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| Page 1 of 1 | Previous | Next | VIGNA UVA VINO OCTOBER 1, 2011 The Wines of Chile: Casablanca Valley at Puro Chile Pablo Morande first planted vines in Casablanca Chile in 1982 where he introduced Chardonnay, Riesling and in 1986 the first Sauvignon Blanc. He did this in a time and place where no one would have believed he would succeed. But Pablo saw the similarities to Carneros California, and took the calculated risk. The rest is history. alcohol. | | | | | | |
| | | DR. VINO JUNE 8, 2009 249 bottles of wine on the wall 1998 Tyrrell’s Wines Vat 1 Semillon, Hunter. 2005 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay, Margaret River. 2006 Petaluma Piccadilly Valley Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills. 1998 Brokenwood Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz, Hunter. NV Pirie Sparkling Chardonnay/Pinot Noir, Tasmania. 1998 Pizzini Nebbiolo, King Valley. | | ALICE FEIRING OCTOBER 6, 2007 Alice Feiring - In Vino Veritas The late Daniel Thibaut who had been the winemaker at Charles Heidsieck described Montgueux, with 446 acres of vines planted to 85% Chardonnay, as theMontrachet of Champagne. Mile follows mile of eye numbing non-viticulture agriculture. And, of in the distance is the hill. It is a BIG hill. There are vines on the south eastern slope. | | | | | | | |
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SLAKED | FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2009 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2000 Mini-Retrospective
There was very little excitement for it, with most professional wine writers comparing it to 1998. 2000 Corison Winery Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon I didn't figure this would (or could) be any better than the 1997 ( previously reviewed ). I remember the 2000 vintage as a whirlwind of excitement. In other words, a loser. was wrong. MORE >> -
WINE TASTING GUY | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 2008 Polaner tasting standouts
Either way, while it was overwhelming, I tasted some very fine wines and met some very personable and charming winemakers (or winery proprietors). began in a French table area and tried some Sancerres (made from Sauvignon Blanc), some white Burgundys (made from Chardonnay) and some white blends. don't know. great wine. Onto the reds. MORE >> -
BROOKLYN GUY LOVES WINE | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2007 Champagne Notes from the Martin Scott Portfolio
like to look a the different bottles at each table, to talk to the person pouring if they work at the winery, to consider each wine slowly, to take my time, in other words. 2002 Hermann J Wiemer Blanc de Blancs (8) I love this NY State winery's Rieslings, and it was fun to taste the sparkling wines. cannot enjoy myself that way. MORE >> -
BROOKLYN GUY LOVES WINE | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, 2007  Recent Sips
Like crushed rocks and a drop of honey, this well structured Chardonnay had lots of personality. Oregon 2003 Daedalus Pinot Noir Seven Springs Vineyard , $35 ( Winery). 1998 Chateau de Cabrieres Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Prestige Tete de Cru , $33 (Wine Commune). The name of this wine is a little pun in French." ef.er.vey.cent." MORE >> -
BROOKLYN GUY LOVES WINE | FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2007  San Diego Trip Food and Wine
Here are a few interesting wines from the recent trip: 1998 Hafner Cabernet Sauvignon , (available only at the winery , price unknown but probably about $30). Hafner Cabernet and Chardonnay are house wines at pop-in-law's. I always enjoy visiting the in-laws in the San Diego area. Fruity and rich, but not at all overwhelming. MORE >>
- DRINKING A 2005 BENSON FERRY OLD VINE ZINFANDEL WITH A LITTLE BIT OF BACKGROUND EAST VILLAGE WINE GEEK | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2008
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