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2004 Tinto Pesquera Reserva
Published on 2012-05-11 13:42:00
On the nose I get a true sense of place and origin. This wine breaths the true essence of Spanish terroit. I get breathtaking aromas of dried black currant, pencil lead, sweet and sensual tobbaco leaf, plum, sage, cedar and leather, ripe black cherries. There is this earthiness and leather aroma that is completely distinct of any other wine in the whole universe. It speaks to the dry and arid vineyards of Ribera del Duero and is completely true to it's place of birth. This wine is a beauty that [..] > read more
The Wine Region of Rioja by Ana Fabiano
Published on 2012-05-09 14:00:00
THE WINE REGION OF RIOJA By Ana Fabiano > read more
2010 Loscano Private Reserve Torrontés
Published on 2012-05-09 10:35:00
This nice little Torrontés is made by Piattelli vineyards and is just one of many wines made with this spectacular varietal that I will review over the next few months. I love Torrontés for it's freshness and it's stunning aromatics, which I think totally eclipse the likes of other white grape varietals in the same price categories. It's like Sauvignon Blanc, but is always a bit more tropical and less acidic. Oh....it smoke Pinot Grigio so I won't even make the comparison. On the nose this wi [..] > read more
French Blue To Open in Napa Valley on May 29th
Published on 2012-05-09 10:34:00
FRENCH BLUE RESTAURANT IN ST. HELENA, CA, TO OPEN TUESDAY, MAY 29 New Restaurant from Architect Howard Backen, Interior Designer Lori Backen,Winemaker Leslie Rudd; Stanley Morris to Serve as Managing Partner,Philip Wang to Serve as Executive Chef/Partner For Immediate Release - St. Helena, CA - French Blue, a beautiful and warm neighborhood restaurant located in the heart of Napa Valley from renowned architect Howard Backen, his wife interior designer Lori Backen and vintner Leslie Rudd (also o [..] > read more
Restaurants to Get Own "LEED Certification"
Published on 2012-05-09 10:31:00
New Organization Launched to Increase Access to Healthful, Affordable Food and Beverage Options While Eating-Out The United States Healthful Food Council Aims to Improve Americans’ Health by Offering Incentives and Assistance to Restaurants and Foodservice Providers WASHINGTON, DC – With Americans now spending 50% of their food dollars, and consuming the majority of their calories, at restaurants and other foodservice establishments, a new non-profit, non-governmental organization called the [..] > read more
Napa Valley's Historic Oakville Grocery to Reopen May 22nd
Published on 2012-05-09 10:27:00
NAPA VALLEY’S HISTORIC OAKVILLE GROCERY TO REOPEN MAY 22nd; RISING STAR CHEF JASON ROSE ON BOARD AS CULINARY DIRECTOR, LAUNCHES NEW MENU AND SELECTION OF GOURMET PRODUCTS For Immediate Release, Oakville, CA – After undergoing a complete renovation, Napa Valley’s historic and beloved Oakville Grocery will re-open on Wednesday, May 22nd. Guests will experience a fresher, brighter and timeless design that mirrors the original, yet offers a complete redesign of the menu, a highly curated sele [..] > read more
2010 Peachy Canyon Viognier "Concrete Blanc"
Published on 2012-05-03 17:32:00
As the title of the wine depicts, the 2010 Peachy Canyon Viognier "Concrete Blanc" is actually aged in concrete tanks. The wine has a beautiful golden straw color and is composed of 100% Viognier. On the nose the wine shows generous aromas of white peach, orange blossom, acacia, vanilla, banana, and papaya. It's all that floral and tropical aroma that you would expect from the varietal. On the palate the wine touches down with gorgeous flavors of orange marmalade, white peach, dried apricot, e [..] > read more
2007 DeLille Cellars Chaleur Estate Blanc
Published on 2012-05-02 16:39:00
The 2007 DeLille Cellars Chaleur Estate Blanc is a blend of 68% Sauvignon Blanc and 32% Semillon. It was aged sur lie in new barrels of 100% French oak. This has for quite some time been one of my favorite white wines because of it's stunning complexity and ability to age. It reminds me a lot of Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte blanc because of it's incredible waxy texture and brilliant aromatics. The color of the wine is the first thing to note with it's beautiful golden yellow shade which it of cou [..] > read more
2009 Gary Farrell Russian River Selection Pinot Noir
Published on 2012-04-30 23:31:00
The 2009 Gary Farrel Russian River Selection Pinot Noir was sourced from several premium vineyard sites in the Russian River Valley, including Rochiolo, Allen, and Hallberg. I'm excited to taste yet another Pinot from this amazing vintage, and it seems that every bottle I open from either the Sonoma Coast or Russian River Valley appellation is an absolute stunner. On the nose I get generous amounts of black cherry, plum, cinnamon, clove, leather, and deep raspberry notes. There are also some ea [..] > read more
2009 Alysian Russian River Selection Chardonnay
Published on 2012-04-28 15:39:00
The 2009 Alysian Russian River Selection Chardonnay is a blended wine from three different vineyard sources: the Floodgate Vineayard, Cresta Ridge, and Westside Farms. These three distinct vineyard properties all contribute to the complexity of the wine because of the multiple clones used and the obvious different micro-climates they are grown in. The wine is composed of 39% Floodgate Vineyard Dijon Clone 95, 34% Cresta Ridge Dijon Clones 76 and 95, and 27% Westside Farms Clone 4. The wine is ag [..] > read more
2010 Antica Terra Botanica Pinot Noir
Published on 2012-04-21 20:24:00
This is part of Maggie Harrison's project in Oregon and I can honestly say that these are some of the most exciting wines in the market right now. Maggie worked under Manfred Krankl at Sine Qua Non for nine vintages and now she has her own project in Willamette called Antica Terra. This particular Pinot Noir is built around fruit from Shea Vineyards in Yamhill, where they work with 8 acres of Pinot Noir split between the East and West hill. On the nose I get brilliant aromas of bing cherry, sm [..] > read more
Krug Grande Cuvée Brut
Published on 2012-04-17 22:41:00
It's been quite awhile since I've popped a bottle of Krug Grande Cuvée which just happens to be one of my favorite wines in the world. No other Champagne house can capture this type of brilliance in their non-vintage wines. Krug is just simply on a pedestal of their own..... On the nose of this particular bottle I get beautiful bread pudding, creme brulee, nutmeg, and lemon curd aromas. It's beautifully aromatic, with all the yeast and fresh bread notes you would expect from a Grande Cuvée. [..] > read more
2007 Simi Landslide Cabernet Sauvignon
Published on 2012-04-14 14:11:00
