Smithbrook Merlot rated among the Best in Australia.
[The Wine Blokes] It’s fickle to the point where 4 weeks prior to harvest everything looks stunning, and then it kicks you in the guts and turns the other way. We tried different fermentation practices, oak regimes, yeasts, and blending, and it was painstaking. We have both worked vintages in Bordeaux, so have had the insight of some of the best Merlot vignerons in the world. What we learnt is that Merlot is highly site specific, and what works in one block, will not neccessarily work in another.
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merlot.
[the fifth food group] bears' lair california merlot 2006 paid; it was a gift!! reg. 4.99 i know, i know. ANOTHER gift!! again, my big sister brought me with this bottle along with the two buck chuck. i asked for this special, though, on a recommendation from ...
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Posted at 11:02 AM
April 30, 2008
Smithbrook Merlot rated among the Best in Australia.
[The Wine Blokes] It’s fickle to the point where 4 weeks prior to harvest everything looks stunning, and then it kicks you in the guts and turns the other way. We tried different fermentation practices, oak regimes, yeasts, and blending, and it was painstaking. We have both worked vintages in Bordeaux, so have had the insight of some of the best Merlot vignerons in the world. What we learnt is that Merlot is highly site specific, and what works in one block, will not neccessarily work in another.
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Posted at 11:03 AM
merlot.
[the fifth food group] bears' lair california merlot 2006 paid; it was a gift!! reg. 4.99 i know, i know. ANOTHER gift!! again, my big sister brought me with this bottle along with the two buck chuck. i asked for this special, though, on a recommendation from ...
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Posted at 11:02 AM
April 28, 2008
Wine Tasting and Dining in Temecula Area
[Chowhound's Latest » California] We will be in San Diego in a couple of weeks and have never been to the Temecula area for wine tasting. Have been many, many times to other California wine country areas (Napa, Sonoma, Santa Cruz, etc.).
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Posted at 12:01 PM
East Coast Article on Northern California Wine Tourism
[Russian River] Picturesque Northern California county is a wine lover's paradise.
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Posted at 11:58 AM
April 25, 2008
On the Mendocino Coast, PG&E Surfs All Sides of Wave Energy
[Mendo Coast Current] Since late 2007 PG&E has dispatched government relations and program managers to broadcast their pledge and intention to work with Mendocino County Supervisors, Fort Bragg Councilpersons, FISH (Fishermen Interested in Safe Hydrokinetics) and Concerned Coastal Residents as they move swiftly to explore wave energy development off the Mendocino Coast. Based on current actions, PG&E is working all sides of the Mendocino Coast, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) and PG&E renewable energy corporate goals to move their agenda forward.
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Posted at 12:35 PM
Peace Blog
[Mendocino Environmental Center] Congratulations to the City of Willits for their courageous act last night. City Government officials voted to approve the issue of Impeachment of George W.
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Posted at 12:33 PM
April 23, 2008
Rolling 2004 Cabernet-Merlot Australia
[from Reason to Freedom - Think for Yourself!] For a merlot-cabernet blend, it’s a sweeter wine that you might expect for a blend like this. There are some nice berry notes to this wine, as well as some moderate astringency and acidity, but nothing that overpowers your senses.
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Posted at 11:05 AM
Night Harvest Merlot
[What To Drink Tonight] The Guy brought it home tonight and I wasn't going to have any but it smelled so good from across the room that I had to have a sip. That led to a glass.
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Posted at 11:03 AM
April 21, 2008
the battle for Ella Beach
[Tribe.net: Victoria BC] What follows is a letter I wrote, published in the local Sooke newspaper, after it was announced that one of the few public beach access points was going to be closed by the developer. I wrote the letter in February when it looked like we had no real hope of saving the beach access.
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Posted at 11:02 AM
Angove’s Red Belly Black 2005 Shiraz South Australia
[Wine-O-Rama] With BBQ rib sandwiches, this Aussie shiraz worked fine: cherry, plum, pepperish spice - the whole nine yards. Nice viscous mouthfeel - not too thin like some of the 2004.
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Posted at 11:02 AM
April 18, 2008
Russian River Pinot Gris: a fresh alternative to Chardonnay
[Purple Liquid: a wine and food diary] So why not trying to seriously explore California alternatives to Chardonnay? Take Pinot Gris for example.
