http://www.gourmetsofwine.com/ Wine tasting sessions led by true connoisseurs en 2008-05-14T11:01:51+00:00 http://www.gourmetsofwine.com/af_cin_club_presents_mondovino_-archive.html  [desi marie (desi127.multiply.com) ;D] The af Cine Club presents MONDOVINO As part of the series of films on Globalization A film by Jonathan Nossiter (French version w/ English subtitles) 2003, 135 minutes (Le Coude Rouge Restaurant will be closed at 7 pm) Genre: Drama, ...

]]> Mondovino admin 2008-05-14T11:01:51+00:00 http://www.gourmetsofwine.com/thinkfilm_to_uncork_jonathan_nossiters_mondovino-archive.html  [indieWIRE Film Tracking: Festival Express] Wonders" and the Sundance grand jury prize winner "Sunday," Nossiter is also a sommelier, wine consultant, and wine writer. "As its title makes clear, 'Mondovino' gives us a privileged look at the world of wine, and Jonathan is not only uniquely qualified to take us there, he has a fabulous time doing so," said THINKFilm theatrical division head Mark Urman in a prepared statement.

]]> Wine admin 2008-05-12T11:01:29+00:00 http://www.gourmetsofwine.com/download_mondovino_download_watch_mondovino_online-archive.html [Fabiola] The ultimate film about wine and wine culture, Mondovino offers an unprecedented look into the conflicts, conspiracies and alliances of the wine trade. Filmed by award-winning director Jonathan Nossiter, Mondovino has sparked .

]]> Mondovino admin 2008-05-12T11:00:59+00:00 http://www.gourmetsofwine.com/2004_rancho_zabaco_dry_creek_valley_zinfandel_reserve_cal-archive.html  [Blue State Carpetbagger's Red State Wine Blog] This was a sultry, rather than vibrant or athletic, Zinfandel. Eye: Dark mulberry/ruby color. Nose: Rich, sultry nose of overripe mixed berries and spice, with earthy and balsa wood notes. Mouth: Fat and soft in the mouth, ...

]]> Zinfandel admin 2008-05-09T12:33:45+00:00 http://www.gourmetsofwine.com/2005_bourassa_vineyards_napa_valley_zinfandel-archive.html  [The Wine Spies] Conclusion - This wine is a very drinkable wine (the perfect kind of wine) and is much more bright, youthful and fresh than your typical Zinfandel. Zin fans will find mush to like about this wine, and people who find most California Zins too big and spicy will love the nicely balanced and complex flavors of this wine that are not dominated by spicy pepper.

]]> Wine admin 2008-05-09T12:32:34+00:00 http://www.gourmetsofwine.com/couple_arrested_in_robinson_creek_pot_raid-archive.html  [Yes on Mendocino County Measure B] On November 7, 2000, the voters of Mendocino County approved an initiative known as Measure G (administratively codified as Mendocino County Code Chapter 9.36), the stated purpose of which was to establish a maximum limit of plants and weight for cultivation and possession of marijuana for personal medical and recreational use in Mendocino County, and prohibit the expenditure of public funds for enforcement of marijuana laws against cultivators and users in possession of quantities below that limit, which was identified by the Measure as twenty-five (25) adult flowering female marijuana plants or the equivalent in dried marijuana.

]]> Mendocino admin 2008-05-07T11:04:17+00:00 http://www.gourmetsofwine.com/greg_gorman_holds_mendocino_photo_workshop_june_813_with_special_-archive.html  [studiolighting.net] The week-long workshop will be held at Greg’s personal studio next to his home, nestled in the picturesque coast of the Pacific with a magnificent view of the ocean. The studio also offers great natural backdrops for photography: redwood forests, vineyards, and the spectacular local sites of Northern California.

]]> Mendocino admin 2008-05-07T11:02:54+00:00 http://www.gourmetsofwine.com/mendocino_county_ballot_measure_b_b_is_bad_for_mendocino-archive.html  [THE MENDOCINO MOUNT- MARIJUANA NEWS FROM MENDOCINO AND HUMBOLDT COUNTY] On November 7, 2000, the voters of Mendocino County approved an initiative known as Measure G (administratively codified as Mendocino County Code Chapter 9.36), the stated purposed of which was to establish a maximum limit of plants and weight for cultivation and possession of marijuana for personal medical and recreational use in Mendocino County, and prohibit the expenditure of public funds for the enforcement of marijuana laws against cultivators and users in possession of quantities below that limit, which was identified by the Measure as twenty-five (25) adult flowering female marijuana plants or the equivalent in dried marijuana.

]]> Mendocino admin 2008-05-05T11:04:24+00:00 http://www.gourmetsofwine.com/jill_bolte_taylor_my_stroke_of_insight-archive.html [Mendocino Environmental Center] Please take 20 minutes. Thanks. Dave.

]]> Mendocino admin 2008-05-05T11:03:05+00:00 http://www.gourmetsofwine.com/the_wine_spies_2003_cabernet_sauvignon_4800_reg_6000-archive.html  [DODTracker.com New Deals Feed] The grapes for this Napa Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon were harvested from Fantesca Estate on Spring Mountain in 2003. The wine from this vintage yields a hint of rich and sweet fresh-cut herbs such as rosemary and thyme, together with a .

]]> Sauvignon admin 2008-05-02T12:34:01+00:00 http://www.gourmetsofwine.com/fantesca_estate_winery_2003_cabernet_sauvignon-archive.html  [Wine Spies: Today's Deal] In 1898 the site was producing award winning Cabernet. Today, under the stewardship of Susan and Duane Hoff, the vineyards on the land are thriving, and Fantesca is producing wines of remarkable distinctiveness and incredible refinement .

]]> Cabernet admin 2008-05-02T12:32:48+00:00 http://www.gourmetsofwine.com/smithbrook_merlot_rated_among_the_best_in_australia-archive.html [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.

]]> Merlot admin 2008-04-30T11:03:39+00:00 http://www.gourmetsofwine.com/merlot-archive.html  [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 ...

]]> Merlot admin 2008-04-30T11:02:17+00:00 http://www.gourmetsofwine.com/wine_tasting_and_dining_in_temecula_area-archive.html  [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.).

]]> Tasting admin 2008-04-28T12:01:11+00:00 http://www.gourmetsofwine.com/east_coast_article_on_northern_california_wine_tourism-archive.html [Russian River] Picturesque Northern California county is a wine lover's paradise.

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