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 [Tom and Melody's wine blog] Sterling Vintner’s Collection Shiraz (2005): Tonight is the night I get back on track. We actually opened this bottle last night (after finishing a bottle of red wine that was a blend of grenache and shiraz).

 [trianglevino.com - the place for wine tasting news and events in the Triangle (NC).] Corks for Kids wine reviews: A savory nose turned into a lovely and complex wine with none of the thiness I find in a typical grenache. Torzi Matthews Frost Dodger Shiraz ($40)””one of many shirazes I sampled, this one was unique.

[THE WINE MERCHANT] Annie’s Lane 2001 Copper Trail Shiraz Grenache Mourvedre - Rhone ...: The Copper Trail Shiraz Grenache Mourvedre is made with a minimal intervention approach, retaining and enhancing the natural expression of the fruit. The wine has aromas of blackcurrant and licorice with a hint of cinnamon, enhanced by subtle use of oak.

[Vino.com | Your Guide to Wine] Types of Wine: Still grown in France, where it is better known as Savagnin Blanc, and in California but almost everywhere else has been largely replaced by its much more intense and aromatic offspring Gewürztraminer clonal variety. The subject name is still used in Australia as an alias name for Gewürztraminer and, confusingly, is also known there under the synonym name Savagnin Rose.

[Pearson's] LAST NIGHT'S AUSSIE TASTING CONTINUES . . .: for the chance to meet and chat with importer Dan Philips (Marquis-Philips etc) and Chris Ringland (best Australian living winemaker with five or more 100 point wines). Special unexpected treats included Pinot Noir specialist, Bill Downie from Yarra and Dan's right hand, Rachel .

[THE WINE MERCHANT] Kay Brothers 2003 Amery Hillside Shiraz - Syrah/Shiraz Red Wine: Palate: A rich, round, soft, voluptuous, fruit driven Shiraz with a hint of confectionery sweetness in the background. A very approachable full bodied combination of blueberries, plum, Ribena, mocha chocolate, spice box, vanilla and pepper fill the palate with pleasurable flavours and the balanced soft tannin finish has both length and persistence.

[Just Grapes Wine Blog] Go high-low with a wine/dog combo: Sritong says. “Tropical fruit from the Viognier counters the spice of the mustard and matches the sweetness of the relish.

 [jjbuckley Fine Wines' Weblog] 2 Day Sale: Wine Advocate, Jan 2005, 90 points: “53% of the crop made it into this blend of 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, and 2% Cabernet Franc. An outstanding wine with a dark ruby/purple color and more power, richness, and concentration than its younger sibling, the 2002 reveals outstanding potential, exhibiting plenty of concentrated black currant fruit with some vanilla, herbs, and licorice.

[Cindy's Other Blog] A Wine Picnic Will Please Your Lover: The lazy, warm days of summer and the cooler temperatures of autumn with beautiful hues of gold and red are the perfect times to plan a romantic picnic with some delicious wines from wine gift baskets you have on hand. The warmer temperatures of summer call for lighter wines such as a crisp Chardonnay with subtle hints of citrus, a light, refreshing Sauvignon Blanc or a fruity Pinot Grigio, all of which perfectly complement lighter dishes of fish, pastas and summer salads.

[A Writer Afoot] Foodie Australia: Our long, relaxed, exquisite meal at the Pier in Sydney. Great company, great food, such smart minds and publishing discussions.  It’s hard to beat the company of publishing folks.

 [cheapbacklink.co.uk] Lovers Love Wine: Planning Your Romantic Picnic: Make sure that your picnic includes delicious wine, because wine is for lovers. Good summer wines include Chardonnay with a citrus twist, a light and refreshing Sauvignon Blanc, or a Pino Grigio with a slightly fruity flavor.

 [My Wedding Plans] Romantic Picnics: Wine is for Lovers: Gourmet gift baskets are just what the love doctor ordered for a romantic picnic. Whether you’d like your picnic to be a simple finger food affair or an elaborate three-course meal is up to you.

[Beer Basket Information Blog] So what is your verdict on Beer Basket after reading so much about ...: New wines are produced by a special method, carbonic maceration, in which whole grapes ferment in stainless steel tanks, often reaching a temperature of 25 to 30 degrees Centigrade (77 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit). This process lasts for about 5 to 20 days, and may be followed by crushing the grapes, which then undergo traditional fermentation for a few days.

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