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Vote for the Washington Wine of the Year
Wine and Beer of Washington State | December 12th 2009 by Bean Fairbanks
Final voting is now open for Washington Wine Report’s Reader Survey. Between now and December 16, you have the opportunity to vote for your favorite Washington wine of the year. 2009 Wine of the Year finalists (in alphabetical order): Alexandr read more
Verkostung der Weine der Prantner Pince, Szekszárd – Teil II
Das Blog über ungarische Weine | December 12th 2009 by Peter Klingler
Hier geht’s zum ersten Teil Kékfrankos 2008 Ein Jahr in 500 Liter Holzfässern ausgebaut. Leuchtendes Rubinrot, an den Rändern leicht ins Bräunliche gehend. Gekochte dunkelrote Früchte in der Nase, kühl, eher zurückhaltend. Am Gaumen Zwet read more
Be Healthy - Drink Wine!
Wine Basket Guide - Your friend for online wine related gift… | December 12th 2009 by WineBasketGuide.com
Is wine good for you? The answer is, ?Yes!? There?s lots of research providing proof that there really are health benefits from drinking wine. Flavonoids from the skins and seeks of red grapes are the key to wine being good for you. These flavonoi read more
Le Vin á Son Apogee: Fundraiser for Overlake Service Center
Wine and Beer of Washington State | December 11th 2009 by Bean Fairbanks
My favorite birthday present this year? The tickets my hubby scored to Le Vin á Son Apogee, including a special VIP “meet the wine maker” party with Bob Betz of Betz Family Winery. The evening included Around Washington Wines and Around the Wor read more
Waitrose Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon, Valdivieso 2006
Tim's Wine Blog | December 11th 2009
Thought I'd give this a try, as I have a thing for Valdivieso, but perhaps for not much longer. I liked their single-vineyard Pinot Gris, and the Pinot Noir was interesting. This Cabernet however I found to be pretty dull, to be frank.Sweet fruit, read more
4 Awesome Wines under $20
The Weekly Wine Journal | December 11th 2009 by Tim
The down-turn in the economy has provided me with some amazing opportunities to try high-end wines. The metro-Phoenix area has been hit very hard by the recession. A lot of grocery stores and warehouse stores have reduced their high-end wine inve read more
Australian Wine
Wine Basket Guide - Your friend for online wine related gift… | December 11th 2009 by WineBasketGuide.com
Barossa Valley, Clare Valley, Yarra Valley, Hunt Valley and Coonawarra; but a few of Australia’s wine regions which enjoy a warm and dry climate ideal for making wine, resulting in the production of wines which are easy on the palate from a you read more
Chalone Vineyard, 2007 Monterey Cabernet Sauvignon
The Weekly Wine Journal | December 10th 2009 by Tim
I was in the grocery store earlier this week picking up items to make “Tim’s $5.75 Spaghetti” when all of a sudden I had a hankering for some Tri-Tip. So I picked up a little 2.5lb steak for 10 bucks and carried on with the shoppi read more
Tis the Season to be Blogging: Wine Recommendations from the Soci…
Vintage Texas - Searching for Texas Terroir | December 10th 2009 by R.D. Kane
Tis the Season to be Blogging: Wine Recommendations from the Social Network It’s the holiday party season, a time to celebrate with family and friends sharing good food and drink while we take time to count our blessings and find ways to help those read more
Caballero de la Cepa de Fincas Flichman
Vinos y Bebidas | December 9th 2009 by Cristian
Detalle etiqueta posterior - Caballero de la Cepa Caballero de la Cepa es un tradicional vino mendocino, de la región Centro oeste, precisamente de Barrancas en Maipú. Durante muchos años se destacó por ser un vino de carácter muy bien recibido read more
Red Grapes Are Not Just For Jelly
Wine Basket Guide - Your friend for online wine related gift… | December 9th 2009 by WineBasketGuide.com
As a continuation to, ?White Grapes are as Different as Apples and Oranges,? red grapes are very much the same. Sometimes it is hard to believe that one small piece of fruit can vary so much. Even though there are dozens upon dozens of varieties of read more
Joeshico Wine Review: Agent For Change Zinfandel 2006
WHY WINE | December 9th 2009 by Joe and Shirley Suzadail
**Disclaimer: I received these wines from Martellotto WinesOne of the benefits of writing a wine blog is the occasional UPS delivery of wine to taste and review on the blog. Because I am not a wine critic, but write a more or less personnel blog and read more
Newton Unfiltered Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, CA – Wine Review
The Winers Blog | December 8th 2009 by Jon Melone
In the production of wine, winemakers use a procedure of fining and filtering wine near the end of its aging process to help clarify the wine. The clarification process is used to remove any cloudiness in the wine, and to help stabilize it, that is, read more
Cameron Hughes, Lot 140. Cabernet Sauvignon, Chalk Hill, Sonoma,…
The Weekly Wine Journal | December 8th 2009 by Tim
**Disclaimer** I am a sales contractor for Cameron Hughes Wine. Good, now that I have got that bit of info out of the way, I can give you my honest opinion of this wine! From the company literature: “…aromas of raspberry, Bing cherries, a read more
How to Cook Filet Mignon
Wine Basket Guide - Your friend for online wine related gift… | December 8th 2009 by WineBasketGuide.com
