Blogs1 - 10 of 35 recent posts for tag:varietals
01
Feb
2012
How Useful are Vintage Charts?

9 days ago by Balmville Wine & Liquors

I’m going to spend a lot of time in this post tearing down Vintage Charts. So why don’t I begin with a few supportive remarks about the general concept. Clearly, most wines are different from year to year. At least wines are that haven’t been blended for consistency. Wines from marginal growing area ...

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30
Jan
2012
Dark & Delicious, mysterious, Petite Sirah

11 days ago by winebratsf

Long the source of confusion, Petite Sirah is such a misunderstood grape. Dark and brooking, dark and delicious. Yum is what I say! The love child of Peloursin, a very old, and pretty much dead French varietal, and Syrah, that charming, eclectic Rhône grape, Durif became known as Petite Sirah becaus ...

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29
Jan
2012
Briley: Visit to Italy leads to dream of building of Magnavino Cellars

13 days ago by Cindy Manning

Robert Wagner took a trip to Italy 20 years ago that changed his life. He spent a month touring the country and visiting many wine regions during the grape harvest season. He witnessed the passion that goes into family owned and operated wineries. He knew one day he would love to make his own wine. ...

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25
Jan
2012
I heart Pinot, that is all.

16 days ago by winebratsf

Are you an pinot noir addict like I am? Can you have pinot every night and not get sick of it? Oh wait maybe that’s just me. Well, it’s nearly time for the annual Pinot Noir Summit, an event that I’ve been participating in and attending now for 5 years. This is the 10th Anniversary of the Pinot Shoo ...

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22
Jan
2012
Leeuwin Estate “Siblings Sauvignon Blanc Semillon” 2009 White Blends or ...

19 days ago by Balmville Wine & Liquors

This white blend opens with a petroleum and mild ripe pear bouquet. … View full post on Ken’s Wine Guide RSS Feed

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18
Jan
2012
Greyscale “Cuvee Blanc” 2009 White Blends or Varietals

23 days ago by Balmville Wine & Liquors

This light yellow colored white blend opens with a mild butterscotch and Bosc pear bouquet. … View full post on Ken’s Wine Guide RSS Feed

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11
Jan
2012
Red, ruby, Garnet!

30 days ago by winebratsf

Garnet: -A semi precious mineral gemstone, often mistaken for a ruby. -A middle English word meaning dark red. -A wine producer that specializes in Pinot Nor from Carneros. Recently, I was tretaed to a dinner featuring the wines of Garnet, hosted by winemaker Alison Crowe. Once a lower brow brand of ...

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10
Jan
2012
A long winter’s night…**ZAP WINNERS ANNONCED**

31 days ago by winebratsf

It’s that time of year again, where you curl up in front of your fake Amish fire (no wood burning here please, it’s Spare the Air!), open a big juicy zin, a good book, and your new furry slippers. It’s cold here these days, and the damp chill of the morning fog makes it feel more like London than Sa ...

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27
Dec
2011
A long winter’s night…

45 days ago by winebratsf

It’s that time of year again, where you curl up in front of your fake Amish fire (no wood burning here please, it’s Spare the Air!), open a big juicy zin, a good book, and your new furry slippers. It’s cold here these days, and the damp chill of the morning fog makes it feel more like London than Sa ...

Untitled blog - lusciouslushes.com · Rank: 34,988 · 77 references

20
Dec
2011
Sonoma County’s Top Boutique Winery Starlite Vineyards Announces the ...

52 days ago by Todd Marks

Sonoma County’s Starlite Vineyards, located in the town of Geyserville, CA, announces the release of their 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon. Geyserville, CA (PRWEB) December 20, 2011 Starlite Vineyards, located in Geyserville, CA, in the famed Alexander Valley, is a top Sonoma County boutique winery and is h ...

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