Monthly Archives: March 2013

A “Taste of Temecula”, surprise your palate

Posted on March 24, 2013 by storiesbygary

I had purchased two very fine, thick cut steaks yesterday to cook on the Traeger Smoker / Barbecue, which if you have never experienced, your just missing out, just saying. Of course, with a juicy steak, on a Friday night, … Continue reading →

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Travel with wine? Why not!

Posted on March 21, 2013 by storiesbygary

As we start getting closer to that time of year when travel plans start to take shape, I start to think of ways I have made traveling the world a little bit better. Traveling lighter, planning things ahead, and speaking … Continue reading →

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Kalimotxo..Your premium wine..with Coke or Pepsi?

Posted on March 20, 2013 by storiesbygary

There is a “growing” trend in Asia, sneaking it’s way to other parts of the globe, and for us “wine snobs”, it tends to be shockingly discussing, or baby steps for future wine snobs. It’s called Kalimotxo, and it’s the … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 20, 2013 by storiesbygary

Originally posted on domestic diva, M.D.:
My father can get you to agree to anything. It was my first Valentine’s Day in high school where I had a boyfriend. Now, Valentine’s Day was a bit different for my family-…

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In need of a “Panty Dropper” in your life?

Posted on March 19, 2013 by storiesbygary

In a world where we are all challenged by longer hours at the office, and trying to keep up a love relationship back at the pad, sometimes a little extra planning can release that stress and leave you wearing only … Continue reading →

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Don’t “Hold the Mayo” in Sonoma

Posted on March 17, 2013 by storiesbygary

I am always looking for my next “Great Winery Find”, and wasn’t disappointed yesterday while on a quick stay in Sonoma California wine country, Sonoma. I had hoped for a visit to the private “Wine & Food Pairing” at St. … Continue reading →

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Put something “Wild” down your throat, game and wine of course.

Posted on March 15, 2013 by storiesbygary

As I stroll through the racks in my game freezers, deciding whether to have a elk roast, venison steaks, or bear rump this weekend, I also reflected my wine cellar choices. I seem to always try something different with wild … Continue reading →

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“Stuff” Happens, the sad demise of a Virginia Winery

Posted on March 13, 2013 by storiesbygary

I sauntered into my wine cellar to see what special Cabernet Sauvignon I could come up with to enjoy with the home made pasta, sauce and hot Italian sausage. A smile came to my face when I spotted a bottle … Continue reading →

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Top 5 reasons you need a Wine Cellar

Posted on March 11, 2013 by storiesbygary

Over the years after really discovering wine when I relocated to the West Coast, I found my tiny but excellent collection of wine increasing. We all have been there, with wooden wine racks in the living room, closet, bedroom and … Continue reading →

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Wine Tasting on Cape Cod? Really?

Posted on March 7, 2013 by storiesbygary

For those of you readers not fortunate to live on the West Coast, were wineries are not only plentiful, but most excellent, I have an experience to share with those living in the North East. With Spring and the Summer … Continue reading →

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