Category Archives: Reviews
Newer posts →Cesari Mara Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso 2008
July 28, 2011Grapes A blend of Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara (don’t worry if you haven’t heard of them before, these grapes are generally only used in Italy in the wines of Valpolicella). Facts Read that title again! What a mouthful…….and that’s why … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews | Tagged Amarone, Corvina, Italy, Molinara, Ripasso, Rondinella, Veneto | 4 Comments //Gran Sasso Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
July 23, 2011Grape 100% Montepulciano [Mawn-teh-pool-CHA-noh] It’s a fun grape to say, especially if you do so with a really bad Italian accent. Say it with me: “Montepulciano!!!” Facts I hope you’re paying attention, because this is going to get tricky for … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews | Tagged Abruzzo, Gran Sasso, Italy, Montepulciano | 6 Comments //Meeker Handprint Merlot
July 20, 2011Grapes 83% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Syrah, 3% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot Facts Good God I love this stuff! Probably my favorite all time Merlot, and not just due to the cool bottle! It’s also probably … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews | Tagged Alexander Valley, Dry Creek, Meeker Merlot, Meeker wine, Merlot, Russian River Valley, Sonoma | Leave a comment //Virginia Viognier – A Tasting. Part Two Of Two
July 18, 2011Following on from my previous post, this is the second part of my Virginia Viognier tasting. Barboursville Vineyards Viognier General Tasting Notes: No oak, but they leave this one in contact with the lees (dead yeast cells) in … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews | Tagged Barboursville Vineyards, Cooper Vineyards, Delaplane Cellars, Viognier, Virginia | Leave a comment //Virginia Viognier: A Tasting. Part One Of Two
July 16, 2011This last Thursday (7/14/11), I was given the the unique opportunity to participate in a wine tasting unlike anything else I’ve ever been involved with before. The tasting itself actually ties in quite nicely with my coming trip to this … Continue reading
Posted in News, Reviews | Tagged Blenheim Bineyards, Dave Matthews wine, Horton Vineyards, King Family Vineyards, Methode Champenoise, Viognier, Virginia | Leave a comment //2009 Cazin Cour Cheverny Cuvee Renaissance
July 15, 2011This article is part of Gary Vaynerchuk’s Feature from his Daily Grape website. Grape :100% Romorantin Rating: 90- Points Price: $16 MSRP Gary’s explanation why: Anyone who has watched my wine shows over the last 5+ years … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews | Tagged Daily Grape, Gary Vaynerchuk, Romorantin | Leave a comment //← Older posts Newer posts →
