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Pinot Noir Review: Acacia “A”
October 1, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Acacia “A” Pinot Noir 2006 There are oodles and oodles of Pinot Noir choices at all price levels from all regions around the world — so how does one know which one to buy? Beats me … unless you’re spending $45 or more for a legit red Burgundy from a reliable producer, buying Pinot Noir is a crapshoot. What I’ve been trying to do is focus on the ones in the $15-20 range, with the hopes of finding a few nuggets. So far, so good. It appears that if you get too far below the $15 mark, the... [Read the full story]
Red Wines
Pinot Noir Review: Acacia “A”
October 1, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Acacia “A” Pinot Noir 2006 There are oodles and oodles of Pinot Noir choices at all price levels from all regions around the world — so how does one know which one to buy? Beats me … unless you’re spending $45 or more for a legit red Burgundy from a reliable producer, buying Pinot Noir is a crapshoot. What I’ve been trying to do is focus on the ones in the $15-20 range, with the hopes of finding a few nuggets. So far, so good. It appears that if you get too far below the $15 mark, the... [Read the full story]
White Wines
White Wine Review: Antinori Bianco
September 23, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Villa Antinori Toscana Bianco 2006 IGT A few years back, Pinot Grigio replaced Chardonnay as the number-one selling white wine in the USA. As a result, prices for established, reliable Pinot Grigio skyrocketed, and a slew of unknown Pinots — of varying degrees of quality — flooded the market. The popularity of the wine became so great that many California wineries have renamed their wines made from Pinot Gris as “Pinot Grigio”. Today, there are shelves filled with that popular Italian white wine,... [Read the full story]
Rose Wines
Rose Wine Review: Belleruche
September 10, 2008 · Leave a Comment
M. Chapoutier Cotes-du-Rhone “Belleruche” Rose 2007 Autumn is almost upon us in the US, but it’s still warm enough to enjoy pink wines. This one comes from the Cotes-du-Rhone in France, an area that’s better known for red wines that some describe as “bistro wines” for their ability to match with a variety of dishes found on traditional bistro menus. Similarly, this rose is made from the same grapes as its red wine cousin — Grenache, Syrah, and Cinsault — and shares its versatility. Tasting... [Read the full story]
Gadgets
Wine Gadget: Waring Chiller
August 26, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Since most of my friends and family are aware of my wine geekiness, I tend to receive wine accessories as birthday and holiday gifts. So it was no surprise that I eventually unwrapped a Waring Wine Chiller. It was in fact one of those items I’d never have bought for myself — mainly because I live in a very small (900 sq. ft.) abode and therefore don’t have the room to store non-essential appliances (would anyone be interested in a salad dryer, by the way?). And isn’t that the ideal gift? One that... [Read the full story]
Uncorked!
Nick Faldo Launches Wines
August 20, 2008 · Leave a Comment
As if the world didn’t have enough celebrity “winemakers” … The latest well-known name to dabble into wine production is golfing great Nick Faldo. Faldo has launched a new line of “easy drinking” wines, just in time for the Rhyder’s Cup golf tournament between the US and Europe (September 19-21). We can be certain that the wines’ release corresponding with the tournament is NOT a coincidence. Interestingly, “Faldo Wines” have been around since 2000 — it is... [Read the full story]
Wineries
Winery Profile: Rubicon Estate
September 3, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Perhaps the greatest tragedy in the history of American winemaking is the story of Inglenook. Most of today’s casual wine drinkers know Inglenook as “one of those jug wines”. However, the “old school” wine folks, and anyone who has did a bit of research on American wine history, knows that the “real” Inglenook is quite the opposite: one of the most respected labels California has ever produced. But don’t take it from me — pick up a copy of James Conaway’s novel-like... [Read the full story]
Wine Basics
Wine Term: Earthy
Does this term mean the wine is 100% organic? Does it mean it’s “plain and simple in style”, or “plain in taste” as Merriam-Webster defines? No, no,... [Read more]
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Wine Accessories, Gifts and Gadgets
Wine Gadget: Waring Chiller
Since most of my friends and family are aware of my wine geekiness, I tend to receive wine accessories as birthday and holiday gifts. So it was no surprise that I eventually unwrapped... [Read more]
More Gifts and Gadgets
Recent Wine Reviews
White Wine Review: Antinori Bianco
Villa Antinori Toscana Bianco 2006 IGT A few years back, Pinot Grigio replaced Chardonnay as the number-one selling white wine in the USA. As a result,... [Read more]
White Wine Review: Simi Sauvignon Blanc
Simi Sauvignon Blanc Sonoma County 2007 Usually when in the wine shop, I try to pick up a bottle (or vintage) that I’ve never tasted before —... [Read more]
Rose Wine Review: Belleruche
M. Chapoutier Cotes-du-Rhone “Belleruche” Rose 2007 Autumn is almost upon us in the US, but it’s still warm enough to enjoy pink wines.... [Read more]
Rubicon 2004
Rubicon 2004 If you’re looking for a Jeep review, move on. This is a site for cork dorks. Last week we learned about Francis Ford Coppola’s... [Read more]
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