The composition of Simi's Landslide Vineyard Cabernet is roughly 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot, 1.5% Malbec, and .5% Tannat. It was aged for 26 months in French oak barrels. On the nose I get aromas of black raspberry, black cherry, dark chocolate, vanilla, creme, and cedar. There is also sweet camphor and tea leaf aromas that develop as the wine continues to open up in the glass. On the palate this wine is chalk full of dark black fruits; cassis, black [..] > read more
2009 Chasseur "Umino" Pinot Noir
Published on 2012-04-12 18:30:00
The "Umino" vineyard Pinot Noir from Chasseur is made from grapes harvested from Dave Umino's vineyard block located on rolling hills southwest of the township of Sebastopol on Blucher Valley road. Against the advice of local farmers and consultants Dave planted the property to 4 Dijon clones (115,667,777 and 459) of Pinot Noir in 1997. This wine is aged for 10 months in French oak barrels. DAVE UMINO IN HIS VINEYARD On the nose I get beautiful and delicious red raspberry pie and cream aroma [..] > read more
2006 Red Car "The Fight" Syrah
Published on 2012-03-17 17:15:00
The 2006 "The Fight Syrah" from Red Car Wine Company is a big, heavy-hitting, California Syrah sourced primarily from the Laetitia Vineyard in the Arroyo Grande valley. The wine is 98% Syrah and 2% Viognier and was aged for 15 months in French oak barrels. This extremely dark and viscous Syrah has some really stunning aromas of brambly blackberry, blueberry, and boysenberry. If you search past the unbelievably jammy fruit aromas you can actually get a touch of barbecued meat and bacon fat notes [..] > read more
2006 Bergevin Lane Cabernet Sauvignon
Published on 2012-03-17 15:57:00
Bergevin Lane is a great little winery out of Walla Walla Washington that was established about 10 years ago by Amber Lane and Gary and Annette Bergevin. They produce about a dozen or so different wines and this is their Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2006 Bergevin Lane Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is composed of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon; 16% Merlot; 5% Cab Franc; and 3% Petit Verdot sourced from vineyards located in Washington's Columbia Valley. The wine was aged in French (76%), [..] > read more
2009 Walter Hansel "South Slope Vineyard" Pinot Noir
Published on 2012-03-17 15:09:00
Walter Hansel Winery farms 80 acres of grapes and produces roughly 5,000 cases of Pinot Noir; 5,500 cases of Chardonnay; and 1,500 cases of Sauvignon Blanc. The 2009 Pinot Noir The South Slope comes from the highest elevation parcel owned by Hansel, a 7-acre sector planted with Dijon Clone 777. It's a really great example of the sheer quality of some of the top Pinot producers in the Russian River Valley. On the nose I get aromas of fresh raspberry perserves, baking spices, red cherry, rose pe [..] > read more
2009 Clos de L'Oratoire Des Papes Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Published on 2012-03-03 14:15:00
Clos de l’Oratoire des Papes is a classic producer in the Rhone that has grown in reputation since being under new ownership since 2000. Their classic label was created in 1928 and has remained unchanged ever since. The wine is composed of 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 5% Mourvedre, and 5% Cinsault and was aged in large traditional oak foudres. On the nose I get beautiful aromas of stewed black cherry, cranberry sauce, orange rind, cinnamon, and a savory soy sauce component. There are also seconda [..] > read more
2010 Chateau de Campuget Viognier
Published on 2012-03-03 13:32:00
Chateau de Campuget has been making wine since the early 1940's and is always one of my favorite value imports, that produces great quality wine at an extremely affordable price point. The 2010 Viognier Prestige Blanc is 100% Viognier and was aged for 6 months in oak barrels. On the nose I get some really interesting aromas of yellow apple, honeysuckle, orange marmalade, kiwi, and just hints of chalky soil and mineral. It's not quite as floral as some Viognier's, but it's still very interesting [..] > read more
2009 Alysian Westside Farms Clone 4 Chardonnay
Published on 2012-02-26 18:23:00
This is the first vintage for the Westside Farms Chardonnay under the Alysian label. The fruit is sourced from block 3 of the Westside Farms vineyards located along Westside Road in western Sonoma County. The wine is 100% barrel fermented in 100% French oak barrels for a total of 9 months. On the nose I get beautiful aromas of lemon curd, guava, créme brulée, baking spice, and nectarine pit. It's a classic Chardonnay fruit-bouquet that expresses the essence of the fruit rather than the toast [..] > read more
2010 Rivers-Marie Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
Published on 2012-02-25 12:55:00
Today I received an allocation of the new 2010 Rivers-Marie Pinot's. I'm a huge fan of Thomas Rivers Brown and his winemaking ability, and I've been eagerly awaiting these wines in order to give my feedback.... from the website: "Comprised of 5 barrels of Silver Eagle clone 828, 7 barrels of Lancel Creek Vineyard clone 777, 9 barrels of Riddle Ranch clones 828 and Pommard and all 3 barrels of Willow Creek, this offering is quite a bit different from the 2009. It’s definitely from a riper par [..] > read more
2009 Alysian Rochioli Vineyard Edgewater Pinot Noir
Published on 2012-02-23 16:36:00
We all know the legendary status of the Rochioli family and how they are among the best producers of Pinot Noir in all of California. It's great to be able to taste a wine crafted by Gary Farrell using grapes from one of the Rochioli vineyard parcels. It's a small 240 case production and rolls in around $65 retail. On the nose this wine is beautifully perfumed and in the classic Russian River style. I get aromas of wild red raspberry, cherry pie filling, wet stone, cherry turnover, and just a t [..] > read more
2009 Alysian Bradford Mountain Block Three Zinfandel
Published on 2012-02-22 15:44:00
I believe this is a brand new release for the winery and as such the tech data and info. about the vineyard is still not available on their website. However, what I do know is that the wine is from Sonoma's Dry Creek Valley AVA and that it's a small 157 case production with a suggested retail of $36. On the nose I get aromas of dried cranberry, cherry, red raspberry, red plum, baking spice, sandalwood, and mineral notes. This is definitely a cooler weather style with a minerality and dried red [..] > read more
2009 Alysian Russian River Selection Pinot Noir
Published on 2012-02-20 12:58:00
