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Newer posts →Samuel’s Gorge Tempranillo from McLaren Vale, Australia.
May 20, 2011Grape 100% Tempranillo Most often found in Spain, particularly in the Rioja wine region, the name Tempranillo is thought to be linked to the Spanish word “temprano” meaning “early”. The grape supposedly ripens weeks earlier than other varietals. Facts … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews | Tagged Australia, Barossa, Jacksonville, McLaren Vale, Rioja, Spain, Tempranillo, Thailand | Leave a comment //After-Work Bottle of Damilano Lecinquevigne Barolo 2004
May 11, 2011Grape 100% Nebbiolo, pronounced as it reads, neh-bee-oh-low. Nebbiolo is most certainly the king of red wines coming out of the Piedmont region of Italy. It isn’t debatable. It’s a fact. The name Nebbiolo is believed to stem from the … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews | Tagged Barolo, Italy, Nebbiolo, Piedmont, Riserva | 7 Comments //Gewurz by Alexander Valley Vineyards – Gewurztraminer from Mendocino County
May 3, 2011Grape 100% Gewurztraminer Facts Before we get started let’s get the pronunciation on the grape out of the way: ‘ga-VERTZ-trah-MEE-ner’ It’s a tough one! Alexander Valley Vineyards decided a few years ago that the Gewurz was one of … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews | Tagged Alexander Valley, California, Germany, Gewurztraminer, Mendocino, Organic, Sonoma | Leave a comment //Verget Bourgogne “Terriors de Cote d’Or”
April 19, 2011Grape 100% Chardonnay Facts Taken from the Verget website: “Verget’s philosophy can be summed up in one simple sentence: the best wine comes from the best grapes.” Very original, I must say! Please note that this sentence is … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews | Tagged AOC, Bourgogne, Burgundy, Chardonnay, France, négociant, Screw Cap, Social Media, Stelvin, Terroir, Verget | Leave a comment //Bernard Baudry Chinon Les Granges 2008
April 6, 2011Grape 100% Cabernet Franc. Studies suggest that Cabernet Sauvignon is a cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc. Facts Cabernet Franc is the most important red grape of the Loire, and was thought to have been brought from … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Chinon, France, Loire | Leave a comment //FLASQ Merlot Video Review
March 29, 2011Wine: FLASQ Merlot Place: San Luis Obispo County, California Price: $6-8
Posted in Reviews, Video | Tagged California, flask, FLASQ Wines, Merlot, San Luis Obispo | Leave a comment //← Older posts Newer posts →
