Posts Written OnApril 25, 2006

Wine Blogging Wednesday #21 & Is My Blog Burning #26 — Fabulous Favorites Festival

The Internet’s premier food blogging event, Is My Blog Burning? has inspired an ever-growing number of culinary blog events, including the world’s most popular virtual wine tasting Wine Blogging Wednesday. So, it was only a matter of time before the two culinary juggernauts joined forces to create the ultimate culinary blogging event. It is with great pleasure and excitement that IMBB’s founder, Alberto and I announce that we are co-hosting the May editions of IMBB and WBW. The dual theme? It’s the Fabulous Favorites Festival and it’s taking place on Friday May 19 on a blog near you. What is…

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WTN: Shinn Estate Vineyards “Red” ($14)

I have an announcement to make: I have a new favorite local red wine for every day, food-friendly drinking. Shinn Estate Vineyard’s non-vintage Red ($14) is a blend of 75% merlot and 25% cabernet sauvignon, isn’t the most complex local merlot. It isn’t the richest, deepest pour either…but it’s ideally suited for food Light-to-medium bodied, this wine actually has some pinot noir-like qualities despite the grapes involved. Light ruby in the glass, the nose is mainly raspberry and strawberries, with just the most subtle hints of spice. The palate is juicy red berries, hints of oak character, and terrific food-friendly…

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