DON'T go shopping here if you're the least bit hungry. SAY! Gift baskets aren't just for adults anymore, I've been browsing Gift Baskets and I found a 10% OFF coupon (love coupons) 10% off all Gift Baskets with promo code ZK-8978 - and I found THIS, how cool would it be to send this to my grandchildren for about $45. plus shipping $10. minus 10%... admit it, you looked at the colors, didn't you? I really enjoy shopping here, they have a Vegas basket, a SPA basket and just about any kind of... Read Full Story
No, they didn't come out with a sound track CD from the movie Bottle Shock, but if they had, the line up would have gone a little something like this: Un Bel di Verdremo - Maria Callas and The Philharmonia Orchestra Toulouse Street - Patrick Simmons Toulouse Street - Doobie Brothers Stand Back - Allman Brothers Band Spirit - Doobie Brothers Rock Steady - Bad Company Listen to the Music - Doobie Brothers Le Temps Des Cerises - Scottie Haskell Jump into the Fire - Harry Nilsson I Need You... Read Full Story
Here's the deal, I post my own link of what ever company I shop online in, and I get my own commission. Makes sense to me. I buy TigerDirect computer parts and accessories because they have the lowest priced stuff out there, they usually have what I want and their delivery and return policies work. I want a memory card for the Sony camera... Hot Hard Drive Deals at TigerDirect! Now who wouldn't want to follow a link like that? Read Full Story
Why don't we just all get along and watch BOTH movies and then pass judgement? As far as Bottle Shock - The Movie goes, I think it's a wonderful story and most interesting to most of us here in Napa Valley. We especially love Freddy Rodriquez' character, Gustavo Brambila because we drink his wine. My favorite? The wildly fragrant and crispy green 2006 Sauvignon Blanc [just released]. Maybe because it's hard-core summertime now here in the Valley, this wine was most appealling with our... Read Full Story
I'm always shopping for a better deal, and I like EASY. Not that I'm not smart, I'm just plain LAZY! Here I've found a place to get the best deal on business cards. We are always using those. Locally, I would have to design a business card, then go down to the printer and see if they can open the file, if there's no font issues or image problems they'll print them at a dollar a page, but then they charge to cut them which adds quite a bit. Arg. I found this online deal that makes a whole... Read Full Story
Just when I was getting a good grip on double latte, I looked outside and saw that the hot air balloons are flying again. Silent bubbles of hot air floating across the blue blue sky. I'm not sure what hot air balloons have to do with wine, but they both seem to flourish in Napa Valley. Read Full Story
2006 T-Vine Psychedelic Rooster Sticky HALF BOTTLE under $30. "A chewy creature to be sipped... savor its rich, luscious and subtly sweet yummyness. Experience the nose, or should I say beak of violets, framboise and cassis. A rascally wine with a rich, smooth texture, good acidity and a long, lingering finish. It pairs beautifully with dark chocolate or fine cheeses..." Greg Brown ~ Winemaker We really love Greg Brown and that might be why we are always ready to love his wines. He... Read Full Story
There might be a couple of these bottles left if you hurry. They also have a delicious 2005 "Frank's" Cabernet. Perata Vineyards makes exceptional Napa Valley wines from their vineyard in Yountville. This is the only place where I know you can buy Perata wines: Napa Wine Merchants Order Form This is very special wine. You can tell by visiting the vineyard that they really love their grapevines. Meticulous care goes into everyday at Perata Vineyards, check out the photo gallery HERE ~ The... Read Full Story
Last night we tried a 2005 Perata Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon "Frank's" version. It was what good wine is all about, smooth red velvet, proper tanins and Rutheford dusty/oaky aftertaste. Perata Vineyards is in Yountville near Ghost Block Vineyard and right next to Beringer-Gamble Vineyard. This is a single-source wine made by Gary Galleron. Read more about this Napa Valley winemaker here: ABOUT GARY Napa Valley wine can be so different from vineyard to vineyard with microclimates as small... Read Full Story
"Since last fall, more than 50 cases of Gauge Wines have been sold by JV Beverage Warehouse in Napa, where it’s regarded as one of the fastest-moving wines in stock. The camouflage-patterned boxes have attracted attention, as a few patrons have taken the boxes even though they did not purchase all the wine inside, leaving a few bottles behind on the floor. Gauge retails for $11.99 a bottle. Locally, diners can find Gauge Wines on lists at Cindy Pawlcyn’s two restaurants, Mustards Grill and... Read Full Story
