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Report from - Sonoma Wine Affair – September 18, 2008

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The California wine show is a huge undertaking for any wine fan – there’s lots of wine from lots of producers … enough to make your head spin (an not just from all the wine you’re going to consume).  So with the Sonoma Wine Affair, which came to town September 18, the folks in America’s largest wine producing state made it easier to take a smaller sip out of California.  Twenty-four producers from the region showed off 3 to 4 wines each, so with numbers like that it gave you a fighting chance to try all the wines.  I would say I was able to wrap my palate around 90% and here’s what I found.

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Report from - Charton Hobbs / Authentic Wine and Spirits Tasting ... September 22, 2008

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The last time I saw Roy Thompson Hall this filled with wine the Italians had taken it over, or was that the Germans ... whoever it was Roy Thompson makes for an interesting place to have a tasting because of its round corridor which allows you to wonder about and not miss a thing. Unlike square room venues, where somebody can be tucked into the corner and you can go right by them, or a multi-level venue where you have no idea there is a second floor.  Anyway, today brought together Charton Hobbs and Authentic Wine and Spirits for a tasting of their premium portfolios:  general list, vintages and some consignment products.  There were also quite a few surprising sneak previews of stuff that should be on the shelves “soon”.  Of the many wines I tasted, here are the ones I found most appealing and the skinny on each:  (Read more)

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