Nose
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Fisheye Shiraz 2010
The Good Wine Guru &bull YesterdayWinemaker's Notes: Ripe blackberries and blueberries with spicy black pepper on the nose. Pairs well with BBQ baby back ribs with macaroni salad, jerk chicken with brown rice and black beans, or without any food at all. My Review: It's… Full Story »
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Quickie Review: ***+ $$$$ Duckhorn Paraduxx Z Blend, Napa Valley, California, 2009
Spirit of Wine &bull Yesterday
Wine tastings, reviews, ratings and commentary from around the world... Over three-quarter million visitors to more than 1,000 wines already reviewed... Get between me and this wine bottle at your own risk!!" Find today's prices and retail availability for Duckhorn… Full Story »
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Quickie Review: *** $$$$$ Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California, 2007
Spirit of Wine &bull Feb 2, 2012
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Report from ... Verona Italy - Day 5: Even More Winery Tours - Tuesday, January 31, 2012
On the Road with the Grape Guy &bull Feb 2, 2012
As a wine writer and wine lover, I attend a variety of events and get to try a number of wines from all over the world. Here I review the wine related events I attended and the things that thrilled… Full Story »
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Top taster nose a good drop
Daily Wine News &bull Feb 1, 2012
Wine royalty joined 300 wine lovers on the Hobart waterfront yesterday to talk about the growing cool climate wine industry worldwide and where it is headed. Leading UK wine expert, and wine adviser to the Queen, Jancis Robinson, yesterday welcomed… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Jancis Robinson
- Nose
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2008 Perrin & Fils Vinsobres Les Cornuds
The Blog Wine Cellar &bull Feb 1, 2012
The applellation of Vinsobres is situated in the southern part of the Cotes du Rhone, between Valreas and Nyons. The Perrin family traditionally makes this wine by blending 65% Syrah and 35% Grenache. The wine is usually partially aged in… Full Story »
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Distilling Goes Downtown
Wine Enthusiast - Web Edition &bull Feb 1, 2012
Woodstone Creek began winemaking in a barn about 45 minutes outside of Cincinnati, but Owner Don Outterson found the location yielded only seasonal traffic to his tasting room. A move to bustling Cincinnati made the winter months a big hit for locals seeking out Woodstone Creek's Bourbon, vodka and peated single-malt whiskey. New Orleans painter and sculptor James Michalopoulos began distilling rum in 1995… Full Story »
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Wine Word of the Week: Nose
Wine Peeps &bull Jan 31, 2012This week's Wine Word of the Week is nose. Official definition from Jancis Robinson's The Oxford Companion to Wine: Nose is the most sensitive form of tasting equipment so far encountered, the sense of taste being so inextricably linked with… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Nose
- Washington
- Tasting
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Gravelly Ford Pinot Noir 2009
The Good Wine Guru &bull Jan 30, 2012My Review: You ever have one of those moments when you see a bottle of wine on your rack and have absolutely no idea where it came from? I had that moment last night with my wife when we were… Full Story »
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Quickie Review: ***+ $$$$ Chateau Dauzac, Margaux Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France, 2009
Spirit of Wine &bull Jan 30, 2012
Wine tastings, reviews, ratings and commentary from around the world... Over three-quarter million visitors to more than 1,000 wines already reviewed... Get between me and this wine bottle at your own risk!!" Find today's prices and retail availability for Chateau… Full Story »
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Quickie Review: ** $$ Chateau La Tour de By, Medoc, France, 2009
Spirit of Wine &bull Jan 30, 2012
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Quickie Review: *** $$ Chateau Greysac Medoc, Bordeaux, France, 2009
Spirit of Wine &bull Jan 30, 2012
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Quickie Review: *** $$$$$ Chateau La Conseillante, Pomerol, Bordeaux, France, 2009
Spirit of Wine &bull Jan 30, 2012
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Quickie Review: *** $$$$$ Chateau Troplong Mondot Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France, 2009
Spirit of Wine &bull Jan 30, 2012
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Quickie Review: ***+ $$$$$ Chateau Pavie Macquin Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France, 2009
Spirit of Wine &bull Jan 30, 2012
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Quickie Review: **** $$$$$ Chateau Grand Mayne Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France, 2009+
Spirit of Wine &bull Jan 30, 2012
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Review: ** $$ The Pilgrimage Mencia, Bierzo, Spain, 2006
Spirit of Wine &bull Jan 29, 2012
Wine tastings, reviews, ratings and commentary from around the world... Over three-quarter million visitors to more than 1,000 wines already reviewed... Get between me and this wine bottle at your own risk!!" By way of background, opening thoughts: Mencia is… Full Story »
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Revanna St Helena Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Wine Review (NW)
The Wine Cask Blog &bull Jan 29, 2012
Tasting notes:Fragrant nose of plum, currant, and roasted herbsFull bodied and richly textured on the palateLong, polished finish of ripe fruit, herbs, spice, and chocolate woven together beautifullySummary:This wine is a real treat. At $125, it's not an everyday wine… Full Story »
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Quickie Review: ***+ $$$$$ Clos Fourtet Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France, 2009
Spirit of Wine &bull Jan 29, 2012
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Quickie Review: ** $$$$ Chateau Figeac Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France, 2009
Spirit of Wine &bull Jan 29, 2012
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