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Holiday Shopping at Home with Pleiades XXIII

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While the weather outside is not particularly frightening I would say, however, that the holiday shopping crowd is.  Forecast called for a cyclonic flurry of people searching for the perfect gifts, one that I did not wish to find myself in this year.  I opted to stay in the comfort of my home with a little wine to match my digital search for perfect gifts.

Sean Thackrey’s Pleiades XXIII is an old vine blend that may as well have a question mark on the label.  The blend changes every year and drinkability never wavers.  It’s fun to put some faith in this unusual winemaker.

Shopping seems like an endless task sans alcoholic beverage but with this interesting, vibrant and earthy red wine I didn’t mind it so much. A note to the good folks I was shopping for three glasses in: it’s the thought that counts. Happy holidays!
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The Perfect Wine For Your Boss is Broadside

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Broadside

Buying the perfect wine for your boss around the holidays is never easy. First of all, you think, “I’m not getting paid enough to be buying extra gifts.” Then you think, “If I don’t get my boss the perfect gift, I’m pretty sure they’ll subconsciously hate me, and then I’ll lose my job” (panic ensues).

When in doubt, go with booze. I’m pretty sure Santa goes by that FYI. That’s why I got my boss Broadside Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles. I chose this wine because it is classic enough to be approachable for most people, but also special in that it’s artisanal and not your usual “Napa Cab.”

This Broadside, has those Cab Sauv qualities most people like (rich, dark, a little tannic), but is surprisingly subtle, balanced and not overpowered by oak and fruit flavors.

If you’re a lowly assistant like me, you probably aren’t rolling in the Benjamins. The great thing about this wine? $20 a bottle. BOOM.

Now to write the card…
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Folk Machine Tocai Friulano with Wild Belle

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Folk Machine Tocai Friulano

Alas, the weather is getting warmer and I’ve been listening to Wild Belle’s Isles album on repeat.

 Listening to Wild Belle makes you feel like you are supposed to be on some sort of island beach in a tropical, psychedelic haze. Now add a glass of Folk Machine Tocai Friulano to the mix and we’ve got the perfect summer day. Folk Machine Tocai Friulano, is a super crisp, citrusy white with bold tropical fruit notes.

Folk Machine Tocai Friulano is the brainchild of Thai-American “skateboarder gone winemaker” Kenny Likitprakong. He makes non-traditional, unique and edgy lineup of wines. We think this wine is just the ticket for a hot summer day with Wild Belle.
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