Category Archives: Reviews
Newer posts →Perrin & Fils “Les Sinards”Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France, 2007
December 17, 2011Grape 70% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 15% Mourvedre Facts I do have to say, I’ve always had an affinity for Chateauneuf-du-Pape, even before I started really getting into wine. Maybe it’s because, for some reason, I deemed it to … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews | Tagged Chateau de Beaucastel, Chateauneuf du Pape, Chateauneuf du Pape food pairing, France, Grenache, Mourvedre, Perrin & Fils, Rhone, syrah | 2 Comments //Vina Robles “Jardine Vineyard” Sauvignon Blanc, Paso Robles, California, 2010.
December 15, 2011Wine: Vina Robles Grape: Sauvignon Blanc Place: Jardine Vineyard, Paso Robles, California Price: $16 (retail)
Posted in Reviews | Tagged California, Jardine Vineyard, Paso Robles, Sauvignon Blanc, Vina Robles, Vina Robles “Jardine Vineyard” Sauvignon Blanc | Leave a comment //HeartSmart “Great Dane” Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California.
December 10, 2011Grape 100% Cabernet Facts Peggy Rowan is the visionary behind HeartSmart. This Cabernet was inspired by her love for animals, and specifically the Great Dane breed. “They’re big, bold and beautiful—which happen to be the same qualities … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews | Tagged California, Coombsville Vineyard, Dog wine, Godspeed Vineyard, Great Dane, Great Dane wine, heart smart wine, HeartSmart wine, Napa | Leave a comment //Chateau des Capitans Julienas, Beaujolais, France.
December 8, 2011Grape 100% Gamay Facts The Chateau des Capitans Julienas is made by the Beaujolais-pimp himself, Georges Duboeuf. He’s in his late-70’s now, but still heads the company. Must be all that wine he drinks! It’s estimated … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews | Tagged Beaujolais, Beaujolais Nouveau, Chateau des Capitans, Cru Beaujolais, France, Gamay, Georges Duboeuf | Leave a comment //Vina Robles Cabernet “Huerhuero Vineyard”, Paso Robles, California, 2008.
December 6, 2011Grape 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Petit Verdot. Facts It’s quite unusual that such a high % of Petit Verdot (by itself) is added to a Cab, even though it is one of the “Bordeaux grapes”. Petite Verdot is thought … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews | Tagged Cabernet, California, Huerhuero Vineyard, Paso Robles, Petit Verdot, Vina Robles | Leave a comment //Alvear Solera 1927, Montilla, Spain.
December 2, 2011Grapes 100% Pedro Ximenez, (but just call it “PX” if you want to sound cool and trendy…and I know you do). Facts Kind of like Port, I find Sherry-style wines more suited for chilly weather. It always reminds me of … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews | Tagged Alvear, Alvear 1927, Jorge Ordonez, Montilla, Sherry, Sherry wine, Spain | Leave a comment //← Older posts Newer posts →
