Monthly Archives: August 2011
Newer posts →The Whistler Tree
August 16, 2011The world’s largest cork tree is The Whistler Tree, (so named because of the songbirds which occupy its huge canopy), and is located in the Alentejo region of Portugal. The tree is 230+ years old, and has been producing corks … Continue reading
Posted in Facts | Tagged Cork, Whistler Tree | Leave a comment //Last Week In Wine….Because I Didn’t Get Chance To Post Yesterday…
August 15, 2011Car that Runs on Wine and Cheese Showcased at Eco-Rally Wine, cheese, chocolate and human sewage are just a few of the eccentric alternative fuels showcased at the Eco-Rally. The specialized Lotus Exige (pictured) is capable of running … Continue reading
Posted in News | Tagged AC/DC wine, Korbel, Landmark Vineyards, Sulfites, Vegan wine, Vegetarian wine, Warburn Estate | Leave a comment //Del Fin Del Mundo Malbec, Patagonia, Argentina
August 12, 2011Wine Del Fin Del Mundo Grape 100% Malbec Place Patagonia, Argentina Price $16.99
Posted in Reviews | Tagged Argentina, Del Fin Del Mundo, Malbec, Mendoza | Leave a comment //Dante Robino Syrah, Mendoza, Argentina
August 11, 2011Grape 100% Syrah Facts In France, Syrah dominates the Rhone region where it’s often blended with small amounts of Viognier (a white grape) in order to add “aromatic complexity”, and mellow the wines out a little. … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews | Tagged Argentina, Dante Robino, Estate Bottled, Mendoza, Polyphenol, syrah | Leave a comment //True Tales from the Wine Store.
August 11, 2011This is so accurate it’s not even funny! Warning: Strong Language
Posted in Funny | Tagged buy wine, Retail wine | Leave a comment //Postales Sauvignon / Semillon Paired with Sea Bass with Tomato and Black Olive Salsa
August 8, 2011“Do you want us to filet it for you?”, said the helpful fish monger at my local fish shop. “Nah, that’s alright mate! I got it!”, I confidently replied, knowing full-well that I can’t remember the last time (if ever) … Continue reading
Posted in Pairings | Tagged Argentina, Del Fin Del Mundo, Patagonia, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon | Leave a comment //← Older posts Newer posts →