Alysian is a small boutique producer headed up by veteran California Pinot Noir producer Gary Farrell. After selling his very successful "Gary Farrell" label in 2004, he decided to return to producing small lot Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Russian River Valley under the "Alysian" label. The "Russian River Selection" is a carefully crafted blend from multiple vineyard properties and is designed by Gary to express a complexity and depth that my not always be found in the single vineyard sou [..] > read more
2009 Alysian Floodgate Vineyard Rock Hill Pinot Noir
Published on 2012-02-20 12:58:00
Alysian is a small boutique producer headed up by veteran California Pinot Noir producer Gary Farrell. After selling his very successful "Gary Farrell" label in 2004, he decided to return to producing small lot Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Russian River Valley under the "Alysian" label. The Floodgate Vineyard is located in the heart of Russian River Valley’s coveted Pinot Noir sub-appellation known as the Middle Reach. Rock Hill (Block 16) is a tiny block planted in 2000 on one of the r [..] > read more
2008 Castello Vicchiomaggio Ripa delle More
Published on 2012-02-18 14:59:00
This wine is a total gem right now in the wine industry! It's selling retail for under forty dollars right now in my shop and it's drinking every bit as good as some $60-80 Tuscan wines. It's composed of 60% Sangiovese, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Merlot, and is was aged in small French oak barriques for 18-24 months. All the grapes harvested for this particular bottling come from 20 year or older vines. This darkly colored blend shows beautiful and intoxicating aromas of ripe black cherry [..] > read more
2009 Castello Vicchiomaggio San Jacopo Chianti Classico
Published on 2012-02-18 14:20:00
I had the opportunity last week to sit down with John Matta, winemaker and proprietor of Castello Vicchiomaggio. The man is a real gentleman and one of the best winemakers in Italy. His wines are also some of the best performers in their respective price categories and show a real sense of place. The 2009 San Jacopo da Vicchiomaggio is aged in large format, traditional-sized oak barrels and is composed of 90% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo, and 5% Colorino. It is named after an antique farmhouse locat [..] > read more
2010 Pietro Rinaldi Dolcetto D' Alba
Published on 2012-02-18 13:10:00
I have to admit it's been quite awhile since I've tasted a Dolcetto and I'm excited to refresh my memory. The 2010 Pietro Rinaldi Dolcetto d' Alba is composed of 100% Dolcetto and was aged in stainless steel vats for 6 months. It's obvious to me that this wine was meant to be drunk fresh and upon release because of the truly vibrant aromas and soft quaffable structure on the palate. On the nose I get beautiful aromas of red and black raspberry, violet, mulberry, rose petals, and concord grape. [..] > read more
2010 Marisco Vineyards "the Kings Favour" Sauvignon Blanc
Published on 2012-02-16 18:29:00
This New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc from Waihopai, Marlborough is a really great example of quality Sauvignon Blanc and what the region is capable of when the production is kept at a manageable level. There's depth here......which is more that can be said for some New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs that have a production of well over 100,000 cases per vintage. On the nose I get much of the classic aromas that we've become accustomed to such as mineral, lime, grapefruit, and really interesting hints of g [..] > read more
2006 Louis Jadot Latricieres-Chambertin
Published on 2012-02-09 00:18:00
Gevrey Chambertin is the most northern of the great communes of the Côte de Nuits. There are 26 Premiers Crus and 8 Grands Crus. Half of the Premiers Crus surrounds Grands Crus (near Morey); the other half is at the North close to La Combe de Lavaux with a chalky and clayey soil. The vineyard of Latricières is situated on the south part of the village, near Morey Saint Denis, just above Mazoyères Chambertin Grand Cru and close to Chambertin. The soil is chalky with presence of clayey marl. O [..] > read more
2009 Kobalt Cabernet Sauvignon
Published on 2012-02-07 14:34:00
I just sat down with Kevin Carriker the owner and winemaker of Kobalt and tasted through his selection of small production wines that included a Sauvignon Blanc, a proprietary red blend called "Window Pane", his 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, and a Cabernet port. The wines were all really impressive, but I wanted to give my quick review of his flagship wine, the Kobalt Cabernet Sauvignon. Having tasted this wine in previous vintages, I wasn't at all shocked at the deep and almost black color that the [..] > read more
2009 Clos de los Siete
Published on 2012-02-02 20:47:00
Clos de los Siete is a project brought forth by the famed wine consultant Michel Rolland and six of his Bordelaise partners. It's a wine from Argentina's Uco Valley that expresses the amazing fruit quality of the region and the talent of Rolland as a winemaker and his ability to produce world class wines that are ready to consume upon release. The wine is composed of 57% Malbec, 15% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah, and 3% Petite Verdot. It was aged for 11 months in French oak. As one [..] > read more
2009 Domaine Michel Ecard Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru Serpentieres Vieilles Vignes
Published on 2012-02-01 22:36:00
The "Serpentiéres" vineyard is regarded as one of the finest vineyards in all of Savigny. Its full southern exposure and chalky, mineral-rich soils; as well as ancient vines—some pushing 80 years old, produce a wine of beautiful complexity and expression. The 2009 vintage in Burgundy is already becoming known as a benchmark vintage for Pinot Noir, and it should be interesting to see how this young Savigny is showing at this early stage. I first want to admit that I opened this wine last nigh [..] > read more
2008 Perrin & Fils Vinsobres Les Cornuds
Published on 2012-02-01 20:32:00
The applellation of Vinsobres is situated in the southern part of the Cotes du Rhone, between Valréas and Nyons. The Perrin family traditionally makes this wine by blending 65% Syrah and 35% Grenache. The wine is usually partially aged in French oak barrels. On the nose this wine exhibits ripe black fruit aromas, earth, pepper, pencil led, mineral, and a touch of dried herbs and flowers. It certainly displays a rustic and very Rhone-like muskiness, which is actually quite appealing and a nice [..] > read more
2004 Laura Zahtila Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
Published on 2012-01-19 14:16:00
