France is believed to produces some the finest wines to be tasted. Why? Although France is a not a very big country (the whole country of France can fit inside Texas state lines), it is home to some of the biggest names/regions in the wine industry. The French climate and soil seem to be perfect for growing wine. Also Frence soil varies [...]
Archive for February, 2010
How to Pick a French Wine (Part 1)
Posted in Learn about Wine, Wines of France, tagged French, How to Pick, Learn, Wine on February 24, 2010 | 1 Comment »
2009 Donkey and Goat Grenache Rose
Posted in Grenache, Rose, Wines Of Cailfornia on February 19, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
2009 Donkey and Goat Grenache Rose, McDowell Valley, Ca Color- Light Pink Nose- Sweet Strawberry, Floral Body- Light Taste- Strawberries, Earthy, Mineral
2007 Les Caves Joseph Bordeaux
Posted in Bordeaux, Sauvignon Blac, Semillon, Wines of France on February 17, 2010 | 1 Comment »
2007 Les Caves Joseph Bordeaux Color- Lite Straw yellow Nose- Grapefruit, Citrus, Pear, Mint Body- Medium to Light Taste- Citrus, Lime, Pear, Grapefruit
Wine Basics
Posted in Learn about Wine on February 16, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Wine Basics- When researching wine you will often be overwhelmed with information that is not really relevant to a casual wine drinker or to someone who just wants to be able to pick a good wine when your out to dinner. So below is a list of important facts that will get you by when out for a casual glass of [...]
Chiusa Grande Tommolo Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
Posted in Wines of Italy on February 16, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
2008 Chiusa Grande Tommolo Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Color- Purple red Nose- Dark fruit, Floral, Chemicals(floor cleaner) Body- Medium Taste- Dry, Cherries, Low tannins, black berries, Spices
Cantara Cellars Zinfandel
Posted in Wines Of Cailfornia, Zinfandel on February 15, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Cantara Cellars Zinfandel, Lodi Color-Ruby Red Nose- Pepper, Smokey, Oak Body- Medium to Full Taste- Red Berries, Plum, Pepper, Oak, Carmel
Cantara Cellars Chardonnay
Posted in Chardonnay, Wines Of Cailfornia on February 14, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Cantara Cellars Chardonnay, Lodi Color- Golden Straw Nose- Little stinky, Ripe Apples Body- Medium Taste- Smooth, Apples, Pears
Rosenblum Cellars Zinfandel
Posted in Wines Of Cailfornia, Zinfandel on February 12, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Rosenblum Cellars Vintner’s Cuvee Zinfandel Color- Purple Red Nose- Cedar, Black pepper, Plum, Cherry cola Body- Mid to Full Taste- Blackberry, Raisin, Plum, Cherry
Wine Lingo
Posted in Learn about Wine on February 10, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Acidity- is used on labels to give the total acid content of the wine. Think of acidity as the prickly sensation on the sides of your tongue when drinking wine. Alcohol- is very important to the final product from the grape itself. It effects how you feel after drinking it and also it affect the [...]
