Monthly Archives: January 2007

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Posted on January 16, 2007 by ashleyroach

Karyn is playing blog tag, and I'm a slacker getting to this. Five things folks might not know about me: I used to be a Republican. This pre-dates the recent trend against W-style Republicanism — about which all I can … Continue reading →

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RatCast: Own your own vineyard in Argentina

Posted on January 14, 2007 by ashleyroach

I was talking with J.B. last week about wine, and mentioned this podcast from alt.NPR about an American entrepreneur who has started a venture in Argentina that will help you create your own wine for $40,000/acre.  You need to buy 4 acres. Of course, it'd … Continue reading →

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2005 Orin-Swift The Prisoner

Posted on January 14, 2007 by ashleyroach

About two months ago, I listened to this podcast by thewineinsiders.com.  It included an interview with the winemaker behind "The Prisoner," which was my first introduction to this cult wine. I've looked — though not very aggressively — for a … Continue reading →

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2006 Nobilo Sauvingon Blanc

Posted on January 6, 2007 by ashleyroach

We've had the Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc plenty of times before. This is a pretty straightforward Sauvignon Blanc — strong nose that you can smell from 12 inches away — the strongest smell being peach. After sipping some, the fruit comes … Continue reading →

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