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| Page 1 of 1 | Previous | Next | | | | VIGNA UVA VINO JANUARY 10, 2010 Francis Coppola Diamond Collection Black Label Claret 2007 Grapes from Napa, Sonoma and El Dorado make up this Claret (or English Bordeaux) blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot, 4% Merlot, 4% Malbec and 3% Cabernet Franc. very generous finish displays itself via a robust rich texture and silky tannins. 13% alcohol and in the $15-20 range. Very nice. | VIGNA UVA VINO NOVEMBER 12, 2009 Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 This was my favorite from the first flight at the Snooth Cabernet tasting last week. Initially, beautiful dark ripe blackberry aromas assault together with wafts of berries, and hints of vanilla, spices and cassis. 15% alcohol and $16.99 | | | | | | | | | -
VIGNA UVA VINO | FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 2010 Celebrating Long Island’s East End: A Vacation in a Glass at the Astor Wine Center Jamesport Vineyards 2005 Melange de Trois Bordeaux blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot and 26% Cabernet Franc. Wölffer Estates 2006 Fatalis Fatum 42% Merlot, 29% Cabernet Franc, 27.5% Clovis Point 2007 Archaeology 56% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot, 6% Syrah, whew! MORE >> -
A WINE STORY | SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2011 Visiting Producers of the Hermanus Wine Route in South Africa Africa instead of having them delivered from France. At their winery the host what seems to be lovely wine pairing events with hors d’oeurves and produce several varieties of wine: Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Chardonnay, Semillon, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon/ Petit Verdot, Syrah and Grenache. link]. link]. link]. MORE >> -
A WINE STORY | MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2011 Visiting Constantia Glen in South Africa The two Bordeaux blends are the Constantia Glen Three and the Constantia Glen Five, with the “Five” containing the typical five grapes (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc) and the “Three” containing the major Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon. “Welcome!” says Gus C.G. News S. MORE >> -
A WINE STORY | TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2010 Masters of Wine Bordeaux Trip: Day 1 The chateau was bought by a negociant who replaced the tanks with stainless steel and grubbed up the vineyard to plant a majority of cabernet sauvignon, with a smaller percentage of Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc. Gorgeous sunny weather is this beautiful city is always a treat. Chateau Rauzan Segla. MORE >> -
A WINE STORY | SUNDAY, JULY 18, 2010 MW Student Visit to Chateau Prieuré-Lichine In 1952, Alexis Lichine, author of Guide to the Wines and Vineyards of France and On the Wine Routes of France, found the dilapidated vineyards (11 hectares) for sale for $18,000 and bought it, changing the name from Chateau Prieuré-Cantenac to Chateau Prieuré-Lichine. He is buried in a little knoll in the middle of the vineyard). MORE >>
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