The 2007 is a pretty medium gold color, with a nose of melted butter and ripe apples. This could account possibly for the oak-ier flavor of the 2007. Now I really liked the 2007 Fess Parker Syrah, a new offering. Tags: News chardonnay 2007 chardonnay 2008 fess parker syrah 2007 Wine reviews Really fabulous. MORE >>

From the little that I have tasted so far, I think 2010 is going to be a fantastic vintage for many of the wines that I love to drink. 2010, however, seems to be a different story. Dan Melia of Mosel Wine Merchant told me that 2010 was a crazy vintage for Mosel Riesling with the highest acidity levels in years. MORE >>

From Chateau Montelena, the vineyard featured in the movie Bottle Shock , and winner of the 1976 Judgement in Paris, comes this 2007 Chardonnay loaded with lemon rinds, apricot, apples, melon, pineapple, slate and smooth buttery flavors, with oak, spice and vanilla reflecting a long complex finish. Salute MORE >>

Summer fruits, like ripe peaches, juicy pineapple and honeysuckle all contribute to the nose on this white wine made with the delicate Viognier grape. Floral notes dominate the palate and finish with a refreshing kind of ginger ale sparkle. can recommend pairing this with a spicy Thai dish, shrimp or even lobster, and a bottle retails for about $1 MORE >>

The wine used was a Renzo Masi Chianti Riserva 2007. I've been getting a few comments on the blog and from friends at work about Shirley's recipes, so when I can I will add the recipe to the blog post along with a review of the wine used in the recipe. Also planning to add a recipe page and post recipes from my readers. lunch. Buon Appetito. MORE >>