(not) petite

I’m always amazed at how different a petit sirah is than the mainstream average single varietal reds. Tonight we opened up an 04 from Luna Vineyards and are really enjoying it as a change of pace perfectly suited for a dark rainy evening. Not an everyday wine, pv is inky, dry, bold and per usual for [...]

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Chianti Classico – Firenze – Memories

The birthdays of me and my wife fall sixteen days apart; mine the fifteenth of August and her’s the thirty-first. Instead of celebrating only on our actual birthdays we have declared a two week long celebration. What does this mean in terms of wine? It means we have a great excuse to pull out some [...]

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European Chardonnay

no oak monsters here one of the main reasons to really get into white burgundy. Domaine Pascal Berthier Macon Chaintre White Burgundy Vielles Vignes 07 is perfect for a sunny spring day!

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Pizza, pizza

Another tasty meal at the O’Connor household. Sean crafted pizza with Alfredo sauce topped with spicey andouille sausage and mozzerella and parm.

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Sweet Cakes

Posting live from Sweet Cakes (Sweet Cakes in Kirkland on my last day. If you are in the mood for something sweet, you should make a stop in sometime. Or if you have a special occasion coming up, Sweet Cakes is a must- from wedding cakes to custom sugar cookies. They offer wonderful gluten free [...]

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