http://www.examiner.com/x-4055-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:53:12 -0700 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 11:02:38 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-4055-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner~y2009m9d27-Wine-event-will-have-folks-happy-to-be-stuck-in-Lodi-again?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner Just a short note to all you winelovers who may have no plans this afternoon.  One of Lodi's premier events takes place from 1-5 today on the shady grounds of the Wine and Roses event center.  Thisoutstanding event features over 40 award wi... wine and food events Sun, 27 Sep 2009 11:02:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4055-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner~y2009m9d27-Wine-event-will-have-folks-happy-to-be-stuck-in-Lodi-again?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4055-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner~y2009m9d27-CabernetSyrah-wine-making-day-number-one?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner Ah, the glamour of winemaking......the heat, the dirt, the bugs, the schmutz......The day dawned bright and full of vinous promise.   The sun hadn't yet peeked over the rooftops surrounding the rental yard;  the early morning air ... wine making Sun, 27 Sep 2009 09:43:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4055-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner~y2009m9d27-CabernetSyrah-wine-making-day-number-one?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4055-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner~y2009m9d25-CabSyrah-a-winemaking-adventure-2009?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner A sense of urgency has befallen me, an agricultural call-to-arms, so to speak, from the northern edge of the San Joaquin Valley-----The Grapes are Ready, The Grapes are Ready!The call came through on Wednesday morning from th... wine making Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:17:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4055-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner~y2009m9d25-CabSyrah-a-winemaking-adventure-2009?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4055-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner~y2009m9d23-Wine-recommendations-for-the-neverending-California-grill-season?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner Ah, Fall in Sacramento.  The air is crisp, the winds are blustery, and the frost is on the pumpkins----maybe in Sacramento, Kentucky. Sacramento, California is a completely different story.  Sacramento on the West coast &nbsp... wine pairings Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:49:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4055-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner~y2009m9d23-Wine-recommendations-for-the-neverending-California-grill-season?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4055-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner~y2009m9d22-The-Italian-paradox--does-red-wine-increase-sexual-desire-in-women?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner The French Paradox is a term coined in 1992 by Dr. Serge Renaud, a scientist from Bordeaux University in France.  It is the observation that  despite a diet rich in saturated fats, the French suffer relatively low h... wine and sex Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:03:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4055-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner~y2009m9d22-The-Italian-paradox--does-red-wine-increase-sexual-desire-in-women?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4055-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner~y2009m9d20-Wine-barrel-road-trip-to-Napa-Valley?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner When one is anticipating the commencement of red winemaking, securing sound and clean barrels for such an auspicious undertaking is in order.Our  winemaking venture last year had us scrambling to find barrels from a reputable source rather ... Wine (general) Sun, 20 Sep 2009 14:53:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4055-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner~y2009m9d20-Wine-barrel-road-trip-to-Napa-Valley?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4055-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Perceived-value--highend-vs-lowend-wines?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner  What criteria is used when determining  the selling price of a bottle of wine?  Is it the winery's pedigree (or lack thereof)?  Is it based on a review from a prestigious wine critic?  Is i... wine Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:32:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4055-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Perceived-value--highend-vs-lowend-wines?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4055-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Highend-wines-at-bargainbasement-prices--Pinch-me?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner At last, some uplifting news in these doom-and-gloom economic times. Well, at least it's uplifting to me!It should come as no surprise to anyone that when the going gets tough, the tough start drinking, and if you're a wine lover, there's actual... Wine (general) Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:05:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4055-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Highend-wines-at-bargainbasement-prices--Pinch-me?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4055-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Brunch-sparkling-wine-pairings--outside-the-box?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner  Bubbles and breakfast:  the pairing possibilities are nearly endless, especially since wines with bubbles are typically so food friendly.  They help cleanse the palate, preparing the mouth for the next bite (is tha... wine pairings wine kir royale champagne brunch pairing Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:24:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4055-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Brunch-sparkling-wine-pairings--outside-the-box?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4055-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Fine-wines-and-roller-derby?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner I know.  How often have you seen those two terms lumped together in one phrase? It was a question I asked myself as well.  I'd met Gary when he joined my wine group last year. I knew him only as a friendly, somewhat soft... k&l wine roller derby k&l wine pinot noir Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:51:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4055-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Fine-wines-and-roller-derby?