California Grape Shortage – Fact or Fiction?
"Panic! Wine Prices Due to Rise" read a recent headline on TIME Magazine's website. Welcome to the absurd states of America. That TIME Magazine, not generally known for sarcastic titling, would be reporting on the subtleties of the wine grape market is...
Visiting Freixenet
It might just be down to me having the attention span of a gnat or maybe it was the translation from Catalan and Spanish to a heavily accented English; but I rather lost the thread. Roul Lopez engaged us, to one degree or another, with talk of yeast. I know, I know in...
Littorai Mays Canyon 2009
Russian River, California, USA. Pinot noir. 13.7%. Cork. Approx $A90.The Anderson Valley sister is hard and knotted, perhaps time will improve and soften the edges. I'm less certain about this, it's sweet, plump and moves with heavy steps. The claim is...
What’s In A Name, Anyway? (Recent Releases From Steven Mirassou’s Not-Quite-Family-Named Brands)
After six generations of pressing grapes in California, the Mirassou family has only one son left who owns a wine brand: Steven Mirassou. But he can’t legally use his own name on his bottles, despite the fact that Mirassou’s have been making wine since the mid-1800s, probably longer than any other CA winemaking family. He...
Virginia Wine at The Tribute to the Wounded Warrior
If you have to pick one fundraiser to attend this year, then choose the Beethovenfound Memorial Day Tribute to Wounded Warriors held this May 27th 2012 at the Great Meadow Event Center (5089 Old Tavern Rd, The Plains VA). This event will be the largest...
TN : Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Sonoma County, California, USA
This wine is a blend of 99% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Malbec.This wine was imported by Amka Vinimport AB.Colour : Dark blackberry red/blueAroma : Blackcurrant, mint, milk chocolate, oakTaste : Very fruity, blackcurrant, mint, milk chocolate, structured...
Open doors in a Loire winery
Buzzing tasting table Fougères sur Bièvre, Loire There's a format for wine tastings and mini wine fairs that is on the rise in France, and it's perfect for me because that's my type of event, informal, casual and just the...
B Cellars 2007 Blend 25
Regular Retail Price:
$55.00
The Wine Spies One Day Price:
$40.00
Varietal:
Red Blend
Region:
California:...
TN : Cassiopea 2011, Poggio Al Tesoro, Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy
This wine is a blend of 70% Cabernet Franc and 30% Merlot. All of the grapes for this wine were harvested on the 2nd and 3rd of September 2011. The grapes come from the Le Sondraie vineyard which is located at 25 metres above sea level. The vineyard so...
TN : Rolling Stones Forty Licks Merlot 2009, Wines That Rock, Mendocino Wine Co, Mendocino County, California, USA
The winemaker was Mark Beaman. This wine was imported by Ward Wines AB. Colour : Raspberry red, blue huesAroma : Raspberry, strawberry, herbs, vanillaTaste : Fruity simple glugger, raspberry, blackcurrant, herbs and cedar on finishAlcohol : 13.5%Price ...
The Pinot Producers Are Coming—PINOT DAYS SF
Who Doesn't love a good list? Who doesn't love a good Pinot Noir? Who doesn't love a great Pinot Noir Event? Here you'll find all three: PINOT DAYS SAN FRANCISCO Saturday, June 16th 200 Pinot Producers Below is the killer...
Quick Sip: Rockhouse Vineyards 2008 Meritage
Hello Friends,
Outside of wines from the well-known and popular Biltmore Estate Winery, it’s rare for me to get any North Carolina grown juice in my glass. North Carolina is home to more than 100 wineries, all mainly small family-owned operations ...
