Gourmets of Wine: February 2008 Archives

Gourmets of Wine > February 29, 2008

California Wine Series, Napa Valley

[Philadelphia Wine Tasting and Dinners from localwineevents.com] Noted for its beauty, the Napa Valley is only thirty miles long and is packed with hundreds of vineyards. Michael will detangle the vines and give us an insider’s tasting while Chef Aaron Wilson pairs a gourmet courses to compliment Michael’s selections.

California Wine Class

[Milwaukee Wine Tasting and Dinners from localwineevents.com] Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Merlot, Cabernet, Pinot Grigio and more. Please call to reserve your spot. Space is limited to the first 15 people. Sign up for 6 or more classes and we will include a Free Crystal Wine glass for you to keep!

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February 29, 2008

California Wine Series, Napa Valley

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California Wine Class

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February 27, 2008

Mondovino

[Mondovino] The ultimate film about wine and wine culture, Mondovino offers an unprecedented look into the conflicts, conspiracies and alliances of the wine trade. Filmed by award-winning director Jonathan Nossiter, Mondovino has sparked .

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February 25, 2008

Alchemy Tuesday at Cinnabar Winery Tasting Room

[Santa Cruz Mtns Wine Tasting and Dinners from localwineevents.com] Mar 11, 2008 (Tue): Learn about Outdoor Adventures in the California Wine Country Do you know the difference between a coast live oak and poison oak? If you saw a mountain lion on a local trail, would you know what to do?

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World Class California Wine

[Digg / upcoming] Now, California wine is recognized as among the finest in the world. With an ideal climate and many diverse soil types and micro climates, the Golden State produces nearly every variety of wine...

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February 22, 2008

Exploring Syrah/Shiaz at California Wine School

[San Diego Wine Tasting and Dinners from localwineevents.com] Also known as Shiraz in Australia, this deeply colored, richly flavored wine monster has taken America by storm and won't let go! Acreage planted in California has increased nearly 100-fold since the early 90s as winemakers recognize .

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California Wine Country: A Weekend with Karen MacNeil

[Napa Wine Tasting and Dinners from localwineevents.com] One of the world’s leading wine experts, Karen MacNeil, will provide a comprehensive wine seminar, as well as commentary on winemaking, wine analysis, and, of course, pairing wine with food. The CIA's magnificent Greystone campus in the .

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February 20, 2008

2006 Maddalena Sauvignon Blanc

[Benito's Wine Reviews] Nice aroma of green apples, though the end result is smoother and rounder than many of the highly citric Sauvignon Blancs that are hitting the market. It's not flabby--there is a good acidic structure.

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Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc

[Wine Connections] I've heard New Zealand Sauvignon blancs praised by Gary Vanerchuk and others for a while as a great style. I finally tried one over the weekend and was very happy to find this style so agreeable.

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February 18, 2008

Editor's Choice 92 Point Zinfandel at Liquorama Fine Wines

[Liquorama] Cannonau is believed to be a descendant of Grenache and this wine will especially appeal to readers who enjoy the flavor profile of wines from the Southern Rhone. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2014.

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Barlow Napa Valley Zinfandel - 2005 - 8.9 - James Meléndez / Jaime ...

[James the Wine Guy] While I liked their Zinfandel it was not the highlight of the Barlows wines I tasted. This wine gives cranberry, cassis, pimento and cedar forest.

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February 15, 2008

Penfolds Penfold's Chardonnay, Thomas Hyland 2004 logged by tylerdave.

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February 13, 2008

Szalay Winery 2004 Lot 2 Cuvee

[Wine Spies: Today's Deal] While the European Union declares many of the countries I was touring as Central European, most of the people I have met during my travels through the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland and Hungary consider themselves Eastern European or even former Warsaw Pact. I simply consider them great places with warm and friendly people –

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Monticello (California) Wine Tasting

[Northern Virginia Wine Tasting and Dinners from localwineevents.com] Feb 15, 2008 (Fri): What better way to kick-off President's Weekend than by sampling wines from Monticello Winery (Napa), new and exclusive to WineSmith!

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February 11, 2008

2008 Wine Pairing Feature - Traditional Holiday Dinner

[The Oregon Wine Blog] After the personal enjoyment of the wines with the food the conversations began and lasted into the evening. At the end of the main course we regrouped to discuss our thoughts and provide comments on each of the Pinot Noirs.

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LaZarre Wines 2005 Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir

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February 08, 2008

2002 Northstar Walla Walla Valley Merlot

[Ambassador of Wine] Moving toward bouquet, of medium intensity. Plums, figs, blackberries, minty, herby, cocoa powder, and dust.

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Coldstream Hills Reserve Merlot 2000

[Winorama] This was a one-off one bottle purchase, and turned out to be a very enjoyable wine. I would say that it is the best Merlot I’ve had in years, but that could be taken as a back-handed compliment.

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February 06, 2008

MoniClaire Vineyards Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley Estate 2006

[Winegeeks Wine Reviews] They are a new winery from the Dry Creek Valley. My group thought that this wine really stood apart from the typical Zins that we tasted there.

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'06 Brown Estate Napa Valley Zinfandel

[Vintage Wines - What's New?] '06 Brown Estate Napa Valley Zinfandel $35.99.

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February 04, 2008

Duck Dinner with Champagne, Pinot Noir and More!

[National Capital Sommelier Guild] The National Capital Sommelier Guild strongly supports moderate and responsible consumption of wine and spirits. Guild dinner events allow a designated driver to attend at a reduced price.

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Gourmets of Wine > February 29, 2008

California Wine Series, Napa Valley

California Wine Class

February 29, 2008

California Wine Series, Napa Valley

California Wine Class

February 27, 2008

Mondovino

February 25, 2008

Alchemy Tuesday at Cinnabar Winery Tasting Room

World Class California Wine

February 22, 2008

Exploring Syrah/Shiaz at California Wine School

California Wine Country: A Weekend with Karen MacNeil

February 20, 2008

2006 Maddalena Sauvignon Blanc

Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc

February 18, 2008

Editor's Choice 92 Point Zinfandel at Liquorama Fine Wines

Barlow Napa Valley Zinfandel - 2005 - 8.9 - James Meléndez / Jaime ...

February 15, 2008

Penfolds Penfold's Chardonnay, Thomas Hyland 2004 logged by tylerdave.

February 13, 2008

Szalay Winery 2004 Lot 2 Cuvee

Monticello (California) Wine Tasting

February 11, 2008

2008 Wine Pairing Feature - Traditional Holiday Dinner

LaZarre Wines 2005 Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir

February 08, 2008

2002 Northstar Walla Walla Valley Merlot

Coldstream Hills Reserve Merlot 2000

February 06, 2008

MoniClaire Vineyards Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley Estate 2006

'06 Brown Estate Napa Valley Zinfandel

February 04, 2008

Duck Dinner with Champagne, Pinot Noir and More!

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