Just southwest of famed Montalcino in Tuscany, Argiano produces this attractive blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot and 20% Syrah, each fermented and aged for several months in French and Slavonian oak separately before blending. Medium-Full body with soft tannins.

wanted to see what varietial of wine I was buying, like Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir etc. I am finally getting around to trying French wines. have heard that they do make some remarkable red wines. That was, what now feels like, a long time ago. Yet, at the same time my favorite wine was a Chianti. Pomerol Bordeaux French

Here we have a Cabernet Sauvignon from the Colchagua valley in Chile, produced by DOMAINES BARONS DE ROTHSCHILD-LAFITE who took over the Los Vascos estate (Los Vascos meaning The Basques, in honour of its Basque origins) in 1988. There is much going on here for under $10. This wine has a deep and dark ruby red color.

Sauvignon Blanc 2011. Sauvignon Blanc 2012. Cabernet Sauvignon 100 Anos 2011. The family has had the winery since not 1940 -- yet it was only in 1991 that Maria Mendez Parodi and her husband bought this winery. Straw colored, strong mineral nose, high acidity, minerality, very rich on the palate with complex flavors.

Sauvignon Blanc Reserva 2011. 44 Cab franc 28 Tannat 18 Cabernet Sauvignon 10 Merlot. Cabernet Frank 2010. "Welcome!" says attractive dark haired Federico Domingo, Export Manager for Bodegas Castillo Viejo as we squeeze into his tiny car. Alexander joins his. as well as a member of the Castillo Viejo family. El Preciado.

blend of Tannat Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon  Malbec Merlot). "What exciting wines!" is my first reaction to meeting Marcelo Irurtia, who is in charge of vineyard management for his family's 100 year old winery, and Maria Silvia Bianchi, who is in charge of exportation. The brand of these two wines is Km.0 naked viognier.

Sauvignon Blanc 2011 Bodegas Carrou. Sauvignon Blanc Sur Lie 2010 (stainless steel). Petite Mansang (90%) and Sauvignon Gris (10%) 2010 from Montevideo. It seems as if the Sauvignon Gris adds zip. Blend of Tannant Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc and Merlot. They buy 25% new oak every year. Enticing!

2009 Cabernet Franc. 2007 Tannat Cabernet Sauvignon  (85 Tannat 15 CS). "This is an incredible park!" I couldn't help but exclaim as Victoria  Varela, the fourth generation of her family who is also in charge of the export market, shows me around her Varela Zarranz estate. you can see them both in the picture above. Herbal.

The soil is here calcareous clay loam soil and the 15 hectares are planted with Tannat, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot in addition to Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. an absolutely fabulous visit to Pisano Wines today. The story started three centuries ago in Italy. His dream was to start a winery in Uruguay. I asked, amazed.

Due to its gravel dominated soil it is planted in grape varieties Cabernet Sauvignon (35%), Cabernet Franc (35%), and Merlot(30%). I found a pronounced sense of cinnamon on the palate, and am told – incredibly – it is from the cabernet sauvignon and not necessarily the oak. “Welcome!” It is made with 100% new oak. 

will meet Eric soon, and am very excited to taste the new vintage as well (hopefully) some older vintages because though this estate is based in Saint Emilion, which is Merlot territory, because of the unusual gravel soil on this estate Cabernet Sauvignon is the prominent grape in the blend. "I'm having a vertical tasting of Figeac!"

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot are the grape varieties of Pauillac. The majority of these are cabernets, with a large predominance of Cabernet Sauvignon, which give the wine its bright color, subtle flavor and great aging potential. You can almost taste it in the wine.

had already tasted and reviewed their 2007 Cabernet Franc and found that to be one of the best Finger Lakes '07 Cab Francs from what was a very good FLX vintage. The 2007 Sync and an outstanding 2008 blend of Cab Franc, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon called Overlay Verse 4. Entrance sign off W. Lake Rd. No gift shop.

You probably know that in Maraux, six varietals are allowed: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc. yet in the past, Carmenere was and is still allowed. The problem until now is that it was difficult to ripen fully. In my Decanter article , I explain the decision behind its revivival.