I find it fun to taste Napa Valley Cabernet after it's been in bottle for over five years and find out how it's held up. Did it age well? What does the color of the wine look like? Is it getting better or on the decline? These are all questions that define the magic of aging wine and keeps us enthusiasts coming back for more. The 2004 Laura Zahtila Cabernet Sauvignon starts off with some really brilliant aromas of coco powder, cracked peppercorn, black cherry, tea leaf, tobacco, and dried herb. [..] > read more
2005 Dr. Loosen Erdener Prälat Riesling Auslese
Published on 2012-01-08 15:12:00
The four-acre Erdener Prälat vineyard produces some of the greatest wines in the Mosel valley. It has 100 percent south-facing red slate soil and an extraordinarily warm microclimate, yielding wines of unequaled power and nobility. The vineyard’s exposure, combined with the warming effect of the river and the massive, heat-retaining cliffs that surround it, ensures exceptional ripeness in every vintage. I'm tasting this wine for the second time and actually reviewed the wine a few years ago [..] > read more
2008 Stonestreet Gold Run Chardonnay
Published on 2011-12-01 12:55:00
The quality of wine coming from Stonestreet winery never surprises me. One, because I've been there and understand how they run their amazing facility.....Two, because I've seen their amazing mountain side vineyards, and three because I've tasted their Chardonnay's for years and have constantly been blown away. The 2008 Stonestreet Gold Run Chardonnay is sourced from block 27 on the Alexander Mountain Estate.Alexander Mountain Estate stands on the western ridge of the Mayacamas Mountains toweri [..] > read more
2009 Chasseur Russian River Pinot Noir
Published on 2011-11-29 21:43:00
I'm trying yet another bottle of Chasseur Pinot Noir after previously trying the Sonoma Coast and second label called Cazar. I guess this winery really has made an impression on me and now I'm trying all of the wines! The Russian River Valley Pinot Noir is sourced from the Umino and Ferguson vineyards and uses all Dijon clones such as 667, 777, and 459. It's aged in French oak barrels for 10 months. This is definitely a darker colored wine than the previous Pinot's I tasted from this producer, [..] > read more
2009 Cakebread Sauvignon Blanc
Published on 2011-07-03 19:10:00
This is certainly a wine with a pretty high reputation and one that many people who drink fine wine will be familiar with. Cakebread Cellars has had plenty of success throughout the years and I believe it's mainly because their wines are pretty damn > read more
2007 Maldonado Chardonnay Los Olivos Vineyard
Published on 2011-07-03 18:54:00
The Maldonado Family makes some really amazing small production wines in the Napa Valley and I encourage anyone looking for the true essence of the Napa to seek out their wines. I previously reviewed their other Chardonnay from the "Parr Vineyard" in > read more
2006 HDV Syrah Hyde Vineyard
Published on 2011-06-24 13:26:00
The Hyde Vineyard is located on the eastern edge of the Carneros appellation in Napa Valley. HdV is a venture between the Hyde Family of Napa Valley and the de Villaine Family of Burgundy. The families, related by marriage, share long histories in Fr > read more
2008 Drew Gatekeepers Pinot Noir
Published on 2011-06-20 22:11:00
Buy 6 or more bottles at Wine Chateau and get 50% off shipping with code "cellar51" This Pinot Noir is composed of grapes sourced from the two vineyards on opposite sides of the Anderson Valley AVA. This blend consists of 85% Balo Vineyard and 15% We > read more
2009 Viña Cobos Felino Chardonnay
Published on 2011-06-19 16:23:00
Viña Cobos is a project that Paul Hobbs started with his Argentine partners Andrea Marchiori and Luis Barraud in 1997. Since then they have built a beautiful portfolio of wines that include the labels called Felino, Bramare, and Cobos. The 2009 Vi > read more
2006 Paloma Vineyard Merlot
Published on 2011-06-17 13:47:00
Located about five miles northwest of St. Helena at the top of Spring Mountain lies the Paloma Vineyard. It's a 20 acre property that sits over 2000 feet above sea level and is planted to both Merlot and Cabernet. Their famous Merlot is a blend of E > read more
2007 Maldonado Chardonnay "Parr Vineyard"
Published on 2011-06-13 01:27:00
Purchase a half-case or more at WineChateau.com and get half off shipping with promo code "cellar20" I honestly believe that this wine may be close to the best Chardonnay made in all of California. Of course, I haven't tasted every Chardonnay > read more
2010 South Coast Winery Tempranillo Rosé
Published on 2011-05-24 21:31:00
South Coast Winery produces some very nice wine from California's Temecula Valley appellation. This particular wine was sourced from the Carter Estate Vineyard and is made with the famous Spanish varietal of Tempranillo. On the nose I get some reall > read more
2009 South Coast Winery Sauvignon Blanc - Musque Clone
Published on 2011-05-24 21:16:00
This wine is from California's Temecula Valley appellation, and the Musque Clone Sauvignon Blanc that was used to make this particular wine was sourced from the Carter Estate Vineyard. I have always really enjoyed when wineries chose to use the Musq > read more
2005 Chateau de La Chaize
Published on 2011-05-19 17:07:00
Chateau de La Chaize produces France's best known Brouilly, which is one of the most elegant of wines from the largest of the ten individual vineyard appellations in the Beaujolais district. The wine is produced from 100% Gamay Noir, sourced from vin > read more
St. Francis Winery #Merlot Day Virtual Tasting
Published on 2011-05-17 10:47:00
St. Francis Winery & Vineyards, a Sonoma County producer of hand-crafted fruit forward varietal wines, launches their first nationwide virtual tasting featuring Merlot on Thursday, May 19, 2011. As the first Sonoma County winery to plant and pro > read more
Wines from near and far at the Niagara Food & Wine Expo
Published on 2011-05-17 10:42:00
NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – From Australia to California to Chile, Niagara Falls will be home to a cornucopia of wine, beer and spirits from around the globe as well as from closer to home. Beginning May 27 and running until the 29 at the Scotiabank Con > read more
2006 St. Francis Sonoma County Merlot
Published on 2011-05-16 14:46:00
St. Francis Winery has been producing quality wines in Sonoma County for over 30 years. I have always particularly enjoyed their Merlot as it has been a staple in quality California Merlot ever since I started my wine career. They seem to always rema > read more
2007 Adelsheim Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
Published on 2011-05-13 15:46:00
The first vintage of this wine was released in 1979, which will immediately tell you that this producer is one of the classic and pioneering wineries of the Willamette Valley. What's great is that although this wine is actually quite a large producti > read more
