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Wines to Picnic With
Warmer days are ahead which makes one think about picnics in the park and grilling on the deck. Here are some wines that will suit almost any occasion and make them a unique wine experience. 2005 Earthquake Syrah This 15.5 percent alcohol wine is a monster! A blend of three Phillips family vineyards, the Earthquake Syrah is [...]
Continue reading...Basic Wine and Food Pairing
Monday, March 9, 2009
The two best tools you have to judge wine are your nose and your tongue and they are as unique as your fingerprints when it comes to what you like and don’t like. The Tongue. The sensation wine gives you – flavor and aroma – does not come chiefly from your tongue. Your tongue has “zones” [...]
Continue reading...2005 Boarding Pass Shiraz
Monday, March 9, 2009
This wine is rated 92 points by Robert Parker. According to Wine.com, the wine was aged in French and American oak for 12 months. Purple-colored, it is very expressive, with a nose of smoke, spice box, blackberry, and blueberry jam. Layered, supple-textured, sweet, and full-bodied, this seamless, crowd-pleasing wine offers a remarkably long finish for its [...]
Continue reading...Selbach
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
2007 Selbach Riesling This wine carries a clear, pale yellow color with a nose of apple, honey and a bit of wildflower. The dominant flavors are apple and honey. The wine is a straightforward, virtually dry version with bright and fresh fruit flavors reminiscent of apples and melons. Try it as an aperitif or with [...]
Continue reading...This Weeks Wine Picks!
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
We will be trying a number of great white wines and several terrific reds. Here’s a look at some wine we will be tasting this week. 2007 La Vieille Ferme The vineyard lies to the east of the southern tip of the Côtes du Rhône appellation, near the town of Villes-sur-Auzon, at the foot of the Mont-Ventoux [...]
Continue reading...Wines of The Chocolate Trail
Monday, February 23, 2009
We made the trip to Hermann Saturday for the annual Chocolate Trail that the wineries put on. Six wineries offered chocolate-based desserts and the appropriate wine pairing for visitors who paid $30 each for the festival. There some great desserts and even greater wines offered during the occasion, among them the port wines samples at Stonehill Winery [...]
Continue reading...Missouri Wines
Monday, February 23, 2009
After drinking Missouri wines this past weekend, I thought you could use a little information about the state’s wines and their varietal equivalent of wines you might be more familiar with. Chambourcin Produces a medium-bodied red wine similar to a Pinot Noir, with a fruity aroma and cherry and earthy/spicy complexities. Serve with barbecue, pork, and pasta [...]
Continue reading...Consider these!
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
This is the month for romance and nothing sets the mood more than a great bottle of wine. 2005 75 wine company Cabernet Sauvignon This Cabernet Sauvignon hails from the Amber Knolls Vineyard. The 2005 vintage has bright aromas of cherries, cranberries, and roses. It leads into a deep layering of earthy spices, vanilla, and cocoa. It [...]
Continue reading...2005 Merryvale Starmont
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
2005 Merryvale Starmont Cabernet Sauvignon This Napa Valley wine earned 92 Points from Wine Enthusiast. It is with grapes from a number of well-known Napa vineyards, including the likes of Beckstoffer and ToKalon. It is a blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. It offers drinkers a deep magenta color, [...]
Continue reading...A Perfect Pair!
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Just like you’re a perfect fit for your partner, wine’s perfect mate is chocolate. Here are some tips on pairing the two great tastes on Earth. Milk Chocolate Wine Suggestions Pinot Noir or a lighter-bodied Merlot will complement a bar of milk chocolate, a creamy chocolate mousse or chocolate accented cheesecake. Rieslings, Muscats or dessert [...]
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Wednesday, March 11, 2009
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