2008 Leonetti Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla Valley ( about $65 ) USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Walla Walla Valley. Sure enough, Eric posted the wines served, complete with tasting notes. For the full menu (pdf) , click here. Appetizers: crostini. USA, Virginia, Central Region, Monticello. Halibut course and salad course.

Chateau Rauzan Segla 2006 Gran Cru Classe-Margaux 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, aged in 50% French oak barrels for 18 months. Cabernet Sauvignon, 33.5% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, aged in 50% French oak barrels for 18 months. Chateau Rauzan Segla 2001 Gran Cru Classe-Margaux 63.5%

This Bordeaux is a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Merlot. Saint-Androny is a commune in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in southwestern France. Very attractive aromas of eucalyptus, figs, black cherry, juniper and a bit of dried fruit. The flavors reflect the fig component with hints of chocolate and coffee and tobacco.

It's an icon, just like the wines which include Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. "This looks like the Museum of Modern Art in San Francisco" I exclaim, coming upon the incredible structure that rises from out of nowhere in the Maremma wilderness. Hand harvesting rules, along with indigenous yeast.

The focus is on international varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Syrah. Flagship Ca' Marcanda is a blend of 50 percent Merlot, 40 percent Cabernet Sauvigon, and 10 percent Cabernet Franc. Apparently, buying the land from a merchant family took many years and hence the name.

Conceived as a marriage between the Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot grapes, this Italian "SuperTuscan" has evolved over the years from a majority of Cabernet Sauvignon to more Merlot, which yields more plush, supple, luxurious wines. Isn't this art incredibly gorgeous?

The flagship wine is the 2007 Gran Reserve, just released, which is 70% Malbeck and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged 24 months in 75% new French oak (25% neutral French oak) and one year in barrel. "Welcome," says Antoine Blech of Opia restaurant in Manhattan, welcoming Jean-Jacques Bonnie of Bodega DiamAndes and his contingent.

” Frequent drinkers today aged 26 – 34 have more confidence than Waugh since 78% of them think they can tell the difference between merlot and cabernet sauvignon, even more similar than Burgundy and Bordeaux! Hmm, not the only place we Americans have a lot of confidence… ). That’s the good news. American wine

Not expensive at all, at least when I found this 2009 Aveleda Follies Touriga Nacional / Cabernet Sauvignon for only ( $10 ). What I also found was a big bold blend of 70% Touriga Nacional and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon that rivals almost all Cabernet's I've tasted. Surprise, Surprise!! Awesome!

Wine Spectator called Bob's first Cabernet Sauvignon "a Cellar Selection.". As a winemaker, Bob also make two whites, Two Angles Sauvignon Blanc and Angel's "Secret Carneros Chardonnay" -- a bright rich fruit forward style for both. also liked the Syrah and the 100% Cabernet Sauvignon.

This is a luscious, full-bodied wine (50% Malbec, 30% Merlot, 10/10 Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah) from Mendoza with a rich, ripe, perfumed nose of deep luscious black fruit, a very intense palate of dark fruit, very balanced tannin and acidity, and long finish with more dark rich ripe fruit. Clos de la Siete 2009 (Michael Roland).

The grape varieties grown include: Montepulciano, Sangiovese, Petit Verdot, Pecorino, Passerina Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon.  . Do you like sulfates in your wines? No one does. In addition to Domodimonti we tasted other specialty items from Marche, as well as fabulous Amaro digestifs from Varnelli. Low-yielding vineyards.

In the Cedars-Sinai study, 36 women were randomized to drink either Cabernet Sauvignon or Chardonnay daily for almost a month, then switched to the other type of wine. LOS ANGELES (Jan. women, new research from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center shows. White wine lacked the same effect. Switching may shift your risk.” Co-author Glenn D.

The handpicked fruit from the excellent 2008 vintage (warm days, cool nights) are from estate vineyards and consist of 83% Merlot, 12% Sangiovese and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. In 1124 the seeds of a house of wine were planted. This also adds richness and texture. 14% Alcohol and $35 SRP

This Cabernet is super soft and very fruit forward with aromas of ripe red fruits, blackberry and forest floor, paired with a palate of berry flavors, chocolate, bing cherry, and a touch of oak. In the early 1980’s, Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles caught the attention of renowned Napa Valley vintner Chuck Wagner of Caymus Vineyards.

