While getting a bit of exercise this morning, I was catching up on some of the wine blogs I enjoy reading when I came across this post by Richard Jennings of “RJ on Wine.com”, wherein he summarizes his tasting notes of 128 from 30 producers at the annual Rhone Rangers tasting in San Francisco a…
Tag: Wine Tasting
Petite Sirah Paradise…Dark and Delicious!
Petite Sirah Paradise…Dark and Delicious!
Sweet deal on a Bordeaux Rosé
Looking for great deal on Bordeaux? – Try this Rosé!
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…
Sunday Italian Gravy – Wine Pairing Smackdown!
What wine pairs best with the Italian-American Classic – Sunday Gravy? Syrah? Barolo? Chianti?
Pinot Noir Night…And The Winner Is…
We held the bi-monthly Pacific Pointe Wine Tasting Club meeting last Friday night. Once again it was a fun, food, and wine filled evening. We blind tasted 10 Pinot Noirs purchased for between $10, and $25 as follows: 2007 Kendall-Jackson Pinot Noir – $16 2004 David Bruce Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir – $17 2007…
Blind tasting and strip poker, Oh my!
After our most recent wine tasting club meeting I began to wonder why it is that the least expensive wine frequently wins. At our wine tasting club, we do blind-tasting. The bottles are covered up to conceal the identity of the producer. We typically pour an ounce or two, and score the wine on a…
Que Syrah Syrah
Favorite food and wine pairings
Cookies and Wine?
I know! Sounds weird right?! On the contrary – I had a peanut butter chocolate chip cookie with Madeira, and they played well together! There’s a good chance you’re not familiar with Madeira. I know I wasn’t. I’ve seen it called for in a few recipes, and occasionally I’ve seen it listed among the dessert wines…
Everything’s coming up Rosés – for me.
Why I love Rosés – Rosé is the perfect summer wine.They have the chillability of white wine, and the bright fruit flavors of red wine, while being easily paired with a variety of cuisines.