What’s the difference between aromas and bouquet – and who cares?
Month: April 2012
Value Alert! – Crazy Good Spanish Gem For $11!
Here’s a highly recommended New World Style red blend from Spain that offers great QPR!
Wine Blogging Wednesday #76 – 2010 Schild Estate Grenache-Mourvedre-Shiraz
This edition of Wine Blogging Wednesday – Return of the Barossa Boomerang, provides me with a bit of an opportunity for a reunion. The very first Australian wine I tried when started to seriously explore the world of wine outside of California was the 2007 Schild Shiraz Barossa. I remember it well. At the time,…
Wine Of The Week – 2008 Edward Sellers Vineyards and Wines Estate Blanc
My wine of the week for April 14-April 20 is the 2008 Edward Sellers Vineyards and Wines Estate Blanc. The Winery Edward Sellers is an eponymous artisan winery producing small lots of Rhone varietal wines, from their 30-acre vineyard in Paso Robles. Ed, who is an entrepreneur, sailor, and pilot, and his wife “discovered” Paso Robles in 2003,…
T.G.I.F. Champagne and the like…NV Conte di Santa Chiara Prosecco
It’s Prosecco for my weekly bubbly tasting this week. I picked this up on a whim from K&L Wine Merchants. The price was certainly right at $8.99, and it had quite a few favorable staff reviews. And I’ve had good success with wines from K&L that had at least 5 favorable staff reviews. Here’s one…
In a Wine Rut? Try these wines!
In a wine-rut? Here are some suggestions for new types of wines to try!
Wine Words Demystified: Esters
What are “esters” , and why swirling your wine make a difference!
Wine Of The Week – 2005 Rosenblum Cellars Syrah Reserve Kick Ranch
My wine of the week for April 7-April 13 is the 2005 Rosenblum Cellars Syrah Reserve Kick Ranch. The Winery Rosenblum Cellars is an urban winery in Alameda, CA. It was founded by Kent Rosenblum, a veterinarian in 1978. In 2008 it was sold to beverage giant Diageo. Rosenblum made their reputation making premium Zinfandel, but they also…
T.G.I.F. Champagne and the like….Cazanove Brut Rose Champagne
If you’re looking for value in a Rosé Champagne – look no further than this one!
Wine Words Demystified: Autolysis
How does the word “autolysis” mean when it comes to making wines, or how decomposing yeast cells can be a good thing!