Tag Archives: Phylloxera

Santa Ema “Barrel Select” Carmenere, Cachapoal, Chile.

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Kris

Grape 100% Carménère [car-min-YEHR]   Facts Oh, Carmenere! What happened? You had such potential and there were such high expectations for you! There’s no doubt that Chile hedged their bets on Carmenere doing well, but I think it almost turned … Continue reading →

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Christian Salmon Sancerre Rose, Loire Valley, France.

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Kris

Grape 100% Pinot Noir   Facts This would happen to actually be only the 3rd Rose Sancerre I’ve ever tasted. Rose Sancerre isn’t made in huge quantities, but when you do find it, it’s always made from Pinot Noir. Personally … Continue reading →

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Bollinger La Grande Annee 1999, Champagne, France.

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Kris

  Grape 63% Pinot Noir, 37% Chardonnay   Facts I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: you (we) don’t drink Champagne often enough! With that being stated from the get-go, I should probably point-out that what we’re dealing … Continue reading →

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Veramonte “Primus” Red Wine Blend from Colchagua, Chile.

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Kris

Grapes 65% Cabernet, 20% Syrah, 8% Merlot, 7% Carmenere   Facts In 1960, a relatively unknown gentleman by the name of Agustin Huneeus burst onto the Chilean wine-scene. He purchased part of the Concha y Toro winery operation, became the … Continue reading →

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Layer Cake Shiraz, South Australia 2009

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Kris

Grapes 100% Shiraz Facts The popularity of Layer Cake really seems to have exploded over the last couple of years, and why wouldn’t it!?!? There’s picture of a delicious looking cake on the front label! People are suckers for good-looking … Continue reading →

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