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Taste Languedoc - a blog about the wines of the South of France: A WORLDWIDE SYNCHRONISED TASTING
tastelanguedoc.blogspot.com via @LouiseHurren &bull 1 Hour AgoSome one in the Maison du Languedoc had the bright idea of holding a "worldwide synchronised tasting", so on a Monday morning in late June half a dozen of us were bidden to Cavendish Square to taste six wines that Dominique Laporte, one of France's better known (but not to me) sommeliers considers to be amongst the best of the Languedoc. Things got off to a slow start as the direct TV link with Montpellier was proving a bit problematic. We were told that some 90 journalists from 24 countries, from Shanghai to Rio, would also be tasting the same… Full Story »
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Napa Valley sauvignon blancs a huge hit
www.sthelenastar.com via @HerbalCommunity &bull 2 Hours AgoSaturday updateThe 2009 sauvignon blancs which the St Helena Star and Napa Valley Vintners Tasting Panel recently tasted were a huge hit. There was lots of delicious fruit, crispness, and balance. The top 12 were reported on in last Thursday's print edition of the St Helena Star, but there were other knockouts in the… Full Story »
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Obsidian - Waiheke Overachiever - Regional Wines
www.regionalwines.co.nz via @WaihekeHoliday &bull 3 Hours AgoWaiheke Island holds an air of mystery for wine lovers not in proximity. The local Auckland market espouses the quality of the wines from the Hauraki Gulf vignoble, but unfortunately the limited production and expensive nature of the wines makes them difficult to access and appreciate. The reputation for world-class Bordeaux-style and Chardonnay wines, exciting Syrah and Viognier and a growing proficiency with a raft of other varietals is undeniable. So it was with a sense of anticipation that tasters looked at a range of wines from the Obsidian vineyard, presented by winemaker Michael Wood. Established in 1993, the small… Full Story »
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N.V. Elk Cove Vineyards La Sirene (USA, Oregon) - CellarTracker!
www.cellartracker.com via @rjswineblog &bull TodayTasted by rjswineblog on 7/30/2010 rated 81 points: A little skunky on the nose (although it did open up over time), mixed with spice, cedar and. On the palate, black fruit, currant, plum and pine needles. Too diluted for my… Full Story »
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Arizona Stronghold: Local Wines - Phoenix Restaurants and Dining - Chow Bella
blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com via @beccarter28 &bull YesterdayArizona Stronghold's red and white wines, ready and waiting.aNorthern Arizona isn't exactly synonymous with wine country, but Eric Glomski and Maynard Keenan (yes, that lead singer of TOOL) would like to change this assumption. Both are co-owners of Arizona Stronghold… Full Story »
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The Widest Range of Fine Petite Sirah or Syrah Wines
beerbrewingstore.com via @beerbrewingshop &bull YesterdayPetite Sirah/Syrah: If you happen to be looking to buy some fine Petite Sirah or Syrah wines, be sure to checkout the wide range available at Nick's wine corner, offering the very best at competitive prices, allowing you to benefit, time and time again. When looking for a good wine store, it… Full Story »
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3 for $5 Friday, Merlot Blind tasting, Mercury Tennis Open, Molly Dooker Wines, PMS Wed Next Week, Caddyshack
www.tangowine.com via @tangowine &bull YesterdayWine Your Way Tonight!! You can also choose from 3 - 10 pm to enjoy a $20 Hall Pass, try them all and your favorites twice. Mercury Tennis is back at La Costa and to celebrate each night we will… Full Story »
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'Aroma Table' Wine Tasting in Idyllwild Saturday - InlandSoCal.com - Wineries
blogs.inlandsocal.com via @TwitTastings &bull YesterdayIf you're like me, you enjoy trying to pick out all of the bouquet "notes" that are associated with a particular wine you're out tasting in the wineries. It's like a personal challenge, isn't it? Can you detect the apricot in a Viognier or the black pepper of a spicy Syrah… Full Story »
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Allan Jackson back with a brand wine called Union - St. Catharines Standard - Ontario, CA
www.stcatharinesstandard.ca via @dpalmer1098 &bull YesterdayWine: Two wines are being crafted for sale at the LCBO called Union. One is a multi-blend of red grapes and the other is a multi-blend of white grapes. Both VQA wines will sell for $14 and will be available in August. As the wine industry in Canada changes, and some of the most influential names in the business find… Full Story »
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The Wine News Magazine - Character Profiles - unearthing Napa Valley's dirty little secrets
www.thewinenews.com via @ovidvineyards &bull YesterdayJohn Livingston, a geologist and owner of Livingston Moffett, says the alluvial debris on his property drains rapidly, a condition that yields rich, concentrated Cabs. The beautiful and serene Napa Valley is one of the most violent places on earth. At least when viewed from the perspective of geological time. So if that favorite bottle of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is full of blood and thunder, it probably inherited those dramatic qualities from the soil in which it was grown. The outer layer of the earth's crust in this narrow, north-south-running region was created by exploding volcanoes and fiery flows… Full Story »
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Bottle Blending Option
www.napamicrocrush.com via @WineDispatches &bull YesterdayWant to start small? Our Bottle-Blending Day Camp is another awesome option for winemaker newbies. These personalized winemaker-guided blending sessions are perfect for those who dream of creating a few bottles of their own Napa Valley Cabernet blend. Give us… Full Story »
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Guest Blog: Time for a Few Good Texas Wineries to Stand Tall, Chicago CallsIam Messina With Texas!
