Here’s an excellent example of a cool-climate Syrah!
Tag: World of Wine
Wine Words Demystified: Estate Bottled
What does the term “Estate-bottled” mean…and does it necessarily mean the wine is better?
#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!
Value Alert! Great Everyday Petite Sirah for $8!
If you’re looking for a Petite Sirah that’s a great value – look no further!
Wine Of The Week: 2011 Dashe Cellars Vin Gris
How a Cali Rose saved me from the mediocrity of wine in the Dominican Republic…
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…
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
Wine Words Demystified: Fining
What does it mean to “fine” a wine,and why it may matter if you’re a vegan…
Which Wines Go Best With Oysters?
Well it turns out there’s a competition for that! The most recent edition was the 18th Annual 2012 Pacific Coast Oyster Competition. Are you kidding me? They’ve done this 17 times before this year and I just found out?!;-) Here’s what the website says… Traditionally, restaurateurs have looked to France for wines like Muscadet and…
Wine Of The Week: 2006 Miner Family Cabernet Sauvignon Stagecoach Vineyard
My wine of the week for April 28-May 4 is the 2006 Miner Family Cabernet Sauvignon Stagecoach Vineyard The Winery Miner Family Winery – Napa Valley is located in the eastern hills of the Oakville AVA in Napa Valley. They source their grapes from various vineyards throughout California, and offer a wide range of wines. …