up by 7x7. For me, Round Pond and Caymus are two of my favorites. Caymus now requires appointments so plan accordingly. 

    Try Frog Leap's Chardonnay and Zinfandel. I think they're very good value at their price point. 

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    How To Make Red Wine

    July 8, 2016

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    Tom Aiken

    Making it taste good is a WHOLE different story! :-) 

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    Quick Review: Beaulieu Vineyard (BV) Rutherford

    June 24, 2016

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    Tom Aiken

    Beaulieu Vineyard (BV) founded in 1900 by the great Georges de Latour, was once one of the premier wineries in the Napa Valley. I have been very disappointed with their wines for the past 5 or 6 years. Even their Georges de Latour Private Reserves ($90 here) and their...

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    The Judgment of Paris: 40 Facts for the 40th Anniversary

    June 2, 2016

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    Tom Aiken

    Nice write up. Some of these wineries went corporate, however some are still some of the Napa Valley's best.  

     

     


    http://www.napavalley.com/2016/05/02/judgement-of-paris-facts/

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    Winery Visit: Biale Vineyards

    May 20, 2016

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    Tom Aiken

    If you love BIG Zinfandels you will definitely want to take a visit to Biale's Vineyards in Napa. I went to Biale a few weeks ago for my birthday and I had a great time and tasted some really good Zin's. 

     

    Biale is located just north of downtown Napa and next to An...

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    Winner: 2014 Educated Guess

    May 5, 2016

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    Tom Aiken

    I have been a fan of Educated Guess since 2005 (first release). Mark Albrecht (owner) does a really good job sourcing his juice and Berry Gnekow (winemaker) does a fantastic job making really good affordable Cabs. Best year was 2005. 

     

    For $16-$20 a bottle, the 2014 Edu...

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