[Wine Buff Blog] Wine Merchants South Africa | Wine Buff Blog: From one of the most respected and well-known estates in Stellenbosch, South Africa, Rubicon is a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. Intense purple in colour with a lovely ripe berry and blackcurrant on the nose with …

[Vine11] Two Hands Tasting-Aug 17 | Vine11: Richard Mintz, a chartered accountant, was formerly CEO of one of Australia’s leading cooperages in the Barossa Valley, South Australia. With Twelftree’s contacts and wine savvy approach and Mintz’s management skills and business acumen, the two old friends decided to make some wine together.”

[The Independent Wine Review] The Independent Wine Review: Wine Review: Stonestreet “Upper ...: blended from grapes sourced from across several vineyard blocks), the truest expression of this unique Alexander Mountain terrior is found when Stonestreet winemaker Graham Weerts (originally a native of Cape Town, South Africa) produces single vineyard wines that are able to fully express the unique environment of each of the separate and challenging vineyard plots that make up the Stonestreet Alexander Mountain Estate.

[Red Wine] Château Croizet Bages – 5?me Cru Classé: Area History and Terrior: Looking full onto the river from the earliest days, with an important port activity, traces of which go back to ancient times (shipment of bronze as long ago as 2000 B.C.), Pauillac’s life has always been intimately linked to the history of wine. Although port activities were at the root of its prosperity, Pauillac had to wait until the eighteenth century when Bordeaux ceased to hold its privileged position to become a wine port.

[Colorado Wino] Meet Franc, Colorado's Cab | Colorado Wino: That means it’s always been easy to find Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, and Sauvignon Blanc on shelves. Wines made from these and other hidden, secondary grapes ”” many of which have been revered in relative anonymity in the best wines in the world for centuries ”” not so much.

[Grape Advice - Wine with a spiritual side] Review of Hope Family Wines: Cork'd celebrated Paso .Hope Family Wines are focused and are produced to yield a sense of terrior, typical of Paso Robles.

[Wineguymike's Blog] Grillin' and Chillin' - Wineguymike's Blog:  A great red blend from the Columbia valley comprised of 30% Cabernet 27% Merlot 14% Syrah 9% Petit Verdot 4% Barbera 3% Cab Franc.  Aromatics of currants, dark berries, black plums, mocha and marzipan linger as the wine enters the palate full of ripe fruit flavors, Black Forest cherries, Boysenberries, and dates layered with cola, resin, graphite and a dash of Thai spice. You will experience a lush and full mid palate prelude that leads to a velour like finish.  This wine is great balance of fruit and acidity.

[Business Link] WINE and TEA – Go together | Business Link: Each winemaker determines WHEN the grapes should be picked.  Different grapes and styles of wine are picked at different times.   From some young fresh whites, such as Sauvignon Blancs, they are picked early in the final growing season, while some grapes are allowed to mature slowly on the vines to the point they almost become raisin like.   The term “noble rot” (Botrytis) are used in the making of desert wines such as Sauternes, Trockenbeerenauslesen, Tokays and other sweet wines.  Wine makes use a device called the hydrometer to help determine when grapes can be harvested.   The grapes are then finally harvested.

[Blog Wine Cellar] 2006 Loma Larga Syrah | Blog Wine Cellar: The 2006 Loma Larga Syrah is composed of 100% Syrah and was aged in French oak barrels for 14 months. This darkly colored red wine .

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[Next Level Articles] "Seeing Red" Shiraz vs. Cabernet: The Smackdown: Cabernet Sauvignon is grown and produced in most parts of the world, but most famously in the Bordeaux region of France and in California wine country. Though there is even great variety within Bordeaux Cabs and Napa Valley Cabs, they are representative enough of this varietal wine to explain its basic elements.

[Weekly Wine Journal] Three 95 point Napa Cabernets under $100 | Weekly Wine Journal: I thought it might be fun for wealthy wine nerds to have a wine party (and invite me).  Everyone would need to bring a bottle of wine.  A wine rated 95 points or higher, and priced at under $100.

[winesur] “The Argentine Cabernets have a unique style” « Winesur: Argentina should probably always lead with Malbec, because it grows it so much better than most parts of the world.  That being said, I think Argentina should spend more time promoting varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon, as it produces that as well as the best areas in the world and the Argentine Cabernets have a style that is unique, falling somewhere stylistically between a good red Bordeaux and a California Cabernet.

[Snooth - Articles] Top 5 Cabernet Sauvignon Wines: Top 5 Cabernet Sauvignon Wines There are many great and fine Cabernets out there, but I find it awfully difficult to work my way through the vast majority on the market today. Where's the elegance?

[Wine makes life easier] Cabernet | Wine Rack: Value-priced California Cabernets: 2010 Bacchus, Cabernet Sauvignon, California David Gordon, longtime booze executive for N.Y.C.'s Tribeca Grill and Nobu, sources fruit from choose California vi.

[EscapeHatchDallas] pappas bros cabernet sauvignon wine tasting | EscapeHatchDallas: This particular tasting sold out extremely fast since Cabernets are ever popular at our restaurant. However we still have plenty of reservations available for our wine tasting on Friday March 23rd.

[The Drinks Business] Croser: Cabernet a cornerstone for Chile's future: Rather Chile has recognised the challenge of the Cabernet varieties and the unusually high diurnal range of the terroirs and continues to refine the vineyard management with preveraison leaf stripping and other treatments, creating some of the world’s most unique and distinctive Cabernets with subliminal briarines and evolved savoury tannins. I also included warmer Australian regions (Barossa and McLaren Vale) as producing Cabernets with less varietal distinction than Chile’s Central Valley not just Napa.

[Stems and Legs] Cabernets for a Cause: The 2011 Cabernet Classic benefiting ...: Cabernet has long been the “KING OF WINES!” Experience the range of this famous grape varietal as we will feature a dazzling array of over 100 wines from 35 Washington artisan wineries while looking over the spectacular Puget Sound and enjoying some tasty nibbles specifically selected to pair nicely with Cabernet!

[myvinespace - Wine, Food & Social Media Blog] Livermore Cabernet Takes “Best Red of Show” At 2012 SF ...: Wine Enthusiast has once again awarded winemaker Collin Cranor’s efforts with two 90-point scores, this time for the 2009 Micro-Lot Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, and the other for the 2009 Vineyard Designate Cabernet Sauvignon (VDCS) from Casa De Vinas.  Both entries also earned a Cellar Selections notation, the magazine’s nod to wines built for longer aging.  Nottingham Cellars also picked up scores of 89 points for the 2010 Chardonnay and the 2009 VDCS Cabernet from Wisner Vineyard, followed by 88 Points for the VDCS Del Arroyo Vineyard, and 86 Points for the Livermore Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.  The VDCS Cabs are available for presale to club members only and will become available after Feb 24.

[Tastings by Gary and Allison] Forks & Corks University - Park 2 - Cabernet Is King: With a blend of 90% cabernet sauvignon, 7% malbec and 3% cabernet franc  this has a somewhat subtle nose of black fruit, pencil and hints of cocoa.  On the palate we tasted black cherry, plum, notes of chocolate and a hint of oak with a bit of an earthy finish complemented with silky tannins.

[Sarah Ahmed - The Wine Detective] Forget the claret: squeals on great Cabernet deals - The Wine ...: Another young gun, Rob Mann, joined Cape Mentelle around the time Virginia Willcock arrived at Vasse Felix.  He too has brought elegance and lift to the Cabernets.  I haven’t tasted this vintage recently, but 2007 was a cracking year in Margaret River, especially for reds.  I’d expect it to be a tad more filled out and powerful with a couple of years under its belt. £14.99, on deal at £11.99 when you buy 2 Australian wines.

