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| Page 1 of 1 | Previous | Next | | | ALICE FEIRING AUGUST 21, 2008 Alice Feiring - In Vino Veritas home : wine recommendations : wine girl for hire : bio : articles : contact « New Biodynamic Regulations Coming | Main | The Return of Airplane Wine (almost) » Wine Spectator Award of Excellence? Well," Ethel, I said, "Im not the only wine writer in the States and anyway, theres no story there." | | WINE TASTING GUY JUNE 29, 2008 Less know wine region(s) in the news Yes, I have been tempted to write about Israeli wines a lot lately given the fabulous press they have been getting with recent articles in Wine Spectator (online version only available to subscribers) & The San Fransisco Chronicle (found online at the SF Gate ). People have complained about the expense of Israeli wines. | | | | | | | | | -
SLAKED | SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2008 Wine Spectator's California Wine Experience I have a love/hate relationship with Wine Spectator. routinely disagree with their wine scores (they gave Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello 2005 only 85 points - WTF are they thinking?!) wine of great depth and class, and my favorite 2005 Napa cabernet of the night. That being said, a delicious wine. love their events. MORE >> -
SLAKED | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2008 2004 Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello ** It's one of those rare vineyards where the soil, climate, cultivation, history, and lore of the place produces a unique wine. have tasted Monte Bello cabernets from 1976, 1985, 1986, 1989, 1993, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2004, and I am constantly amazed by the wine's ability to age gracefully. These wines require patience. MORE >> -
VIGNA UVA VINO | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2008 Marchesi de Frescobaldi Riserva Castello di Nipozzano Chianti Rufina 2004 DOCG ©photo 2008 Dave Trieger Italy • The grapes are 90% Sangiovese with the remainder a mix of Malvasia nera, Colorino , Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon from one of the original Chianti regions, Rufina. The Frescobaldi family has been around since the 11th century and the story goes Michelangelo exchanged paintings for wine. MORE >>
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