There were also some very nice Cabernet Francs from the Finger Lakes and surprisingly my pick for Best Red Wine is from the Finger Lakes. blend of 40% Grenache, 25% Cinsault, 15% Carignan, 10% Syrah, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. I guess saying that 2011 was not as eventful as 2010 would be understating it a little. So, here goes.

Most notably the blended Marlstone and Briarstone Cabernet Sauvignon. In May of 2009 I reviewed a Chardonnay from California that I named as the best Chardonnay I have ever tasted, a Clos Du Bois Calcaire. Since then I have treated myself to some very nice red wines from that same winery. They are water-conscious too.

The wines produced here are Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc, all very balanced, elegant, and Burgundian as you can imagine. He offers three handcrafted wines – sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, and a syrah based blend called ‘Serenity.’ Grant has strong feelings about the state of sauvignon blanc in S. link]. link].

You will find many varietals at Waterkloof – Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Mouvedre, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, all very balanced and perfectly delicious! “Dazzling!”. The slopes of Schaapenberg boast a myriad of different aspects but south-facing ones predominate. Few wineries could afford this luxury. News S.

You will find all your favorite varietals here, with the La Motte Pierneef Sauvignon Blanc (Organically Grown), Pierneef Shiraz Viognier, and Shiraz-Grenache special favorites due to their complexity, intensity of flavor, concentration of fruit, finesse, elegance, and balance. also really liked the Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Johann opened several bottles of the top selling wines, including the Pinotage and the Cabernet Sauvignon. The Cabernet was fabulous as well and can spend 24 to 36 months in new French oak. Africa abrie beeslaar cabernet sauvignon johann krige kanonkop Pinotage South Africafor my application paper. News S.

Africa and daughter of Warwick founder Stan Radcliffe, is the force behind the famous Bordeaux blend, Trilogy, popularized Cabernet Franc, and was instrumental in launchng the Pinotage society so it is natural that these wines are consistent award winners (though there are other award winning red blends, and Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc as well).

At Backsberg you will find wines in various quality levels, with whites including Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, and sparklers as well including Viognier. quickly become a fan of the Bordeaux blends with its soft juicy tannins, and the Cabernet Sauvignon with its hint of mint and black marble. Two wineries being neighborly!”.

The Sauvignon Blanc, increasingly one of S. "So here i am, at Ken Forrester's 96 Winery Road restaurant in South Africa!". first met Ken Forrester in New York at a trade event in New York City focusing on wines from South Africa. Africa for many decades. During my recent trip to S. Chenin Blanc has been S. and an excellent late harvest.

Upstairs in the glass enclosed tasting room we taste the Sauvignon Blanc 2011. allen sauvignon blanc South Africa“Welcome!” says Gus C.G. Allen, an owner of Constantia Glen winery in Constantia, South Africa. We are here at Constantia Glen to experience one of the “newer” wineries in Constantia, though the property dates back to 1685.

Faust Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon ** dark chocolate, cherries, light brine with some olive notes as it finishes Pascal Jolivet Sancerre 2010 lime, stone, honeydew and fresh grass. Superb. Steele Carneros Pinot Noir 2009 ** milk chocolate covered strawberries, confectioners sugar on the finish. Fine tannins. Very soft.

It all started in the eighties, when Nicholas Catena (whose family had been making wine for generations) imported consultant Paul Hobbs to come to Argentina and create world class Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. Like Malbec? The press loved the quality old vine Malbec, and voila! The multi-milliion industry Malbec is today.

He had originally bought a case to commemorate the birth of his 2nd son, and I thought it was very generous of him to show up with this wonderful Bordeaux blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc. The world of wine has been good to me. Ray O., Julien 2003. Thank you, Ray! Score: 98.