2011 ULTIMATE WINE CHALLENGE - The results are in!
Published on 2011-05-11 21:03:00
Buy six or more bottles of wine or bourbon and get 1/2 off shipping with code "wblog35" The winners of Ultimate Beverage Challenge’s (UBC) second annual Ultimate Wine Challenge are announced today after judging was held at Astor Center in New York > read more
2008 Prunotto Dolcetto d' Alba
Published on 2011-05-09 18:33:00
Dolcetto is one of the few Italian wines that I really haven't been able to fully explore through a wide variety of producers. Most of the one's that I've tried are simple red table wines with not much going on in the way of true complexity. The gra > read more
2007 Chimney Rock Cabernet Sauvignon
Published on 2011-05-06 21:12:00
I've always been a huge fan of the Chimney Rock Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon. I also really enjoy revisiting old school, classic, Napa wineries that seem to always produce quality wine vintage after vintage. No, Chimney Rock isn't the newes > read more
2009 MontGras Bicentennial - Cabernet/Carmenére
Published on 2011-05-05 19:40:00
This wine was created to celebrate Chile's 200 year anniversary of independence. It's a blend of Carmenère from the famous Colchagua Valley and Cabernet Sauvignon from the historic Maipo Valley. The wine is 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Carmenére > read more
2009 La Capra Chenin Blanc
Published on 2011-05-03 20:21:00
To be completely honest I've never really been a huge fan of South African wines. However, this doesn't mean that I haven't tasted my fair share of them that have been of considerable quality. I also believe that there's a lack of exposure when comes > read more
Krug hosts Pebble Beach Food & Wine Festival Dinner
Published on 2011-05-03 16:20:00
Friday night at the Pebble Beach Food & Wine Festival dinner was prepared by five world-renowned chefs; Daniel Boulud of Daniel in NY, Michael Chiarello of Bottega in Yountville, Dean Fearing of Fearing’s at the Ritz Carlton Dallas, Christopher > read more
MAY IS ‘SOAVE MONTH AT EATALY’
Published on 2011-05-03 12:42:00
Buy a half-case or more of wine online and get 50% off shipping with checkout code "wine3" The Soave Consortium Showcases Italy’s Favorite White Wine in a Month of Events and Classes at Eataly Soave wines will be featured for the entire month of Ma > read more
2007 Maison Bouachon Chateauneuf-du-Pape - La Tiare du Pape
Published on 2011-05-02 18:36:00
The Skalli family has deep roots in French viticulture and have been involved with grape growing in various regions throughout France. What's really neat is that in 1982 they established the very well known winery in the Napa Valley called St. Supery > read more
2009 Montes Classic Series Merlot
Published on 2011-04-30 23:33:00
I tend to really enjoy Chilean red wines from the Colchagua D.O. because the good producers usually produce wines that are of considerable quality and show a defined sense of place with their character. I love the typical black pepper and eucalyptus > read more
Wine Erase - Drink Wine and Smile!
Published on 2011-04-29 16:54:00
Yesterday I received a sample of a new wine related product that is now out in the market. It's the solution to purple teeth when your out drinking dark and inky red wine! Basically it's a special little towelette that is designed specifically for cl > read more
2009 Cigar Box Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Published on 2011-04-29 16:45:00
First of all, this wine may be the perfect reason for us to actually regulate the term "reserve" on a wine bottle. I just find it a little weird that a $13 bottle of wine from Chile, that is obviously marketed heavily upon the label, can be termed as > read more
2008 Fisher Vineyards Unity Chardonnay
Published on 2011-04-28 14:46:00
This Sonoma County Chardonnay is produced from a variety of Chardonnay clones such as Wente, Hudson, Dijon 76 and 95. The wine was aged in French oak barrels for a total of 14 months. On the nose I get aromas of creamy lemon curd, golden delicious a > read more
Riedel Stemware is Amazing!
Published on 2011-04-28 12:16:00
Last night I had the pleasure to attend an amazing wine seminar with Georg Riedel. I have always used Riedel stemware simply because I really love the thin crystal and how it feels on my lips as I drink wine. However, I hadn't always been completely > read more
2008 Fisher Vineyards Unity Cabernet Sauvignon
Published on 2011-04-27 18:08:00
Unity is a wine that is produced by the Fisher family who have been growing and producing wines in both Napa Valley and Sonoma County since 1973. It's a blend of 80% Napa County fruit and 20% fruit from Sonoma County. The varietal breakdown is 85% Ca > read more
St. Francis Winery Celebrates First Annual Merlot Day Virtual Tasting
Published on 2011-04-27 11:14:00
(April 27, 2011) – St. Francis Winery & Vineyards, a Sonoma County producer of hand-crafted fruit forward varietal wines, launches their first nationwide virtual tasting featuring Merlot on Thursday, May 19, 2011. As the first Sonoma County wi > read more
Awards to the Argentinian design of Malbec
Published on 2011-04-26 12:57:00
The “Malbec Top Design” contest, organized by WineSur, has successfully concluded. More than 200 Malbec labels were assessed by an international jury and 12 of them, were awarded a Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals. During April, the Argentinian we > read more
ROYAL WEDDING TO SPARKLE WITH CHAMPAGNE
Published on 2011-04-26 11:21:00
Amid the hubbub surrounding the Friday, April 29, wedding of Catherine Middleton and Prince William, one detail is not to be missed: the happy couple will be honoring tradition by serving Champagne at the reception. England is the second largest con > read more
2009 Coppola Votre Sante Chardonnay
Published on 2011-04-23 23:02:00
The Votre Santé wines pay tribute to Francis Coppola’s paternal grandmother, Maria Zasa, who would toast with the traditional French phrase, "à votre santé," (to your health) each time she raised her glass. The wines are made in a traditional Fr > read more
2008 d' Alessandro Nero d' Avola
Published on 2011-04-22 22:54:00
The d'Alessandro winery was founded in 2006 by Giacomo d' Alessandro. The winery is located just a few miles outside of the city of Agrigento on the southwestern coast of Sicily. Although the property is historic and has been in the family since 1820 > read more
Casinos continue to improve their food and wine selections
Published on 2011-04-22 13:58:00
The days of the free cocktails and cheap buffets are coming to a close in the Casino gaming industry. Today many of the established and new casinos are starting to build their culinary and fine wine selections in order to entice the food & w > read more
2005 Eponymous Cabernet Sauvignon
Published on 2011-04-22 00:14:00
