Tag Archives: California

Wines for the 4th of July

Posted on July 2, 2011 by thesavvysommelier

As I get prepped for the 4th of July weekend my mind shifts to what to bring to the Independence Day pool party we are attending.  As the “Savvy Sommelier” the expectation is that I will bring something interesting, appropriate … Continue reading →

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Best Pinot Noir Regions in the World

Posted on May 30, 2011 by thesavvysommelier

I, like many others, am very passionate about Pinot Noir.  As I pull together the curriculum for the upcoming class I’m teaching “Pinot Noir: A Wine of Passion” at Savvy Cellar Wines in Mountain View on Monday June 6th, I … Continue reading →

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Best Organic Wines of 2010

Posted on January 8, 2011 by thesavvysommelier

Well, the clock may have struck a New Year but I have some business in closing out 2010.  It is an exciting time for the green movement, environmental consciousness and one filled with some hope for charting a more sustainable … Continue reading →

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Organic Winery of the Year

Posted on December 16, 2010 by thesavvysommelier

Organic Wine Review continues to roll out its Organic Wines of the Year Awards.  Week one was “Best Value” Organic Wine of the Year.  Week two was Organic White Wine of the Year. Week three was Organic Red Wine of the Year.  Week … Continue reading →

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Organic Wine of the Year

Posted on December 9, 2010 by thesavvysommelier

Organic Wine Review continues to roll out its Organic Wines of the Year Awards.  Week one was “Best Value” Organic Wine of the Year.  Week two was Organic White Wine of the Year. Week three was Organic Red Wine of the Year. … Continue reading →

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Organic Red Wine of the Year

Posted on December 4, 2010 by thesavvysommelier

Organic Wine Review continues to roll out its Organic Wines of the Year Awards.  Week one was “Best Value” Organic Wine of the Year.  Week two was Organic White Wine of the Year. This week opens the poll for Organic Red Wine … Continue reading →

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Wines for Thanksgiving

Posted on November 21, 2010 by thesavvysommelier

It’s time for the obligatory blog post about wine to pair with your Thanksgiving feast.Let’s take a peak at the wines that I’m considering bringing home from the Savvy Cellar for our Thanksgiving celebration. We are doing a potluck with friends … Continue reading →

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“Best Value” Organic Wine of the Year

Posted on November 17, 2010 by thesavvysommelier

Organic Wine Review just announced their first annual Organic Wines of the Year Awards.  Over the next 5 weeks a different category of organic wine will be open for your votes! First up is “Best Value”. Finalists for “Best Value” … Continue reading →

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