The collection included sparklers, chardonnay, pinot noir, and a cabernet sauvignon, all named with numbers that had key significance for Jean-Charles. For example, the JCB No. 7, my favorite Pinot Noir from the Sonoma Coast, was named for the moment he had his first taste of wine. News Anthony Dias Blue baccarrat jean-charles boisse

Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon round it all out, along with Petit Sirah and Merlot. Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. The Cabernet Sauvignon fruit comes from an alluvial fan on Ritchie Creek in Calistoga, and the 8% Merlot and 8% Malbac comes from a vienyard along the Napa River. Social climber?

1975 Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 1975 * Still a very wonderful red plum color in the glass, with bricking. The wines abound at harvest this year due to CV's new rule: for each ton you crush, you bring an "old" wine (old means more than 10). don't remember drinking this well for a long time, if ever! Perfect.

60% Sauvignon Gris, 40% Sauvignon Blanc There is but one hectare (2.2 The rarely-seen sauvignon gris is pink in hue, has thick skins and gives great girth and body ; the sauvignon blanc lends much-needed aromatics. Today Helene came to London Lennie's in New York to describe her white and red Bordeaux to the staff. Hours.

have always liked New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc's, but red wines were just not attractive to me. The 2009 Te Kahu is a Bordeaux style blend of 80% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Malbec. First, this is the first New Zealand red wine I have tasted in a least four years. It has a twist off cap.

Helena Sauvignon Blanc is all barreled down and aging nicely. acre vineyard of clone 338 organic Cabernet Sauvignon is coming along slow and nice, with notes of mostly blueberry and very soft tannins. Veeder our.8-acre block of clone 337 Cabernet (pictured above) is showing wonderful notes of mixed berry compote.

Yet the Sauvignon Blanc, with just a hint of semillion, was crisp and delicious, as was the Carmenere. Andrea Leon. It was a very emotional harvest," explains petite Andrea Leon Iriarte, winemaker and communications manager for Lapostolle winery in Chile, describing the vintage of 2010. and that is what Lapostolle is all about.

Bordeaux style blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Cabernet Franc, & 10% Merlot.This was one of my few remaining wines I brought home for my visit to Keuka Lake in August. One full week of gorgeous weather in now over. got out of work tonight and walked into the chilly and rainy night.

Martin Ray Cabernet Sauvignon Tri County 2002 Cork. Martin Ray Cabernet Sauvignon Tri County 2002 Diam Cork **. Michel Laroche of Domaine LaRoche. So what is it about the 'cork vs. screwcap' controversy that is so fascinating? Below you can see the scores of "cork vs. screwcap" from members. Wine Media Guild of NY.

My favorite wine of the evening was the DiamAndes Gran Reserva 2007, the first wine produced by this promising vineyard with the help of Michel Rolland: it is a blend of 70% Malbec and 30% Cabernet. Do you recall the California gold rush from your fourth grade history class? The 130?hectare Argentina News argentina brune laplane diamandes

It will be my first time to Pfalz,and Kuhn is one of the key producers of Pinot Noir, along with other international red varieties such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, St. The winery has twenty hectares planted with Riesling and other international varieties such as Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, and Gewurztraminer.

Now interestingly, the scallops also pair well with the Cupcake Chardonnay and Cupcake Sauvignon Blanc, two of my favorite wines. When the SB (my pet name for Sauvignon Blanc) was first poured, I was entranced by the fresh aroma of cut grass, and appreciative of the fuller, well-balanced body. A bite-sized bit of fun. ".

At present, they are offering a Cabernet Sauvignon (with six percent of Merlot) and Sauvignon Blanc with a percentage of Semillion. Bernard Portet on left, his son Olivier center, and guest at right. So fun to catch up with Bernard Portet today over his new Heritance Wines at Apiary, a fun restaurant in New York.

Tonight I opened a perfect wine for that tailgate experience, or in other words, "very cheap" (but good); a Concha Y Toro Xplorador Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 ($8) *Disclaimer: I received this wine as a sample from the PR folks at Banfi Vintners. Cabernet Sauvignon red wine ChileThey also uncorked a lot of wine.

Mercer Estates wines sampled at lunch included the Pinot Gris (one of the best selling wines in Washington), the Merlot (absolutely my favorite of the Mercer Estates wines with its mouth filling, rich flavor, incredible balance, and pure elegance of fruit) and Cabernet Sauvignon. "This Gone Fishin wine label is great!"

