Tag Archive | "merlot"

Big Reds have BIG Taste!

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

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Big Reds have BIG Taste!

The reds have it this week as we take a look at some great full-bodied wines that are sure to please those looking for a big wine with a big taste. 2007 R Wines Roogle Red, SE Austrailia The Roogle Red is composed of 50% Shiraz, 30% Merlot, and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. It was aged in [...]

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For Your Consideration: California Does Wine!

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

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For Your Consideration: California Does Wine!

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 [...]

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This Chili is One Hot Wine!

Monday, July 21, 2008

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This Chili is One Hot Wine!

While plenty of attention is paid to the traditional wine countries like France, Italy, Australia and regions in the United States, too often there are countries like Chile in South America that are overlooked for its wonderful quality of big red wines being produced

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Recipe: Pan-Seared Salmon with Merlot Gastrique

Monday, June 30, 2008

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Recipe: Pan-Seared Salmon with Merlot Gastrique

Merlot-based wines usually have medium body with hints of berry, plum, and currant. Its softness and "fleshiness", combined with its earlier ripening, makes Merlot an ideal

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