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Tag: World of Wine
Wine Words Demystified: Bâttonage
The Old-World wine-making technique of bâttonage is explained (video)
Wine Of The Week – 2010 La Follette Sangiacomo Chardonnay
My Wine of the Week (“WoW”) for August 5th-August 11th is the 2010 La Follette Sangiacomo Chardonnay The Winery La Follette is a small Sonoma County winery specializing in producing small-lot Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir. Additionally, they also produce a Pinot Meunier, a grape you don’t find bottled as a single varietal very often. The winery is…
Which Are The Best Types Of Wines For Barbeque?
Summer is officially here, and you know what that means! It’s time to start grilling, planking and smoking your favorite foods. While beer is probably the top of mind beverage for barbecues for most folks, don’t forget about wine! A glass of wine alongside your grilled favorites can elevate a meal from mundane to memorable….
Wine Words Demystified: Cépage
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 is Cépage… According to Karen MacNeil‘s The Wine Bible: Cépage means grape variety. The so-called cépages nobles – are those…
Wine Of The Week: Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Merlot
Robert Mondavi has a winner offering very good value in this Merlot!
T.G.I.F. Champagne And The Like…NV Domaine Carneros Cuvée de la Pompadour Brut Rosé
Here’s an excellent Sparkling Rosé from Domaine Carneros!
Wine Words Demystified: Cap
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 is Cap… According to Karen MacNeil‘s The Wine Bible: The crusty layer, up to two feet or more deep, of…
My Sweet Goodness! The Cheesecake Factory’s Most Popular Cheesecakes Paired With Dessert Wines
The Cheesecake Factory’s Top 10 most popular cheesecake paired with dessert wines!
T.G.I.F. Champagne And The Like…NV Kirkland Signature Champagne Brut De Bruyne
Costco sells at $20 Champagne (yup the real stuff from France). Great price, but is it a great value?