Gourmets of Wine: August 2008 Archives

Gourmets of Wine > August 29, 2008

Tyrrell's 4 Acres Shiraz 2007

[Full Pour] Body is also up on previous vintages. When you add acid to the mix, the effect is not unlike the richest textured velvet caressing one's tongue.

Jacob’s Creek 2006 Shiraz South Eastern Australia

[Wine-O-Rama] Tasty with a Salisbury steak frozen dinner. Delightfully tart; what pleasure for $5.99! Short finish, but who cares - this is under six bucks! Not the deepest or most complex Aussie shiraz out there, but plenty of joy for such a cheap ...

Posted at 12:32 PM

August 29, 2008

Tyrrell's 4 Acres Shiraz 2007

[Full Pour] Body is also up on previous vintages. When you add acid to the mix, the effect is not unlike the richest textured velvet caressing one's tongue.

Posted at 12:32 PM

Jacob’s Creek 2006 Shiraz South Eastern Australia

Posted at 12:32 PM

August 27, 2008

Wine Reports: Omaka Springs 2007 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc ...

[Wine News] Wine Reports: Omaka Springs 2007 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc ($14.99) Striking aromas of green chile pepper and green olive set up a mouthwatering Sauvignon Blanc in classic Marlborough style.

Posted at 11:04 AM

Worth Pouring: Giesen Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

[Life] Description: The gooseberry and grapefruit you expect from a New Zealand sauvignon blanc are there, but they seem in balance with a grassy quality on the nose and an herbal quality on the palate. Complex, crisp and clean.

Posted at 11:03 AM

August 25, 2008

Macrostie Winery & Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot - Best Red Wine Review

[Best Red Wine] Wine Enthusiast Beautiful Merlot, another argument in favor of Carneros as one of the variety’s finest homes. Brisk acidity and fine, complex tannins set off lush blackberry jam, cassis, cola, coffee and new-oak flavors.

Posted at 11:02 AM

Recanati Merlot - Kosher Wine Review

[Kosher Wine] Description : The Wine : Recanati Merlot is a medium bodied dry wine with a brilliant garnet color. Its robust fruity aroma of plum jam, fresh red berries, and pomegranate is accented by touches of caramel, cloves and vanilla.

Posted at 11:01 AM

August 22, 2008

Mondovino: Go get it, see it, taste it

[Metamorphosed Margins] Going to read the director's (Nossiter, Jonathan) book "Le Gout du Pouvoir) next, in which he states right at the beginning that this book is not a continuation of Mondovino by other means. We shall see.

Posted at 12:33 PM

Watch Mondovino ”” Get It Online Immediately!

[gustavo] Albiera Antinori and Lodovico Antinori were great together! The great cast includes Albiera Antinori, Lodovico Antinori, Michael Broadbent, Battista Columbu, Lina Columbu.

Posted at 12:32 PM

August 20, 2008

Cleanskin Margaret River Cab Shiraz Merlot Wine - 12 x 750ml ...

[oo.com.au] Cleanskin Margaret River Cab Shiraz Merlot Wine - 12 x 750ml Bottles: There are cleanskins and then there are quality cleanskins like this. This Cab Shiraz Merlot is made of 100% Margaret River fruit and is one delicious wine.

Posted at 11:02 AM

Cleanskin Margaret River Shiraz Merlot Wine - 12 x 750ml Bottles ...

[oo.com.au] Cleanskin Margaret River Shiraz Merlot Wine - 12 x 750ml Bottles: There are cleanskins and then there are quality cleanskins like this. From the vineyards of Leeuwin Estate, this Shiraz Merlot blend, is made of 100% Margaret River fruit and is one delicious wine.

Posted at 11:01 AM

August 18, 2008

Sebastiani Alexander Valley Appellation Selection Cabernet ...

[Drxeno's Wine Log at WineLog.net] SVW: "The Vineyards Just over half of the Cabernet Sauvignon grapes came from the Lyon Vineyard, combining grapes from a 34 year old block on sandy loam soils with younger blocks planted on gravelly soils with Clones #4, #6, and #337.

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Posted at 11:02 AM

Catena Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 - Red Wine Review

[Best Red Wine] Description : The 2004 Catena Cabernet Sauvignon presents a deep, dark violet color with reddish hues. The nose offers intense, focused aromas of ripe cassis and black currant fruit intertwined with notes of tobacco, cedar, .

Posted at 11:01 AM

August 15, 2008

'06 Williams & Selyem Flax Vineyard Pinot Noir

[Vintage Wines - What's New?] Black raspberries, black cherries, sassafras, forest floor, and an undeniable minerality are found in the 2006 Pinot Noir Flax Vineyard. The acidity is slightly higher than in the 2005, but it is well-integrated because of the wine’s super fruit character.

