The theme of the most recent Pacific Pointe Wine Tasting Club (“PPWTC”) was International Chardonnay. Inspiration for this theme came from my recent tastings of the Chardonnay of Chablis and Burgundy. I was virtually an ABC (“Anything But Chardonnay”) person before the tastings of French Chardonnay. They are so different from most California Chardonnay I’ve…
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Italian Reds Smackdown – 9 Italian Red Wines Blind Tasted
I can hardly believe it, but our community wine tasting club – The Pacific Pointe Wine Tasting Club (“PPWTC”) is entering its fifth year, and going stronger than ever. Our most recent gathering had an Italian theme. Since we’ve previously tasted Chianti, and Barbera those were not options. But with over 500 different Italian grape varieties,…
Wines of Chile Smackdown – 8 Chilean Reds Blind Tasted!
The theme for the most recent gathering of the Pacific Point Wine Club (“PPWTC” was “Wines of Chile”. The PPWTC is entering its third year, and going strong. Initially we met every couple of months, but based on popular demand, we now meet every 6 weeks or so. It’s been so gratifying to see folks…
Grenache Smackdown…10 Wines; 1 Winner!
Have you ever had Grenache as a stand-alone varietal?
Rosé Smack Down – 10 Rosés; 1 Winner
Rosé Smackdown – 10 Rosés; 1 Winner
How To Start A Wine Tasting Club
A year ago today, on the last Friday in January, we held the first meeting our neighborhood wine tasting club, the Pacific Point Wine Tasting Club (“PPWTC”). It’s been a great year, that after a slow start, has exceeded our expectations. We’ve got a great nucleus of members, which is frequently supplemented by our friends and…
Pacific Pointe Wine Tasting Club Blind Tasting – Chianti
It was our wine club’s first time tasting a wine produced solely outside the US. We tasted a nice variety of Chiantis – three from Chianti Classico, reputed to be the best Chianti, and one each from Rufina, and Chianti (the grapes were sourced from various subzones within the Chianti DOCG). There was also a…