I recently posted a blog about Richard Jennings of RJonWine.com, the most prolific wine taster I know. Richard was kind enough to grant me an interview, which covered a wide range of topics. The interview has been edited for length and is focused on wine tasting. Q. How did you come to be interested in wine, and how…
Month: May 2011
T.G.I.F. Champagne and the like – N.V. Chandon Blanc de Noirs
This week’s selection is an old favorite, a “go to” sparkler that I’ve enjoyed over the years – Chandon Blanc de Noir. Blanc de Noirs (a French term literally meaning “white of blacks”) are sparklers made with black, or red-skinned grapes – in this case Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier. Domaine Chandon was the first…
Corks or Screw-Cap?…Which is better for Mother Earth?
From SF Gate.com, an article that asks what’s Better for the environment: wine cork or screw-cap? (as if we didn’t have enough to think about)! I happen to like screw-caps, but it turns out that’s not the most eco-friendly option. According to the article… …the natural cork is the most eco-friendly option. Just be sure…
Rosé Smack Down – 10 Rosés; 1 Winner
Rosé Smackdown – 10 Rosés; 1 Winner
T.G.I.F. Champagne and the like…2004 Korbel Le Premier
This week’s sparkling wine is a Korbel’s “ultimate reserve champagne”, from the 2004 vintage. Korbel, which sells the largest volume of sparkling wine (over 1 million cases) produced using the Méthode Traditionnelle, makes a very modest 1400 cases of this “prestige” cuveé. It’s unusual to see a vintage sparkler at this price point. So what’s the difference…
Chardonnay Lovers Rejoice!
Chardonnay Lovers Rejoice…Chardonnay Day is a week away!
Wiking?…Wine and Hiking Of Course!
What do you get when you combine wine and hiking?
T.G.I.F. Champagne and the like…Schramsberg “Mirabelle” North Coast Rosé
Looking for a great bottle of Sparkling Rose for $20?
A Taste of Little Known Wines – Anniversary Dinner at À CÔTÉ
A Taste of Little Known Wines – Anniversary Dinner at À CÔTÉ
T.G.I.F. Champagne and the like…NV Louis Bouillot Cremant de Bourgogne Perle d’Aurore
This week’s sparkling wine is a Crémant from the Burgundy region of France, the N.V. Louis Bouillot Perle d’ Aurore (Pearl of Dawn). It is a sparkling Rosé. Burgundy is best known for their world-class Pinot Noir and White Burgundy (Chardonnay). N.V. Louis Bouillot Cremant de Bourgogne Rosé “Perle d’Aurore” Region: France; Burgundy; Cremant de Bourgogne…