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 Merlot + Sauternes
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| Page 1 of 1 | Previous | Next | | | DR. VINO MARCH 13, 2009 Clos de Briords, Moueix, Chave, Hours - French reds under $20 Moueix, Merlot encore, 2005 (about $13, find this wine ). Most straight-up merlot under $20 has about as much appeal as Muzak. Here’s a trio of French reds under $20 (plus a bonus) for your weekend pleasure. Domaine de la Pepiere, Clos de Briords, 2007 (about $16, find this wine ). bet this one is built to last too. | | | | | |
| | | | | WHY WINE BLOG DECEMBER 2, 2008 WHY WINE: Why count the calories I don't know if this happens everywhere, but at every party or picnic I attend, there is always some body watching their calorie intake and monitoring each and every bite of food they consume. always have to laugh at those who always order two cheeseburgers, a large order of fries and a "Diet" coke. Probably not. | | | | | | | |
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WHY WINE BLOG | TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2009  SPECIFIC WINE TEMPERATURES
Optimal serving temperature of: Beaujolais 55 Merlot 63 Berenauslese 43 Pinot Noir 63 Bordeaux 63 Port 63 Burgundy, Red 63 Riesling 46 Cabernet 63 Rose 46 Champagne 46 Sauterne 46 Chardonnay 50 Sauvignon Blanc 46 Chianti 59 Shiraz 63 Dessert Wine 43 Tokay 43 Ice Wine 43 Viognier 50 Madeira 55 Zinfandel 59. MORE >> -
A WINE STORY | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2010  Visiting Professor Dubourdieu and Chateau Reynon
Once our car maneuvered the long, winding, majestic driveway, I was greeted by charming young Jean-Jacques Dubourdieu (responsible for Marketing and Sales Management) who I initially met in Manhattan at a Sauternes tasting event. Jean-Jacques & Florence Dubourdieu. I quite agree. But wait! What was Jean-Jacques doing here?! The 16.5 MORE >> -
WINE TASTING GUY | TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2008  Young wine VS. Old wine
Some young Bordeux (a red wine blend generally containing Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and up to 3 other "Bordeaux varietals") can be so acidic & tannic that one really needs to wait as many as 10 years or more before it softens enough to be palatable. What is better, an old wine or a young wine? Up to your personal preference. MORE >> -
WINE TASTING GUY | TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2008 "Today's Bordeaux" tasting event
It was a Sauternes. The 2003 Chateau Lamourette Sauternes made from 90% semillon, 6% Muscadelle & 4% Sauvignon Blanc was quite pleasant. blend of 70% Merlot & 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine has a deep rich ruby color with aroma's of black fruit, chocolate and coffee. or blog post as the case may be. On to the reds. MORE >> -
WINE TASTING GUY | MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2007 Evolution of wine appreciation
It was Hagafen Napa Merlot & my life would never be the same. Sweeter" & softer Merlots were what I initially preferred to the tannic & cloyingly dry Cabernets I had the opportunity to taste. Until somewhere along the line I grew tired of one-dimensional Merlots and began to appreciate Cabernets. BAMMM. let me know. MORE >>
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