I did not have my camera, and I had to ask Galil for a piece of paper to take notes. But, ill-prepared as I was, I stopped at CAV Wine Bar, just after 7pm tonight, to enjoy their November Pumpkin Feast. Read the rest of this entry »
I went directly to CAV Wine Bar from the gym, late Saturday afternoon. The crowds seem to arrive earlier each week, and I enjoy the flights more when it’s a bit quieter. I’m glad I went, because it was the last day for this week’s flight: International Pinot Noir.
I enjoyed the flight with two cheeses.
By the time I finished, the bar was full and more people were arriving. So I skipped dessert (for this week, anyway) and went home.
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Not only is Que Syrah closer to home than other wine bars I frequent, it’s also one of the few open on Sunday afternoons. I had worked out at the gym late afternoon, and I arrived on West Portal just before dark. The sign outside Que Syrah advertised this week’s flight: Big Napa Reds.
So, I enjoyed the flight with an order of olives.
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I was back at The Hidden Vine around 5:30pm, for more of this month’s wines. This time, I started with October’s featured region: Alsace.
I followed these with a flight of California reds from Dave’s favorite producers.
And, fortunately, this time I had my camera. Read the rest of this entry »
