A taste of a few remarkable wines that ended my 2011: 2000 Chateau Destieux Bordeaux Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 13% alcohol Appearance – The darkest of garnets, to a black glassy edge, opaque. Aroma – From a foot away, while pouring, I got a blast of juicy fruit. Upon closer nosing came, ripe berries and stems,…
Last Thursday I was treated to a self-pour format tasting (Yes, professionals only!) of Rosé Champagnes and sparkling wines at Waterloo and City courtesy of The Tasting Panel magazine. My Facebook status pretty much described my “celebratory” mood and got many comments: “If you just saw a crazy blond seat-dancing in her car on the…
Let’s see…. Did ya take my advice this year to SEEK, FIND, BUY, & ENJOY,(or CELLAR) ANY of these wines?!?!? : ) NV Gruet Cellars Blanc de Noirs Sparkling Wine New Mexico!!! 04 Domain Wachau “Terassen Federspiel” Niederösterreich Wachau AUT Gruner Veltliner! 10 Margerum Wine Co “Happy Canyon” SB County CA Sauv Blanc!!! 09 Terredora…
I’m of the opinion that Thanksgiving, more so than even 4th of July, is OUR National Holiday Event that bests defines the unique nature of the American Experience. A few other countries (i.e. Canada) may have national holidays to give thanks, BUT I am not convinced that in those countries Thanksgiving is for them what…
Recently, I had the opportunity to attend the Stars of California event presented by Learn About Wine. According to the invitation, the purpose of this event was to focus on “Newer or smaller brands that will make the difference in the future of wine in your stores, wine lists, and events.” The event was held…