2009 Ghost of 413 Red
This is one of the best value wines we have had in a long time: 2009 Ghost of 413 Red. And we put our money where our mouths are – after buying two bottles from our friends at Full Pull Wine, we put in an order for a case. Ghost of 413 is released by Giant...
Swirls: The coming out of organic wine — some things to keep in mind
Suddenly, it seems, the organic wine crowd is coming out of the woodwork. From growers to importers to supermarkets and other retailers, the wine world is seizing on “organic” as never before. Some growers, of course, have been making natural wi...
Wine Tasting Video: 2005 Red Bordeaux
Chateau Maine-Martin Bordeaux Supérieur Vieilles Vignes 2005 (£8.55 Caves de Pyrene) Graceful, cedary, mature claret, more on the berry (red and black) than blackcurrant side, supple and with a leafy vibrancy, still a touch of chewy tannin but not fo...
Quick Sip: Ramian Estate Parlay 2009 Bookmaker
Hello Friends,
Today’s ‘Quick Sip,' the Parlay 2009 Bookmaker, is a recent release from Napa Valley winemaker Brian Graham of Ramian Estate. Their ‘Parlay’ brand features innovative blends at reasonable, everyday price points. The 2009 Bookmak...
Domaine A Cabernet sauvignon 2005
Coal River, Tasmania, Australia. Cabernet sauvignon. 13%. Cork. Approx $A60.Like its less esteemed Stoney Vineyard sibling this has a prominent nose and a supple body. Cassis and more cassis. It's bright and clear, slightly sweet before fine firm tanni...
Wantirna Estate Amelia Cabernet Merlot 2009
Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia. Cabernet sauvignon, Merlot. 12.7%. Diam. Gift.And so the Holiday drinking begins. . . First a few glasses of the Eric Rodez Cuvee des Grand Vintages (Ambonnay. 1993, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000 & 2002. Approx $10...
Wine: Grayson Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
We are always looking for that $15.00 bottle of wine that drinks like the $50.00 wine, and once in a long while we strike gold! Grayson Cellars is a small, family owned operation out of NAPA, California with a remarkable winemaker by the name if Larry Levin. Larry has quite a list of labels under...
Visiting Kanonkop in South Africa
Johann Krige and Abrie Beeslaar in the Tasting Room
Kanonkop … I had never quite understood the name until I visited this winery in South Africa and saw the giant cannon near the entrance. It turns out that in the 17th century (yes, “new world” wines can be that old!) the cannon would be fired when...
An Evening with the Grape Killers
Six of seven Woodinville wineries that make up the Grape Killers generated lots of fans and fun at their annual “Holiday in the ‘Hood” wine tasting event last night in Woodinville’s Wine Warehouse District. Winemakers, and friends, from Gorman Winery (Chris Gorman), Mark Ryan Winery (Mark Ryan McNeilly), Darby Winery (Darby English), Guardian Cellars (Jerry Riener), Baer Winery (Lisa Baer) and Sparkman Cellars (Chris...
Tilia Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Price: $9 Winery: Tilia, Mendoza, Argentina Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon Packaging: 750 ml bottle, screw cap Alcohol: 13.9% Our Rating: 8.5 out of 10 Perhaps the strongest appeal of Tilia Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 is the ripe berry and licorice nose. On the palate, it combines cherry, red berry, and woody notes with an reasonably long finish....
Love Tempranillo? Head to Fall Line in Seattle Now!
Fall Line Winery just released one of the best Washington state Tempranillos we have ever tasted. This 2009 Yakima Valley Tempranillo is a new addition to Fall Line’s lineup, appropriately called El Otro (“The Other One”) because it’s a departure from the other red wines beautifully crafted by Tim Sorenson. El Otro is 100% Tempranillo...
