Monthly Archives: May 2011
This Week In Wine – May 28th 2011
May 28, 2011English sparkling wine should be called Champagne, says Camilla English sparkling wine should be called Champagne, according to the Duchess of Cornwall. The quality of English fizz is so good the drink "is champagne" the Duchess declared, echoing what … Continue reading
Posted in Funny, News | Tagged Auctions, Bordeaux, Champagne, China, England, France, Health, Sparkling Wine | Leave a comment //Mer Soleil Silver Chardonnay – Ceramic Bottle Edition!
May 27, 2011Wine: Mer Soleil “Silver” Chardonnay 2009 Place: Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, California Grapes: 100% Chardonnay Retail: Around $23
Posted in Reviews | Tagged California, Chardonnay, Mer Soleil, Monterey, Unoaked | Leave a comment //The Mer Soleil Duo Paired with Coronation Chicken Salad with Mangoes and Almonds
May 26, 2011Since today is/was #ChardonnayDay on Twitter, my day has been very much planned accordingly around the worlds most popular white grape. You’re forgiven if you aren’t yet clued in as to what #ChardonnayDay is actually all about; it’s new to … Continue reading
Posted in Pairings | Tagged California, Caymus, Chardonnay, Mer Soleil, Monterey, Santa Lucia, Social Media, Twitter, Unoaked | Leave a comment //The Difference Between Chianti, Chianti Classico and Chianti Riserva
May 25, 2011First-off, I don’t know where the above photo was taken, but once I find out I’m booking a plane ticket!!! So last night, I found myself hosting an informal wine class for a discerning group of tasters here in Jacksonville. … Continue reading
Posted in Facts | Tagged Brunello, Chianti, Chianti Classico, Chianti Riserva, Italy, Montepulciano, Riserva, Sangiovese | 5 Comments //The Silly Wine Tasting Notes Generator
May 24, 2011Here’s something to help kill 5 minutes at work today! The Silly Tasting Notes Generator has been around on the Internet for a quite a while, and is perfect if you’ve ever fancied yourself as an aspiring wine connoisseur. Well … Continue reading
Posted in Funny | 2 Comments //Three Vines Old Vines Field Blend, Contra Costa – California
May 21, 2011Wine: Three Wine Company, Old Vines Field Blend Place: Contra Costa, California Grapes: Zinfandel, Carignane, Mataro, Petite Sirah, Alicante Bouschet, and Black Malvoisie Retail: Around $18
Posted in Reviews | Tagged Alicante Bouschet, California, Carignan, Field Blend, Mataro, Mourvedre, Old Vine, Old Vines, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel | Leave a comment //← Older posts