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4055-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Wine-judging-study-notes-inconsistencies-once-again?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner   Another study to debunk the authoratative palates of wine judges has reared it's vinous head again (hee, hee, hee) appearing in the LA Times last week: www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-wine4-2009sep04,0,3295012.story If you r... Wine (general) Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:51:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4055-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Wine-judging-study-notes-inconsistencies-once-again?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4055-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner~y2009m8d28-San-Franciscos-Millennium-restaurant--gourmet-vegan-at-its-finest?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner I know what you're thinking:  that 'gourmet vegan' is a contradiction of terms, an oxymoronic phrase that defies proper logic, a notion so incomprehensible that  if a plate of it were placed before you, you'd run sc... Food restaurant experiences millennium vegan foodie elegant upscale Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:12:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4055-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner~y2009m8d28-San-Franciscos-Millennium-restaurant--gourmet-vegan-at-its-finest?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4055-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Family-Winemakers-of-California-Tasting-Extravaganza?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner I love San Francisco:  the climate, the energy that the city exudes, the diverse culture and cool vibe that is unlike any other city anywhere in the world.  Why is it, then, that I rarely travel beyond  the western ... wine and food events Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:35:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4055-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Family-Winemakers-of-California-Tasting-Extravaganza?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4055-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner~y2009m8d25-San-Francisco-Street-Food-Festivalcrowds-crowds-and-more-crowds?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner                                          &nbs... Tue, 25 Aug 2009 23:57:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4055-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner~y2009m8d25-San-Francisco-Street-Food-Festivalcrowds-crowds-and-more-crowds?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4055-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner~y2009m8d24-Theres-wine-in-them-thar-Placer-County-hills?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner I wasn't sure quite what to expect when I pointed my truck toward the Auburn foothills for a day of wine tasting.  It was a pre-harvest celebration for this wine region, and several of the wineries were serving little noshes to go with their win... Wine Regions/Northern California Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:29:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4055-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner~y2009m8d24-Theres-wine-in-them-thar-Placer-County-hills?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4055-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner~y2009m8d15-Id-walk-a-mile-for-a-winecrawl?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner I did it;  I blinked.   It seems that only yesterday I pulled the sun dresses, shorts and sandals out of winter storage; bared my pale shoulders to the warm summer sunshine;  traded the flannel sheets for ... wine and food events Sat, 15 Aug 2009 12:34:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4055-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner~y2009m8d15-Id-walk-a-mile-for-a-winecrawl?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4055-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner~y2009m7d11-Sacramentos-Grape-and-Gourmet-hits-all-the-right-notes?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner I'm unsure where my deep and abiding appreciation for food, wine and the culinary arts was born.  As a third-generation Italian-American (with a smidgen of German thrown in from dad's side), one would assume that good food and wine wou... Grape and Gourmet California Wine Sat, 11 Jul 2009 11:29:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4055-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner~y2009m7d11-Sacramentos-Grape-and-Gourmet-hits-all-the-right-notes?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4055-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner~y2009m6d29-The-best-of-the-best-in-California-wine-and-CA-wine-events-the-Grape-and-Gourmet?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner I'll admit it:  I spend an inordinate amount of time thinking about wine. And food. And what foods go best with what wine. And where I can get my next fix.Which helps explain my perenially pear-shaped silhouette. I also attend my fair share of w... Grape and Gourmet California Wine Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:47:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4055-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner~y2009m6d29-The-best-of-the-best-in-California-wine-and-CA-wine-events-the-Grape-and-Gourmet?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4055-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner~y2009m6d21-Hiking-Kunde-Estate-in-the-Valley-of-the-Moon?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner The view from CS Ridge--just don't ask what the CS stands for!!Eighteen years. Almost two decades since I'd set foot in the Valley of the Moon, a gorgeous little slice of vinous heaven lying between 2 mountain ranges in Sonoma County, and for t... kunde wine sonoma valley of the moon Sun, 21 Jun 2009 14:21:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4055-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner~y2009m6d21-Hiking-Kunde-Estate-in-the-Valley-of-the-Moon?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4055-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner~y2009m6d19-The-unemployed-wine-lover-in-real-life?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner So, if you will, allow me to drift a bit off-topic for a moment. Headlines in the Sacramento Bee today:  California Unemployment Hits Record High:  www.sacbee.com/state_wire/story/1960877.htmlTo which I reply, DUH.You hear these statis... unemployment unemployed wine Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:38:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4055-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner~y2009m6d19-The-unemployed-wine-lover-in-real-life?cid=exrss-Sacramento-Wine-Pairing-Examiner