Filet mignon! To many peoples’ minds, the words themselves speak of excellence, good living and expensive taste. No wonder. Carefully selected and expertly cut, filet mignon is a steak lover’s dream. Filet mignon is a boneless steak tha read more
Eticheta ep.XV (Caliterra, Tributo Edición Limitada)
Alb si Rosu | December 8th 2009
Producator: CaliterraTara: ChileGama: Caliterra, Tributo Edición LimitadaVin: Shiraz + Cabernet Sauvignon + ViognerAn: 2006 read more
The Harmony between Wine and Food
Wine Basket Guide - Your friend for online wine related gift… | December 7th 2009 by WineBasketGuide.com
The Harmony between Wine and Food by: Dan Philipe Wine is a social drink which should be enjoyed in the company of friends and .. food. The right combination between food and wine is a source of ultimate bliss for every connoisseur. Both wine read more
2005 Dominio del Plata BenMarco Expresivo
Must Love Wine Community | December 7th 2009 by core8284
Wine Review:The 2005 BenMarco Expresivo (59% Malbec, 15% Bonarda, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah and 10% Merlot) from Dominio del Plata in Mendoza, Argentina pours out an inky purple in color. On the nose lovely fruit aromas. Mostly dark fruits an read more
Napa Cabernet: Notes and Links
Uncork Life! Blog - Wine Reviews, Wine Tastings and Much Mor… | December 7th 2009 by Saurabh Abrol
As I recently noted here, I flew to California the week before Thanksgiving to attend the Harlan Estate 25th anniversary dinner at Poggio trattoria in Sausalito, California. And, as was entirely expected, the experience--from the wine to the food to read more
Who Make a Good Wine?
Radio Atheist | December 7th 2009 by Jane Verma
Making good, high quality wine that resonates and stays on the palate long after it has left your mouth is one of the sure signs of a winery’s success in brewing an unforgettable vino. This age-old, super skilled profession is not as simple a read more
Sakar - Cabernet Sauvignon & Syrah 2007
Alb si Rosu | December 7th 2009
Dupa cum vedeti, urmarile degustarii de Shiraz inca se mai resimt. Spun asta pentru ca n-am reusit sa ma dezlipesc de tot de acest soi si iata-ma revenind astazi cu un cupaj bulgaresc, obtinut din Cabernet Sauvignon si soiul mai sus amintit.Vinul deb read more
How to make your own homemade wine - Fun, Simple and Easy!
Wine Basket Guide - Your friend for online wine related gift… | December 5th 2009 by WineBasketGuide.com
Copyright 2006 Mirko Davidovic In today’s world each region is influenced with vast multi-ethnic diversity. The food that we consume is just as complex producing a definite acquired taste. Wine is no exception. Making wine is truly an art. read more
Martini Cabernet Uncorked
Virtual Wineknow | December 5th 2009 by Virtual Wineknow
Name: Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon Grape(s): Cabernet Sauvignon Color: Red Appellation: Monte Rosso Vineyard, Sonoma Valley California Maker: Louis Martini Vintage: 2004 (current vintage is 2007) Cost: $13.00 at Spec's Occasion: Lunch with frien read more
Stocking The Bar At Your Wedding Reception
Wine Basket Guide - Your friend for online wine related gift… | December 4th 2009 by WineBasketGuide.com
During the years I spent tending bar at wedding receptions in Louisiana and Maryland, I learned an interesting point about alcohol: nobody ever buys the right amount. They buy either too much or too little. Some couples expect their guests to restra read more
Opinião NOSSO VINHO sobre o Don Melchor 2006
Nosso Vinho | December 4th 2009 by Paulo Queiroz
Hoje é dia de concentração, pois amanhã teremos um almoço com vários amigos enófilos. Resolvi fazer um aquecimento com uma garrafa de Don Melchor 2006. Em primeiro lugar esta garrafa foi um presente do Manuk, que tem sido uma espécie de Papa read more
Opinião NOSSO VINHO sobre o Don Melchor 2006
Nosso Vinho | December 4th 2009 by Paulo Queiroz
Hoje é dia de concentração, pois amanhã teremos um almoço com vários amigos enófilos. Resolvi fazer um aquecimento com uma garrafa de Don Melchor 2006. Em primeiro lugar esta garrafa foi um presente do Manuk, que tem sido uma espécie de Papa read more
4 Excellent Wines Uncorked
Virtual Wineknow | December 4th 2009 by Virtual Wineknow
I tasted these wines last night at a wine dinner at Raffa’s restaurant. Chef David Welch was lauded by those present for the wonderful pairings that he presented for these wines. You always hope the pairing for every course is going to be perfect, read more
Indianapolis wines show there is more to the state than just spor…
Wine Basket Guide - Your friend for online wine related gift… | December 4th 2009 by WineBasketGuide.com
Indianapolis is renowned for several things, especially its sporting heritage, from the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Hall Of Fame Museum where you can tour the famous race track through to the Pacers basketball team and the Colts Footb read more
William Hill Estate Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005
The Weekly Wine Journal | December 3rd 2009 by Tim
Part one: I picked this wine up the same day that I picked up the bottle of Spring Mountain Cabernet that I drank last Saturday. I remember the wine steward at the grocery store pointing this out to me and saying what an incredible price it was. read more
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