[Cheers2Wine Blog] How to Describe Cabernet Sauvignon - Plan a California Wine Tour: Warmer regions may result in wines with flavors of mint. Wine regions where Eucalyptus trees commonly grow, such as Napa and Sonoma, may produce Cabs with eucalyptus flavors, but this has not been proven to be a scientific fact.

[SFWTC Wine Blog] Cabernet Tasting at SFWTC « SFWTC Wine Blog: Post WWII is when things really began to move, though there were some amazing wines produced at Inglenook prior to the second world war, but over all quality reached new heights after 1966 when the famed Robert Mondavi opened his own winery after splitting with his family, going on his own away from the Charles Krug Winery where his brother Peter took control after a bitter fight over the direction, Robert proved to be the visionary, he wanted to make Napa a travel destination and make higher quality wines like that of the First Growths in Bordeaux.

[The Link Portal] Who are the Wine Creators « The Link Portal: This is where the Chappellet Winery is located and they produce Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and additionally Cabernet Franc. This winery produces wines which undergo as little processing as possible.

[Balmville Wine & Liquors] Sebastiani Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 Wine Review ...: Tasting notes: Ripe plum, anise, and some cedar on the nose. Full bodied and finely textured on the palate.

[Savvy Company] Wine reviews + recomendations of good value wines to buy at LCBO ...: Cabernet Sauvignon (winespeak: Cabs) is a grape that benefits from consistent warm weather and an extended growing season. California offers the long warm days to ripen the fruit and the tannins, as well as cooler nights to retain fresh acidity.

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[The Local Offie] DOMAENE WACHAU Riesling Smaragd Terrassen Austrian White Wine 75cl ...: Profound and intense aromas with hints of exotic fruit and spice.Minerality on the palate, knife edge balance and a sensationally long elegant, refined finish.

[Food & Wine Chickie Insider] 2009 Weingut Brundlmayer Kamptaler ... - Food and Wine Chickie: I loved the 2009 Weingut Brundlmayer Kamptaler Terrassen Riesling with lobster, but it would be great with most seafood, grilled fish and spicy Asian dishes.

[WineSkinny.com -- Wine, Food, Pairings, Tastings!] Weekly Wine Pick: Domane Wachau 2009 Riesling Terrassen: Weekly Wine Pick: Domane Wachau 2009 Riesling Terrassen. Here's a lovely example of an Austrian Riesling — crisp, clean, pretty, complex, structured.

[Austrian Wine USA Blog] Austria's Best Whites – The Latest Report from Central Europe by ...: To find the top kit, look to the trio of appellations bordering the Danube to the west of Vienna, north of the River: Wachau, Kremstal and Kamptal. With variations in elevation, aspect and most importantly soil type, the grüners from these areas can be astonishingly mineral-flavoured or succulently juicy with lively citrus and stone fruit (green peach, apricot).

[Mt Tabor Fine Wines] PRISTINE N.E. ITALIAN AND AUSTRIAN ... - Mt Tabor Fine Wines: That may sound foreign to you but at the tasting we’ll be happy to educate you on the wine speak of Austria. I’m telling you all right now, this is one tasting that you don’t want to miss.

[FBWorld.com] Wines of the Week: Domäne Wachau - Austria | FBWorld.com: Domäne Wachau, out of Austria, makes their wines, in particular the “Terrassen” and single-vineyard wines, never to be heady alcohol-laden wines, but fruity wines with firm mineral structure that have been highly influenced by primary rock soils. Finesse, not voluptuous body, is in the foreground and these wines offer tremendous drinking pleasure and fascinating elegance as accompaniment to food.

[ourtownny] The Wine with an Austrian Soul: If I’ve just described the kind of white wine you want for your next dinner party, then you should pick up a bottle of Glatzer Grüner Veltliner “Dornenvogel” 2009 ($11.95 at Sherry-Lehman Wine and Spirits, 505 Park Ave. at 79th St., 212-838-7500).

[Austrian Wine USA Blog] Featured Food and Wine Pairing: Hearth Restaurant's Sommelier and ...: This month we asked Hearth's Manager and Sommelier, Matt Stinton, to chose somet hing delectable from Hearth Restauarant's menu and pair it with one of his favorite Austrian wines from the wine list. Rudi Pichler Riesling Smaragd Terrassen 2007 from the Wachau.

[Good Food Revolution] Austrian Winemakers' FEAST at Cowbell Restaurant « Good Food ...: The Consulate General of Austria, Commercial Section, in cooperation with the Austrian Wine Marketing Board in Vienna, Austria is putting on a very special and exclusive wine and food tasting experience. Join world renowned winemakers Fred Loimer from Weingut Loimer (Kamptal) and Willi Sattler from Weingut Sattlerhof (Styria) for a fun, informal and interactive night.

[By the glass ... a wine blog by Woodland Hills Wine Co.] An Afternoon in Central Europe | By the glass ... a wine blog by ...: Saturday September 17th we’ll be sampling over 20 wines (whites and reds) from Austria, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia, & Germany.  Long lauded locally for its continental climate and large diversity of grape varietal, Central Europe remains an under-the-radar quality wine region with values well worth discovering.

[Wine Notes Wine Blog] Staff Pick: 2009 Domane Wachau Federspiel Terrassen Gruner Veltliner: Knowing nothing about Austrian wine, the Gruner Veltliner (or GruVe if you want to be super cool) from Domane Wachau was a delightful surprise. The first thing I noticed was how clear the wine looked as well as the spicy aromas of black .

[What's The Best Wine Blog] 2008 Weingut Bründlmayer Grüner Veltliner Kamptaler Terrassen, Austria: “wisp of white pepper, complemented by a tongue-tingling apple and pear spritz-freshness.” Read Review: http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/features/lotta-bottle-the-best-summer-wines-1977328.html.

[The Wine Ladies Blog | One Sip At A Time] Austrian Winemaker Dinner with Weingut Loimer/Weingut Sattlerhof ...: Regular national TV personalities, columnists and hosts of their own weekly TV and radio show about wine, food and lifestyle these ladies share their passion and live life to the fullest and without hesitation. Their motto “everything in life somehow comes back to the vine” keeps their audiences entertained and informed.

[Open Kitchen] Austrian Wine Dinner: Austrian Wine Dinner. April 6, 2011. 6:45 pm Reception, 7:15 pm Dinner ... Amuse-Bouche. Smoked Whitefish with Mache & Basil. Steak Tartare on Gaufrette. Forest Mushroom Smear on Toast. Teernseerhof Riesling Terrassen '08 ...

[winealign] Austria's Best Whites – The Latest Report From Central Europe – by ...: To find the top kit, look to the trio of appellations bordering the Danube to the west of Vienna, north of the River: Wachau, Kremstal and Kamptal. With variations in elevation, aspect and most importantly soil type, the grüners from these areas can be astonishingly mineral-flavoured or succulently juicy with lively citrus and stone fruit (green peach, apricot).

