tomgable @tomgable

PR, media relations, crisis PR guru; wine writer nstpr.com San Diego Joined October 2008

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2 days ago

Fine value Martinborough, NZ ($18 Costco). 2022 Craggy Range Sauvignon Blanc Single Vineyard Te Muna Road Vineyard. Sharp straw-green-gold, low viscosity (12.5 alc.); citrus, grapefruit, boxwood, pyrazine nose; low-mid acids; mid depth; semi-long balanced citrus finish. 16/90.

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3 days ago

California Wines has an in-depth. updated guide to the wines of Santa Barbara, California. Memorable touring and tasting opportunities at wineries from boutique to mid-size. discovercaliforniawines.com/blog/a-wine-lo…

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3 days ago

Posting the second of three takes on sports quotes gathered over several decades for the book, Hooks, Lines, and Zingers. One-liners, hyperbole, and gaffes. Michael Jordan visits Paris, more fun. open.substack.com/pub/tomgable89…

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5 days ago

Nicely aging 1990 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve ($63 in 2013). Pale ruby, rim variation, amber edges, viscous (13.5 alc.); herbaceous, berries, mint, cassis, Napa nose (54% To Kalon fruit); low-mid acids; mid tannins; tasty semi-long red fruit finish. 17/92.

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5 days ago

Here is the second of three takes on sports quotes gathered over several decades and being considered for the book, Hooks, Lines, and Zingers. Hooks, Lines, and Zingers – Sports, Take 2 open.substack.com/pub/tomgable89…

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7 days ago

Mendoza, Valle de Uco 2011 Bodegas Salentein Gran Vu ($40 in 2018). 73% Malbec, 27% Cabernet Sauvignon. 24 mo FR oak. Dark garnet, viscous (15.0 alc.); ripe grape, red/black fruit, oak, cassis; mid acids; mid-full tannins; long semi-hot, woody, red/black fruit finish. 17/92.

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a week ago

Value Mendoza, Valle de Uco, 2023 Bodegas Salentein Malbec Reserve ($17 local grocery). Darkest port-like color, viscous (14.0 alc.); ripe grape, herbaceous, black pepper, mint, cedar nose; mid acids; mid-full tannins, depth; long red fruit ripe grape finish. w/beef. 16.5/91.

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a week ago

Waiting for that gift from overseas? European parcel companies are temporarily suspending shipments to the U.S., citing new tariff policies from Trump that eliminate a duty-free exemption for parcels up to $800. npr.org/2025/08/23/nx-…

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2 weeks ago

Here is the first of three takes of Sports quotes lifted from a collection building over some three decades. It includes superstars in many sports, heavyweight champions, a Masters golf champion, jocks turned announcers, coaches, and less famous players, plus a few columnists for…

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2 weeks ago

$29 value (Garagiste) 2022 Charly Nicolle Chablis 1er Cru Les Fourneaux. Sharp, mid-dark gold; stone fruit, tropical, lime, saline nose; low-mid acids; mid body; semi-long, round, stone fruit and citrus finish. 16/90.

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2 weeks ago

Value $19 Spanish Albarino 2023 Paso Torre Penelas Rías Baixas Pazo das Bruxas. Sharp mid-gold, low tears (12.0 alc.); lime, honeysuckle, saline nose; low-mid acids; mid body; semi-long softening green fruit finish. w/appetizers, cheeses. 16/90.

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2 weeks ago

Posted on the global winners in Sangiovese category. Italy shines with fine Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, and Super Tuscan wines. From $20 to over $100. sandiegowineguru.com/classic-italia…

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3 weeks ago

Pinot Noir Day. Russian River Valley, Sonoma, 2020 DuMOL Pinot Noir Estate Flax Vineyard ($90 winery, 2022). Mid ruby, viscous (14.1 alc.); red fruit, cherries, stemmy, oak, anise nose; mid acids; mid+ tannins; mid+ depth; long, distinctive red fruit, wood, mineral finish. 17/92.

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3 weeks ago

Here is tranche No. 2 of a selection of gaffes collected over the past three decades. Politicians abound, with a late movie star and manager contributing. Please send new candidates for the book. Cheers! Hooks, Lines, and Zingers – Gaffes Take 2 open.substack.com/pub/tomgable89…

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3 weeks ago

WSJ Producer prices surge. “Americans will pay a big chunk of the tariﬀ bill, either directly via higher consumer prices or indirectly via less business investment in productivity growth to increase wages.” wsj.com/opinion/now-we…

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3 weeks ago

$15 value California 2023 Raymond Chardonnay Family Classic. Sharp mid-gold, viscous (13.5 alc.); tropical, peach, light citrus nose; low-mid acids; mid depth; round, fat, fruity, easy-sipping picnic, party wine. 15/88.

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3 weeks ago

NYT on Escondido development with fire-resistant construction in wildfire country. Cites lower fire insurance premiums, more affordable housing, lower rental costs in this inland San Diego County community, versus the coastal cities. nytimes.com/2025/08/13/rea…

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3 weeks ago

WSJ on major damage Trump did to U.S. wine and spirits industries in Canadian trade war. U.S. distilled spirits to Canada down about 62% from same period 2024. Wine exports 67% lower. Ontario from $700 million in U.S. wine, spirit sales, to Zero! More: wsj.com/business/us-al…

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3 weeks ago

Napa 2021 Markham Merlot ($27). Mid-dark garnet, rim variation, viscous (14.5); herbaceous, ripe berries, red and black fruit, cedar; mid acids; softening mid tannins; long, round red fruit finish, slightly hot. 16/90. w/BBQ.

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4 weeks ago

Sharp WSJ review of Season 2, "Wednesday". “The character’s misanthropic self is supported by an overload of the repulsive, the gruesome, the homicidal, and the disgusting—or am I, like the series, being redundant? There’s also a negative side…” More: wsj.com/arts-culture/t…