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 Cabernet Sauvignon + Pinotage
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| Page 1 of 1 | Previous | Next | | | DR. VINO OCTOBER 20, 2009 Speaking Franc: the polarizing grape sparks debate Writing in Friday’s Globe and Mail of Toronto, Beppi Crosariol, the paper’s wine columnist, weighs in on the topic of Cabernet Franc. Follow along on Twitter ) If you haven’t weighed in, do you love or hate Cabernet Franc? And when I think of cabernet franc, Lauren Bacall. He’s not a fan of the grape. | WHY WINE BLOG MARCH 13, 2011 Oak - An Essential Part of the Winemaker’s Toolbox 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. | | | | | | | | |
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A WINE STORY | MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2011  Visiting Warwick Wine Estate
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). MORE >> -
WINE TASTING GUY | TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2008 Nederburg pours wine at Xai Xai wine bar
The 2008 "Lyric" from Nederburg winery is a blend of 51% Sauvignon Blanc, 26% Chenin blanc (a varietal very common in S. The good people of Nederburg were also kind enough to pour 6 other wines, a Sauvignon blanc, a Chardonnay, a late harvest riesling, a Shiraz, a Cabernet Sauvignon & a Pinotage. PERFECT! MORE >> -
WINE TASTING GUY | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2007 Israeli Wine - Wine Advocate " Modern Israel: A Survey (A Work in Progress)"
Well ladies and gentlemen, the results are in. will be copying a list of wines & their scores from Israeli Wine Critic Daniel Rogov's "Wine & Food Forum". I am waiting for my physical copy of the issue to arrive before I comment specifically. More comments later. Without further ado, the scores. MORE >> -
IMBIBE NEW YORK | FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2008 Xai Xai-South African Wine Bar
Last night at dusk I slipped into Xai Xai on West 51st–a dim lit wood centric South African wine bar. At six, the small bar was nearly full, but the tables were empty. I sat by the window without a draft, in warm light that was readily absorbed by a dark slate floor. With brick MORE >> -
EAST VILLAGE WINE GEEK | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2007 Runnin' To The Mailbox For Ventana Syrah
This area is well known mostly for its chardonnay which takes up forty percent of the area's acreage but also plants the Bordeaux grapes cabernet sauvignon and merlot as well as, of course, zinfandel. After the pinotage blend it was time for the 2003 Ventana syrah. always figured that the states would have to wait. Cheers MORE >>
- Frisbees and Snacks and Wine OH My!! : Part I EAST VILLAGE WINE GEEK | FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2007
- Dealing With Loss and Escudo Rojo EAST VILLAGE WINE GEEK | TUESDAY, JUNE 5, 2007
- Organic Wine From The South Africa! Upland Estate Cabernet Sauvignon EAST VILLAGE WINE GEEK | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2008
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