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Video: True Story of the Traveling Wilburys

matchvineyards — Thu, 10 May 2012 16:34:48 +0000

Interesting and entertaining backstory of the band that happened to include George Harrison, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison, and Jeff Lynne.

Tasting 2010 Bokisch Vineyards Albariño Terra Alta

matchvineyards — Tue, 08 May 2012 06:33:49 +0000

2010 Bokisch Vineyards Albariño Terra Alta – USA, California, Central Valley, Clements Hills (5/7/2012)
Charming light white with melon and tropical fruit flavors. Zippy fresh citrus acidity. At only $11.99 this wine performs well above its pay grade. I’d like to pick up some more for summer. (89 points)

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Kayak Napa Valley for Earth Day

matchvineyards — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 13:54:39 +0000

Kayak Napa Valley – a GREAT way to celebrate Earth Day. Yesterday Sasha and I joined Kayak Napa Valley as a group of about 16 picked up trash along the waterline of the Napa River from below downtown to the Oxbow. Afterwards, Compadres Rio Grille provided tasty (and free) meals to the grubby, sweaty kayakers.

Liza and Laurie, the owners of Kayak Napa Valley, are great and a recreational kayak trip would be a fun way to burn a few of those calories we consume when visiting the Valley. They also do about 4 clean up kayak trips a year.

Kayak Napa Valley
(707)-501-8585
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Compadres Rio Grille
505 Lincoln Ave
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-1111
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Alcohol sharpens the mind, research finds – Telegraph

matchvineyards — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:36:16 +0000

Alcohol sharpens the mind, research finds – Telegraph.

Author Jennifer Wiley told the Daily Mail:

The bottom line is that we think being too focused can blind you to novel possibilities, and a broader, more flexible state of attention is needed for creative solutions to emerge

They don’t mention this, but I wonder if a little of the improvement is also because inhibitions are lowered allowing the men to answer the quiz questions more quickly because they are less afraid of being wrong. I know I’m never “wrong” when tipsy.

2009 Biggio Hamina Riesling Amity Vineyard

matchvineyards — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 07:44:16 +0000

Don’t drink it too cold. At cellar temperature peach aroma and flavor lilted deftly above a nice stoney minerality. Thick, full mouthfeel but bone dry. Over-chilled, a sour lemon started to overwhelm. As the wine warmed back up, a nice long finish of petrol was evident. Good wine that should develop additional complexity over time.

Do wine writers write only for the one percent?

matchvineyards — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 18:13:55 +0000

Do wine writers write only for the one percent?. That’s the question blogger Dr. Vino is asking. What do you think? With our customers, my totally unscientific, anecdotal evidence leads me to believe that while enjoying wines at our price point and above certainly does require disposable income, those that spend the most on wines aren’t necessarily the wealthiest people. Wine for most of our customers is a passion. It enriches their lives and their experiences at meals and celebrations. For this passion, they may sacrifice in other ways. Other folks may choose boats, sports, music, photography, shoes, travel, cooking, tech gadgets… heck, even comic books. Whatever you choose to spend that extra dollar that you worked hard for… cheers to all 100% of you.

Video: Novak Djokovic practices and has a little fun

matchvineyards — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:39:56 +0000

World tennis #1 Novak Djokovic practices at the La Quinta Resort, Indian Wells, CA during the BNP Paribas Open. He closes his practice session with some fun and games with his coach and hitting partner. The next day, Djokovic would be defeated by 6’9″ American John Isner. Notice when practicing returns of overhead slams, his coach climbs a ladder.

Click here to view the video on YouTube.

Enjoy the greatest books of all time–and never have to read a word!

matchvineyards — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 01:13:35 +0000

Finally! That big drawback of classic books — reading — can be a thing of the past.

Good grief…

Tasting 2006 Jean Edwards Cabernet Sauvignon Stagecoach Vineyard

matchvineyards — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 04:51:17 +0000

Wow, a nice wine, but just a baby. Almost black in color with a nose that reminds me of baking a berry pie. Tart raspberry flavors with charcoal and cedar notes. Significant but smooth tannins in this balanced wine promise even a better future and long life. If you don’t have Jean Edwards wines to your cellar already, you’re missing out on a small Napa gem. Hold this wine for 2-3 more years. Decant to remove sediment.

The perfect lunch?

matchvineyards — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 06:40:29 +0000

Gott’s Roadside Tray Gourmet (former Taylors Refresher) and Match Cabernet on an 80 degree Napa afternoon.