Category: MTB Archive

  • Cellar No. 8 Wines

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    Last week I had the opportunity to meet with Paul Rydquist, the winemaker for Cellar No. 8 wines. Not only did Paul share stories about winemaking, and let me taste his wines, but he also told me a bit about the history of the Asti Winery, which produces Cellar No. 8 wines. Cellar No. 8…

  • Smells in Wine: A Sensory Evaluation

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    Have you ever wanted to learn more about the aromas of wine in hopes of enjoying your wine experiences more? By identifying the aromas in different wines, you will not only enjoy the experience of each glass more as you begin to appreciate the intricacies of the flavor, but it will also help you to…

  • One Day in Napa– On my way!

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    Good morning! I’m writing from 10,000 feet (or more) en route to San Francisco on a Southwest Airlines flight. I have the day to spend in Napa by myself, exploring wineries and all things wine, before my husband and brother-in-law arrive later this evening for a weekend in San Francisco. We decided I would fly…

  • Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

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    I had the opportunity to taste a LOT of wines and meet some fantastic winemakers, winery representatives and wine bloggers at the Wine Bloggers Conference last month. One of my favorite wines of the conference was the Alexander Crown by Rodney Strong Vineyards. It was a delicious single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. I had the opportunity to…

  • Want to be a better blogger? The Savvy Blogging Summit Recording are available

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    While at the Online Technologies and Wine session at the Wine Bloggers Conference in July, several of the bloggers had questions about email newsletters, monetization and search engine optimization, among other things. I wished for so many of those bloggers that they had been with me the weekend prior at the Savvy Blogging Summit. The…