Gourmets of Wine

2004 Rancho Zabaco Dry Creek Valley ZINFANDEL "Reserve" (Cal.)

Fri, 09 May 2008 12:33:45 +0000

[Blue State Carpetbagger's Red State Wine Blog] This was a sultry, rather than vibrant or athletic, Zinfandel. Eye: Dark mulberry/ruby color. Nose: Rich, sultry nose of overripe mixed berries and spice, with earthy and balsa wood notes. Mouth: Fat and soft in the mouth, ...

2005 Bourassa Vineyards Napa Valley Zinfandel

Fri, 09 May 2008 12:32:34 +0000

[The Wine Spies] Conclusion - This wine is a very drinkable wine (the perfect kind of wine) and is much more bright, youthful and fresh than your typical Zinfandel. Zin fans will find mush to like about this wine, and people who find most California Zins too big and spicy will love the nicely balanced and complex flavors of this wine that are not dominated by spicy pepper.

Couple arrested in Robinson Creek pot raid

Wed, 07 May 2008 11:04:17 +0000

[Yes on Mendocino County Measure B] On November 7, 2000, the voters of Mendocino County approved an initiative known as Measure G (administratively codified as Mendocino County Code Chapter 9.36), the stated purpose of which was to establish a maximum limit of plants and weight for cultivation and possession of marijuana for personal medical and recreational use in Mendocino County, and prohibit the expenditure of public funds for enforcement of marijuana laws against cultivators and users in possession of quantities below that limit, which was identified by the Measure as twenty-five (25) adult flowering female marijuana plants or the equivalent in dried marijuana.

Greg Gorman Holds Mendocino Photo Workshop June 8-13 with Special ...

Wed, 07 May 2008 11:02:54 +0000

[studiolighting.net] The week-long workshop will be held at Greg’s personal studio next to his home, nestled in the picturesque coast of the Pacific with a magnificent view of the ocean. The studio also offers great natural backdrops for photography: redwood forests, vineyards, and the spectacular local sites of Northern California.

Mendocino County Ballot Measure B : B is Bad for Mendocino

Mon, 05 May 2008 11:04:24 +0000

[THE MENDOCINO MOUNT- MARIJUANA NEWS FROM MENDOCINO AND HUMBOLDT COUNTY] On November 7, 2000, the voters of Mendocino County approved an initiative known as Measure G (administratively codified as Mendocino County Code Chapter 9.36), the stated purposed of which was to establish a maximum limit of plants and weight for cultivation and possession of marijuana for personal medical and recreational use in Mendocino County, and prohibit the expenditure of public funds for the enforcement of marijuana laws against cultivators and users in possession of quantities below that limit, which was identified by the Measure as twenty-five (25) adult flowering female marijuana plants or the equivalent in dried marijuana.

Jill Bolte Taylor: My stroke of insight

Mon, 05 May 2008 11:03:05 +0000

[Mendocino Environmental Center] Please take 20 minutes. Thanks. Dave.

[The Wine Spies] 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon - $48.00 (Reg. $60.00)

Fri, 02 May 2008 12:34:01 +0000

[DODTracker.com New Deals Feed] The grapes for this Napa Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon were harvested from Fantesca Estate on Spring Mountain in 2003. The wine from this vintage yields a hint of rich and sweet fresh-cut herbs such as rosemary and thyme, together with a .

Fantesca Estate & Winery 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon

Fri, 02 May 2008 12:32:48 +0000

[Wine Spies: Today's Deal] In 1898 the site was producing award winning Cabernet. Today, under the stewardship of Susan and Duane Hoff, the vineyards on the land are thriving, and Fantesca is producing wines of remarkable distinctiveness and incredible refinement .

Smithbrook Merlot rated among the Best in Australia.

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:03:39 +0000

[The Wine Blokes] It’s fickle to the point where 4 weeks prior to harvest everything looks stunning, and then it kicks you in the guts and turns the other way. We tried different fermentation practices, oak regimes, yeasts, and blending, and it was painstaking. We have both worked vintages in Bordeaux, so have had the insight of some of the best Merlot vignerons in the world. What we learnt is that Merlot is highly site specific, and what works in one block, will not neccessarily work in another.

merlot.

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:02:17 +0000

[the fifth food group] bears' lair california merlot 2006 paid; it was a gift!! reg. 4.99 i know, i know. ANOTHER gift!! again, my big sister brought me with this bottle along with the two buck chuck. i asked for this special, though, on a recommendation from ...

Wine Tasting and Dining in Temecula Area

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:01:11 +0000

[Chowhound's Latest » California] We will be in San Diego in a couple of weeks and have never been to the Temecula area for wine tasting. Have been many, many times to other California wine country areas (Napa, Sonoma, Santa Cruz, etc.).

East Coast Article on Northern California Wine Tourism

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:58:40 +0000

[Russian River] Picturesque Northern California county is a wine lover's paradise.

On the Mendocino Coast, PG&E Surfs All Sides of Wave Energy

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:35:47 +0000

[Mendo Coast Current] Since late 2007 PG&E has dispatched government relations and program managers to broadcast their pledge and intention to work with Mendocino County Supervisors, Fort Bragg Councilpersons, FISH (Fishermen Interested in Safe Hydrokinetics) and Concerned Coastal Residents as they move swiftly to explore wave energy development off the Mendocino Coast. Based on current actions, PG&E is working all sides of the Mendocino Coast, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) and PG&E renewable energy corporate goals to move their agenda forward.

Peace Blog

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:33:11 +0000

[Mendocino Environmental Center] Congratulations to the City of Willits for their courageous act last night. City Government officials voted to approve the issue of Impeachment of George W.

Rolling 2004 Cabernet-Merlot Australia

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:05:02 +0000

[from Reason to Freedom - Think for Yourself!] For a merlot-cabernet blend, it’s a sweeter wine that you might expect for a blend like this. There are some nice berry notes to this wine, as well as some moderate astringency and acidity, but nothing that overpowers your senses.