Acidity
-
2010 Domaine les Ondines COTES DU RHONE "La Buissonnade" (Southern France)
Blue State Carpetbagger's Red State Wine Blog &bull 4 Hours Ago
An idiosyncratic journal of some good wines available in the Northern Virginia/D.C. area. Mostly inexpensive stuff, reflecting my frugal New England roots. Cent anni! A good, cheap entry level Cotes du Rhone. At its price point, it delivers. Luminescent dark… Full Story »
-
Father of Aussie wine marks rare vintage
Daily Wine News &bull Yesterday
Ray Beckwith can toast the preserving effects of alcohol when he celebrates his 100th birthday today. Working at South Australian winemaker Penfolds in 1936, Dr Beckwith, a scientist whose innovations laid the foundations of the Australian wine industry, hit upon… Full Story »
-
Dono dal Cielo Zinfandel - $53.99
Woot Wine! &bull YesterdayLost in translation Look, sir, I don't care if you don't know Dale Cielo, but please don't call me "infidel." No, sir, this is Main Street Wine and Spirits. You can't buy spices here, nor do can you buy aromas of spices like cinnamon, allspice, and anise. You won't find any… Full Story »
-
Pedroncelli Morris-Fay Cabernet Sauvignon - $49.99
Woot Wine! &bull Feb 21, 2012It's A Family Thing The 2008 Morris-Fay Cabernet is a 4G wine. By which we mean... you guessed it. Generations. Okay, okay, that DOES look like the sort of joke your dad would make at some family reunion, but jokes like that exist for a reason. They exist… Full Story »
-
Food & wine Pairing at Cakebread Cellars during Symposium for Professional Wine Writers
A Wine Story &bull Feb 21, 2012
Very interesting seminar at the Symposium for Professional Wine Writers -- a "bean tasting" with various wines from Cakebread! It is based on Cakebread's American Harvest Workshop which features five innovative chefs and eight small purveyors ... a mini version… Full Story »
-
Topics:
- Chardonnay
- Acidity
- Tasting
-
Kent Rasmussen 2008 Esoterica Petite Sirah - $59.99
Woot Wine! &bull Feb 21, 2012It's About Graceful Living How often does something move "Into the range of eggplant" these days? If you're urban, you can't just consider taste and style. You've just got to keep one eye on color and tone. Will that vodka go with your drapes? Naturally! Set it down! Will that chicken look nice on the china? No way! Throw it out… Full Story »
-
2009 Boas Vinhas DAO (Portugal)
Blue State Carpetbagger's Red State Wine Blog &bull Feb 19, 2012
An idiosyncratic journal of some good wines available in the Northern Virginia/D.C. area. Mostly inexpensive stuff, reflecting my frugal New England roots. Cent anni! A very easy-drinking wine that will go with practically anything you could make for dinner (except… Full Story »
-
Clayhouse Estate Petite Sirah - $49.99
Woot Wine! &bull Feb 17, 2012It Gets Better Sure, you could drink these NOW, but where's the challenge in that? Tempting tight tannins drive wine-filled thoughts mad! Tom Petty was right. 2009 Estate Petite Sirah Harvest Date(s): October 3, 2009 Harvest Brix: 27.1 degrees pH:… Full Story »
-
Wine of the Week: Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc 2011 (NZ) $18
About.com: Wine Headlines &bull Feb 16, 2012
The 2011 Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc busts out some serious citrus aromas right off the bat - lemon, lime and grapefruit dominate, followed by fresh herbal notes. On the palate the citrus lines continue, supported by juicy melon, rich peach,… Full Story »
-
Topics:
- Acidity
- Palate
- Sauvignon Blanc
-
Georgia P's first Valentine's @JaynesGastropub
Do Bianchi &bull Feb 15, 2012
Mommies and daddies enjoyed a SUPERB bottle of 2008 Volnay 1er Cru Caillerets by Pousse d'Or (Landanger), still very tight, but rich with savory and fruit flavor and bright, bright acidity, delicious with the bacon-wrapped filet mignon. This entry was… Full Story »