Posted at 12:32 PM

Willamette Valley: The Birthplace of New World Pinot Noir

[Vinfolio Staff Blog] Back in early July, I decided to visit Oregon’s Willamette Valley, the epicenter of Pinot Noir for the Pacific Northwest. I’ve been through Oregon’s wine country several times, but an extensive tasting tour was long overdue since my .

Posted at 12:31 PM

August 13, 2008

Montanna celebrates 30 years of Sauvignon Blanc

[Rss news feed for Morning Advertiser] “All in all, 2008 is an excellent vintage and the Montana Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2008 has all the classic Sauvignon Blanc flavours in spades: bold, ripe, zesty capsicum, gooseberry, tropical fruit, mango and passion fruit - truly a benchmark Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.”

Posted at 11:02 AM

Tatachilla Growers Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2006

[Full Pour] The Semillon influence is most noticeable in the wine's palate weight, which is more substantial than a straight Sauvignon Blanc. Despite the weight, flavours strike me as dilute, and the wine never reaches an adequate crescendo of intensity.

Posted at 11:01 AM

August 11, 2008

2002 Cayucos Cellars Paso Robles Zinfandel

[The Wine Spies] After visiting the winery, Agent Red returns to Central Command with his spoils, a load of bottles of today’s great Zinfandel. Read Agent Red’s tasting notes and mission report below

Posted at 11:02 AM

Tour bus collides with limo on Zinfandel Lane

[News/local from www.napavalleyregister.com] The California Highway Patrol is working a crash reportedly involving a tour bus and a limousine.

Posted at 11:01 AM

August 08, 2008

Aloha from the Garden Island Kauai

[Selling Southwest California Homes, The Wine Country & Equestrain Estates] Home : Blogs : Gene Wunderlich - Selling Southwest California Homes / Temecula & Murrieta : Selling Southwest California Homes, The Wine Country &

Posted at 12:32 PM

All You Need to Know About California Wine Country

[Sopcos Inc.] As for the history of wine country, wild grapes have pretty much always been found in Northern California, but it took time and knowledge before the potential was realized for these wild grapes.

Posted at 12:32 PM

August 06, 2008

Shiraz La Motte fine wine for an international dinner

[Digg / upcoming] With two dishes of international cuisine, we decided to drink a South African wine: Shiraz produced by La Motte. It is a renowned winery of South Africa and our first impression of the smell in the glass was....

Posted at 11:02 AM

Rosemount Estates (Diamond Label) Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 ...

[Recent Activity Report at WineLog.net] Rosemount Estates (Diamond Label) Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 added by johnsmith12.

Posted at 11:01 AM

August 04, 2008

Sipping Chardonnay on a sofa!

[Daily Echo | IoW Festival Blog] It may not be an authentic festival experience, but for the moment we are happily sipping our first cold glass of Chardonnay sat on a squashy sofa in the Carling VIP bar.

Posted at 11:01 AM

Spiegelau Vino Grande Chardonnay Glasses, Set of 6

[Guide Shopping] The size and shape are ideal (I don't like mammoth glasses), they are sturdy and attractive, and they feel good to drink from. They aren't fine crystal, and a seam is noticeable to the touch on the side of the stem, but for everyday, they are a good buy.

Posted at 11:01 AM

Gourmets of Wine > August 29, 2008

Tyrrell's 4 Acres Shiraz 2007

Jacob’s Creek 2006 Shiraz South Eastern Australia

August 29, 2008

Tyrrell's 4 Acres Shiraz 2007

Jacob’s Creek 2006 Shiraz South Eastern Australia

August 27, 2008

Wine Reports: Omaka Springs 2007 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc ...

Worth Pouring: Giesen Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

August 25, 2008

Macrostie Winery & Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot - Best Red Wine Review

Recanati Merlot - Kosher Wine Review

August 22, 2008

Mondovino: Go get it, see it, taste it

Watch Mondovino ”” Get It Online Immediately!

August 20, 2008

Cleanskin Margaret River Cab Shiraz Merlot Wine - 12 x 750ml ...

Cleanskin Margaret River Shiraz Merlot Wine - 12 x 750ml Bottles ...

August 18, 2008

Sebastiani Alexander Valley Appellation Selection Cabernet ...

Catena Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 - Red Wine Review

August 15, 2008

'06 Williams & Selyem Flax Vineyard Pinot Noir

Willamette Valley: The Birthplace of New World Pinot Noir

August 13, 2008

Montanna celebrates 30 years of Sauvignon Blanc

Tatachilla Growers Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2006

August 11, 2008

2002 Cayucos Cellars Paso Robles Zinfandel

Tour bus collides with limo on Zinfandel Lane

August 08, 2008

Aloha from the Garden Island Kauai

All You Need to Know About California Wine Country

August 06, 2008

Shiraz La Motte fine wine for an international dinner

Rosemount Estates (Diamond Label) Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 ...

August 04, 2008

Sipping Chardonnay on a sofa!

Spiegelau Vino Grande Chardonnay Glasses, Set of 6

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