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Is it Stag’s Leap or Stags’ Leap?

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
Stag’s Leap is a family favorite, in particular the Artemis. It is a bottle that sits on the table at most family gatherings.  Not only does this wine remind me of exciting memories around the table with family at Christmas or a special birthday celebration, it brings to mind a fun bit of historical controversy.  Stag’s Leap is a fun conversation piece. History buffs, here we go… Stag’s ...
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Review: The Prisoner 2012

The Prisoner Wine Company’s  2012 red blend, is a mouth full of explosive fruit. It is not a subtle wine but and in-your-face red a blend of Zinfandel, Cabernet Savignon, Petite Sirah, Syrah and Charbon. Its bold with hints of black cherry, cinnamon and chocolate. This is a family favorite. In fact, each Christmas my husband treats the family to a magnum bottle for the table at Christmas...
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Red Wine 101

red wine at dinner
I am not a wine expert, and I don’t try to act like one. But, I have tried to educate myself about wine enough so that when I’m standing in the isle, filled with hundreds of different types of wines, I want to know what I’m looking at…and spending my money on. OK, I know what you’re all thinking: “In such a small town, how can you pick from hundreds of wines?” Well, we don’t! But, when we trave...
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