Monthly Archives: July 2011
The Top 10 Things That Can Ruin Your Wine Experience. Part Two.
July 30, 2011#5 Poor Glassware Anyone who knows me knows that I remain very down-to-earth when it comes to wine. With that being said, if I’m out at a restaurant (normally the inexpensive kind); and I see they are using some kind … Continue reading
Posted in Funny, News | Tagged Corked, Glassware, Restaurants, Serving Temperatures, Sommelier, White Zinfandel | Leave a comment //The Top 10 Things That Can Ruin Your Wine Experience. Part One.
July 29, 2011#10 Poor Lighting What could be viewed as a seemingly minor point, but I personally like to be able to appreciate the color of a wine before tasting it! The color of a wine can give away a lot … Continue reading
Posted in Funny, News | Tagged Corked, Glassware, Restaurants, Serving Temperatures, Sommelier, White Zinfandel | Leave a comment //Alcohol: the Triple Threat!
July 29, 2011Alcohol is the only item in wine that can be tasted (sweet or bitter), felt (heat), and smelled (strong pungent odor).
Posted in Facts | Tagged alcohol | Leave a comment //13th Annual Toast to the Animals Wine Tasting and Auction
July 28, 2011The Jacksonville Humane Society is pleased to announce the 13th Annual Toast to the Animals wine tasting and auction on Friday, August 19, 2011 from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Toast to the Animals is one of Jacksonville’s most … Continue reading
Posted in Events | Tagged Jacksonville | Leave a comment //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 //This Week in Wine 7/24/11
July 24, 2011Oops! Forklift smashes $1M worth of Australia wine A malfunctioning forklift dropped 462 cases of wine in Australia on Thursday, a spill with a price tag of more than $1 million. The 5,544 bottles of 2010 Mollydooker Velvet … Continue reading
Posted in Funny, News | Tagged Australia, Mollydooker, New Zealand, Organic, Parducci, Sustainable | Leave a comment //← Older posts
