Tag Archives: california

Give yourself a bubbly smile ?

Posted on April 26, 2013 by storiesbygary

It really doesn’t matter what time of year it is, I can always find a reason for sparkling wine. Even though I have and still do enjoy a bottle of expensive French champagne, for most other special occasions or just … Continue reading →

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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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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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I got “Jam Bombed” at ZAP Zinfandel Festival, San Francisco

Posted on February 1, 2013 by storiesbygary

I have just been “Jam Bombed!” Last night I attended for the 1st time, the 22nd Annual Zinfandel Festival in San Francisco. Four days on the road of Zin adventures in tasting the finest Zinfandels created on the West Coast … Continue reading →

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Cold and Professionally tapped Guinness in Old Sacramento

Posted on January 31, 2013 by storiesbygary

Yesterday afternoon was pure pleasure for me, with the sun shining, smiling visitors walking the streets, and new adventures around each corner, I was in Old Sacramento, California. Being in Northern California a couple days before attending this years ZAP … Continue reading →

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Serve this wine before a dinner party, after a dinner party, or AS a Dinner Party !

Posted on January 18, 2013 by storiesbygary

I recently had the opportunity of sipping a wine I was aware of, yet had never had the experience of tasting. Being among other things, one of my favorite vices in the wine arena, this is a sparkling wine called … Continue reading →

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The Good, Bad and Ugly, Wine Country Temecula

Posted on January 14, 2013 by storiesbygary

My plans for a visit on Coronado Island, San Diego were trashed by the epidemic of Flu, not upon me but on my Brother in Law that has a beautiful oceanfront condo on Coronado overlooking San Diego. A day of … Continue reading →

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Hey “Bubbles” what’s up your flute ?

Posted on December 21, 2012 by storiesbygary

Let’s face it, New Years Eve and Champagne are a married couple ! Who doesn’t associate celebrating New Year’s with the pop of a cork, the flow of the fizz (not really the correct result wanted” and a toast for … Continue reading →

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Gives the term “Bite Me” a whole new meaning

Posted on December 20, 2012 by storiesbygary

Life as a writer I have found over the past few years to be a unique sort of animal. After the launch of my Wine Consultant e-Commerce website, http://www.awinetodiefor.com, I began writing reviews and articles for a few magazines and … Continue reading →

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Hate Me if ya want ! that’s just my opinion !

Posted on December 12, 2012 by storiesbygary

As I draw to the end of 2012 I find myself thinking of all the great things that happened to me this year, the people I met and new friends I now have. The places I traveled to in 2012, … Continue reading →

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