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I write a wine blog called Pursuing Pinot (www.pursuingpinot.com). Adventures including food, wine, travel and friends are what inspire me.

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Etienne Bécheras

Le Prieuré d'Arras Saint-Joseph Syrah 2011

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This is a new one for us. We enjoyed it with filet and Thai spiced Brussels sprouts. Totally stood up to all the flavors, smooth with wonderful body. — 9 years ago

Val do Sosego

Rías Baixas Albariño

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Very nice Albariño, fairly reasonable. Found this at Total Wine. — 10 years ago

Artesa

Carneros Pinot Noir 2012

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Delightful Pinot at Lake Chalet in Oakland. — 10 years ago

Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona

Toscana Sangiovese Blend

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This is a lovely Tuscan red, good with pasta, chicken or pork. — 10 years ago

Marc Hébrart

Special Club Brut 1er Cru Champagne Blend 2008

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Enjoyed this fabulous bottle of bubbly with my dear brother, Doug, as we enjoyed an early Christmas celebration. — 9 years ago

G.D. Vajra

Langhe Rosso Nebbiolo Blend 2012

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Yummy Baby Barolo. Having with mushroom ravioli. — 10 years ago

Vie Winery

White Hawk Vineyard Syrah 2009

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Discovered while tasting at an urban winery on Treasure Island in San Francisco. Big wine, dark fruit, and spice. — 10 years ago

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Nikolaihof

Steiner Hund Riesling

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This is the 2013 vintage. Wonderful Gruner, worth the price which is around $30. — 10 years ago

Marc Colin et Fils

Santenay Non-Filtre Pinot Noir 2004

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I purchased this at a wine tasting. Had the same wine with a friend and it didn't taste as I remembered. Opened this bottle recently and was favorably impressed. 2004 was not a great vintage year in Burgundy, but I would purchase this, again. — 10 years ago

Solagüen

Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2008

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Exceptional Rioja. Enjoyed with Boeuf a la Mode and good friends. — 10 years ago