Once inside, we saw the 'tasting room' for both olive oil and wine, and then went on a tour of the new multi-million dollar winery that will be designed to blend into the environment and have grass (and possibly cows!) tasted many of their olive oils and they are unique and quite gourmet. Sauvignon Blanc 2011.

It is a quaint vineyard and after a tour of the ferementation vessels we have our tasting in the cellar, surrounded by oak barrels. Federico speaks English well and conducts the tasting. Below are some notes from the tasting. Sauvignon Blanc Reserva 2011. 44 Cab franc 28 Tannat 18 Cabernet Sauvignon 10 Merlot.

Javiar did just that – and thus led the now-currant movement of small family wineries putting their efforts into perfecting the presentation and taste of the natural Tannat grape. Now Javiar is a man very much about “good taste.” Wine is good for your health, yet I think it should taste good. Here are some tasting notes.

The soil is here calcareous clay loam soil and the 15 hectares are planted with Tannat, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot in addition to Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. As we taste the delicious wines (the family produces over thirty wines, we continue to chat. an absolutely fabulous visit to Pisano Wines today.

One is 90% Chardonnay and 10% Sauvignon Blanc and the other is a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Ana and Carlos travel often to London and New York and other markets to hand sell their wines at various in-store tastings and private dinners. And here are some notes from the tasting. “Welcome!” to designer sunglasses.

During this week, journalists are divided into small groups to taste the wines of various regions each day. am in the "blind" tasting group with several other top name journalists and together we will taste the whites and the reds of the Grand Cru Classe De Graves "blind.". Opening hours: Wine tasting reservations and visits.

Do you ever wonder when trying a new wine, if that first taste or bottle may not quite tell you what that grape is all about. Now, I won't judge any wine I am tasting for the first time until I have a chance to try a few other producers of that wine. very nice Sauvignon Blanc like color when poured. Recommended.

so I don't usually drink white wines, yet who can turn down a Sauvignon blanc (SB) from Italy? Wine reviews 2009 antoine favero Dry Creek Valley Fattori Vecchie Scuole mazzocco pony sauvignon blanc sauvignon delle venezie igt smith orchardSo refreshing. The acidity might be due to the high altitude vineyards.

One, a Sauvignon Blanc and the other was a Pinot Gris. have over the past few years mentioned or at least insinuated that my favorite Savignon Blancs came from that region, but I had never tasted a New Zealand Pinot Gris. Both were produced at the Omaka Springs Estates in the Marlborough region. Highly Recommended.

Very interesting seminar at the Symposium for Professional Wine Writers -- a "bean tasting" with various wines from Cakebread! Good Sauvignon Blanc plus Merlot 09 and Syrah 09. It is based on Cakebread's American Harvest Workshop which features five innovative chefs and eight small purveyors.

This acreage is planted to a musque clone of Sauvignon Blanc, sometimes also referred to as Sauvignon Musque. Musque is an aromatic version of Blanc, and it is responsible for some of the cult Sauvignons from Napa Valley (Arietta, Araujo), which is what led me here. Crosby Roamann Napa Valley

The reception, lunch, and tasting was held at the very elegant winery of Bouchard Finlayson, which is described as “a boutique winery” yet looks like a Bel-Air mansion or a 5-star hotel in Beverly Hills – take your pick. tasted through the many selections and found them all very nice. Hamilton Russell is just one of the two S. link].

The equipment is so new and shiny you could see your reflection, and is visible from the tasting room and restaurant so it is very much part of the décor. You will find many varietals at Waterkloof – Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Mouvedre, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, all very balanced and perfectly delicious!

Downes Family Vineyards Sanctuary Peak Sauvignon Blanc 2011. As we taste through the excellent wines and I hear more and more about the story, I am incredibly impressed at how the brothers managed to create such quality given their very small operation (just the brothers as far as I can see) and what must be a limited budget.

The visit begins with a drive up to the winery through a gorgeous oak tree lined path … there is a sense of anticipation as one enters the doors of the tasting room, located in a newly modernized and gorgeously redecorated 1752 historic structure, the Manor House. also really liked the Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. Fabulous visit!

The tasting room is large and spacious, yet what sets the room apart from others we’ve seen is a large, unusually ornate tapestry that looks as if it would be better situated in an Roman museum than here, in a rather rural region where baboons, instead of birds, feast on the grapes. Welcome!” Thelema Mountain Vineyards. News S.

Before a guest even tastes the wine in the gorgeously designed tasting room, or in one of the many outdoor venues for a picnic, the stage is set for an afternoon experience. Welcome,” says winemaker Nic van Aarde upon arrival, bringing us wines to taste. Norma Radcliffe, one of the first female winemakers in S. News S.

Glen Carlou and Backsberg are neighboring wineries in Paarl who kindly hosted me for a tasting of both wines, then lunch at Backsberg’s lovely al fresco restaurant. The Backsberg tasting room is rather whimsical in design … light and airy and down to earth at the same time. Arco Laamar & Harry Haddon (checked shirt). News S.

During a panel section on Chenin Blanc, I remember how he made a clear point between Chenin Blanc and “Steen” which is what this ubiquitous grape had been called in S. The basic message is that Chenin Blanc is a quality grape in its own right, and deserves respect. Chenin Blanc has been S. Africa for many decades. News S.

