Category Archives: Reviews

My thoughts on recently tasted wines.

Miscellaneous Tasting Notes

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Barb

Luce della Vite Lucente 2007 ($24.99) Owned by the Frescobaldi and Mondavi families.  If what you’ve read about the 96 point Ruffino Modus impressed you, this is a another must have from Tuscany.  I believe it’s about half sangiovese, with the remainder … Continue reading →

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FRV 100

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Barb

In the past few weeks I’ve had the opportunity to taste many sparkling wines.  They came in all shapes and sizes, in different colors, from all over the world.  Some truly stood out, including Perrier Jouet Grand Brut, Egly Ouriet … Continue reading →

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What Inspiration Tastes Like

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Barb

Many of my regular followers (and when I say many, I mean two) have been chiding me for not posting lately.  Hey, Vintage Barb is a busy gal these days.  Working 40+, taking care of the new house, fighting off … Continue reading →

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Grape of the Month: Chenin Blanc

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Barb

In my junior year of college I was cast in my first musical. I fell in love with theatre, and over the next six years I spent every moment I can recall in theatre classes, researching roles and working on … Continue reading →

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An Evening with Paulo Scavino

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Barb

A couple months ago my stepmom asked me to help her find something special for my dad’s sixty-fifth birthday celebration.  We going to have a “once in lifetime” sort of dinner at The Lodge at Torrey Pines in San Diego … Continue reading →

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Allagash Grand Cru

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Barb

“Now that’s an adult beverage,” said my colleague. I just sat there, stunned.  “Holy shit.  Wow.” was all I could muster.  Several smiles and nods of the heads followed, as if what we were experiencing was some miraculous parting of … Continue reading →

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Grape of the Month: Zinfandel

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Barb

I’m so sick of white wine I could puke. I’m sick of drinking them, talking about them, looking at them, and selling them. Enough! It’s time to get down and dirty, to break out the big hefty reds, to start … Continue reading →

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Homecoming

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Barb

My husband and I bought a house this month.  It’s a beautiful four bedroom colonial about forty miles northwest of the city.   We’re living in a quiet neighborhood in a fairly small town, with not much around but trees … Continue reading →

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