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[The Amateur Wino] The Amateur Wino » Blog Archive » Finger Lakes wines: You need ...: Across the board, the wines tended to show a bit of petrol or minerality on the nose (both of which I love as an avid fan of German rieslings), tart greenish orchard fruits, and lively acidity.  The entry level wines tend to come with synthetic cork closures, indicating to me that the producers expect them to be consumed within a few years, but in my estimation, the best examples have a lot of aging potential.  Overall the wines tend to be a bit on the restrained side on the palate, closer in style to Alsace or Austria than the full-flavored styles found in German rieslings.  I don’t think the Finger Lakes wines have quite reached the level of German riesling yet, but they are the best rieslings from the U.S. in my mind – their freshness together with appealing fruit may have even pushed them past Alsace and Austria in my heart, at least for riesling.

[Wine around the world] 6th Annual Viennese Ball at the National Museum of Women in the ...: White marble staircases sweep upward to the spacious Mezzanine where you will feast on champagne, world-renowned Austrian wine, dinner, and a lavish dessert buffet in the finest Viennese tradition. an intimate CANDLE-LIT RECEPTION before the ball starts with music by a CHAMBER TRIO, open bar during the reception with free-flowing CHAMPAGNE, AUSTRIAN DINNER BUFFET, and expedited check-in at the door.

[Vacation Travel Deals | Holiday Specials] Restaurants in Germany-unwind and relax: The wine list is exhaustive and you can have anything from Spanish, Portugese, French, Tuscanian or even Australian wine. Alt Luxemburg.

[The COTILLION] International Club of DC Annual Viennese Ball: In addition to General Admission benefits, Gala Patron benefits include admission at 7:00 PM, an intimate CANDLE-LIT RECEPTION before the ball starts with music by a CHAMBER TRIO, open bar during the reception with free-flowing CHAMPAGNE, AUSTRIAN DINNER BUFFET, and expedited check-in at the door. Kindly note that the last dinner seating is at 7:45 PM.

[Wine and Food Travel] Wine and Food Travel » Wine Wonderland Austria:Part 3: James Lawrence is a self confessed wine obsessive, passionate about discovering and promoting the lesser known wines and wine regions of the world. He is a frequent contributor to decanter.com and runs an interactive, community led wine forum, thewineremedy.com In 2004, he went to study in Bilbao, Northern Spain.

[Recent Articles posted on Articleshub.org] Experience the Austrian Manners: It comes from the German word for no, nein, but has adopted many different meanings in Austrian to the point that it is also used in affirmative sense as an approval. It can get really confusing as people also say na ja which literally means no yes to express a certain indifference.

[Clark Foyster Blog] Austria Wine Trip Saturday: We then set off for Rust, home of the storks and of the famous Ruster Ausbruch, the sweet wine which has been made in Rust for centuries and the Feiler-Artinger cellar.  Here Silvia Prieler and Kurt Feiler shared a presentation of their wines. We’ve not tasted like this before , but it was a fascinating way to compare and contrast the different interpretations these two neighbours (and friends) put on their wines.  Silvia doesn’t make sweet wines, but the Blaufrankisch wines they both produce were great to look at together. Silvia’s top wine “Goldberg”

[Where is Lucas?] A Vacation within a Vacation: We then rode a few trains until we arrived in Willach, a nothing special city in Austria.  We arrived at 2am and had to wait three hours until our next train would leave.  This train station was full of the dregs of Austrian society.  They were the drunk, beaten, social outcasts who gathered in the train station, open all night with bathrooms, licking their wounds and wandering around in their sad and internal worlds muttering nonsense to everyone and no one in particular.  This one man, who we affectionately called `the Count,` was wearing women´s sunglasses, at night, like the Cory Hart song, shuffling around in a chemical stupour of some sort.  He had long died black hair with stark white two inch roots growing out, a disheveled white beard and wrinkled clothes.  He beelined for Priya and I who were huddled together with our bags.  He was speaking only German, and we both felt very uncomfortable in his presense.  We asked him to leave.  He went to a neighbouring garbage can retrieved some newspapers, read them, or simply looked at the text, spat on the floor a few times, then turned to us, pulled out his knife, walked threateningly in our direction to brandish his weapon.  I told him to stay away and Priya pushed the SOS station button.  He yelled something about cleaning his fingernails and put the knife away and started his escape.  The man on the other line then told us the SOS station was only for emergencies and when we explain about the man with the knife, two security guards finally showed up, talked with the man, saw his knife and decided he was harmless and it was us who were overreacting.  They told us we should wait in the main lobby if we were worried.  We did.  We watched the other beat-up Austrian hobos shuffling through the train station for the next two hours before our train finally arrived.  We slept all the way to Vienna.

[raenewman's Blog] 6th Annual Viennese Ball at the National Museum of Women in the ...: White marble staircases sweep upward to the spacious Mezzanine where you will feast on champagne, world-renowned Austrian wine, dinner, and a lavish dessert buffet in the finest Viennese tradition. Watch the twirling silhouettes on the marble dance floor below move to the sounds of the world’s most beloved waltzes, and other dance music from around the world.

[News & Reviews] News & Reviews » Blog Archive » Comprehensive List of White Wines: Unlike most white wines, some of the sweet Vouvrays may age kindly for decades. Note: For complete list of Wine &

[Wine Blog] Wine Blog » Blog Archive » Peoples Palate Rich Mauro ~ Wine ...: Somewhere between then, starting my own blog, and now, I realized that not only am I a writer, but I also have to be a writer’s writer. What I mean by that, in the most humble of ways, is that in order to get a writer’s attention, I have to write something that will inspire the writer to want to take it a step further and write about my clients.

[European Wine Bloggers Conference] 2011 European Wine Bloggers Conference is SOLD OUT!: Countries represented at the 2011 EWBC include: Armenia, Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, UK, Ukraine and USA.

[Kkkaraoke's Blog] Beer « Kkkaraoke's Blog: They are “alive” and I graze like a cow in my garden, to teach myself the “taste” of a veggie which is “unique.” Kale tastes different than cabbage, yet if one butters and salts them they are “all the same,” as the Jew Commies want of the world where all the Whites are “equal” to blacks and browns, but Jews remain the Supremacists of the world. (Why worry about space aliens destroying the earth in sci-fi, when we have illegal aliens who already warred and invaded this White USA and Jews and blacks and yellows rule?

[Travel Eat Love] Craigie on Main Brought Me to Tears: Our outstanding server brought me a glass of 2007 Grüner Veltliner ”˜Lois’, a nearly clear Austrian wine with an acidity that went very well with the richness of the seafood. We often think of seafood as lighter, but as the meal progressed, we definitely had some very substantial fish dishes.

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[Missoula Beer] Which is the Best Way for you to Get Acquainted With Good Dry Wines?: You will also be able to smell the aroma of sweetness in the wine without getting any sugary taste or sweetness when you .These identifying marks are good ways for you to be able to identify dry wines from other types of wines.

[Examiner RSS] Turley is doggone good zinfandel: Their forward-style approach to winemaking not only set their zinfandel wines apart from the ho-hum, mass-produced plunk that dominated the market, but they actually set a new benchmark for what quality zinfandel should aspire to. The problem was that for a good chunk of time, demand was so high and production was so limited that most of their wines were only sold to members of their mailing list and, occasionally, a few lucky restaurants.

[The Philly Wine Website] NorCal 2009, Day Six: Urban Winemaking at Dashe Cellars: Our pals from Monterey, Steve and Stacy, had visited Dashe a few months earlier, not long after reading my interview with Mike, so they were already well acquainted with the wines. While pouring us tastes of a .

[Heidi Butzine's Wine Bliss Discovery] What am I tasting? I've never had black currant and what is a lychee?: Syrah can smell like a bouquet of flowers. The aroma of Zinfandel is often somewhat spicy, like black pepper.