Of course, I did come to the rescue with a Cabernet Franc Rosé just brought home from my recent Keuka Lake Wine Tour and a visit to McGregor Vineyard and Winery. Tonight Shirley made one of her classic catastrophes. It was meant to be something between a gumbo and jambalaya. In order to save dinner, I had to choose a good wine.

News 009 Jacob's Creek Reserve Pinot Noir from the Adelaide Hills and finally jacob's creek their 2008 Jacob's Creek Reserve Barossa Shiraz 2008 their 2009 Jacob's Creek Reserve Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon their Jacob's Creek Reserve Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2009. their Jacob's Creek Reserve Barossa Dry Riesling 2010

One of the traditional Bordeaux varietals, Malbec has characteristics that fall somewhere between Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. After a few minutes catching up on today's emails, that insatiable yearning for a nice glass of wine took control. The story in Argentina is quite the opposite. Malbec Argentina

Our one acre plot of Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon is about 40% through veraison. We've reached about 50% veraison in our small plot of Merlot at Jaeger Vineyard just west of Big Ranch Road in Oak Knoll District. Our clone 181 is catching up slowly on last year. There isn't a lot of shatter here. Crosby Roamann Napa Valley

did pass on a few nice California reds though and stayed with the Finger Lakes and a Salmon Run Meritage 2008 ( $11 ), a blend of 54% Cabernet Franc, 39.5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6.5% Grilled a few NY strip steaks this past week-end and looked forward to opening a nice red wine for change. Merlot. Lots of nice aromas.

Here is a SuperTuscan blend of 85% Sangiovese with 15% Cabernet Sauvignon that is fermented in steel tanks for 15 days then barrel aged for 6-8 months in French oak, and finally in bottle for 3-6 months. cassis and smoke on the finish. This delicious bargain is $21 SRP

Cabernet Franc, 9.2% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5.6% To me, sometimes fruit is a better thirst quencher than a simple glass of water. And the Macari Rose 2010 from Long Island's North Fork is a case in point. The wonderful wet aromas of a freshly cut watermelon. luscious ripe strawberries picked this morning. merlot, 14.5% alcohol.

Helena AVA, Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc, pictured above. Our other wine, perhaps the more interesting of the two, is "Dark Garden" -- our 2009 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced primarily from Atlas Peak, with eighteen months in 80+% new oak, 6% Petit Verdot, 14.9% Criticism sucks. fucking hate it. Truly. ditto. eventually.

Clairette and Ugni blanc have become the dominate grape varieties with some smaller plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Mouvedre and Syrah. blend of 40% Grenache, 25% Cinsault, 15% Carignan, 10% Syrah, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon Aromas are still kinky. Wine from Algeria! Who would'a thunk. and 2nd Ave.

But I recently had something even more rare: tasting the BV, Georges de Latour, Private Reserve, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon, 1958. Easily one of the best California wines I have ever tasted, the gorgeous mature cabernet from start to finish was spectacular: the wine was still structured and very much alive.

Equally fabulous was the 2009 Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc, with its exotic flavors of passion fruit and guava. The reds were all fabulous, yet my personal fav ws the 2008 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, which is heavily influenced by sun drenched days which gives the wine its ripeness. Jim Collins. Salute!

We began with base blends of our varietals -- Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot -- and then experimented with single barrel additions and reductions, "reserve" or "barrel selections," and blind tasted everything with friends and family repeatedly. The base blend for the 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, a Mt. Roughly 75% new wood; 13.6%

Next came the 2009 Argento Cabernet Sauvignon, also aged six months in oak (80% French, 20% American) which paired with crispy duck and quinoa risotto. "Pinot Grigio from Argentina?" a guest asks, accepting a glass of nicely chilled, cool climate Pinot Grigio at the private dining room of Industria Argentina in Tribeca.

