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Guest Critic Michael Tyler at Chrysalis Vineyards
Virginia Wine TimeTodayOur friend and guest blogger Michael Tyler was anxious to join us for a wine tasting at Chrysalis Vineyards this past weekend. As readers may know, Michael prefers fruitier and even sweeter wines; therefore, his preferences are different than ours, and that’s just fine with us. So on a rainy afternoon Add A Comment »
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Spirited Gourmet Grand Tasting
A Passionate FoodieTodayLast weekend, I led a group of the North Shore Winers to a Fall Grand Wine Tasting at The Spirited Gourmet in Belmont. This is an excellent wine store, with a fine look and a very diverse selection of wines. It also sells many types of cheese and other gourmet foods. I knew that this would be a fun tasting Add A Comment »
TN - the "perfect" Lafleur 1978
eRobert Parker: Recent Reviewer Postings5 Hours AgoGreetings all, Now I have finally stopped traveling I can post a bit more on the board. My first day back from Burgundy, where I was tasting 2007s, I had lunch with John Armit, one of the major figures in the UK wine trade. We met at Cafe Anglais and enjoyed a simple lunch with a mixture of rock and Add A Comment »
Croteaux Vineyards 2007 Merlot "181 Clone" Rose
LENNDEVOURS4 Hours AgoToday, I offer my review of the third Croteaux Vineyards rose from the 2007 vintage (see the other reviews).This wine, the Croteaux Vineyards 2007 Merlot "181 Clone" Rose ($18) is the lightest and most delicate of the lot. Made from Add A Comment »
Decanter panel praises 2006 northern Rhone vintage
Decanter NewsTodayA top Decanter tasting panel has praised a ?fantastic' 2006 vintage in the northen Rhone. Add A Comment »
Tri-Valley, CA - A Unique Destination
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Submitted by Tri-Valley CVB The Tri-Valley, California region is a triangle-shaped area situated on the east side of San Francisco Bay about 18 miles southeast of Oakland and 33 miles from San Francisco. The Tri-Valley is comprised of three adjacent valleys - Amador, Livermore, and San Ramon - and is Add A Comment »
Fresno State Winery Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Reign of Terroir5 Hours AgoOn December 5th Fresno State Winery will celebrate their 10 years in the wine business with a party featuring the release of a special Anniversary 2007 vintage Syrah sourced exclusively from the Fresno State Vineyards. Add A Comment »
2006 Paloma Merlot and Syrah Release
eRobert Parker: Mark Squire's Wine Bulletin3 Hours AgoMerlot is $54 and the Syrah is $45. Might try and squeeze some of this on a c.c., but the wine Add A Comment »
The Thanksgiving Table, Part 2 (Wine Spectator)
Wine Spectator: Headlines1 Hour AgoTurkey tips and 8 California Rhône-style red wines to match Add A Comment »
A Few Great Bordeaux from the spectacular 1990 Vintage, Followed by Some Other Studs
eRobert Parker: Mark Squire's Wine Bulletin2 Hours Ago1990 Bordeaux: Mouton Poured from magnum, this wine was a complete tease, all ?show? and no Add A Comment »
All dreams lead to Burgundy
eRobert Parker: Mark Squire's Wine Bulletin1 Hour AgoWell, not everyone's dreams lead them to France. And, much the same, not all roads lead to Add A Comment »
Have: 1 free year Wine Spectator Want: Karma
eRobert Parker: Mark Squire's Wine Bulletin1 Hour AgoI have a Delta Airline account with 1000 orphan miles about to expire. It just so happens that I Add A Comment »
2006 Gros Frere et S?ur Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits Blanc
eRobert Parker: Mark Squire's Wine BulletinToday2006 Gros Frere et S?ur Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits Blanc - France, Burgundy, Bourgogne Hautes Add A Comment »
What Lies Ahead For Wine And Prices (Wine Spectator)
Wine Spectator: Blog Posts4 Hours AgoIt's been a long time since I've ridden a roller coaster. Yet all the economic gyrations of late have left me with that same kind of unsettled stomach one gets when free falling on a an amusement park ride. Many of you have wondered where the wine market is headed in light of the recession Add A Comment »
Napa Valley : Speakeasy Party :
Wine Country: Napa Valley Events4 Hours AgoCelebration Psst You need a password Check www rutherfordgrove com for clues Join the flappers and Add A Comment »
Spider Pictures Not Legal Tender in Australia
eRobert Parker: Mark Squire's Wine Bulletin1 Hour Agohttp://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=665847 Add A Comment »
2007 Saint-Esprit Cotes-du-Rhone DELAS
eRobert Parker: Mark Squire's Wine Bulletin3 Hours AgoNo decanting. Black red color, soft texture, sweet yet decent bouquet (hint of Gamay-like nose), Add A Comment »
Trivium....anyone?
eRobert Parker: Mark Squire's Wine BulletinTodayJust got an email. Seems like a good deal ($60-10%) for a Wight vineyard Napa Cab that's 100% Cab. Add A Comment »