[The Philly Wine Website] Urban Winemaking at Dashe Cellars: Our pals from Monterey, Steve and Stacy, had visited Dashe a few months earlier, not long after reading my interview with Mike, so they were already well acquainted with the wines. While pouring us tastes of a .

[BLOG.SOSTEVINOBILE.COM] My definitive proof that wine can sure common cold!: So, feeling only slightly debilitated, I pedaled across San Francisco to attend the Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association trade tasting at Farallon, a venue for wine tasting that I have repeatedly lauded in this blog. I found much to like in their 2006 Merlot San Benito County and cottoned to both the 2006 Carignane Wirz Vineyard and their Rhône homage, the 2008 Côte d'Aromas, a blend of Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignane, Viognier, and Grenache.

[Wine Appreciation Blog] Which is the Best Way for you to Get Acquainted With Good Dry Wines?: You will also be able to smell the aroma of sweetness in the wine without getting any sugary taste or sweetness when you .These identifying marks are good ways for you to be able to identify dry wines from other types of wines.

[The Bistro 185 Blog] Private Reserve wine tasting: eight high-quality wines for only $20: I’ve had the Bistro’s regular burger sliders before, but not these, and they were exquisite: thick little squares of juicy, melt-in-your-mouth pot roast, on the traditional tiny buns, lavished with as many caramelized grilled onions as the burger kind. Accompanied by a generous mound of sweet potato fries, these make a great meal.

[Drink: a beer, wine and spirits blog] Old, True Friends: Or they cash in on their popularity by making a bajillion bottles that are a mere shadow of .Don't turn the bottle over to look at the price because you won't believe a $10 wine can taste so good.

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[VinoTrac Blog] Scribe: the inspiration being my skin-fermented Chardonnay ...: This blog is dedicated to trying new winemaking gadgets, talking to professionals and understanding their unique approach, sharing DIY projects and anything a winemaking would find curious. We're all about sharing knowledge and hope we can help more people jump into this emerging hobby or help the experts know what else is going on in the industry.

[Left Coast Cowboys] Winemaking: Not the Mondavi Way, But Not the Ancient Armenian ...: driving the ATV up to the vineyards where crews are picking, hoisting vats of grapes into the vehicle, racing down the hill, hauling the bins out, dropping grapes bunch by bunch into the crusher/destemmer, then dumping the crushed grapes, bin by bin, into the primary fermentation vat. The end result was that, if two tons of grapes were picked by the harvest crew, Cousin John, Andy and I would lift those two tons of grapes at least two more times, vat by vat, until we got them into their final resting place.

[The ONX Odyssey] The Calm Before the Storm: Literally & Figuratively - The ONX Odyssey: With Sauvignon Blanc coming in last week and Viognier next week, we will then have another 2+ weeks until the reds really start coming in, likely beginning with Zinfandel and Tempranillo. Hence .

[ENOFYLZ] Fall 2011 Ridge Wine Blogger Tasting – Lytton Estate Rhones And ...: We had the good fortune to sit down for the tasting at the same time as Zinfandel grapes were arriving, so Christopher lead on an impromptu tour of the crush pad, and winemaking facility.  The highlight of the tour for me was watching fruit being emptied from their bins, and being de-stemmed.

[Production blog] Crushing the Monte Rosso Zinfandel « Production blog: Crushing red grapes is a pretty different process than crushing whites. It starts off the same, with the grapes being dumped into the hopper.

[4488: A Ridge Blog] 6 Comments - A Ridge Blog - Ridge Vineyards: Our beloved hoses, once inside the winery, begin the process of allocating out fruit to the appropriate fermentation tanks. If you’re a zinfandel grape, it’s quite likely you might go into a special kind of tank with a screen inside that can be used to submerge the “cap”

[Wine Blog - Bacchus & Beery] Reviews of Best-Buy Wines From the Summer of 2011: Wine blog, best wine blog You're looking for a great wine deal, aren't you? No doubt some cheap wines are cheap for a reason, they're bad.

[Nectar Tasting Room and Wine Blog] Hello Kindness, Are You There? Wine Tasting Gone Bad | Nectar ...: I have the ever-so-thrilling film Derailed playing in split screen on my computer throwing twists and turns at every corner so I apologize if my tone is a little harsh.  That being said, I’ve stated from day one that my reason for being so involved in the wine industry is to bridge the gap between the horrifying façade and its beautiful approachability to the younger generation.  Because this goal runs through my veins with every new wine experience, it’s a bittersweet symphonic moment when I find myself in situations that truly frustrate me, yet fortify my passion for changing the way people interact with each other both behind the bar and as a customer.  I welcomed this much-needed incident to finally give me an idea for a new blog.  Sorry Josh!

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[West End Wines] 2009 Artezin Zinfandel | West End Wines St Louis Wines - Wine ...: The 2009 Artezin Mendocino County Zinfandel represents a blend of the best grapes from vineyards in the ridgelines and bench lands of the Ukiah Valley in Mendocino County. Mendocino’s Mediterranean climate is notable for warmer days, which provide optimal ripening conditions, giving this wine its signature peppery notes and fruit-forward flavors, while cool evenings help Zinfandel retain balanced acidity and good structure.

[Wine Lines] 2007 Artezin Petite Sirah, Mendocino County | Wine Lines: Many wineries include a dollop of Petite Sirah in their Zinfandel bottlings. Artezin includes a bit of Zin and a splash of Charbono in its varietal Petite Sirah, a wine that offers a basketful of dark berries in the mouth.

[Wine and Good Food] 2007 Artezin Petite Sirah | Wine and Good Food: The Artezin pours dark plum and the nose is very rich.  There are aromas of plum, dark cherry, and blackberry.   After first taste, I decide to decant the wine for an hour to let it develop a bit.  It really smoothes out and is much more enjoyable.   The Petite Sirah tastes of blackberry, dark currants, and a hint of tobacco.  The dusty tannins are followed by lingering notes of cocoa.  I do like the rich, earthy flavor of this wine but it would definitely benefit from a few more years in the bottle.   This wine should age nicely with a little more time.     

[youthlinks.com] Artezin "Mendocino County" 2007 Petite Sirah: This slightly opaque dark purple colored Petite Sirah opens with a fragrant blackberry bouquet with a hint of black currant, tobacco, and pepper. …

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[Wine Blog] Wine Blog » Blog Archive » We Scored the Scores ~ Petite Sirah ...: Continuing with yesterday, where I set the stage for this Petite Sirah tasting paired with Jazz music… For me, Alacia Van’s music seemed to match Petite Sirah pretty well…

[Terroirist] Terroirist » Weekly Interview: Randle Johnson: Artezin is one of Napa Valley’s more interesting labels, as it focuses on heirloom varieties like Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Carignan, Charbono, and Mourvedre, principally from Mendocino and Amador Counties and Dry Creek Valley.

[Wine Blog] Artezin Wines ~ High on a Hill, High on Art & Wine: This was my reason for visiting the Hess Collection, to explore its second label, because in that portfolio is a Petite Sirah and a member of PS I Love You. As a result, using fruit from other appellations, allows the Artezin wines to come from places better known for those cultivars;

[John on Wine - a wine blog] Updated Petite Sirah tasting order list for Dark & Delicious « John on ...: I wrote that, inspired by a conversation with Ravenswood’s Joel Peterson, I wanted to taste the wines being poured by the 45 participating Petite Sirah producing wineries in order by alcohol percentage, from low to high.