The native grapes have unfamiliar names, yet many wines I tasted are familiar … Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malvasia. “We are very lucky today!” a woman said, stepping onto the gorgeous rooftop of a West Side building where the gorgeous sun displayed its golden rays after several days of clouds and rain. News wines of croatia

Koyle Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. Koyle Royale Cabernet Sauvignon. Cristobal Undurraga Marimon is a member of the family known in the Chilean wine industry as “the pioneers,” who were among the first in the 1980s to bring the country’s fine, value-priced wines to the attention of the world. Kolye Reserve Syrah.

The winning bidder will be trained by Signorello Estate's world-renowned winemakers, Luc Morlet and Pierre Birebent, to blend your very own specially bottled case of Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from fruit on Signorello Estate's rocky hillsides above Silverado Trail. Cabernet Sauvignon. The critics love the wines. Padrone.

even so far away, one gets an incredible sense of the soil that produces such incredible Cabernet Sauvignon. SInce I'm in NYC, I am so luck as I can go to my favorite Park Avenue Spring restaurant and have three vintages of Cabernet from their family cellar paired with four courses of chef Kevin Lasko's cuisine! Helena.

Blend is 48% Zinfandel, 47% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petite Verdot. Director's Cut 2009 Russian River Valley Chardonnay. Style: Straw in color, subtle nose reveals tropical fruits (guava, pineapple, honeysuckle) that extend to the medium-weight palate along with flavors of ripe peach. Director's Cut 2008 Cinema. Long lingering finish.

After months of torturously preparing our 2010 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc, tentatively named "Serotonin", and our 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, likely monikered "Dark Garden", we finally got around to bottling today, May 18, 2011. It was a chilly, slightly overcast morning in the city as I made my way north. The 2010 Serotonin.

Until then, I'll still cheat a bit, but I do hear the Cabernet Sauvignon calling or is that an old vine Zin I mentioned in my last post that I have been dealing with an ulcer issue. It's something I've had for about 20 years and seems to come and go whenever. In the meantime, I have given up coffee and wine. Hate to waste good wine.

This dish was also accompanied by the Riserval Cabernet Sauvignon ($12) and both went very well with these dishes. Landmark chefs David Nichols (striped apron) and Marc Murphy flank. Julia Zuccardi & Zuccardi family winery chef Ana Rodriguez. Santa Julia offers a more approachable, ready to drink wine.

Frequently confused with the Montepulchiano grape, it is important to remember the main grape here is Sangiovese, here called Prugnelo Gentile.Though some producers can add up to thirty percent of other varieties (colorino, caniaolo, mammolo, even Merlot and /cabernet Sauvignon by law) wine made from 100% Sangiovese is not uncommon.

Cabernet franc grown on limestone from a top grower in Chinon. Napanook 2007 cabernet sauvignon : This wine’s list price is about $50 but I’ve seen it online as low as $35. Even though it is the “second&# wine from the Dominus estate, it has the seductiveness of good cabernet. And around $30 a bottle?

The vintage was a blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 8% Cabernet Franc with 70% new oak. Did any of you happen to read Neal Martin’s blog today on the eRobertParker.com site? In person Neal is charming and a bit subdued, yet his columns are bold and colorful and he is never afraid to say exactly what he means.

Traditional Cabernet Blends. 2008 Moss Wood Ribbonvale Cabernet Merlot – Margaret River. 2006 Giant Steps Harry’s Monster Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc – Yarra Valley. 2005 Penley Estate the Chertsey Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc – Coonawarra.

sparkling Blanc de Noirs, 2009 Zweigelt Classic, 2010 Estoras Gruner Veltliner, the 2008 ESTORAS Blaufankisch-Cabernet Sauvignon blend, a 100% 2008 Blaufrankisch, the 2008 Tesoro (their top wine0 and a delicious desert wine 2008 Cuvee Trockenbeerenauslese. Have you thought about Austrian culture? The wines were fabulous.

The property is one of the oldest in Napa Valley, founded in 1879, and its image was burnished in the middle of the twentieth century by John Daniel who produced some lauded cabernet sauvignons. Francis Ford Coppola is pulling a daring business move: renaming his wine estate after a box wine. Do you think he can do it? Do you care?

