Monthly Archives: October 2011
Newer posts →Lamb Meatballs with Cumin, Mint, and Tomato Sauce Paired with Ramspeck Napa Pinot Noir 2009
October 18, 2011Cabernet vines dominate the Napa Valley landscape, but everyone (I assume) knows that! What often gets overlooked is that (given half the chance) Napa can still do a decent job with Pinot Noir; even though Sonoma, Willamette (Oregon), and Carneros … Continue reading
Posted in Pairings | Tagged California, Napa, Pinot Noir, Ramspeck | Leave a comment //The Strange Search Engine Results I Occasionally Attract.
October 18, 2011So I was going through my Google Analytics the other day, checking into some of the back-end data, looking at some of the most popular search keywords that lead people to wind up at this website etc etc etc…all very … Continue reading
Posted in Funny | Tagged Google +, Google Analytics | Leave a comment //This Week In Wine–10/16/11
October 16, 2011San Francisco Restaurants Demand Standard 25% Tip. It’s a question regularly asked by baffled diners all over the world: ‘How much should I tip’? Many countries have wide variations for a standard tip, often leaving even the most experienced … Continue reading
Posted in News | Tagged Dave Matthews wine, Red Bicyclette, The Dreaming Tree | Leave a comment //King Tut’s Wine.
October 16, 2011When Tutankhamun’s tomb was opened in 1922; the wine jars buried with him were labeled with the year, the name of the winemaker, and comments such as “very good wine.” The labels were reportedly so specific that they could actually … Continue reading
Posted in Facts | Tagged Egypt, King Tut, Tutankhamun | Leave a comment //Antinori Wine Dinner at Ruth’s Chris Steak House Ponte Vedra ~ Thursday October 20th
October 15, 2011Enjoy an Unforgettable Evening with Ruth’s Chris and Antinori Wines at 7pm on October 20th 2011. Ruth’s Chris is proud to celebrate 26 generations of best-in-class winemaking from Tuscany’s Antinori family. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy uniquely designed … Continue reading
Posted in Events | Tagged Antinori, Italy, Jacksonville, Tuscany, Wine Dinner | Leave a comment //What is Brix?
October 14, 2011Now we’re getting nerdy!!! “Brix” is the term used to designate the percentage of sugar in grapes before fermentation. If you divide a Brix number by 2 and add 1, you will be given roughly half that amount in alcohol. … Continue reading
Posted in Facts | Tagged Brix, What is Brix | Leave a comment //← Older posts Newer posts →
