Tag Archives: Semillon

No Chateau d’Yquem For You!

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Kris

Chateau d’Yquem the world’s most famous and expensive dessert wine will not be made this year, due to heavy rains preventing the grapes from reaching their necessary sugar levels. The unfortunate weather is expected to cost the winery “tens of … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Bordeaux, botrytis, Chateau D'Yquem, France, Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon | Leave a comment //

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Peter Lehman “Layers” White Wine Blend, Adelaide, South Australia.

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Kris

Grapes 36% Semillon, 20% Muscat, 20% Gewürztraminer, 20% Pinot Gris and 4% Chardonnay.   Facts I’ve been a big fan of the Peter Lehmann brand for a few years now. Their “Art Series” represents some of most value-driven, well-distributed and … Continue reading →

Posted in Reviews | Tagged Adelaide, Australia, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Muscat, Pinot Gris, Semillon, South Australia | Leave a comment //

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Dolce (Late Harvest Dessert Wine), Napa, 2006.

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Kris

Grapes 80% Semillon, 20% Sauvignon Blanc   Facts Dessert wines have developed such a bad reputation. As stupid as it sounds, if I have to hear one more person say “…wow…that’s sweet!!!” or “…I couldn’t drink a whole bottle of … Continue reading →

Posted in Reviews | Tagged botrytis, California, Coombsville, Coombsville Vineyard, Dolce, Far Niente, Napa, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon | Leave a comment //

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Chateau Ksara Blanc de Blanc-A Wine from Lebanon

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Kris

Grape 50% Sauvignon Blanc, 25% Chardonnay, 25% Semillon   Facts That’s right, I said it! Lebanon!!! When you think of the top wine producing regions in the world, Lebanon most likely isn’t a part of that list. However; the fact … Continue reading →

Posted in Reviews | Tagged Bekaa, Beqaa, Chardonnay, Chateau Ksara, Chateau Musar, Lebanese wine, Lebanon, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon | Leave a comment //

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Postales Sauvignon / Semillon Paired with Sea Bass with Tomato and Black Olive Salsa

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Kris

“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 //

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