vintagetexas.com via @VintageTexas &bull YesterdayAuthor Info: Steve McDonagh is one-half of the Hearty Boys, and when you dine at Hearty,A be sure to drink one of his cocktails! Set in a storefront in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood, "Hearty" boasts a menu and design evocative of the warmth and comfort of mid century America. The vision for "Heartyaa is to honor the foods that have become a part of our American culture while contemporizing them for the modern palate. The Hearty Boys are looking for a few good wines from all around the USA that complement their foods to be on their wine list. I still… Full Story »
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Martha's Vineyard Chamber of Commerce
www.mvy.com via @SashayMagazine &bull YesterdayBeaches, bicyling, family vacations, fabulous food, romantic getaways, vacations for every budget, destination weddings, corporate retreats, dazzling arts culture, fishing, birding, sailing and so much more awaits you! Your Vineyard experience is just a short ferry ride or flight away,… Full Story »
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Chapel Creek Winery Deal of the Day | Groupon Oklahoma City
www.groupon.com via @stavyh &bull YesterdayLimit 1 per customer, may buy multiple as gifts. Must be at least 21 to buy. Parties of 8 or more must call ahead. Tours only available first Sat. of every month. Wine was once such an expensive commodity that the rich conspicuously spilled it on their golden capes instead of… Full Story »
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Road 13 Winery + Vineyard Honest John's White, Okanagan Valley
Vinifico &bull Yesterday
It's been so long between posts Well, it's not like I haven't been drinking wine. It's just that I've just been too busy to sit down and write about them. Hi there. I received this wine as a sample this… Full Story »
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City Kidz... | Facebook
www.facebook.com via @slykat &bull YesterdaySlyKat City Kidz Entertainment Race Day Records presents... The Wine Rhyme Tasting Series @ The Grape 6599 Las Vegas Blvd. Ste B-150 located in Town Square Sunday, August 22nd. Doors open @ 7p.m. Complimentary wine hors d'oeuvres. Enjoy a perfect… Full Story »
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1996 Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste (France, Bordeaux, Medoc, Pauillac) - CellarTracker!
www.cellartracker.com via @rjonwine &bull Jul 29, 2010External searchGoogle(images)Wine AdvocateWine SpectatorIntl. Tasted by Richard Jennings on 7/26/2010 rated 91 points:Pauillac Themed Dinner (Lupa Trattoria, San Francisco, California): Very dark red violet color; herbal, green herb, a little murky on nose; tart black fruit, camphor, herbaceous, lead pencil palate; medium-plus finish 91+ pts. Tasted by skorstad@mac.com on 7/19/2010 rated 94 points: Classical pauillac, well balanced, starting to drink well. Tasted by Paul D on 7/16/2010 rated 93 points: Deep ruby core, narrow pale garnet rim. Deep cassis fruited nose, touch of bloody meat. Gravelly minerals. Medium full on the palate, tannins now mostly resolved, jut a trace of… Full Story »
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1995 Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste (France, Bordeaux, Medoc, Pauillac) - CellarTracker!
www.cellartracker.com via @rjonwine &bull Jul 29, 2010External searchGoogle(images)Wine AdvocateWine SpectatorIntl. Tasted by Stephan O. on 7/9/2010 rated 95 points: (Drank at Bern's Steakhouse, Tampa.) Ready to roll after only 20 minutes in the decanter. It's immediately generous with the spices on the nose. Dark berries, cassis, and leather predominate thereafter. Despite the openness, the tannins that clamp down on the back end show that this has many years (certainly better than a decade) of peak time left. The combination of fruit intensity, measured spice, class, structure, and good length all combine to make a near-masterpiece. Tasted by clementwolf on 7/8/2010 rated 92 points: Impressive wine, decanted… Full Story »
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Massage Treatments at the GrapeSeed Spa | South Coast Winery Resort
www.wineresort.com via @SCWinery &bull Jul 29, 2010South Coast ClassicOur signature grape seed blend is used with soothing, swedish massage to release tension, increase circulation and create an overall sense of well being. South Coast Ultimate MassageThis massage is designed for savvy spa-goers. We want you to… Full Story »
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Make Your Own Wine in Napa Valley at Judd's Hill's MicroCrush
www.businesswire.com via @DrinksandTweats &bull Jul 29, 2010NAPA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Whether youare a CEO looking for a memorable retreat for your management team or a wine aficionado wanting to get Cabernet-stained fingers this harvest, you can really get to know what goes on behind the scenes in the… Full Story »