[Wine Blog] Scoring the Scores ~ PS at Hess Collection with Alacia Van's Jazz ...: 2007 Miro Petite Sirah, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County; 2005 True Grit from Parducci, Mendocino County;

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[News] What's Happening - Mendocino Beacon: College of the Redwoods presents Portugal Award lecture by Jon Pedicino, "The Space Telescope Kepler: Searching for Extrasolar Planets, Looking for Earths," 1 p.m.

[Mendocino College Foundation] Hawaiian Stay Highlights Gala ... - Mendocino College Foundation: UKIAH - Auctions of a variety of items including a stay at a Hawaiian vacation house will highlight festivities at this year’s “Gala on the Green,” an annual fundraiser to benefit Mendocino College students and programs. Presented by the Mendocino College Foundation, the event will take place June 18 at Campovida, 13601 Old River Road, Hopland.

[News] Jug Handle State Nature Reserve - Mendocino Beacon: The State Parks website explains the Jug Handle ecological staircase as "five wave-cut terraces formed by glacier, sea and tectonic activity that built the coast range. Each of the terraces was uplifted from sea level about 100,000 years before the one below it.

[Examiner RSS] Suspect in Mendocino County slayings shot, killed | The Associated ...: Dozens of local and federal authorities scoured the forests near Fort Bragg in one of the area's largest manhunts in decades, but Bassler eluded them for more than a month. A surveillance photo showed that he was armed with a high-powered rifle, and he was believed to have broken into several cabins to steal food and at least two other weapons.

[The Guardsman] From the Bleachers: September 21 – October 5, 2011 | The ...: In their last game against Mendocino College, never mind the fact that they dismantled their opponent, 66-0, they finished with 13 penalties for 169 yards.

[CBS Sacramento] Sierra College Football Coach Taking Medical Leave « CBS Sacramento: Sierra Associate Dean of Athletics Tom Gang, who was the head coach at Mendocino College as recently as last year, said he will return to the sideline as an offensive advisor.

[Examiner RSS] Authorities trying to close in on Mendocino County fugitive | The ...: Mendocino County Sheriff Tom Allman said he did not know how many shots Bassler was suspected of firing, or whether he had been wounded in Thursday's exchange. More law enforcement officers were being flown into the area to join the search.

[Local News from The Press Democrat] Daughter of Mendocino County Supervisor John Pinches arrested in ...: The Mendocino Major Crimes Task Force on Wednesday seized more more than 100 marijuana plants from the the home of Angela Pinches, daughter of a member of the Mendocino County Supervisors, authorities said.

[Examiner California RSS] Mendocino Co race rescheduled amid suspect search | The ...: The 35-year-old Bassler is accused of fatally shooting Fort Bragg Councilman Jere Melo last month as Melo searched an area for illegal marijuana farms. Authorities also say Bassler killed a Mendocino Land Trust land manager two weeks earlier while the victim was clearing brush.

[UKIAH BLOG] Author Sheldon Siegel at The Mendocino Book Company this Saturday ...: Your story will be better and sound more authentic if you remain true to your instincts and tell your story the way that you’d like to tell it. You shouldn’t feel compelled to add obligatory chase scenes, gratuitous sex, senseless violence or four-letter words (although you can if you’d like and it fits within the story–the movie people love it).

[College University] Guard tells Mendocino College board her complaint was discounted ...: Mendocino College officials failed to take seriously an alleged assault on a woman security officer by the school’s athletic director, faculty, staff and the victim told the college board Wednesday.

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[Cabernet] 2006 Rutherford Grove Pestoni Family Estate Cabernet Sauvignon ...: Nose of cedar, anise, tobacco, and fresh leather. Flavors of blueberries, cassis, and chocolate with soft, well-integrated tannins.

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[Crispo Restaurant] Drink :: Crispo Restaurant: Super Tuscan 08, La Sughere di Frassinello, Maremma, Toscana - plum, cassis, black cherry, round; Super Tuscan 08, Argiano “NC”, Toscana - 60% cab.

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[Cigar Reviews. Cigar Smokers and Shops - A Cigar Blog] Cigar Review: Cro-Magnon Knuckle Dragger | Cigar Reviews. Cigar ...: I’ve been friendly with Skip via the website and Twitter and I had met Michael down at IPCPR in New Orleans last year so I bit on the sampler pack which contained 10 cigars to see what it was all about. On my right shoulder the devil appeared hoping the cigar wouldn’t be my cup of tea and I would dislike it immensely while the angel on my left shoulder said I should keep an open mind and who  knows, I just might like it.

[tears of allah] tears of allah_draft one (all): “you, the player, are an islamic extremist, whose goal is to wreak as much terror and havoc as possible, for, of course, the greatness of Allah. you command a cell of zealots, who are utterly devoted, and willing to carry out acts of extreme violence to further your goal, which you maintain is the spread of islam to the dar al-harb, the world of war, aka the infidels, or the satanic west, choose your euphemism.”

[paulg's blog – unfined & unfiltered] paulg's blog – unfined & unfiltered: remembering david lake: Thirty years ago, with the 1979 harvest in full swing, David Lake moved to Washington state to take over the winemaking duties at Associated Vintners. It was a difficult assignment: there had been a deep freeze the previous winter, and many vineyards were frozen out completely and had to be replanted.

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[Sean Sullivan - Washington Wine Report] Columbia Crest 2007 H3 Cabernet - Washington Wine Report: I thought this wine was a great value - I purchased it for a mere $10 and it was a really nice, smooth wine that would be tough to beat at that price point. What struck me the most was that this wine was cakey and chocolately - I agree with the person who commented that you might not initially peg this wine as a cab.

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[West End Wines] 2008 Heartland Stickelback Red | West End Wines St Louis Wines ...: The 2008 Heartland Stickleback Red is a very unusual blend.  It is 61% Shiraz, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Dolcetto and 5% Lagrein (a fairly obscure Italian varietal).  Each batch was fermented on skins for 5 days before pressing. It also underwent malolactic fermentation in 2 and 3-year old oak barrels.

[Ben's wine reviews] 2004 Heartland Cabernet Sauvignon « Ben's wine reviews: 2004 Heartland Cabernet Sauvignon. February 1, 2008 — Ben. Winery Page (2004 not listed here). After the success of the Shiraz, I was keen to try out the Cab Sav offering from the same folks. I have to admit, I was expecting something a ...

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[Ambassador of Wine] 2005 Heartland Cabernet Sauvignon Barossa Valley - Ambassador of Wine: Although a bit of the buzz about Australia has faded with drought, heat wave issues, and the sheer volume of wine made down under, they still crank out the most technically sound wines that are the best bang for the buck .

[Wines That Don't Suck] Heartland Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 750ml: Heartland Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, from acclaimed winemaker Ben Glaezter, is a find from South Eastern Australia. This fruity powerhouse is described by Jay Miller (Wine Advocate) as “…Purple-colored, it delivers a fragrant nose of .

[onlythebestforthebest.com] An introduction to Cabernet Sauvignon | onlythebestforthebest.com: In the New World Cabernet Sauvignon is perhaps best known in California, where the Americans plant it in some the world’s most expensive vineyards. Napa valley is the heart of Californian wine production, with famous names including Opus One, a joint collaboration between the Rothschild family and Robert Mondavi, one of the founding fathers of the Californian wine scene.

