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For anyone who loves wine (whether you feel comfortable talking to a sommelier or not).

Share what you've tasted, cool wine bars in your area or ask a question.

Network Leader: Brian Jensen

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Marsella Charron Where is the best place to explore international wine jobs?

28 weeks ago from Wine

Ryan Paugh Halloween is over and I can feel the Holidays approaching quick. I get so much anxiety around the Holidays. Mostly around gift giving and being the guy who is always running around last minute looking for presents. So I'm determined to start early this year and probably do everything online. What do you guys think is an appropriate gift for bosses and colleagues? Can you buy them booze in your office culture or do you aim for something more tame?

66 weeks ago from The Boss-Employee Relationship, Beer and Wine 1 more

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Mehnaz Thawer: Dilbert calendar! I love dilbert.
65 weeks ago

Philip Goetz: Work was kind of slow the next day. We only used a skeleton crew. MoreWork was kind of slow the next day. We only used a skeleton crew. www.texasmediasystems.com
65 weeks ago

Cheryl Lynn Morris For Halloween, I bought an opague black wine bottle in the form of a cat and took it to my mother's as both decoration and drink.

67 weeks ago from Wine

Danielle Albright So today I went to my first winery in central Florida. I hand picked my own muscadine grapes including carlos white wine ones and Noble red wine ones.. I feel like I gained a new appreciation for wine. This is probally especially interesting in the bigger wine areas like Napa valley or European countries. Has anyone else done this kind of thing?

76 weeks ago from Wine

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Ryan Paugh Do you ever drink with your boss or business partners? I drank Scotch with Penelope once when we used to work out of Ryan Healy and my crappy apartment. It was hilarious. I don't think that everyone out there could get away with the kind of craziness that we got away with because my one business partner is my fraternity brother and the other one is ... well ... Penelope. So how do you handle booze around people who you want to trust you?

79 weeks ago from Beer, Wine and The Boss-Employee Relationship 1 more

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Sean Masters: I should add that this was true of my previous employer, and the organization before that as well!
78 weeks ago

Chris Paugh: Throughout my career, every one of my employers took us all out for lunches or dinners and it always included drinks. I always followed my bosses ...MoreThroughout my career, every one of my employers took us all out for lunches or dinners and it always included drinks. I always followed my bosses lead. It was always nice to see people loosen up. And besides that, who knows you better than yourself, in how much you can handle!
78 weeks ago

molly Wine Tasting tip: Have a piece of Milk Chocolate between tasting white and red wines. It eliminates the acidity left behind by the white wine and readies your mouth for the tannins in the reds!

81 weeks ago from Wine

Daniela Bolzmann I had THE BEST wine the other night, I had been saving this bottle from @winelabnewport to share with my boyfriend because he loves Boulevard restaurant, SF and their wine director has his own line of wines: Skylark - Las Aves 2007 from Mendocino County. My boyfriend and I were amazed when we drank it, perfectly described as textured, expressive and creamy. This would be a great addition to any meal. So to answer Brian Jensen's post, that is what we will be drinking this Thanksgiving, Cheers!

85 weeks ago from Wine

Brian Jensen What's everyone going to be drinking with their turkey on Thanksgiving? I'm going with Riesling and Pinot Noir.

115 weeks ago from Wine

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Daniela Bolzmann: Brian, I am already planning next Thanksgivings wine, see post above, lol.
85 weeks ago

JRandom42: Homemade Jamacian White Lightning. Been a tradition since 1983.
85 weeks ago

Brian Jensen The end to the 47-year embargo of Cuban goods looks to be in sight, hello Cuban Rum and Havana Mojitos! - http://bit.ly/1j9t2k

116 weeks ago from Wine

Nicole Thorpe: This is amazing news.
115 weeks ago

If anyone lives in Orange County or is visiting southern CA, there is a new place on Main St. in Huntington Beach called Main Street Wine Company. Awesome wines, good prices, and a bar so you can try one out before you buy. Oh and great music/atmosphere!

116 weeks ago from Wine

Brian Jensen: I hate to admit it, but I live right down the street and have not yet stopped in. This week for sure! Have you tried Zimzala in the Shorebreak ...MoreI hate to admit it, but I live right down the street and have not yet stopped in. This week for sure! Have you tried Zimzala in the Shorebreak Hotel? A little pricey, but good.
116 weeks ago

: I have been to Zimzala once, I got Sangria. It seemed like the best deal because it came in a really big glass. :)
116 weeks ago

Brian Jensen Just opened a bottle of 2004 Chalk Hill Chard, fantastic. The best part about it is I got it for $10 marked down from $46 thanks to a reset!

120 weeks ago from Wine

Chris Paugh Simi Cab is one of my favorite red wines. It has a vanilla & black cherry flavor with a hint of cocoa. Really good. What's your favorite?

123 weeks ago from Wine

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Jessica: I agree with Shannon, I have yet to find a Malbec that I haven't fallen in love with!
123 weeks ago

Brian Jensen: Have you tried any wines that are 100% Malbec from anywhere other than Chile and Argentina?
122 weeks ago

Brian Jensen Insider info: go to any grocery chain & ask the store manager when the next wine "reset" is, the day after selected wines are 50-75% off.

124 weeks ago from Wine

Jamie Ginsberg No Brian, I checked out one a while ago and was not impressed, I thought Gary Vaynerchuck had one coming, but I haven't seen it.

125 weeks ago from Wine

Brian Jensen: I've been using a free one called "Velvet Vine" (weird name, I know). With it I can take photos of labels and write notes, so far I like it.
125 weeks ago

Brian Jensen Anyone use any of the wine journal applications for the iPhone?

126 weeks ago from Wine