After a few beer nights, I finally was able to open, taste and drink two remaining red wines I have received from Cinnabar Winery; the 2008 Sextant Vineyards Syrah and the 2006 Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon. We threw in a baked potato and fresh green beans and opened the "gem" of the Cinnabars, the 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon.

The blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Peite Verdot and Malbec was again delightful. Tonight was one of them nights when Shirley did not feel like cooking, I was not hungry and the NCAA Basketball National Championship was being played. game I have not missed in 38 years. Great way to end the night.

By all accounts Brane was quite the socialite, and despite his vibrant personality and title, had a deep scientific educational background and was largely responsible to identify Cabernet Sauvignon as the Medoc’s ‘premier grape.&# In light of En Primeur, I'll be spotlighting some favorite chateaux and their history.

This medley of five grapes is a cross blend of Bordeaux and Rhone varieties that includes 82% Merlot, 9% Petit Verdot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Shiraz and aged for six months in oak. All round this is a very good value at $19.95 retail per bottle

Andi Kollwentz presented two whites (Sauvignon Blanc and a Chardonnay) and three reds, with my favorite red being a mix of Cabernet Sauvignon, Blaufrankisch, and Zweigelt. We tried the 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon on its own, and I liked it a lot. Both producers were so energetic and fun.

Is was founded in 1989 by Yiannis and Amalia Tselepos , who planted the first cabernet sauvignon and merlot vines on the foothills of Mt. Tonight I opened my first Greek wine and another new white wine grape to add to my growing list of new wines. The grape is Moschofilero. The winery is Tselepos Estate. An almost perfect match.

Red wine varietals that tend to benefit from a good bit of oak include: Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinotage, Chianti, Zinfandel, Nebbiolo, Tempranillo and Syrah. White wine varietals that are receptive to oak’s influence include: Pinot Grigio, Pinot Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and of course Chardonnay.

From Chile's Puente Alto area, this clear deep ruby red wine wafts light aromas of earth, barnyard and a mild gaminess, while the palate displays a dryness with medium acidity, soft to medium tannins and full body, flavors of blueberry, spice, black fruits, smoke, toast and red and black fruit.

It can be a big, bold Napa Cabernet Sauvignon or a cool-climate, lower alcohol wine. There’s a new order at the Wine Advocate. Last month, Robert Parker announced editorial changes at the publication he founded in 1978. To get to know Galloni better, I recently emailed him a few questions on a wide range of topics. And NFL?

After bottling I headed up to Napa for blending the 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon in preparation for bottling in May. It's been a busy day. This morning I bottled the first batch of a new "dark lager". I'm loving the color and nose on it tho, and check out the label. This was the last racking prior to bottling for this wine.

The Show is a big, rich, deep Cabernet, although according to the website there are also small quantities of Merlot for softness, Cabernet Franc for earthiness and acidity, and even Petite Sirah and Petit Verdot to give it a deep ruby color. all aged in French and American oak. Big is the key descriptor here. Good bang for the buck.

Harmonious aromas of vanilla, glycerine, black cherry and plum set against semi sweet flavors of ripe blackberry and dried fig. What follows are indulgent finishing touches of eucalyptus, bacon and cinnamon. For such a young and inexpensive ($8) wine this is a super value, I'd call this a very good everyday wine

Recently selected by Wine Spectator as one of the five best wines in the world, made with grapes grown in the area of Gaiole in Chianti, Tuscany, this blend of 80% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon is matured in new barrels and casks for 18 months.

The Conservancy collection includes Pitite Sirah, Merlot, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. Last year I reviewed a 2007 Petite Sirah from Concannon Vineyard , so I was delighted to recently receive the 2008 vintage. In 1996, Concannon was the first Livermore Valley vineyard to place its land into a permanent conservation easement.

Excellent balance, round and soft. Sampled at the Gambero Rosso "Tre Bichhieri" event at the Metropolitan Pavilion in NYC

The blend is 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc, aged in French Oak Barriques for 24 months and six months in bottle. Enticing aromatics of cigar box and spicy smoke, a ripe fruit bouquet of black cherry and plum, with seductive vestiges of herbal sachet, vanilla, glycerine, spices, and even earthy hints of tar.