[The Wine Front] Heartland Director's Cut Shiraz 2009 : The Wine Front: It's run by Gary Walsh and Campbell Mattinson. It's updated most days of the year (sad but true) with multiple reviews and comments on wines from Australia and overseas - as they'

[Wine Buff Blog] Good Cabernet Sauvignon Under 20 | Wine Buff Blog: 90-92 points Parker: “Now owned by the proprietors of Cheval Blanc, the 2009 Quinault l’Enclos (composed of 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon) exhibits an opaque purple color, notes of licorice, incense, raspberries, and …

[Porter's Wine Blog] When to choose Cabernet?: I went with a $15 bottle of Heartland Cabernet Sauvignon made by Ben Glaetzer that just screams, “I'm twice as good as the bottle of wine your last b/f kept in the safe of his million dollar Williamsburg loft.”

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[Heartland Trails Blog] 2010 California State Fair Wine Competition Results: Celebrating our recent addition of the state of California to the Heartland Trails community, we’re giving you, our faithful Heartland Trails readers, a road-map to the hottest wines in California, as ruled by the 2010 California State Fair‘s panel of judges! Over 3,000 wines were judged in this competition and the awards are numerous, so let’s get started!

[The Fine Wine Delivery Company Blog] Cellar Journal: Champion Aussie Cabernet – 120 bottles for NZ ...: ... Cabernet – 120 bottles for NZ. Posted by Kiri on July 26, 2011. Category: Wine News — Tags: lindemans pyrus cabernet malbec merlot 2008, lindemans st george cabernet sauvignon 2008, Penfolds Reserve Bin 08A Chardonnay 2008, wine online .... Crafted from old vine fruit based on the renowned Terra Rosa soils in the Coonawarra heartland, Pyrus is one of three wines that represent the pinnacle of Lindemans production. Opening up with classic aromas of mixed dark berries, ...

[Barrel Tap] Barrel Tap » Blog Archive » Winery Profiles: Our Cuvée Blanc is a new world take on a Bordeaux Blanc that blends barrel-fermented Sauvignon Blanc with Marsanne rather than Semillon, which produces a rich, complex wine with many layers of flavor. Our Napa Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc, which produces a classic California Cabernet that is similar to a left-bank Bordeaux Rouge.

[Wine Buff Blog] The Show Cabernet Sauvignon | Wine Buff Blog: Enjoy The Show!Pioneering winemakers the Three Thieves revolutionized the industry with daring packaging and award-winning wine. In their latest inspired departure from the mainstream, they partnered with another American icon, Nashville’s Hatch …

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[USEC IM USA Edition] California slayings suspect killed in massive manhunt | USEC IM ...: Mendocino County Sheriff Thomas Allman said Aaron Bassler was shot seven times some 6 miles east of Fort Bragg after he was sniffed out in the forest by a bloodhound tracking a nearby burglary. Three members of the Sacramento County’s SWAT team were in the trees above Bassler and when they saw him coming toward them on a timber trail, they shot him.

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[garycakado] Authorities trying to close in on Calif. fugitive (AP) | garycakado: A half dozen armed agents rode shotgun Friday on the region’s biggest tourist attraction, the fabled Skunk Train that has been traversing the redwood route from Fort Bragg to Willits since 1885. An AP photographer saw at least three get off in Northspur, near the command center deep in the redwoods.

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[CBS Sacramento] Sac Deputies Join Medocino County Manhunt « CBS Sacramento: Mendocino County Sheriff Tom Allman said he did not know how many shots Bassler was suspected of firing, or whether he had been wounded in Thursday’s exchange. The search team, which includes U.S. Marshals, was bolstered Friday with sheriff’s deputies from Sacramento and Lake counties.

[look] Fort Bragg slaying suspect killed by sheriff's deputies // look: On Thursday, deputies exchanged gunfire with Bassler but did not catch him. On Friday, sheriff's officials said, they found Bassler's trail after he allegedly broke into a remote shop near Northspur on the Skunk Train route and stole beer, food and ammunition.

[Fugitive Watch / Wanted Fugitives From Justice /The Fugitive] Aaron Bassler wanted murderer of Matthew Coleman shoots at ...: The deputies were uninjured, he said, but it was not known if Bassler was struck. Nelson said the dense forest prevented the deputies from giving chase after the gunfire exchange The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office is one of six sheriff’s offices among the long list of law enforcement agencies assisting in the manhunt.

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[News] Fort Bragg murder suspect fires upon officers Thursday; sheriff's ...: Mendocino County Sheriff-Coroner Thomas Allman said Thursday night that a group of three Alameda County sheriff's deputies were investigating an area where several vacation cabins had reportedly been burglarized by Bassler. They had been there about two hours when at 11:50 a.m., the three deputies came under gunfire.

[KPCC: Latest News] Fort Bragg manhunt ends with suspect's death | 89.3 KPCC: Dozens of local, state and federal authorities scoured the forests near Fort Bragg in one of the area's largest manhunts in decades, but Bassler eluded them for more than a month. He exchanged gunfire with Alameda County deputies Thursday, when authorities noticed he was dressed in black and had a high-powered rifle that was seen in a surveillance photo taken last week.

[Fugitive Watch / Wanted Fugitives From Justice /The Fugitive] Aaron Bassler Being Sought by Mendocino County Sheriff's ...: Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office personnel,with the assistance of officers and agents from the Fort Bragg Police Department, Willits Police Department, Ukiah Police Department, CalFIRE, California Department of Justice, California Highway Patrol, California Fish and Game, Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States Marshall’s Office, United States National Guard and the local timber industry are continuing their search efforts in an attempt to apprehend Suspect Aaron Bassler.

[CBS San Francisco] Mendocino County Residents Relieved After Suspected Killer Shot ...: at a Fort Bragg Sears, says it's a sad situation, but “people can relax.” Mendocino County Sheriff Thomas Allman says Aaron Bassler was shot seven times on Saturday some 6 miles east of Fort Bragg after he was sniffed out in the forest by a bloodhound. Allman initially said Bassler raised his gun at the deputies as they approached, but later said he raised his rifle as he was falling from the gunfire.

[Examiner RSS] Authorities trying to close in on Mendocino County fugitive | The ...: Mendocino County Sheriff Tom Allman said he did not know how many shots Bassler was suspected of firing, or whether he had been wounded in Thursday's exchange. More law enforcement officers were being flown into the area to join the search.

[Ganja Farmer's, EMERALD TRIANGLE NEWS ~Marijuana News, Roots and Culture~] Aaron Bassler Shot by Sheriff Deputies DETAILS EMERGE « Ganja ...: Mendocino County Sheriff Thomas Allman said Aaron Bassler was shot seven times some 6 miles east of Fort Bragg after he

[Feed for News] California Manhunt Ends after SWAT Shooting - News - LawOfficer ...: Aaron Bassler, 35, was shot seven times in an area of redwood forest about 6 miles east of Fort Bragg after being sniffed out by a bloodhound, said Mendocino County Sheriff Thomas Allman. Three members of the Sacramento County SWAT team were in the trees about 40 yards from Bassler when he came toward them on a timber trail.

[Unwrapped] Unwrapped » Aaron Bassler Search Nears An End: About 50 officers and two bloodhounds were scouring the forests near Fort Bragg, a day after Aaron Bassler fired shots at Alameda County deputies, said Kurt Smallcomb, a captain with Mendocino County sheriff’s office.

[Newsy Headlines] Fort Bragg Murder: “Sheriff Allman says a three-man Sacremento County SWAT team staked out a cabin Bassler had recently robbed for food and drink, much like the cabin where Bassler was last seen breaking into on this security camera photo.”

