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It’s a Boy!

December 26, 2013

Parker Jay Solomon was born on Monday, December 23rd.
Kara and baby are doing great…
And Jeff, of course, is rad.
I mean… Come on…
Look at that hair!

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Stay Rad,
Jeff

Stay Rad Wine Blog TV Episode 125: Taking My Time with Food and Wine

December 22, 2013

In this episode, Jeff takes his time in analyzing these two fine samples from Cornerstone Cellars. Get yourself a nice bottle of wine, and a big plate of food, before you watch this one… This one may take a while.

Wine Tasted:

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Cornerstone Cellars 2010 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

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Cornerstone Cellars 2010 Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

Food Pairing:

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The Big Roy featuring Roasted Garlic, Bacon, Pepper Jack, and Garlic Aioli with a side of Fries, House Ketchup, and Chipotle Ketchup from Cafe 152 Burger in Gilroy

Wine Samples provided by Cornerstone Cellars.

Stay Rad,

Jeff

What’s your take on the Cabs of Napa Valley, Howell Mountain, and Cornerstone Cellars? Leave a comment, and let us know.

Stay Rad Wine Blog TV Episode 124: They Gave Me a Ferrari!!!

December 5, 2013

In this episode, Jeff takes this Ferrari for a spin…

Wine Tasted:

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Ferrari NV Rose

Links:

Ferrari NV Rose sample provided by Gregory White PR.

Don’t forget to visit Jeff Eckle’s blog, The Lonely Vine.

Stay Rad,

Jeff

Leave a comment, and let us know about the last, legit, pink, sparkling, Italian wine you had.

Stay Rad Wine Blog TV Episode 123: Giving Thanks for Food and Wine

November 27, 2013

In this episode, Jeff recommends this Cotes du Rhone for your Thanksgiving feast…

Wine Tasted:

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Le Clos du Caillou 2009 Cotes du Rhone

After the Fact: Jeff hasn’t done any videos in a while, so he’s a bit rusty.  Please forgive him for referring to this wine as a Cotes du Rhone Villages, when it is obviously a Cotes du Rhone.

Stay Rad,

Jeff

What do you want to see on Stay Rad Wine Blog.  Leave a comment, and let us know.

Stay Rad Wine Blog TV Episode 122: Rosé. What do you say?

October 29, 2013

In this episode, Jeff dives in to a nice Rosé.

Wine Tasted:

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Sables d’Azur 2012 Cotes de Provence

Stay Rad,

Jeff

What’s your favorite Rosé wine? Leave a comment, and tell us about it.

Stay Rad Wine Blog TV Episode 121: Stickybeak!

October 15, 2013

In this episode, Jeff breaks open a sample from Stickybeak

Wine Tasted:

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Stickybeak 2011 Toscana

Stay Rad,

Jeff

Don’t forget to enter the Stay Rad Free Wine Giveaway for a chance to get $50 in free wine.

What’s your favorite Super Tuscan? Leave a comment and let us know.

Stay Rad Wine Blog TV Episode 120: Well…

October 10, 2013

In this episode, Jeff tries a $5 wine with no detectable sulfites…

Wine Tasted:

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WELL REaD 2012 California Red Wine

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Jeff

Have you tried this wine?  Leave a comment and tell us about it.

Stay Rad Wine Blog TV Episode 119: This wine is soooooo good..

September 15, 2013

Jeff takes a break from packing boxes for the big move to review this French sparkling wine…

Wine Tasted:

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Jaillance Cuvee de l’Abbaye Cremant de Bordeaux Brut

Stay Rad,

Jeff

What’s the last wine that moved you?  Leave a comment, and tell us about it.

Stay Rad Wine Blog TV Episode 118: Let’s take a Peak!

August 29, 2013

In this episode, Jeff opens up a value wine for #CabernetDay.

Wine Tasted:

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Trader Joe’s Grand Reserve 2011 Lot #18 Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon

After the Fact:

1. Jeff forgot to score this wine on camera.

2. To see what he scored it, check out the Rad Wine Reviews Page.

Stay Rad,

Jeff

Have you tried this wine?  What’s your favorite value Cabernet Sauvignon?  Leave a comment, and let us know.

Stay Rad Wine Blog TV Episode 117: Talkin’ ‘Bout Solosole

August 22, 2013

In this episode, Jeff talks about this bottle of Vermentino, along with whatever else is on his mind…

Wine Tasted:

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Poggio al Tesoro 2011 Solosole Vermentino

After the Facts:

1. This wine sample was provided by Teuwen Communications.

2. Check out Jeff’s new wine video series, Digging Deep, on UndergroundCellar.com.

Stay Rad,

Jeff

Jeff is looking to answer your wine-related questions on his new video series, Digging Deep.  Leave your questions below, and you may just get yourself a shout out.