Monthly Archives: July 2009
Who says Paris doesn’t produce good wine?!
Ok, Paris is a horrible place to produce wine, but a terrific place to experience it! A couple years back (wow time flies), Christine and I went on our honeymoon to Paris. We were really looking forward to the unique … Continue reading
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Poll Winner: Pinot Noir!
Results:Pinot Noir – 6Sauvignon Blanc & Riesling – 4 eachOther (better not be White Zinfandel) – 2 So you guys picked a red varietal for your favorite summer wine?! I am just kidding! I love Pinot Noir anytime of year, … Continue reading
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Terrific wines for the Summer
The summer is made for picnics, hikes, and barbeques. The summer is also made for two very special wine varietals, Zinfandel* and Sauvignon Blanc. It is amazing how two such amazingly opposite wines can both embody the same season so … Continue reading
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That is just screwy!
Over the course of the past month I have been asked a single question more then any other, are corks or screw caps better? This has been a controversial issue in the wine world for some time now, but the … Continue reading
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What exactly do wine ratings mean and are they accurate?
The 100 Point Scale95-100 A classic truly great wine!90-94 An outstanding wine that is superior in character and style.85-89 A very good wine with a few special qualities.80-84 A good, well-made wine.75-79 A mediocre, but drinkable wine that may possess … Continue reading
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A cautionary tale
When people decide to get into wine and start acquiring a few bottles to age for special occasion or simply collect, there are a few things that need to be kept in mind. Consistent temperature exposure (I keep mine in … Continue reading
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One to try and one to avoid like the plague
Over the course of the past year I began keeping tasting notes on some of great and awful wines that I have had. Consider this the first in a line of hopefully informative insights into what is good and what … Continue reading
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