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 Merlot + Semillon
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| Page 1 of 1 | Previous | Next | 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. Why Oak Wine? | DR. VINO JUNE 8, 2009 249 bottles of wine on the wall 1998 Tyrrell’s Wines Vat 1 Semillon, Hunter. 2001 Cullen Wines Diana Madeline Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot, Margaret River. 2006 De Bortoli Noble One Botrytis Semillon, Riverina. 1998 McWilliam’s Mount Pleasant Lovedale Semillon, Hunter. 2003 McWilliam’s Mount Pleasant Lovedale Semillon, Hunter. | WINE TASTING GUY MAY 5, 2008  NorCal day 2: Sonoma started with a white blend of 50% Semillon & 50% chardonnay that I really enjoyed. There was also a Merlot, Cab, and then 4 zinfandels. | WINE TASTING GUY APRIL 30, 2008 Polaner tasting standouts had a Bordeaux Blanc made by Arietta called the "Arietta White Wine on White Keys 2006" that was a blend of Sauvignon Blanc & Semillon and had an interesting breadiness with some melon & pineapple aromas. His 2004 Neiman Cellars Napa Valley Red is a blend of 1/3 Cab Sauvignon, 1/3 Merlot, & 1/3 Cab Franc. don't know. | | | | | | | |
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WINE TASTING GUY | TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2008 "Today's Bordeaux" tasting event
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. really like this event for a few reasons. MORE >> -
BROOKLYN GUY LOVES WINE | THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2007 Brooklyn Uncorked: A Tasting of Long Island Wines
good bottle of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, or Chardonnay from Long Island usually costs the same as a better bottle of wine from elsewhere. 2001 The Lenz Estate Selection Merlot , $22. 2004 Shinn Estate Vineyards Estate Merlot , $25. 2002 Scarola Merlot , $?? 2004 The Lenz Old Vines Merlot , $?? already like them. MORE >> -
BROOKLYN GUY LOVES WINE | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2008  Jenny & Francois Portfolio Tasting
2007 Haut la Vigne Côtes de Duras - 50-50 chardonnay and semillon. No merlot in this one, maybe some tannat. Here are a few things that struck me during the tasting: If I had tasted blind, I would have guessed wrong on the grape varieties in many of these wines. Maybe it's just odd wine making. Maybe a bit of both. MORE >> -
VIGNA UVA VINO | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2008 French Kiss: A French wine tasting dinner
This is a 50/50 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot and is an easy drinking and velvety Bordeaux. The dessert wine was Chateau Castelnau Suduiraut 80% Semillon and 20% Sauvignon Blanc. Appellation (a geographical based term to identify where the grapes are grown) is Cremant Alsace, Pierre de Perlade Blanc de Blancs Brut. MORE >>
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