[REDHEADED BLACKBELT] Today, Sheriffs Office Warned Rural Residents Between Willits and ...: “On Thursday, September 29, 2011 at 8:00 p.m., the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting a jointpress conference with the United States Marshals Service. The press conference will be held in the mainconference room at the Fort Bragg Police Department at 250 Cypress Street, Fort Bragg, CA.

[USEC IM USA Edition] Authorities Encounter Fugitive Murder Suspect Hiding in California ...: Mendocino County authorities say a group of Alameda County deputies conducting a search of the area for 35-year-old Aaron Bassler came under fire just before noon Thursday. Bassler is suspected of killing a city councilman and one other person.

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[winemuse] NSW Top 40 Wines « winemuse: Whilst the well-known Hunter Valley wine region still produced a large number of winners (13), Orange increased its holding again this year, moving in to the number two spot with 6 wines named in the Top 40, while the neighbouring Central Ranges, also featured with 3 entries in the Top 40. The other Top 40 titles were shared between the Riverina (5), Canberra District (4), Southern Highlands (3), Mudgee (2), Gundagai (1), Hilltops (1), Shoalhaven Coast (1) and Tumbarumba (1).

[Next Level Articles] A Wine Lovers Weekly Review Of $10 Wines - A Chardonnay From ...: The Santa Carolina Chilean winery was established with the help of French wine professionals in the Central Valley using French grapes. The winery has vineyards in several different valleys.

[Long Island Wine Press] Long Island's Winning Wines | Long Island Wine Press: Osprey’s Dominion 2010 Unwooded Chardonnay, 2010 Edelzwicker, 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon and 2007 Meritage “Flight”

[Mistletoe Wines] Mistletoe Reserve Chardonnay Named in Top 40 Wines for 2011 ...: This wine continues its impressive record with it now having received the Trophy for the Reserve Wine of Show at the 10th International Chardonnay Challenge in New Zealand 2010 where it was selected from over 400 Chardonnays from around the World.

[Good Drop] Marq Wines Wild Ferment Chardonnay 2010 « Good Drop: There’s bright acid driving milky cashew and lemon flavours before washing away into a white grapefruit finish. The malolactic work here seems perfectly judged - a feathery balance between tart apple and soft creaminess.

[ApnaKarachi FM 107] Wine News Tasting – What Does Oaky Mean On Wine Business ...: California Chardonnays are generally aged in toasted oak to get a lengthy time period, which imparts the intense vanilla flavor that many have grown to love. However the fruit flavor drops off practically as quickly since the wine is swallowed, a dilemma which quite a few call “overoaking”

[Katie's Blog | Cambria Wines] Harvest Update: Chardonnay | Katie's Blog | Cambria Wines: After we finished harvesting our Pinot Noir grapes two Wednesdays ago, we had a bit of a lull while we waited for the grapes to get to that perfect stage of ripeness. But by Monday, they were ready, and our vineyard crews began to bring in Chardonnay grapes from the blocks of the vineyard that we usually put into our Katherine’s Vineyard! As of last night, half of our grapes for Katherine’s Vineyard Chardonnay have been brought into the winery, and as of right now, our vineyard crew is in the process of picking even more!

[Sarah Ahmed - The Wine Detective] Vanya Cullen on the 2011 harvest, Margaret ... - The Wine Detective: The Mangan vineyard, located just over the other side of Caves Road from the winery and original vineyard, was planted in 1995.  It shows gentle lemon meringue pie lemony, nutty notes and fresh apple on the nose.  In the mouth it’s lively with fresh squeezed lime and good line.  There’s a bosky, earthy note to the finish which I associate with this cuvee.

[The Kendall-Jackson Winery Blog] Ruminations On Color, Taste And Wine In The Garden — The - Blog: The Kendall-Jackson Winery Blog .In other words, golden beets work well with golden wines such as Chardonnay;

[Smithfield Wine Blog] Veggie Vegan Wine From Argentina | Smithfield Wine Blog: These are just some of the Argentinian wines we have that are suitable for veggies and vegans. Please try them soon.

[PinkMemo Los Angeles – The Front Row] Take a Wine Country Escape Just up Highway 101 to Foley Estates ...: named after his two daughters Lindsay and Courtney.  In 1998 Foley Estates was born focusing soley on high quality, limited production Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.  From there Foley continued to grow his portfolio, which now includes wineries such as

[Woot Wine! - One Week, One Wine] Inspiration Vineyards Estate Russian River Valley Chardonnay ...: This three pack of Inspiration Vineyards Estate Russian River Valley Chardonnay will appeal to both types of wine drinkers, the scientists and the aesthetics. If you want the science, know that each vintage applies batonage at just the right stage of the process, adding a rich and intense fruit-forward balance with very little oak influence, perfect for complimenting food.

[The Bragging Mommy] Cabernet, Chardonnay and Moscato flipflop Wines Review + Flippin ...: I really can't get over how great these wines taste, while still being so affordable. I was able to review their Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and my personal favorite, their Moscato!

[The Wine Center] Reunion with chardonnay is delightful | The Wine Center: But if you enjoy chardonnay without the oak consider French Chablis, a classic dry white wine of north Burgundy. French Chablis is an elegant, dry, crisp wine, unlike other chardonnays most people have tasted, with subtle light mineral and apple flavors.

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[What Is My Computer IP] A Wine Lovers Weekly Guide To $10 Wines – A Chardonnay From ...: Today’s wine comes from the Rapel Valley that stretches from the Pacific Ocean to the Andes mountains a distance of about 60 miles (100 kilometers), an area with low rainfall near the Rapel River that brings mineral rich melt water from the upper Andes. You might want to look for wines coming from the Colchagua Valley north of the river or the Cachapoal Valley south of the river.

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[Next Level Articles] A Wine Lovers Weekly Review Of $10 Wines - A Chardonnay From ...: Today's wine comes from the Rapel Valley, which stretches from the Pacific Ocean to the Andes mountains a distance of about 60 miles (100 kilometers), an area with low rainfall near the Rapel River that brings mineral rich melt water from the upper Andes. You might want to look for wines coming from the Colchagua Valley north of the river or the Cachapoal Valley south of the river.

[Wine Peeps] Washington Chardonnay - Wine Peeps: 2008 Phelps Creek Celilo Vineyard Chardonnay (Celilo Vineyard, Columbia Gorge, Washington): Pale to medium yellow in color. Gorgeous nose with green apple, pear, lemon peel, and vanilla aromas.

[Ken's Wine Guide RSS Feed] Ken's wine review of 2008 Carabella Vineyard Chardonnay "Dijon ...: This yellow colored Chardonnay from Oregon is very fragrant. Its bouquet is a pleasant ripe pear with hints of apple and honey.

[Wine of the Day] 2008 Littorai Chardonnay Charles Heintz Vineyard: If you have plans to be in the Sebastopol area, I recommend trying to pay Littorai a visit. It is appointment only, but offers a brief, yet interesting, tour of the vineyard followed by an extensive tasting of current releases.

[The Daily Flight: The Official Cellar Angels Blog] Fog Crest Vineyard “Terroir”: From Hops to Apples to Wine | The ...: This topography is typical of the Wilson Grove Formation, a fine-grained, shallow marine sandstone that formed in an embayment of the ocean three to five million years ago. It sits on top of Franciscan rocks and can be 1,000 feet thick.

