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Fake Restaurant Wins Wine Spectator Award

Posted on August 20, 2008 by Liz Pirnat

This is too good to NOT post. For years I’ve wondered about Wine Spectator’s Restaurant Awards. Mostly coming to the conclusion that the restaurant needs to pay the fee and a large enough wine list to meet the various levels. … Continue reading →

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ABC really ABBJ?

Posted on May 28, 2008 by Liz Pirnat

Decanter is reporting that Brits are drinking less Chardonnay. A drop of 3% to be exact. What amuses me the most about this is one comment is that Bridget Jones is part of the reason Chardonnay sales are dropping. Before … Continue reading →

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Says You! Plays with Wine

Posted on July 8, 2007 by Liz Pirnat

Says You! is a NPR show that plays with words and definitions. This Sunday they had interesting and dangerously punny wine riddles. Here are a few highlights: Your parents favorite sister: Chianti (Key Aunty) Where Candian splunkers go: Cabernet (Cavern, … Continue reading →

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Conan Visits Spring Mountain

Posted on July 6, 2007 by Liz Pirnat

In case you missed it, Conan O’Brien took his show to San Francisco in May. He even made a visit to Spring Mountain winery. He manages to pull off all the crazy things you have ever thought of doing while … Continue reading →

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