-
WBW 74: Value Sparkling Wine
Winecast &bull Feb 15, 2012
Sparkling wine is thought of by most American's as a luxury to be consumed on special occasions like weddings, graduations and New Year's eve parties. And that's a shame since sparkling wine is so versatile at the table, pairing with a wide variety of food, made all over the world and available at every price point. Perhaps it's… Full Story »
-
The Essence of Wine: Cherry
Vinography: a wine blog &bull Feb 15, 2012
Biting into a perfectly ripe cherry represents one of life's perfections of flavor and sensation. The firm skin parts under a modicum of pressure, and a gorgeous melody unfolds on the tongue high notes of juicy acidity, rich baritones of… Full Story »
-
Final Preparation for Wine & Chocolate Fundraiser
Cellar Blog &bull Feb 12, 2012
The last bit of preparation we had to do before the big Wine & Chocolate Fundraiser today was pair the wines from Tarara with appropriate chocolates. Because Jordan never does anything halfway, he is pouring his 2008 TerraNova red blend… Full Story »
-
Surprising tastes of the Santa Rita Hills
LA Times - Food and Wine &bull Feb 8, 2012
Growing conditions in this part of the south Central Coast inspire Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays with invigorating acidity and lower alcohols. At the Lompoc Wine Ghetto, a homely set of corrugated buildings in California's south Central Coast, a handful of… Full Story »
-
Topics:
- Acidity
- California
-
Chateau de la Bouyere Bourdeaux Blanc 2010
ABC Wine Ratings and Reviews &bull Feb 8, 2012
Our review: A light golden yellow in color, this wine has mild aromas of tropical fruit with notes of citrus and citrus flowers. There is a nice balance of acidity to the dry-ish fruit flavors on the palate, though the… Full Story »
-
Domaine Leflaive Tasting
Nick on Wine &bull Feb 6, 2012
Fascinating tasting this morning of various Domaine Leflaive wines from 2007, 08 & 09. The '09's were luscious and sensual, visceral wines. The '07's were more about elegance and style, with bright, shiny acidity - intellectual wines. And the 2008's?… Full Story »
-
1971 Monsecco (Gattinara) and Rock 'n' Roll Baby G
Do Bianchi &bull Feb 6, 2012
The 1971 Gattinara Monsecco by Conte Ravizza was vinified the same year that David Garza was born: David (above, center) is one of the greatest musicians I've ever had the fortune to work with and he played on our last… Full Story »
-
Dehlinger Pinot Noir - 2008
Winecentric &bull Feb 6, 2012
California Pinot Noir from Russian River Valley with 14.9% alcohol.TASTING NOTES:Black cherry and raspberry upfront with blackberry, oak, mocha, plum and concentrated jam and spice on the mid-palate. Silky smooth, very balanced, good acidity.SCORE & RECOMMENDATION:93 PTSA very well-made wine… Full Story »
-
Clayhouse Tasting Samples
Benito's Wine Reviews &bull Feb 6, 2012
From the good folks at Clayhouse in Paso Robles came this sampler via TastingRoom.com . I've gone through many of their tiny bottles, and in honor of this tasting, I made a batch of "Munchkin Burgers" with a nod toward… Full Story »
-
Bernard Baudry (Chinon, Loire)
Wine Terroirs &bull Feb 5, 2012
Chinon is sometimes decried as a region with uninteressing Cabernet Franc wines, as the Chinon was known to be in the past the basic wine served in the Paris bistrots, along with Brouilly for example. Some consider the wines of this region as green and too acidic, but that's maybe if you only taste the wines found on the supermarket shelves. I must confess that I didn't know Baudry wines myself, and this visit helped me correct this omission, in addition to the pleasure to meet friendly people. Here is a medium-size winery where the care of the vineyard side… Full Story »