[Ken's Wine Guide RSS Feed] Ken's wine review of 2008 Cambria Chardonnay "Katherine's Vineyard": Winemaker Notes: This Chardonnay has aromas of fresh pineapple, white peach, pear, and green apple. The same fruit characters are on the palate and are accentuated by a bright, balanced acidity and subtle oak spice.

[Wine Buff Blog] Chardonnay Rating | Wine Buff Blog: “A fantastic, opulent mouthful of Chardonnay, with complex, concentrated layers of fig, cream, butterscotch and marshmallow, the flavors go on seemingly forever–at least until the next sip. Chardonnay in this style doesn’t get much better, and for …

[Sterlingtalk Blog] Sterlingtalk Blog » Blog Archive » Cool Climate Chardonnay event ...: As part of the The Cool Climate Chardonnay World Tour, Tawse Winery in Vineland, Ontario hosted a tasting of Chardonnays from around the world. There were .

[Wine Buff Blog] Sebastiani Chardonnay 2007 | Wine Buff Blog: The wine has peach, pear, yellow apple and malted vanilla aromas. The flavor is medium to full bodied with yellow apple and tropical fruits with creme brulee oak flavors.

[RecipeGirl.com] Kendall Jackson Wineries Food and Wine Photos | RecipeGirl.com: It’s funny, a couple of years ago when I was working at Williams-Sonoma, Reidel came in to train us on their wine glasses. What I found most interesting was that they say that holding the glass by the bowl instead of the stem does not increase the temperature of the wine enough to make any difference at all.

[SubmitYOURArticle.com - latest free reprint articles on Food & Drink] A Wine Lovers Weekly Review Of $10 Wines - A Chilean Chardonnay: Today's wine comes from the Rapel Valley that stretches from the Pacific Ocean to the Andes mountains a distance of about 60 miles (100 kilometers), an area with low rainfall near the Rapel River that brings mineral rich melt water from the upper Andes. You might want to look for wines coming from the Colchagua Valley north of the river or the Cachapoal Valley south of the river.

[Chava Chocolate With Zeolite] A Wine Lovers Weekly Review Of $10 Wines – A Chilean Chardonnay: The winery owns vineyards in several different valleys. Today’s wine comes from the Rapel Valley, which stretches from the Pacific Ocean to the Andes mountains a distance of about 60 miles (100 kilometers), an area with low rainfall near the Rapel River that brings mineral rich melt water from the upper Andes.

[now and zin wine blog] now and zin wine blog: Disneyland And Wine: Disneyland was famous - some say notorious - for not serving alcohol in the theme park. That's back when I referred to the monorail as "Daddy's favorite ride" because it took daddy to a hotel where he could get a refreshing adult beverage.

[Wine Buff Blog] Frank Family Chardonnay 2007 | Wine Buff Blog: Winery Notes: The grapes for the Rossi-Wallace Chardonnay are sourced from Rutherford’s Star Vineyard, in the heart of the Napa Valley. Because winemaker Ric Forman has always preferred lean, bright wines that aren’t weighted down by too much …

[Article Database World] A Wine Lovers Weekly Review Of $10 Wines - A Chardonnay From ...: Today's wine comes from the Rapel Valley, which stretches from the Pacific Ocean to the Andes mountains a distance of about 60 miles (100 kilometers), an area with low rainfall near the Rapel River that brings mineral rich melt water from the upper Andes. You might want to try wines coming from the Colchagua Valley north of the river or the Cachapoal Valley south of the river.

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[The Hobbyists] Uncork This – Heydon Road Cuvee “Adam Doerner” Old Vines ...: On the nose you get notes of cedar, blackberries, rose petals and vanilla. The blackberries follow on the palate in a big way, complimented by plum, black current flavours, subtle, sweet hints of oak that support gentle tannins, balanced acidity and a long clean finish.

[lucaspaque4849] Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon | lucaspaque4849: You'll find warm, soft Merlots and serious Chardonnays and should definitely look for Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon rose. The initial trend after wine making was pretty much turned on its head in Chile as described was to .

[Shut up and make wine] All I am saying is: “Give these grapes a chance | Shut up and make ...: In the process, I hope that wine lovers will learn about these varieties, find examples that suit their preferences and use the sites to share their experiences, impressions and finds. The producers and growers of these three varieties can utilize these sites as platforms to expose their wines to a wide audience, share share news about their wines and showcase accolades and reviews of their wines.

[Experience Arizona] Northern Arizona Wineries: Alcantara Vineyard & Winery ...: The 2007 Meritage, a Bordeaux blend, was very dark, bold and spicy. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Malbec grapes create a wine that exhibits dark cassis and currant flavors with hints of baking spices, lavender and soft tannins.

[Sip Your Style] Langmeil 'Bella Rouge' Cabernet Sauvignon Rose 2011 | Sip Your Style: Langmeil 'Bella Rouge' Cabernet Sauvignon Rose 2011. Posted on September 8, 2011. RRP: $15.00. ABV: 13%. Region: Barossa Valley. Likely to find this: From your favourite fine wine retailer or direct from the winery ...

[Terroirist] Terroirist » Tasting Notes from South Africa: A blend of 53% Shiraz, 29% Grenache, 8% Cinsault, and 8% Cabernet Sauvignon that spent 30 months in 100% new oak, this wine is dominated by red fruits and incredibly delicate. It smells and tastes like it was handled like Pinot - extremely delicate and feminine, with a hint of spiciness and white pepper.

[Graileys Fine Wines & Wine Cellar] Good Friday Night Drinking | Graileys Fine Wines & Wine Cellar: The nose was shut down giving off nothing at all while the palate was quite tasty. It would have been nice to see how this wine opened with sometime in the glass but it was so good that I finished the wine before it had much more than an hour”¦

[Ray ban clubmaster | seo] Cornerstone Updates: Wine Time Machine | Ray ban clubmaster | seo: In July, as the grapes are ripening in the warm Napa Valley sun, we will bottle our 2009 reserve selections: Cornerstone Cellars Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Cornerstone Cellars Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon and our new benchmark wine, The Cornerstone, a blend of cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc and merlot, crafted to be a Napa Valley classic. Only 100 cases will be produced and it will be released in 2012 after a year of bottle aging.

[WHY WINE BLOG] WHY WINE BLOG: McGregor Vineyard Rosé d'Cabernet Franc 2009: Today, the thriving McGregor Vineyard includes Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Chardonnay, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Muscat Ottonel, Cayuga White, and Vignoles. McGregor Vineyard is also home to the rare (in the United States) Vinifera grape varieties Sereksiya Charni, Saperavi Rkatsiteli, and Sereksiya Rose'. 

[Michael's blog] Grape grown in Lebanon Part I: Reds « Michael's blog: Cabernet Sauvignon: The grape that has replaced the Cinsault as the backbone of the modern Lebanese wine industry, it has, in the past 25 years, become Lebanon’s most widely planted grape (500 hectares - a quarter of the total area under wine grape vine - were planted between 2000 and 2005) and comprises roughly 40% of the country’s wine grapes under vine. It is used by all the major Lebanese wineries in blends and can be found as varietal in its own right.

[Oxfordliquor's Weblog] Notes on 96 Wines from a Fall Retail Tasting!! « Oxfordliquor's Weblog: 2007 Kapscandy Endre Proprietary Red – Certainly a nice wine but would .2008 Cakebread Dancing Bear Cabernet Sauvignon – Surprisingly more open than the 07, Can't remember if they omitted the Merlot or Cab Franc from this one but the Cab Franc would make sense.

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