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Colorado/Virginia wine smackdown ends up a draw
www.coloradowino.com via @ColoradoWino &bull 2 Hours AgoIf only the bottle of Virginia petit verdot hadn't shattered when Frank Morgan was packing his bags for a business trip to the Denver area. Then there may have been some sort of conclusion as to which wine region has better juice: Colorado or Virginia. Instead we were left to wonder-and drink a Canyon Wind Cellars petit verdot all by itself-after the two… Full Story »
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Winebits 121: Labeling controversy, Aussie wine fraud, Chile price hike
The Wine Curmudgeon &bull Mar 16, 2010
Change to varietal labeling laws? When is a zinfandel not a zinfandel? When it's used in a field blend, thanks to federal labeling laws meant to protect the consumer. In this case, notes the Los Angeles Times, consumers have... Full Story »
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Visit, Discover, Enjoy Washington's Yakima Valley Wine Tasting
By the Glass &bull Mar 16, 2010
Just as the best way to sample a selection of wines is to order a flight, the best way to soak up a balanced blend of wine tasting, wine tours and other winery experiences is to escape to Yakima Valley, WA for a day, a weekend or more. With less… Full Story »
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Boxwood Reviewed in Wine Spectator
Cellar Blog &bull Mar 15, 2010It is not often that a Virginia wine gets reviewed by a national publication, so the the write-ups that Boxwood Winery got in this month's Wine Spectator are good news! The 2007 Boxwood and Topiary were both reviewed by James… Full Story »
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NV Krug, Grand Cuvee
750 mL &bull Mar 15, 2010
Looking for personalized wine pairings?Click here to enter your request, and we'll get back to you within a few hours. When they say the stuff that dreams are made of--I get it now. It's not some overreaching cliche reserved only… Full Story »
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Chateau Coutet Master Class
Cellar Blog &bull Mar 15, 2010I talk a lot here about red Bordeaux wines, but there are other types of wine produced in the Bordeaux region. One of the most well-known is Sauternes, and one of the best known of those is Chateau Coutet. Sauternes… Full Story »
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Argentinian Blend Really Easy to Like
Grape Sense Blog &bull Mar 14, 2010
Clos de los Siete is a blend from Argentina that is reasonably price, with big forward fruit, soft tannins, and easy to enjoy. The wine is a blend of Malbec (48 percent), Merlot (28 percent), Syrah (12 percent), and Cabernet… Full Story »
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He's a believer in biodynamic wine
Topix: Wine News &bull Mar 11, 2010
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Vineyard Gate Wine Sellers: Verdelho from Lodi! Vineyard Gate Exclusive
www.facebook.com via @VineyardGate &bull Mar 10, 2010I tasted this beautiful Verdelho made by Spanish wine importer, Luis Moya, last week, just a few days after bottling, and I immediately fell for it. Vibrant and floral, really pure. Green pear notes, citrus, and minerals. A blend of… Full Story »
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Follow Me For Savings: Wine(Click On Text)
gokateblue.blogspot.com via @fmfs1 &bull Mar 8, 2010The Wine There is no one style of wine we target. But it's fair to say that we most like structured wine (best with food) that is still rich and concentrated. Such wines drink well when young, but reward a… Full Story »
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Mobile Holmes The very best argument for screw cap wine
robertholmesphotography.com via @photofeeds &bull Mar 8, 2010When the Myanmar Vineyard Management Company released their first wines 5 years ago they failed to anticipate the problem their customers would have uncorking them. Burma has never had a wine culture and there was scarcely a corkscrew to found… Full Story »
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Alexander Valley Tasting-Vineyard-Wed-Mar. 10
thebottlereport.com via @bottlereport &bull Mar 7, 2010Event: A Drop In wine tasting for Alexander Valley Vineyards, a family-owned wine estate, once the original homestead of Cyrus Alexander, the namesake of this prominent viticultural appellation, Alexander Valley.Where:Vineyard Wine Market(map), 4414 Evans to Lock Road, Evans, GA. Alexander Valley Sin Zin 2008What: Varietally distinct, this Zinfandel captures the true essence of Alexander Valley. The fruit is sourced from a variety of vineyards with differing microclimates. This provides winemaker Kevin Hall with an array of unique parcels of fruit. Once vinified, these parcels are blended… Full Story »
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Central Coast Travel
www.earthdayfoodandwine.com via @SIPtheGoodLife &bull Mar 4, 2010Enjoy a casual standing room only gourmet meal prepared by The Range and hosted by the winemaking team and owners of Ancient Peaks Winery, who will discuss the progressive sustainable practices employed at the winery's estate Margarita Vineyard. Each course will be paired with a current or new release from Ancient Peaks Winery, including the limited-edition Oyster… Full Story »
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Malta Bene - Stuart Walton discovers the wines of Malta
Wine Pages &bull Feb 17, 2010
Considering its modest size, Malta has always bulked surprisingly large in European history. Settled by Greeks and Phoenicians in antiquity, it flourished as a trading entrepot. Ottoman intentions towards Rome. Then there was that business with the elusive falcon, probably still being chased around Europe by the ghosts of Sidney Greenstreet and Peter Lorre. Between 1940 and 1942, its people mounted one of the epic defences of the second world war, improbably defying the combined might of Axis aerial assault.… Full Story »
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2007 Maculan Brentino
Los Angeles Times Food &bull Feb 17, 2010
Taste Fausto Maculan's beautifully crafted blend of 55% Merlot and 45% Cabernet Sauvignon and you'll be forgiven for guessing it's a $50 wine. Not. Astonishingly, this suave Bordeaux-style blend is less than $20. This 2007 from the Veneto is intense… Full Story »
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The Nose Knows - Wine Aroma
Celebrate Wine &bull Feb 17, 2010I found a piece recently by Stacy Slinkard that reminded of the importance of aroma (or bouquet) in the wine experience. While the tongue has a relatively limited repertoire of tastes (combinations of sweet, sour, acidic, and bitter), the nose… Full Story »
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Seghesio 2007 San Lorenzo Zinfandel just released
Wine Foot &bull Feb 16, 2010
Now Available- 2007 San Lorenzo Zinfandel Purchased in 1896, the San Lorenzo vineyard produces very rich & intense Zinfandel. Still crafted in the style of the original field blend, the inclusion of Petite Sirah is evident as it gives this… Full Story »
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An Affordable, Tasty Bordeaux Merlot-Based Wine
Grape Sense Blog &bull Feb 15, 2010
I'm not a big fan of Merlot. Okay, that makes me a cartoon character in a bad animated wine movie I guess. But I've never been a fan, even before seeing "Sideways." But last summer I was in Kahn's, Indianapolis,… Full Story »
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Bonny Doon Delusions of Grandeur 2008 wine review by (PB)
The Wine Cask Blog &bull Feb 14, 2010
This is a blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Carignane, and Cinsault. It swirls like a light red wine of Pinot Noir or Beaujolais. Bouquet has light red fruit with spice notes up front with aromas of raspberry behind. Palate--Nice light… Full Story »
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2005 Trentadue ZINFANDEL (Sonoma County)
Blue State Carpetbagger's Red State Wine Blog &bull Feb 13, 2010
This blend of fruit from the Alexander Valley and other Sonoma locations is a very good value in a fully mature Zin. Dark, blackish ruby. Intense, low-toned nose: Smoky balsa wood, rick blackberries, and loamy, minerally gravel. Depp, rich, ripe,… Full Story »