I usually really enjoy a Napa Valley Cabernet with a little bit of age on it, and this wine is right at the point where it should be drinking really well now. I popped a bottle of this wine a few months back and it was either cooked or the wine just > read more
Niagara Food & Wine Expo to host culinary stars
Published on 2011-04-22 00:10:00
A showcase for the finest in the industry takes over the Scotiabank Convention Centre NIAGARA FALLS, ON – While Niagara is known for its world famous wineries, the hidden gems of the region are the incredible local and award winning chefs working i > read more
2009 Maison Bouachon Cotes Du Rhone Les Rabassieres
Published on 2011-04-20 19:56:00
The Skalli family has deep roots in French viticulture and have been involved with grape growing in various regions throughout France. What's really neat is that in 1982 they established the very well known winery in the Napa Valley called St. Supery > read more
CHAMPAGNE KEEPS GETTING GREENER
Published on 2011-04-20 10:09:00
New Programs Continue Multiyear Carbon Reduction Campaign As Earth Day approaches, the Comité Interprofessionnel du Vin de Champagne (CIVC)is furthering the Champagne region's leadership in environmental preservation with new initiatives to reuse > read more
2009 Marryvale Starmont Rosé
Published on 2011-04-19 23:23:00
Starmont as many of you might already know is a project done by the very well known Napa winery called Marryvale. The Starmont winery was officially opened on September 6th, 2006, but the wines if I'm not mistaken have been made for a bit l > read more
Cost Co. sells top dollar "allocated" wines
Published on 2011-04-19 22:10:00
Recently I made a pass through a local Cost Co. here in Paradise Valley, Az and I was shocked at the wine selection. I guess I get a kick out of some of the wines in the set that were supposedly "highly allocated" or "restaurant only" wines that woul > read more
Wines of Chile - Cool Climate Red Wine Blogger Tasting
Published on 2011-04-15 15:00:00
For the last few years I've been lucky enough to participate in what I believe is an absolute renaissance in the world of wine. The emergence of "fine wine" in Chile over the last decade or so has been no secret to the wine world, however the product > read more
2009 Veramonte Ritual Pinot Noir
Published on 2011-04-15 13:52:00
"Ritual" Pinot Noir is a selection of specific vineyard lots and barrel selections from 50 acres of Pinot Noir planted in the coolest sections of the 1000 acre Veramonte vineyard estate in Casablanca Valley. Dijon clones 115 and 777, planted at high > read more
2009 Hacienda Araucano Syrah Reserva
Published on 2011-04-14 15:49:00
In 2000 Francois Lurton bought the 200 hectare plot of land near the historic village of Lolol. It had never been used before to produce grapes, but with the mild climate that is heavily influenced by the proximity to the ocean, grapes were perfectly > read more
2009 Undurraga T.H. Syrah
Published on 2011-04-14 15:19:00
Viña Undurraga was establish in 1885 and is among Chile's oldest and most historic wineries. The "T.H." wines are a special project made possible by the large selection of estate vineyards Undurraga has at it's disposal. T.H. stands for "Terrior Hun > read more
2006 Loma Larga Syrah
Published on 2011-04-14 14:37:00
Loma Larga Vineyards is a family owned operation that has deep roots in the history of Chilean winemaking. The interest in wine in the Diaz family dates back to the 19th century where their grandfather personally brought French grape varietals home t > read more
2009 Tamaya Syrah Reserva
Published on 2011-04-14 13:58:00
Viña Tamaya is located in the Limarí Valley, which is 400km north of Santiago, Chile. The Tamaya estate is actually quite a large farm with 3000 hectares that produces everything from citrus to avocados. Currently the estate has 163 hectares plante > read more
2008 Cono Sur Ocio Pinot Noir
Published on 2011-04-14 13:16:00
Cono Sur winery was founded in 1993 and produces a pretty wide range of wines. Because I lived in South America for a few years, I got to know these wines and thought they were of considerable value for their price. The Ocio Piniot Noir is on the com > read more
2009 Viña Casablanca Nimbus Estate Pinot Noir
Published on 2011-04-14 12:45:00
This single vineyard wine from Chile's Casablanca Valley D.O. is sourced from the Santa Isabel Estate which is located a mere 12 miles away from the pacific ocean. The wine was made by head winemaker Ximena Pacheco who has gained extensive experience > read more
2009 Valdivieso Pinot Noir Reserva
Published on 2011-04-14 12:14:00
Don Alberto Valdivieso founded his winery in 1879 and at first it was exclusively a sparkling wine house. They still produce sparkling wines today, however the winery is now equipped with all the technology to produce high quality still wines as well > read more
Robert Mondavi Discover Wine Tour
Published on 2011-04-13 15:00:00
Here's a few video clips of the recent Robert Mondavi Discover Wine Tour event that took place in Scottsdale, Arizona last weekend. It was a fun event with lots of young people and plenty of information be to consumed about the winery and the Mondavi > read more
2009 Louis Jadot Beaujolais-Villages
Published on 2011-04-12 21:48:00
A lot of people are saying that the 2009 Beaujolais vintage is one of the best vintages the region has seen in quite some time. Even the village wines seem to be getting quite high scores in the wine press, so it should be interesting to taste this w > read more
Freeman Winery Raises $25,000 for Relief Fund
Published on 2011-04-12 11:40:00
FREEMAN WINERY RAISES $25,000 FOR THE JAPANESE EARTHQUAKE AND TSUANAMI RELIEF FUND Sebastopol, CA, April 11th, 2011 — Freeman Vineyard & Winery’s proprietors, Ken and Akiko Freeman have raised $25,000 through the special sale of large format > read more
2005 Firesteed Pinot Noir
Published on 2011-04-10 19:32:00
A few years back I reviewed the 2006 Firesteed Pinot Noir and you can visit those tasting notes by clicking the link. It's interesting that I'm just now tasting the 2005 when I tasted the 06' a few years back. We'll see how this wine is holding > read more
2007 Pezzi King Zinfandel
Published on 2011-04-09 23:21:00
The 2007 Pezzi King Zinfandel from Sonoma's Dry Creek Valley is composed of 100% Zinfandel from the Pezzi King Estate Vineyard. It was aged in 20% New Oak, (60% French, 40% American). This deep and purple colored wine shows aromas of brambly black r > read more
2007 Domaine de Nizas Rose
Published on 2011-04-08 21:48:00
Domaine de Nizas was established in 1998 by John Goelet the owner of Clos du Val winery in Napa. The 51 hectares of vines are situated between Caux and Nizas in the Languedoc region of France. This particular rosé is composed of 40% Syrah, 40% Grena > read more
Huge Rosé Tasting
Published on 2011-04-08 17:22:00
Recently I was able to attend an amazing rosé tasting with a group of wine friends and I thought I would just mention a few of the wines that I thought were standouts among the forty or so rosé's that were available. Here where the top five wi > read more
