Author Archives: Kellie Stargaard

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About Kellie Stargaard

Wine blogger

O Canada, Show me your Wines

Confirmed conference reservation, purchased airline tickets to and from Seattle, WA, hotel in Seattle, pre-excursion to Lake Chelan area, hotel in Penticton, British Columbia all booked. Passport renewal in new name submitted and now working on transportation back to Seattle. … Continue reading

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Bonterra Zinfandel & Chardonnay Mendocino Organic

I like to think I do as much as possible to protect and care for our environment. I thought moving to the country others would have the same respect for their surrounding areas and treat them with love and care. … Continue reading

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Sterling Vintner’s Collection Chardonnay 2010

The tell tale signs are there but sometimes you have to look close. The daffodils have been popping up in yards and along roads since early February and now as I walk through the area I see the first tiny … Continue reading

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Rodney Strong Estate Vineyards Knotty Vines Zinfandel 2010

Why can’t people be like fine wines and get better with age? I know there are some of you out there who will say, “Oh but you do”. All I can say is when I get up in the morning … Continue reading

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Trione Vineyards & Winery

Last week may have been Valentine’s Day but at my house it was Christmas.In December I received an email from Lori at Trione Vineyards & Winery. She saw my post on Biltmore wines and wanted to know if I’d like … Continue reading

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Valentine’s Day Bubbly Part Deux – Biltmore Estate Pas de Deux Méthode Champenoise–Sec

Remember how fun Valentine’s Day was as a kid? Maybe it’s the girly girl in me but I loved making Valentine’s Day “mail boxes” out of paper bags and decorating them with red, pink and purple hearts. We would then … Continue reading

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Valentine’s Day Bubbly Part One – Caposaldo Sweet Sparklings

No sooner did the Christmas tree needles hit the floor and stockings emptied, I began to notice yet another holiday thrust upon us. Reds, purples and pinks all in the shape of hearts were making their way to stores signifying … Continue reading

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Las Rocas De San Alejandro Garnacha Spain 2009

Yep, I admit it. I judged a wine by it’s label and left it sitting in my “cellar” for years. Maybe it was to my and the wine’s benefit but all I know is it was a very pleasant surprise … Continue reading

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Simi Sonoma County Pinot Noir 2010

Change. Feels like that should be my word for the New Year. This week I began training for a new position at work, this will be my third reincarnation at my employment. In addition I’m changing my eating and drinking … Continue reading

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Naked Winery Tease Riesling Rogue Valley 2009

Naked. That one little word can conjure images of sensual arousal or utter horror. Beautiful sculpted bodies, good naked. Saggy, wrinkled bodies, bad naked. Wines from Naked Winery, good naked. Watching the hot pool guy take off his shirt and … Continue reading

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