…it’s clear to me that Rasteau offers vibrant, well-structured, high QPR wines… This month the French Winophiles (#Winophiles) group of bloggers is making a virtual visit to the Southern Rhône region of France to explore Rasteau. I was delighted to see the invitation to participate in this sponsored event. That’s because, before now, I’d only…
Tag: Rhône wine
Wine Of The Week: 2010 Carlisle Syrah Papa’s Block
Looking for great Syrah? – Bold, yet balanced – Carlisle’s got a winner with this one!
Paso Robles-Central Coast Wine Touring-Day 1
Recap of Day 1 of a three-day wine tasting trip to the Central Coast of California. Day 1 – Paso Robles!
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…
2008 JC Cellars Marsanne Stagecoach Vineyard: Wine of the Week
Are you familiar with Marsanne? If so, have you tried a 100% Marsanne wine? Here’s a great example!
Wine Of The Week – 2009 Tablas Creek Esprit de Beaucastel
It was a tough call for wine of the week for March 24-30. Why? I went to a big Rhone Rangers tasting on March 25th and tasted dozens of wines! But at the end of the day (several days thereafter actually), I kept reminiscing about the 2009 Tablas Creek Esprit de Beaucastel. When I think a about…