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Posted at 12:38 PM
San Saba Vineyards 2006 Chardonnay
[Appellation America Reviews] San Saba Vineyards were planted in the dramatic wave of viticultural development in Monterey back in the 1970s. Backed up against the Santa Lucia Highlands, this vineyard has proven itself, vintage after vintage, with a both the Bordeaux and Burgundy varieties - quite an achievement in the terroir complexity of Monterey County.
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Posted at 12:37 PM
April 16, 2008
2001 Pride Mountain - Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 1.5L $265.00
[Vinfolio Results USA - Cab/Blends 2001+] Dark-colored, with rich mocha, exotic spice, blackberry, cedar, black cherry and currant aromas, it slowly builds intensity and depth and reveals a tight core of deeply concentrated flavors supported by firm, rich tannins. 3,300 cases made.
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Posted at 11:04 AM
Penfolds Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon
[Benjamin Christie Australian Celebrity Chef] One of the releases that stood out for me was the 2005 Penfolds Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon which consists of South Australian fruits from McLaren Vale, Padthaway, Robe, Wrattonbully and Barossa Valley. Developed by Penfolds former winemaker, John Duval the Penfolds Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon was developed in response to increased availability of quality Cabernet Sauvignon in the region.
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Posted at 11:02 AM
April 14, 2008
Standing Stone Vineyards 2006 Chardonnay
[Ken's Wine Guide RSS Feed] Standing Stone is one of the best Chardonnay producers in the Finger Lakes and this 2006 option is a good example of why I make that claim.
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Posted at 11:06 AM
Boggy Creek Vineyards - 2005 Unwooded Chardonnay
[Gabe's View] Today I’m looking at Boggy Creek Vineyards Unwooded Chardonnay. Frequent readers of my blog have no doubt noted my disdain for overoaked Chardonnay.
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Posted at 11:04 AM
April 11, 2008
Charles Krug Yountville Cabernet Sauvigonon 2005 added by drxeno.
[Recent Activity Report at WineLog.net] Charles Krug Yountville Cabernet Sauvigonon 2005 added by drxeno.
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Posted at 12:34 PM
Sunday Sippin' Series Chardonney and Cabernet Sauvignon
[Triad Wine Tasting and Dinners from LocalWineEvents.com] May 04, 2008 (Sun): Sunday Sippin' Series: Chardonney & Cabernet Sauvignon Led by our Sommelier Nathan Prater. There will be tasty snacks to accompany the wines.
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Posted at 12:33 PM
April 09, 2008
Mendocino - Mendocino, California, United States
[travelpod.com Recent Updates] We visited the Mendocino headlands, and drove on to Fort Bragg , the biggest town around here, 10 miles N of Mendo, but it was so dull we didn't even stop, just drove straight back, and spent the afternoon reading on the deck. Andy has now finished the latest Lee Child which he bought in the airport, and has another 2 years to wait for the next one.
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Posted at 11:05 AM
Mendocino National Forest Amends Forest Plan For Wilderness Area ...
[yubanet.com] HR233, the Northern California Coastal Wild Heritage Wilderness Act, was passed by Congress and signed into law by President George Bush in October 2006. On the Mendocino National Forest, the Act added to the existing Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel and Snow Mountain Wildernesses, and designated two new Wildernesses, Sanhedrin and Yuki.
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Posted at 11:04 AM
April 07, 2008
Italian wine scare
[Wine Industry Report] There are two current wine scandals which have recently broken in Italy. One concerns adulterated wine at the cheap end of the market and the other menaces one of the most best known regions of Italy - Brunello del Montalcino.
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Posted at 11:03 AM
Italian Wine and Cheese Tasting
[Mano a Vino Montclair] Antonio Galloni’s Italy Report on eRobertParker.com reviewed this wine very favorably and said "Sportoletti’s 2006 Assisi Rosso was one of the highlights of my tastings of Italy’s value-priced wines. Tobacco, earthiness and red cherries dominate the flavor profile of this beautifully nuanced, refined red that is sure to provide much pleasure."
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Posted at 11:01 AM
April 04, 2008
2007 California Wine Sales Up
[yubanet.com] "The long-term trend for California wine is favorable with the U.S. wine market growing for 14 consecutive years, increasing 66% by volume from 1993 to 2007," said wine industry consultant Jon Fredrikson. "Wine continues to enjoy a positive standing with the press, government and consumers, and many positive news reports on moderate wine consumption and health have also contributed to its positive image.
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Posted at 12:36 PM
California Wine Fair 2008
[Keep Edmonton Original] Be sure to try The California Wine Fair Blind Taste Challenge hosted by Roger and Marie Goulet. The winner will receive a case of wine.
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Posted at 12:34 PM
