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Happy Hour: The San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Last week I attended a huge wine tasting hosted by the San Francisco Chronicle. The event showcased wineries from over 25 states that competed in the nation's largest wine competition. After the judging takes place — at another location on an earlier date — the newspaper hosts an impressive, almost overwhelming, public tasting.
Happy Hour: Tallulah 2004 Syrah
Normally when I reach for a bottle of red wine, I grab a Zinfandel or Pinot Noir. Only recently, while at a Syrah tasting, did I wonder why I've been neglecting Syrah. At the tasting, there were plenty of wonderful Syrahs, however, Tallulah's 2004 offering ($28) was the most memorable.
Happy Hour: Arroyo Robles 2006 Syrah Rosé
Over the weekend I had the lovely opportunity to taste many of California's Rhone-style wines at the Rhone Rangers wine tasting. I'm not too familar with the Paso Robles wine-making region, so it was exciting to taste what they had to offer. While I enjoyed sipping both the Syrah or Grenache, I found that the Rosés better complemented the sunny Spring day.
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Happy Hour: High Flyer 2007 Viognier
If you've got the urge to travel, but the poor economy's holding you back, consider taking a trip with High Flyer's 2007 Viognier ($17). It's a lovely, easy-drinking white wine with roots in France and California. The grapes are grown at the Borra Family Vineyard in Lodi, CA — a location whose climate and terrior bears an extraordinary resemblance to France's Rhone Valley.
Noteworthy Nibbles — April 17-23, 2008
- Washington, DC: Rhone Renaissance — April 17
- Biloxi, MS: Crawfish Festival — April 17-20 and 24-27
- Dallas, TX: Côtes du Coeur International Fine Wine Auction and Celebrity Chef Dinner — April 18
- Harrisonburg, VA: Virginia Beef Expo — April 18-20
- Springfield, MO: 9th Annual Rock'n Ribs BBQ Festival — April 18-19
- Faunsdale, AL: 2008 Alabama Crawfish Festival — April 18-19
- Salisbury, MD: Pork in the Park BBQ Festival — April 18-20
- Santa Barbara, CA: Santa Barbara County Vintners' Festival — April 18-21
- Alma, AR: Spinach Festival — April 19
- Cary, NC: Uncork The Fun — April 19
- West Memphis, TN: Gumbo Fest — April 19
- Mundelein, IL: Spring Wine & Food Festival — April 19
- Jackson, MS: Sante' South Wine Festival — April 19
- Celebration, FL: Great American Pie Festival — April 19-20
- St. Augustine, FL: Food, Flowers & Fun — April 19-20
- Lancaster, CA: California Poppy Festival — April 19-20
- Sugar Land, TX: Grand Wine & Food Affair — April 23-27
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