I 'm currently making room in my wine cooler for a recent large quantity buy, so I pulled out a Cantina Zaccagnini Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2005 Riserva for a pizza dinner tonight. Finish was not long, but dry with soft berry like taste. Turned out to be a good move. Winemaker's notes: Intense violet robe. Great Buy! MORE >>

Winterfest in March, April’s Barrel-tastings, May’s Run For The Rosé’s ($1 from each bottle sold goes to Cancer research), and September Barrel Auction are just a handful of the events happening there. Jamesport Vineyards 2005 Melange de Trois Bordeaux blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot and 26% Cabernet Franc. MORE >>

Very interesting tasting of Australian wines Susan Barros organized today for the first Wine Australia Tasting of 2011 -- Unusual Varietals and Classic Blends. have to say that after tasting these wines, I rushed to the office to break out my James Halliday "Wine Atlas of Australia!" How do the wines taste? Shiraz Blend. MORE >>

An Atwater Estate Vineyards , Cabernet-Merlot 2007. blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon and 47% Merlot. In the mouth, the taste was more mature than I thought it should be at it's young age, soft and mellow with a hint of chocolate. Tags: Cabernet-Merlot New York Seneca Wine Trail red wine Finger Lakes Alcohol: 13.0% MORE >>

We like to end the class in style: a giant edition of show and tell and taste. Each participant brings in a wine to present to the class, which means we get to taste about 25 wines that evening. Sadly, Tibor Gal died too young in a car accident in 2005. For some odd reason, Mrs. Vino always refers to this as the party, but no! MORE >>