Gourmets of Wine: March 2009 Archives

Gourmets of Wine > March 30, 2009

The One Hundred Shiraz 2007 : The Wine Front

[The Wine Front] If I was going to compare it to a wine it would indeed be St Henri - which might sound strange given that this sees all-new oak. Then again, new oak is usually evident in the taste of St Henri these days too.

Primo & Co The Tuscan Shiraz Sangiovese 2007 : The Wine Front

[The Wine Front] Double Take. Click on the bottle image for Double Takes Current Double Take : McWilliams Mount Pleasant Philip Shiraz 2007.

Posted at 11:03 AM

March 30, 2009

The One Hundred Shiraz 2007 : The Wine Front

Posted at 11:04 AM

Primo & Co The Tuscan Shiraz Sangiovese 2007 : The Wine Front

[The Wine Front] Double Take. Click on the bottle image for Double Takes Current Double Take : McWilliams Mount Pleasant Philip Shiraz 2007.

Posted at 11:03 AM

March 27, 2009

Cincinnati Locavore: Kinkead Ridge Cabernet Franc "Best Value"

[Cincinnati Locavore] Nancy Bentley of Kinkead Ridge reports that a small group from the Cincinnati chapter of the American Wine Society recently blind tasted eight Cabernet Francs from France, California, North Carolina, and Ohio and named Kinkead Ridge's .

Posted at 12:35 PM

Lindemans Winemakers Release Shiraz / Cabernet 2008 SE Australia ...

[Great Value Wine] Rich and fruity red made from Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. Lindemans reserve label wines are made from specially selected parcels of fruit from Australia?s best wine regions.

Posted at 12:34 PM

March 25, 2009

View topic - Pinot Noir :: Brooklynian.com | Brooklyn Blog and ...

[Brooklynian.com | Brooklyn Blog and Message Boards] I have a bottle of Foris Pinot Noir 2006 that I got for $15 (list price is $20). It was recommended to me by someone at Wine Library (where I bought it) but I haven't tried it yet.

Posted at 11:03 AM

Castle Rock Pinot Noir 2007 - Slashfood

[Slashfood] Some of this playfulness is attributable to the fact that Castle Rock Pinot Noir is tarted up with some Syrah grapes. This is especially evident in Castle Rock '07 Mendocino Pinot Noir, the other of the appellations (along with the Sonoma) that is selling out in my local wine stores and online.

Posted at 11:03 AM

March 23, 2009

Beyond the Bottle : Big Fire 2007 Oregon Pinot Noir

[Beyond the Bottle] This Oregon pinot noir delivered hints of menthol with sour strawberry and cherry fruit to the nose. The fruit flavors in the Big Fire pinot noir were fleeting, leading to a sour, acidic finish.

Posted at 11:02 AM

Surveyor Thomson Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2006 : The Wine Front

[The Wine Front] Surveyor Thomson Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2006. Monday, Mar 23 2009 · Posted in Central Otago, pinot noir.

Posted at 11:01 AM

March 20, 2009

Hardys Butcher’s Gold Shiraz Sangiovese 2007 : The Wine Front

[The Wine Front] Double Take. Click on the bottle image for Double Takes Current Double Take : McWilliams Mount Pleasant Philip Shiraz 2007.

Posted at 12:35 PM

Benito's Wine Reviews: 2006 R Wines Luchador Shiraz

[Benito's Wine Reviews] The 2006 R Wines Luchador Shiraz is yet another amusingly-labeled wine from the folks at The Grateful Palate. $16, 15.5% abv.

Posted at 12:32 PM

March 18, 2009

third annual Earth Day Work Weekend at Big River in Mendocino ...

[Indybay newswire] Big River, home to endangered Coho Salmon and threatened Steelhead Trout, is also one of the longest undeveloped estuaries in Northern California. Since 2004, MLT’s Big River Stewards have been working to remove invasive plants, control erosion and monitor avian and aquatic resources.

Posted at 11:07 AM

Make: Online : LEGO Mendocino Motor

[MAKE Magazine] The Mendo Motor is a solar-powered magnetically levitating motor invented by super maker Larry Spring, of Mendocino California. This is a great project to do with high school kids.

Posted at 11:02 AM

March 16, 2009

Celebrity Tan in a Bottle - Lindsay Lohan 'Chardonnay' Infused ...

[TREND HUNTER - The Latest Trends] So, if you’re pale-skinned and can’t tan, or you’re avoiding the sun for health or aesthetic reasons, Lindsay Lohan’s self-tanner might be the best product you’ve seen any celeb launch… for others, this is just another excuse to make fun of her.

Posted at 11:03 AM

Montana Reserve Chardonnay 2007 : The Wine Front

[The Wine Front] To be honest I can’t recall their standard chardonnay release but I suspect that this is a prime suspect for the scenario described above. One of the many irksome things about wine.

Posted at 11:02 AM

March 13, 2009

Pegasus Bay Pinot Noir 2006 : The Wine Front

[The Wine Front] Pegasus Bay would have to rank as one of the world’s most consistent pinot noir producers. Power and structure ”¦ You need a subscription to The Wine Front to see this part of the post.

Posted at 12:34 PM

Killara Estate Pinot Noir 2007 : The Wine Front

[The Wine Front] Killara Estate Pinot Noir 2007. Friday, Mar 13 2009 · Posted in Yarra Valley, pinot noir. By Campbell Mattinson. I’m in two minds as to whether a wine like this should be released. There’s no doubt that there’s a market for them. ...