2009 Valentin Bianchi Malbec
Published on 2011-04-08 00:42:00
It's been quite a while since I've reviewed a Malbec and it should really be interesting to see if I hold the same impressions that I have had in the last few years. I never really understood where all the "rage" about Malbec was coming from. Yes, I > read more
Poema Cava Brut NV
Published on 2011-04-06 21:53:00
I'm generally a huge fan of Cava and think that the quality versions coming from this DO in Spain are some of the most value driven wines in the world. Where else can you get sparkling wine made in the traditional Champagne method and from small esta > read more
Bouvet Rosé Excellence
Published on 2011-04-05 22:28:00
Bouvet-Ladubay was founded in 1851 by Etienne Bouvet and is the second-oldest sparkling wine-producing house in Saumur, France. They make their sparkling wines according to the traditional method developed by the Champenois, where the second fermenta > read more
2004 Coudoulet de Beaucastel Cotes Du Rhone
Published on 2011-04-04 21:43:00
Coudoulet de Beaucastel is often refered to as "baby Beaucastel" because the 60 acre Coudoulet Vineyard is located only about 5 kilometers away from the Châteauneuf du Pape appellation and is just to the east of the Chateau Beaucastel. The soils are > read more
Select Wines of Romania Launches U.S. Marketing Campaign
Published on 2011-04-04 17:08:00
NEW YORK, New York - Six wineries from Romania have banded together to launch a dynamic marketing campaign to penetrate the U.S. market with a selection of wines produced in one of the world's oldest wine regions. Located in southeastern Europe where > read more
RUINART, OFFICAL PARTNER OF DALLAS ART FAIR 2011
Published on 2011-04-04 17:04:00
Celebrating Innovative Contemporary Art in the City of Dallas APRIL 4, 2011 - For the first time, Ruinart, the first established champagne House in 1729, is the official presenting partner and champagne of the 2011 Dallas Art Fair. Celebrating contem > read more
2006 Bodegas RODA Reserva - Rioja
Published on 2011-04-01 22:29:00
The grapes for RODA are carefully selected from more than 20 meticulously supervised vineyard blocks spread out amongst Rioja's best terroirs. Each vintage only the best 17 blocks are chosen to be vinified for the reserva, which ensures superior grap > read more
The Robert Mondavi Discover Wine Tour Brings California Wine Country to Scottsdale
Published on 2011-03-31 12:59:00
Robert Mondavi Family of Wines Brings Nationwide Tour to Great Arizona Picnic WHAT/WHO:California wine country is heading to Phoenix with the fifth annual Robert Mondavi Discover Wine tour. Guests are invitedto join Robert Mondavi wine experts at Gre > read more
Chandon Brings Sparkle to Any Easter Celebration with Fresh Ideas for Party Planning
Published on 2011-03-30 19:12:00
(YOUNTVILLE CA) - This Easter, as the buds break on the vines and spring to life in Napa Valley, Chandon brings a fresh take on your Easter celebration (for the over 21 crowd, of course). Consider a new tradition by including colorful Chandon 1 > read more
Going Beyond the Basics of Greek Wine
Published on 2011-03-30 19:11:00
North Shore Restaurant Boasts Most Extensive Greek Wine List in Midwest For wine-lovers, escaping to Greece is now as easy as a trip to Winnetka and Avli Estiatorio. The contemporary Greek restaurant features the most extensive Greek wine list > read more
New Online Tool Puts Monterey Wine Country On The Map
Published on 2011-03-29 21:32:00
Vintners and Growers Association Launches Interactive Winery and Vineyard Database March 29, 2011 (Monterey, CA)—The Monterey County Vintners and Growers Association (MCVGA) extended their forward-thinking presence in the digital age with the recen > read more
2009 Si Soave Italia
Published on 2011-03-21 22:22:00
This is such fun packaging and to be honest a wine shop's nightmare if they are trying to place it in their conventional racking! The "Si Soave" is a white wine produced in Italy's SOAVE DOC and is composed of 90% Garganega and 10% Trebbiano. Most S > read more
2007 Chateau Doisy-Védrines Barsac
Published on 2011-03-08 23:51:00
The Doisy-Védrines vineyard remains the largest of the three Doisy estates (Daëne, Védrines and Dubroca) with 30 hectares of vines with an average age of more than 30 years. The vineyard is dominated by Semillon, accounting for approximately 85%, > read more
2003 Campo Viejo Rioja Gran Reserva
Published on 2011-03-02 22:27:00
I few weeks back I reviewed the Campo Viejo Rioja Reserva and thought it was really nice wine for the price. Now It's time to see if the "Gran Reserva" (which should be the prize of the bodega) is at least as good as the reserva. This wine > read more
2007 Line 39 Petite Sirah
Published on 2011-03-01 21:18:00
This Petite Sirah is sourced from vineyards located in California's North Coast appellation. There's not a whole lot of information on the winery website, but I think it's safe to assume that they age their wine in oak and that they follow the basic > read more
2007 Renwood Syrah - Sierra Foothills
Published on 2011-03-01 20:52:00
I couldn't find the exact tech data sheet for this wine on the winery website, however the newer 2008 vintage tech sheet states that the wine is a field blend of various varieties such as Mourvedre, Zinfandel, Nebbiolo, Alicante, Primitivo, and of co > read more
2007 Renwood Barbera - Sierra Foothills
Published on 2011-03-01 20:32:00
The 2007 Renwood Barbera is sourced from vineyards located in California's Sierra Foothills region. The wine is actually 89% Barbera and 11% Mourvedre and was aged for 13 months in used American and French oak barrels. This ruby-red colored wine has > read more
2006 Chateau Guiraud Sauternes
Published on 2011-03-01 00:13:00
This estate is obviously very well known amongst those who frequent the dessert category and are constantly drooling over the prospect of purchasing their next bottle of Sauternes....... (oops, that tis' I). Chateau Guiraud is among the classified gr > read more
2008 Concannon Petite Sirah Conservancy
Published on 2011-02-24 22:31:00
The Concannon "Conservancy" wines are sourced from special vineyard land located in California's Livermore Valley. It's special because a number of growers have placed their land into a legal trust that protects against urban development forever. The > read more
Soave Attracts Attention of the American Wine Trade
Published on 2011-02-24 20:41:00
Soave Growth in US Attributed to Consortium’s Progressive Marketing and Continued Production of Quality Wines that Deliver Great Value New York, February 23 rd, 2011 ─ Long regarded as Italy’s favorite white wine, Soave is now gaining increasi > read more
2009 Concannon Chardonnay Conservancy
Published on 2011-02-24 20:30:00
The Concannon "Conservancy" wines are sourced from special vineyard land located in California's Livermore Valley. It's special because a number of growers have placed their land into a legal trust that protects against urban development forever. The > read more
