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Author Archives: Deidre Pike

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Sniff the Cap: Wine Is for Winners—Whether or Not You Play the Lottery

by Deidre Pike January 20th, 2016December 16th, 2020

If I were a rich man, Ya ha deedle deedle, bubba bubba deedle deedle dum. All day long I’d biddy biddy bum. If I were a wealthy man. —Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof  Text from a friend on Jan. 8: “Just finished post-workout shower. Off to buy Powerball ticket. It’s $800 million. Normally I […]

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Sniff the Cap: Fishing for Wine in Humboldt County

by Deidre Pike December 15th, 2015December 16th, 2020
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Sniff the Cap: Heavens to (Pairing Vegan Chili With) Murgatroyd!

by Deidre Pike November 16th, 2015December 16th, 2020
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Sniff the Cap: The Don and the Rim Fire Red

by Deidre Pike October 14th, 2015December 16th, 2020
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Sniff the Cap: When Bliss Costs $18 Per Bottle, Drink Up

by Deidre Pike September 7th, 2015December 16th, 2020
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Sniff the Cap: It’s No Longer Gauche to Drink Rosé

by Deidre Pike August 5th, 2015December 16th, 2020
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Sniff the Cap: Still 49, and Liking the Finer Wines of Paso Robles

by Deidre Pike April 15th, 2015December 16th, 2020
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Sniff the Cap: Making Mead Is a Must

by Deidre Pike March 12th, 2015December 16th, 2020
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Sniff the Cap: Going Deep in Anderson Valley

by Deidre Pike February 16th, 2015December 16th, 2020
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Sniff the Cap: Drinking With the Top 20

by Deidre Pike January 16th, 2015December 16th, 2020

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