Posted at 12:32 PM

March 11, 2009

Long Island : Austrian Wine and Food Pairing

[Long Island Wine Tasting and Dinners from LocalWineEvents.com] Located in Northport, on Long Island, the Northport Tasting Room and Wine Cellar has been open for almost a year offering unique and esoteric selections from all over the world. Hurry and call 631-261-0642 to reserve a spot.

Posted at 11:05 AM

Does wine really taste better out of an expensive glass? | Small ...

[Small World Foods] The most obvious example of this is tall, thin flute-shaped glasses for champagne which are designed to retain the ”˜fizziness’ in sparkling wines by reducing the surface area at the top. A serious wine drinker will also use different glasses for red and white wines - a rounder, wider bowl for reds to allow more space for the wine to breathe, and a slightly smaller, tulip-shaped bowl to help keep whites cool.

Posted at 11:02 AM

March 09, 2009

Discover California's Wine Country at the Westin Verasa Napa - The ...

[The Lobby from SPG] Situated in the midst of all the wine-making action, the Westin Verasa Napa is a perfect jumping-off point for your California wine adventures, and right now there's a special offer that makes it easier than ever to visit the vineyards .

Posted at 11:03 AM

Agoston Haraszthy: The Father of California Wine | Into Wine

[Into Wine -] Remarkably, again in a very short time, Haraszthy became the first sheriff, first town marshal, an assemblyman, and built the first city jail, while in his spare time planting vineyards with his family. After moving on for a few years to San Francisco where he worked at the new U.S. Mint and developed agricultural businesses, Haraszthy finally found his way to Sonoma, perhaps not coincidentally after being charged with embezzling from the new mint;

Posted at 11:01 AM

March 06, 2009

Red Lion Hotel Yakima, Wine Tasting Nearby: Yakima Winery Tasting ...

[Lisa Russell's Latest Articles] Since the downtown hotels in the Yakima, Washington area lie along two highways, State Highway 12 and Interstate 82, the downtown hotels often serve as a central location whether you're visiting the lower valley wineries or the upper valley wineries. Local wine enthusiasts recommend that guests sample both, because each has a distinctively different profile, and only by sampling them can you appreciate the variant nuances that give each their character.

Posted at 12:34 PM

WINE CLUB FAIL « Wannabe Wino Wine Blog

[Wannabe Wino Wine Blog] Now let’s talk about today’s economy. To sum it up quickly, it sucks. And if you haven’t realized that, your head is in the sand. It’s no different for your wine club members. Your attrition rate for your wine club may already be up and if it isn’t up yet, consider yourself lucky. I believe wineries should be doing everything in their power to retain their wine club customers through this rough patch so your base will still exist when the economy picks up again.

Posted at 12:32 PM

March 04, 2009

Bigger Than Your Head » Steak! Cabernet!

[Bigger Than Your Head] Ã‰lu 2004, Napa Valley, is a blend of 66 percent cabernet sauvignon, 23 percent merlot, eight percent cabernet franc, two percent petit verdot and one percent malbec. It opens with dust, minerals and leather, and then emits scents of black cherries, red and black currents and licorice;

Posted at 11:03 AM

2005 Liberty School Cabernet Sauvignon | Canadian Wine Guy

[Canadian Wine Guy] Hopefully wherever you are it is not -23 degrees Celsius with the wind-chill. If it is, well misery does love company so welcome.

Posted at 11:02 AM

Gourmets of Wine > March 30, 2009

The One Hundred Shiraz 2007 : The Wine Front

Primo & Co The Tuscan Shiraz Sangiovese 2007 : The Wine Front

March 30, 2009

The One Hundred Shiraz 2007 : The Wine Front

Primo & Co The Tuscan Shiraz Sangiovese 2007 : The Wine Front

March 27, 2009

Cincinnati Locavore: Kinkead Ridge Cabernet Franc "Best Value"

Lindemans Winemakers Release Shiraz / Cabernet 2008 SE Australia ...

March 25, 2009

View topic - Pinot Noir :: Brooklynian.com | Brooklyn Blog and ...

Castle Rock Pinot Noir 2007 - Slashfood

March 23, 2009

Beyond the Bottle : Big Fire 2007 Oregon Pinot Noir

Surveyor Thomson Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2006 : The Wine Front

March 20, 2009

Hardys Butcher’s Gold Shiraz Sangiovese 2007 : The Wine Front

Benito's Wine Reviews: 2006 R Wines Luchador Shiraz

March 18, 2009

third annual Earth Day Work Weekend at Big River in Mendocino ...

Make: Online : LEGO Mendocino Motor

March 16, 2009

Celebrity Tan in a Bottle - Lindsay Lohan 'Chardonnay' Infused ...

Montana Reserve Chardonnay 2007 : The Wine Front

March 13, 2009

Pegasus Bay Pinot Noir 2006 : The Wine Front

Killara Estate Pinot Noir 2007 : The Wine Front

March 11, 2009

Long Island : Austrian Wine and Food Pairing

Does wine really taste better out of an expensive glass? | Small ...

March 09, 2009

Discover California's Wine Country at the Westin Verasa Napa - The ...

Agoston Haraszthy: The Father of California Wine | Into Wine

March 06, 2009

Red Lion Hotel Yakima, Wine Tasting Nearby: Yakima Winery Tasting ...

WINE CLUB FAIL « Wannabe Wino Wine Blog

March 04, 2009

Bigger Than Your Head » Steak! Cabernet!

2005 Liberty School Cabernet Sauvignon | Canadian Wine Guy

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