Category: Wine

T.G.I.F. Champagne and the like…2008 Raventos i Blanc Cava L’Hereu Reserva Brut

This post is an “update” in that I blogged about the 2007 Raventos i Blanc Cava L’Hereu Reserva Brut last year (see below for link).  That vintage also made my “Top 10 Sparkling Wines Under $20” list.  So how’s the 2008 vintage?  Before I get to that, now that I’m a Cava convert here’s the…

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What Are The Best Types of Wines For Picnics?

Now that Memorial Day weekend upon us.  And it’s widely considered to be the unofficial beginning of summer.  And summer is primetime for picnics….well you get the picture.  Here’s a list of the types of wines that will be a good match for picnic fare, along with some recommendations to get you started! 12 Most…

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#ChardDay Comparo – Four Chardonnays;One Winner!

What better way to celebrate the third annual #ChardDay than tasting Chardonnay from Australia, California, and Washington with friends!

Wine Words Demystified: Fermentation

You know the deal; the more some folks learn about a topic, the more shortcuts/slang/acronyms/initials/technical jargon can be tossed around.  I’m here to help you understand those sometimes mysterious words and phrases, thus – Wine Words Demystified! This week’s word/phrase is Fermentation According to Karen MacNeil‘s The Wine Bible:  The process during grape fermentation whereby yeasts convert the natural sugar in…

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Wine Of The Week: 2009 Ridge Buchignani Ranch Carignane

Wine of the Week: Ridge Buchignani Ranch Carignane – An excellent lesser known varietal from venerable Ridge Vineyards