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So check this out; the kind people at Landmark Vineyards and Soiree have come together to give away a nice little holiday gift package. Here’s what you can win: -A limited edition Landmark t-shirt (size mens medium) -A John Deere hat (remember without John Deere there would be no Landmark). -A John Deere keychain -A Soiree Wine Aerator – I personally use a Soiree on all my wines Total value estimated at $70+! What…
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Landmark Vineyards may have been founded in the Windsor area of Sonoma County in 1974, but its roots stretch all the way back to 1838. It was in Grand Detour, Illinois of that year that John Deere invented the steel plow – an event that revolutionized the business of agriculture. In 1989, John Deere’s great great granddaughter, Damaris Deere Ford, following the family tradition in agriculture, relocated Landmark Vineyards from Windsor, to a piece of…
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If you haven’t already seen them, QR (Quick Response) codes are one of the latest technologies that have started popping up on wine labels. Whilst not exactly new (they have been around since ‘94), I’m thinking that over the next year or two this type of technology is going to become extremely prevalent, especially in the wine industry. QR codes, which look like a pixelated black and white square, come to us from Japan (of…
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There are a couple of things you should know about me before I start this article: firstly I actually don’t mind a little DIY, I can’t say I’m always that good at it, but I do like a challenge! Secondly if there a shortcut to be found, I’ll normally find it! Knowing all of that we can now continue…
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The Meaning Supposedly, the word “Malbec”, comes from the surname of a Hungarian peasant who is attributed with being the first person to spread the variety throughout all of France. If you were to ever check-out the big-nerdy wine book that is The Oxford Companion to Wine, you’ll find 400+ different names for the Malbec grape. This proving that the grapes’ popularity isn’t just a recent phenomena. In Bordeaux, it’s also known by Côt or…
Read MoreCliff Raven was a pioneer in the field of tattooing. He was one of the first to champion the Japanese aesthetic and infused it with American iconic images creating a signature style that has influenced and inspired tattoo artists for 50 years. Cliff Raven Wines are 100% estate grown and bottled by Munoz de Toro Wines, under the guidance of Hector Durigutti, one of Argentina’s most sought after winemakers. For the next 7 days I’ll…
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The holiday season and colder weather always reminds me of Mulled Wine. Its history can be traced back to Medieval Europe where when wine went bad, it was often sweetened with honey or sugar, and flavored with spices to make it consumable again. With Europe being so cold in the winter, it also served the purpose of getting you drunk whilst keeping you warm! In Sweden it’s known by Gløg, in Finland it’s Glögi…
Read MoreEach year, Wine Spectator editors survey the wines they’ve reviewed over the past 12 months and select the most exciting for their Top 100. This annual list, which debuted in 1988, reflects significant trends, spotlights successful regions and recognizes outstanding producers. In 2010, they reviewed more than 15,800 new releases from around the world in blind tastings. More than 3,900 of these wines earned outstanding or classic ratings (90 points or higher on their…
Read MoreA good little video showcasing the Incognito wines from Michael David Winery.
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Jason Sadler wears t-shirts for a living, no seriously he does! Today is my featured day and he’ll be posting photos, videos and even playing Pictionary for prizes, so make sure you check out his website at iwearyourshirt.com
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So you might not have heard of the Michael David Winery, but you’ve certainly seen their wines around! Michael David produces such wines as 7 Deadly Zins, Petite Petite, Windmill, Earthquake Zin and a whole heap of other bottlles that mainly focus on Rhone varietals, as well as Old Vine Zinfandels. For the next week I’ll be featuring the Michael David winery, tasting their wines, pairing them with foods and posting articles, so stay…
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Now, I’m not going to try and lead you to believe this is how I spend EVERY Sunday. No, this Sunday was a touch different from my usual routine… Every few months, myself, my wife, and four of our closest friends get together for the Juicy Potato Club. The J.P. Club obviously needs a small explanation… When we were in Sardinia last year for 2 of our friends’ wedding, the day before they were due…
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