Malbec
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Shinn Estate Vineyards 2007 Petit Verdot
LENNDEVOURS &bull Feb 18, 2010
Tonight, lets take a look at the last of the Shinn Estate Vineyards 2007 reds that I tasted recently (there are at least 3 other un-released wines that I havent formally reviewed yet) -- Shinn Estate Vineyards 2007 Petit Verdot… Full Story »
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Hola! from Buenos Aires (Wine Spectator)
Wine Spectator: Blog Posts &bull Feb 16, 2010
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina-One of the privileges of a writer's life-especially if he or she has no children, no pets and a spouse who loves to travel-is the ability to "up sticks," as the British used to say, and move elsewhere. Longtime readers may recall reading about just such forays of mine-to Piedmont (one year), Venice (eight months), Melbourne (four months), and now, for an anticipated three months, to Buenos Aires. Why Argentina, you ask? Actually, of all the questions I've received from friends and relations, that is the one question nobody asked. Apparently, the word is out on the wonderfulness… Full Story »
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25 on the 25th with Deer Park Town Center and Biaggi's
In the Land of Lynfred &bull Feb 14, 2010
Lynfred Winery is delighted to be pairing up with Deer Park Town Center for the 25 on the 25th event! Sample 25 different wines from Lynfred Winery in 25 stores on Thursday, March 25th. In-store events and seminars, giveaways valued… Full Story »
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Alamos Malbec 2008 wine review by (PB)
The Wine Cask Blog &bull Feb 8, 2010
This is a value Malbec form the mecca of Malbec; Argentina. This wine is quite young and will only improve with another year on it. This is a juicy fruit filled wine with a pretty presentation of purple, cranberry jelly… Full Story »
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Catena Alta Malbec 2005
Confessions of a Wino &bull Feb 4, 2010My 1986Hand of God driven campaign to avoid everything from the land of Peron ended for two reasons. Firstly, I finally forgave Maradona. Lurching from national crisis to personal crisis, he cuts a sorry figure on the world football stage… Full Story »
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Grape Expectations, Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky, PCAK Events
www.pcaky.org via @JESKY &bull Jan 22, 2010Lexington young professionals have joined together for the past three years to help raise funds and awareness for the issue of child abuse and neglect. The Lexington Charity Club, Urban League Young Professionals, Lexington Young Professionals Association, UK College of… Full Story »
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- Malbec
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- Wine Tasting
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Temecula Wine Country: Ponte Family Estate
Reign of Terroir &bull Jan 21, 2010This post comes under the heading of ‘unfinished business’. Some months ago I wrote a piece that caught the attention of Robert Cartwright, the winemaker at Ponte Family Estate. I thanked him for his comment and asked after his work.… Full Story »
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La Finca Wines from Trader Joe's
GrapeSmart.net &bull Jan 13, 2010With Two-Buck Chuck heralded as the “everyman’s” wine I have become more open to the idea of deeply-discounted wines. To me, Two-Buck Chuck has always been a nice $6 wine for $2. Since I don’t drink $6 wine unless there… Full Story »
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Tweetup Continued at William Church Winery
Write for Wine &bull Jan 10, 2010After the Woodinville wine tweet-up at Alexandria Nicole Cellars, most of us went across the way to William Church Winery to taste their wines too. Owners Rod and Leslie Balsley were on hand to greet us, and poured some of… Full Story »
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Chateau Perenne
Cellar Blog &bull Jan 9, 2010When I went to Bordeaux, I had some very specific destinations in mind. I've been drinking wine from Bordeaux for more than 10 years, and I have a really good idea of what I like and what I don't. The… Full Story »
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*** $$ Renacer Punto Final Reserva Malbec, 2006, Argentina - Wine Review and Rating
Spirit of Wine &bull Jan 9, 2010
Find Punto Final Reserva Malbec at WineZap. By way of background: Punto Final Reserva Malbec, 2006, from Renacer, contains 99% malbec and 1% cabernet franc from Argentina, aged for 10 months in French oak. It was sourced from vineyards whose… Full Story »
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Clos La Coutale 2007 wine review by (PB)
The Wine Cask Blog &bull Jan 6, 2010
This wine from the Cahors is 80% Malbec and 20% Merlot. Ithas a young purple hue with a nice dark berry nose with tar, spice and cherry notes. Palate--steely with nice berry foundation, tasty fruit, integrated, drinking really well, and… Full Story »
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Scenic Loop Cafe
scenicloopcafe.com via @ScenicLoopCafe &bull Jan 2, 2010A fairly new addition to our cuisine is the Sunday Breakfast Brunch Buffet. We began the buffet in June due to many suggestions by our customers. Our regular menu brunch items were delicious, but guests continued to ask for a… Full Story »
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Play it Again in 2010
Write for Wine &bull Jan 2, 2010Regular readers of this blog know that Dave and I have three criteria for what we think makes a Washington state winery special: fine wine, great people and terrific events.And we’ve been fortunate to find a few wineries that exceeded… Full Story »
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Napa Valley & Sonoma Hotels
hotels.lonelyplanet.com via @dreawinetrain &bull Dec 26, 2009On Napa's riverfront in the historic brick Hatt Building (an 1884 grain/brick mill), this business-class inn has plush amenities like triple-sheeted beds and bathrobes. But there's a huge differe… Full Story »
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Desperation or Just Lack of a Good Idea?
Enobytes &bull Dec 26, 2009
In my wine column today on OregonLive.com, I talk about a couple of recent articles that appeared in Gourmet and the Wine Spectator. Coincidently both of these publications decided to run stories in animation printed like a comic book. The… Full Story »
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- Malbec
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Last-Minute Wine Gifts Under $50
Wine Weekly &bull Dec 24, 2009
Still need to pick up a nice bottle of wine for a holiday dinner or as a gift? Here are some options, all under fifty bucks. Sandeman 10 Years Tawny Port What better drink to enjoy by the fire after… Full Story »
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Sparkling Wines To Start 2010
Forbes.com: Wine &bull Dec 24, 2009
France's bubbly efforts extend well beyond the Champagne region. The bottles from Alsace often over-deliver on value and flavor. Full Story »
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A serious Chilean wine: Viu Manent
Wine Anorak &bull Dec 23, 2009Here's a Chilean wine I'd seek out and buy. I'm a real fan of Viu Manent, and a report of their wines will be coming soon... Viu Manent Malbec Single Vineyard San Carlos Estate 2007 Colchagua, Chile 14.5% alcohol. From… Full Story »
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Dragonfly Hill Vineyard
dragonflyhillvineyard.com via @kimsettler &bull Dec 18, 2009Dragonfly Hill Vineyard is located on historic acreage on the magnificent Saanich Peninsula of Southern Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Full Story »
