Pinot Noir

This Pinot Noir – Awesome

April 6, 2011
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I‘m headed back to San Diego Wine Company tomorrow to purchase more of this. I haven’t been drinking too many Pinots lately because I’ve been leaning toward the big bold Syrahs, but Paraiso 2008 Pinot Noir blew my socks off and I don’t have a problem paying $17.95 for this. It’s smooth right out of the bottle.  See Mark’s notes in the photo. And to top it off, Paraiso is a SIP Certified winery.  This [...]

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Wine Wednesday: Cloudline Pinot Noir 2007 (VONS, $15)

May 19, 2010
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I was in a hurry at VONS, La Jolla. This Cloudline Pinot Noir was on sale for a $15 and change in a six pack carrier. I love Oregon Pinot Noirs. I always like to have decent Pinot Noir handy.  People like it.  I feel like after Sideways the movie came out, Pinot Noir became very trendy amongst people that don’t know wine all that well.  Fussy grapes and all that. Winemakers Notes: “On the [...]

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Red Velvet Cupcakes And Wine Do Go Together: The Winning Recipes

April 14, 2010
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Several weeks ago, I hosted a cupcakes and wine party with some of the mom and almost mom bloggers in San Diego.  I’m not sure how it all came about, but it happened to be Mama Mary’s birthday.  Then somehow we got chatting with @LimelightJenn about red velvet cupcakes.  Then somehow it became a red velvet cupcake and wine party.  I’m sure I had something to do with that, because I love both cupcakes and [...]

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Mirassou: The Official Wine of the LPGA KIA Classic Presented by J Golf at La Costa Resort, March 22-28

March 14, 2010
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I wish I would have been able to post this during the last Wine Wednesday, however, La Jolla Mom has had a fabulously busy week. I do want to get this exciting information out there quickly. There’s also a very cool Mirassou giveaway in this post (see photo) so keep reading!  Mirassou is the official wine of the LPGA tour. The LPGA KIA Classic Presented by J Golf will be held March 22-28 at La [...]

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Wine Wednesday: Walnut City Wineworks Pinot Noir 2007

January 13, 2010
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 Last night, we had another fabulous dinner at Whisknlade in downtown La Jolla. During a prior visit, La Jolla Dad and I were having trouble figuring out a bottle of wine to order that we’d both like. The server was there and suggested this Walnut City Wineworks Pinot Noir.  It was a good choice. I laughed when last night, Brain Wines ordered the same bottle for our table without being prompted by anyone. Everyone liked it. Winemakers [...]

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Wine Wednesday: Au Bon Climat Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2008

January 13, 2010
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I did not have my wine shopping wits about me, but found myself tired at 8:30am in the wine section at VONS, La Jolla.  I was preparing for a gaggle of friends plus kids to spill over to my house after a bottomless champagne brunch.  With that in mind, I wasn’t quite sure what to buy (or translation, how much to spend) because I thought no one would appreciate anything decent by that point. I [...]

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