2007 Clos Du Val Cabernet Sauvignon
Published on 2011-02-20 23:45:00
I have always regarded Clos Du Val as one of the few Napa Valley wineries not to sell out and conform to the ultra-rich, creamy, chocolaty, and perhaps over-stylized wines that are filling so many cellars these days. I for one sometimes really enjoy > read more
2007 South Coast Winery "IL Temporale"
Published on 2011-02-20 17:47:00
This Cal-Ital is a blend of 58% Sangiovese, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Petit Verdot, and 10% Merlot sourced from Califonia's South Coast AVA. South Coast winery where the wine is produced and bottled is located in Temecula, California. Right away o > read more
2010 South Coast Winery Sparkling Pinot Grigio
Published on 2011-02-20 17:15:00
This is the first time on The Blog Wine Cellar that I'm reviewing a wine from the Temecula Valley. However, this is not the only first....! It's the first time I'm reviewing a sparkling Pinot Grigio as well. Now from what I understand this wine was m > read more
2004 Testuz Dézaley L'Arbalete - Grand Cru
Published on 2011-02-17 20:58:00
Jean & Pierre Testuz, one of the most prestigious Swiss wine companies, has been established for more than 450 years, passing through 13 generations. The oldest documents describing the history of the Testuz family and their first vineyards date > read more
2006 Domaine Thierry & Pascale Matrot Monthelie
Published on 2011-02-15 18:12:00
The 55+ year old vines that produce the fruit for "Monthelie" are located in a small Burgundian village called Monthelie, that is situated in-between Meursault and Volnay. The wine is aged in barrel for 11 months in only 10-20% new wood. The color o > read more
Compounds in Red Wine Fight Breast Cancer
Published on 2011-02-15 17:11:00
Just more good news about our favorite beverage. Check out this article Supposedly scientist have found that the magical polyphenol Resveratrol (compound found in grape skins) combined with Rapamycin, an immunosuppressant drug, have synergistic canc > read more
2007 Milbrandt Vineyards "Traditions" Riesling
Published on 2011-02-14 20:12:00
It's never the wrong time of year to drink crisp white wines! I usually consume quite a bit more of them during the summer time, seeing that I'm located in the hot Arizona desert. However, I love this style of wine in the afternoon with light salads > read more
2007 Sequoia Grove Cabernet Sauvignon
Published on 2011-02-13 15:18:00
I visited this property a few years back on one of my several Napa Valley voyages and instantly fell in love with the place because of the beautiful Sequoia Trees and cabin-style tasting room. What's perhaps even better is that their wine is usually > read more
2008 Scott Family Estate Pinot Noir
Published on 2011-02-11 00:32:00
This Pinot Noir was produced from Pinot Noir Dijon Clones that were grown in Monterey County's Arroyo Seco appellation. It was aged in French oak barrels for a total of 13 months. On the nose I get aromas of fresh wild strawberries, spice, mineral, > read more
2008 Foppiano Vineyards Estate Petite Sirah
Published on 2011-02-10 19:14:00
It's not extremely common to grace the palate with a Petite Sirah from California's Russian River Valley. For the last few decades Pinot Noir has dominated the wine world from this particular part of Sonoma County, and I find it really interesting th > read more
2008 Domaine Carneros Pinot Noir
Published on 2011-02-07 14:46:00
I've always loved to taste the Pinot's from this estate because of their commitment to delivering classic Pinot Noir in a style that I believe perfectly represents what the Carneros appellation is all about. It's cool weather Pinot Noir that delivers > read more
Hidden Ridge Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Published on 2011-02-04 00:42:00
My passion in the wine industry is finding wines that represent the place where they are made. With that said, I'd like to start of this post by saying that Hidden Ridge makes delicious and distinctive mountain fruit wines. These wines have a tannin > read more
2010 Brancott Estate Sauvignon Blanc
Published on 2011-02-02 22:54:00
Brancott Estate has been making Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough since 1979. They certainly are amongst the pioneers in New Zealand and have been a huge part of why Sauvignon Blanc from this part of the globe has come to the world stage. (the soil an > read more
2006 Campo Viejo Rioja Reserva
Published on 2011-02-01 23:50:00
It's actually been a while since I have tasted a Rioja, so I'm super delighted to share my thoughts on this wine. Bodega de Campo Viejo has a generous history as a winery in Spain's premier wine making region and for those of you who frequent this wi > read more
Celebrate Valentine's with Champagne and Flowers!
Published on 2011-01-24 13:05:00
Valentine's day is the perfect time of year to show that special man or women in your life that you really love them and cherish their presence in your world. This year I plan on surprising my wife with a great bottle of Champagne and some beautiful > read more
UC Davis Viticulture & Enology Admissions Requirements
Published on 2011-01-24 00:06:00
I have often wondered what it would take to become a rock star winemaker like all those Napa Valley celebrity-style winemaker's .... you know the Heidi Barret's and Helen Turley's of the wine world. Well, when searching out the best viticulture and > read more
Obama has great taste in wine!
Published on 2011-01-23 19:06:00
It was recently reported that in last weeks state dinner for Chinese President Hu Jintao that they served 2008 DuMol Russian River Valley Chardonnay, 2005 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon, and a 2008 Poet’s Leap Botrytis Riesling. Although > read more
2003 The Gate Shiraz - McLaren Vale
Published on 2011-01-18 14:50:00
It really interesting for me to taste wines from Australia that are approaching the 8-10 year stage in their maturity. You sometimes wonder if these wines can stand the test of time and age with grace into something more interesting and complex. "The > read more
Win a free "The Blog Wine Cellar" T-shirt!
Published on 2011-01-14 19:34:00
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The Best Watch Winder for your luxury watch
Published on 2011-01-14 19:16:00
I recently came across a really neat product that is specifically designed for those who have fine automatic, self-winding watches such as Rolex and Patek Philippe. So what is a watch winder? Well, the orbita watch winder is handcrafted in > read more
Things to consider when opening a wine shop or bar
Published on 2011-01-14 13:09:00
While recently contemplating all the expenses and other variables that go into starting a profitable bottle shop or wine bar, I came up with a small list of things one might consider before opening the doors on a wine business. 1. Keeping your overh > read more