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Wine

New Year, New He/Me/Us Plan
HIMself and I have declared 2013 as a year to become more able-bodied, active, bright-eyed, bushy-tailed, full of life, hale, hardy, healthful, physically fit, restored, rosy-cheeked, safe and sound, trim…bottom line: in fine fettle, in good shape, fit, healthy and whole. We are committed to doing all things that favorably affect [...]

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December 7, 2012

Give the Gift of Wine from California Wine Club

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by Rebecca E. Parsons

It’s almost time to have all your gifts wrapped and under the tree this year. I love to surprise those I love with a good bottle of wine. It is even better to give them a gift that will bring bottles of wine to their doorstep each month. California Wine Club has created an easy, [...]

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November 14, 2012

The Holidays with California Wine Club

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by Rebecca E. Parsons

California Wine Club
I received my new wine shipment from the California Wine Club recently. Last year I won a three month membership and enjoyed every bottle. This year the wines are just as good, if not better. I received two bottles from the Robledo Family Winery in the Lake Country of California – 2008 [...]

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June 22, 2012

Rebecca’s Sweet & Spicy Sangria in a Mason Jar

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by Rebecca E. Parsons

Okay…it’s that time of year when we head to the beach for picnics, fun and games. One of my favorite things to do is pack our food and drinks in Mason jars. They are easy to carry, never spill what’s inside and come in many sizes.
Rebecca’s Spicy Sangria
This is a portable drink for picnics. We [...]

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October 22, 2011

California Wines I Love – Thornton Winery

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by Rebecca E. Parsons

Thornton Winery
32575 Rancho California Road
Temecula, CA 92589
(909) 699-0099

I love the:
Almond Champagne
Gewurztraminer

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October 15, 2011

California Wines I Love – Baily Vineyard & Winery

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by Rebecca E. Parsons

Baily Vineyard & Winery
33440 La Serena Way
Temecula, CA 92591
951-676-9463

I love the:
Malbec
Cabernet Franc

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October 8, 2011

California Wines I Love – South Coast Winery

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by Rebecca E. Parsons

South Coast Winery Resort & Spa
34843 Rancho California Road
Temecula, CA 92591
951-587-WINE
Wines
Cabernet Sauvignon
Pinot Noir
Syrah

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Rebecca’s Spicy Apple Bread, Spicy Skillet Apples with Homemade Sangria

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With apple harvest time upon us, I love to visit the orchards in northern Georgia and pick my own apples. I can most of them to use through the winter…but I always make a pie, a cobbler and my spicy apple bread. A while ago I posted a Spice Apple Yeast Bread recipe. Today I [...]

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California Wines I Love – Callaway Vineyards & Winery

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Callaway Vineyards & Winery
32720 Rancho California Road
Temecula, CA 92589
(951) 676-4001

I love the:
Cabernet Sauvignon
Meritage
Syrah

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California Wines I Love – Wilson Creek Winery & Vineyards

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Wilson Creek Winery & Vineyards
35960 Rancho California Road
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 699-WINE

I love the:
Almond Champagne
Almond Joy
2008 Late Harvest Zinfandel
Golden Medley
2009 White Cabernet

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California Wines I Love – Morovino

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Morovino
76 Landing Passage
Avila Beach, CA 93424
(805) 627-1443
2008 Pinot Grigio – Gold Medal, 2009 Orange County Fair Commercial Wine Competition, Silver Medal at the 2009 California State Fair Wine Competition, Silver Medal at the 2010 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, 87 points Wine Enthusiast Magazine.
2007 Tango blend – Gold Medal, 2010 Orange County [...]

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California Wines I Love – Jada Vineyard & Winery

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Jada Vineyard & Winery
5620 Vineyard Drive
Paso Robles, CA 93446
805.226.4200
2008 Jersey Girl
2008 Jack of Hearts
2006 Mirror, 53% estate syrah, 37% estate Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot
2007 Hell’s Kitchen, 54% estate syrah, 25% Tannat,21% Mourvedre
2006 Jack of Hearts, 45% estate cabernet sauvignon, 40% petit verdot, 15% estate merlot

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California Wines I Love – Pomar Junction

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Pomar Junction Vineyard and Winery
5036 South El Pomar Road
Templeton, CA 93465
805.238.9940

Wines and Awards
San Francisco International Wine Competition
Silver Medal – 2006 Picnic Chardonnay
Bronze Medal – 2005 Pomar Junction Merlot
California State Fair Commercial Wine Competition
Silver Medal – 2005 Pomar Junction Cabernet Sauvignon
Orange County Fair Wine Competition
Silver Medal – 2006 Picnic Chardonnay
Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits
Silver Medal [...]

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California Wines I Love – Monte De Oro

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I have just returned from two weeks in Temecula, Ca…southern California’s wine country. I enjoyed so many wines at wine tastings in the area, I am inspired to launch a new Saturday series on wines I love. Each Saturday I will post about a wine I really love to drink from one of these awesome [...]

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