Archive | October, 2008
Get the Skinny on Matchbook Wines
One of the great things about blogging on wines is getting to taste some great stuff. One of my favorites that I hadn’t tried before joining up with Diamond Ridge is the Matchbook line of wines. The label has the unique look of burnt paper to enhance the wine’s name. So why choose the name [...]
Continue reading...Wine “Legs” and Screw Tops
27. October 2008
Here are a couple of issues that came up during discussions at our Diamond Ridge Wine Club meeting last month… What do we mean when we talk about a wine’s legs? In regards to wine, “legs” refers to the way that wine runs down the side of the glass after it is swirled. While some people believe [...]
Continue reading...A Tasty Trio
27. October 2008
For Your Consideration: A trio of fine wines! Any one of these is a sure fire winner. Torbreck Descendant The Descendant is a single vineyard Shiraz-Viognier which, as the name implies, is a direct descendant of RunRig. It’s an old oak-aged blend of 92% Shiraz and 8% Viognier that offers up notes of blackberries, [...]
Continue reading...Matching food and wine
27. October 2008
According to many wine experts, those trying to pair food and wine should: - First ask yourself: Do you want your meal to be about the food, with a wine accent, or about the wine as the star attraction? If it’s about the food, choose a wine that won’t overwhelm it-not a California Cabernet with [...]
Continue reading...Seafood Ceviche!
27. October 2008
From the makers of Amelia Chardonnay comes this great recipe! Seafood Ceviche 1 lb. very fresh bay scallops or small peeled raw shrimp 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice 1 to 2 jalapeno or Serrano chilies, seeded and finely minced, or to taste Salt, to taste ½ red onion, cut into ¼ inch dice ½ red bell pepper, cut into ¼ inch [...]
Continue reading...Au Bon Climat
27. October 2008
“Sideways” movie fans will know that Jack and Miles set off for Santa Barbara County in search of some great wine. Well, we are offering one from that county that’s sure to please. Au Bon Climat From Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County, this wine is just easy to drink. Whether with fresh grilled salmon or left-over roast [...]
Continue reading...Umberto Fiore 2007 Moscato d’Asti Italy
14. October 2008
The weather is changing. Sunset is coming earlier as the climate cools as we await the arrival of fall. That means our wine palette changes, too, as we move from the light, summer wines to the deeper, more hearty red wines that keep us warm on a winter’s night. Umberto Fiore Moscato d’Asti Before we say good-bye [...]
Continue reading...Why fuss when you can Stew…Beef Stew that is!
14. October 2008
How about some hearty stew to go with one of those rich wines? Here’s a great stew that works well as the weather cools down. It’s amazing how such great tastes can come from a simple recipe. Beef Stew Ingredients: * 2 to 3 pounds lean beef, cut in small cubes [...]
Continue reading...For Your Consideration: California Does Wine!
14. October 2008
For Your Consideration… Cline Big Break Zinfandel 2006 This is a great California red wine. Eucalyptus mint, firm structure and exotic spice are key elements. A robust wine, the wine reveals crisp, dark wild berries, hints of dark chocolate with vanilla and spicy oak. A distinct dusty berry character (reminiscent of picking wild black berries in the [...]
Continue reading...A Look Into Chris Cox
9. October 2008
Chris Cox' entire life has been influenced by his relationship with the horse. He moved with his ranching family from Florida when he wasn't yet two years old, to an island off the coast of Australia to raise...
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27. October 2008
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