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Erica Golden Influencer Badge

Editor of The Golden Rules of Wine and Travel site. WSET Level II Certified

129 wines • 46 followers • 92 following

Cleto Chiarli

Brut de Noir Lambrusco Rosé

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9.1

Neil Diamond is playing at Ada St and, between that and the wine, I am very, very happy. — 9 years ago

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X Winery (Reed Renaudin)

Sangiacomo Vineyard Truchard Vineyard Chardonnay 2009

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I want to fill my notes here with "X" puns and descriptors. To wit: I waited too long to drink this bottle; it was like letting an "X" stay around too long. — 9 years ago

Scherrer Winery

Explorations Zinfandoodle Sonoma County Zinfandel

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8.7

I love peppery Zinfandels because they hold up against all of the creamy, richness of Thanksgiving. This one has a sense of humor and I am going to use it to lighten up the "what I'm thankful for" confessional that is bound to happen. — 9 years ago

Paydirt

Paso Robles Zinfandel

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9.0

Crazy free wine brought to the table by a secret admirer. — 9 years ago

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Jordan Vineyard & Winery

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

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9.3

These kinds of Cabs make me want to go all Tay Swift: "'Cause we never go out of style. We never go out of style." — 9 years ago

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Island Orchard Cider

Oak Aged Cider Three Months

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This is a sweet cider that I don't taste much oak in, but it is still nice and fall-dominant, which is exactly what I want a cider to be. — 9 years ago

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Talbott

Kali Hart Pinot Noir 2013

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8.7

Pinot Noir is the Joseph Gordon-Levitt of Thanksgiving. It is traditional, yet shockingly delightful and hard-working. With the earthy elements, this Pinot Noir is a balanced pairing for all of your Thanksgiving food loves from turkey to any starchy or vegetable side. — 9 years ago

Hall Wines

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

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9.2

A big pour at Wildwood. Big pours are my super favorite. — 9 years ago

Loveblock

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2013

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8.9

This is peachy green pepper. Ok, I have a very strong visual in my head now of a green pepper that is super peachy (read: fine or excellent) when it actually TASTES peachy and like green pepper. I need to be more careful in my descriptions. Dangerous visuals could ensue. — 9 years ago

Cambria Estate Winery

Clone 4 Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2013

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9.0

This next selection is bright and ripe-- and you are going to need this because your palette gets a little numb at some point during Thanksgiving. As a pick-me-up, this wine has cherries and some tobacco notes that I am going to use in that weird purgatory between the main meal and ALL OF THE PIE. — 9 years ago