Yet before all that we taste the wines of DeMorgenzon, which in addition to the Syrah include a Chenin Blanc (from the original old vines of the estate), Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. Winemaker Carl Van der Merwe. This Syrah is absolutely incredible!”. Appelbaum's lovely cat Sally! To learn more, click here. News S.

It is a gorgeous day, and I am sitting in the bright white tasting room with Charles and Richard Theron, Sales & Marketing Manager looking out at sleek Arab horses, meandering sheep, and some healthy looking vines. "So what's the story with these gorgeous horses?" I ask Charles Hopkins, cellar master at De Grendel wines in Cape Town.

Upstairs in the glass enclosed tasting room we taste the Sauvignon Blanc 2011. feature of these mica-rich soils is their ability to impart a wonderful minerality to the wine which I can really taste in every sip. taste both the 2008 and 2007, with the 2008 “Five” not yet released and the 2007 drinking very nicely!

Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon round it all out, along with Petit Sirah and Merlot. Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. The Cabernet Sauvignon fruit comes from an alluvial fan on Ritchie Creek in Calistoga, and the 8% Merlot and 8% Malbac comes from a vienyard along the Napa River. Craggy Range Sauvignon Blanc 2010.

At the end of the tasting, both owner Leslie Barnes and wine director Brad Haskel thanked Helene for her insight, and also for talking about wine in a way the young servers can understand. You can see some of the wines tasted below. Château La Gatte - Bordeaux Blanc. acres) of blancs planted at La Gatte, dating 1985.

First, this is the first New Zealand red wine I have tasted in a least four years. have always liked New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc's, but red wines were just not attractive to me. The 2009 Te Kahu is a Bordeaux style blend of 80% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Malbec. It has a twist off cap.

Helena Sauvignon Blanc is all barreled down and aging nicely. The wine in stainless steel barrel tastes bright and ripe, but the new and once used oak adds this complexity that is lost from either lot alone. The fruit here is tasting very nice, showing some senescence and ripe blackberry. Our 2011 St. Up on Mt.

Yet the Sauvignon Blanc, with just a hint of semillion, was crisp and delicious, as was the Carmenere. Andrea Leon. It was a very emotional harvest," explains petite Andrea Leon Iriarte, winemaker and communications manager for Lapostolle winery in Chile, describing the vintage of 2010. and that is what Lapostolle is all about.

Happy to report the Sauvignon Blanc has completed fermentation and we've topped up the barrels in preparation for aging. The premium lot of sauvignon blanc tastes like ripe melon and sweet limes right now. The wine is just now about one-third through fermentation, as the temperature has remained low. So far.

Pablo Morande first planted vines in Casablanca Chile in 1982 where he introduced Chardonnay, Riesling and in 1986 the first Sauvignon Blanc. Casas Del Bosque Pequenas Producciones Sauvignon Blanc 2011 In the western region about 10 miles from the ocean, the air is cool and soil is ancient composed of granite, volcanic matter and clay.

"So this Prosecco actually tastes like a cupcake!" a lunch participant exclaims, tasting the Cupcake Prosecco from Italy. Now interestingly, the scallops also pair well with the Cupcake Chardonnay and Cupcake Sauvignon Blanc, two of my favorite wines. A bite-sized bit of fun. ". And he's right on another level.

Yields are down this year with some of the fruit showing signs of bunch rot in the Sauvignon Blanc (pictured below). Tastes of fine, drying tannins, a blend of tart cherries and plums, with some spicy notes. Harvest is approaching in our little section of Wilson Ranch. wonder how Mr. Sauv B feels about this. What we're drinking.

met Bernard and interviewed him for my A Taste of Luxury television show nearly ten years ago in Boston, where he was in town hosting a very elegant wine and food pairing dinner at the Museum of Fine Arts. At present, they are offering a Cabernet Sauvignon (with six percent of Merlot) and Sauvignon Blanc with a percentage of Semillion.

We did have to miss a few, but we did get to tastes some outstanding wines, have a fantastic lunch, meet and talk with some very knowledgeable wine people and view one of the most scenic lakes in the region. We did get in to do a little shopping while a make shift tasting area was being moved back indoors. at least for now).

How the ’47 Cheval Blanc, a defective wine from an aberrant year, got so good. &#. Who will ever forget his takedown of Sauvignon blanc? “ Why Sauvignon Blanc is overrated &#. three-part examination of the physiology of taste: “ Am I a Supertaster? The physiology of the wine critic. &#.

But finally I have one to taste. Tonight I opened a Dr. Konstantin Frank Rkatsiteli 2009 ( $15 ) Color was light, bright with a greenish hue, sort of like a Sauvignon Blanc. In the mouth a taste of peach and lemon, but a bit of acidity. Why I waited till now, who knows? found the wine to be anything but sweet.

2010 Macari Sauvignon Blanc "Katherine's Field". Style note: Refreshing and vibrant, this racy Sauvignon Blanc offers crisp minerality and notes of fresh, ripening tree fruit fruit (apricot) and fresh cut grass. News 2009 Galil Mountain Winery Viognier 2010 Macari Sauvignon Blanc "Katherine's Field

Wakefield Sauvignon Blanc 2009. The wines I've tasted include Wor the past few years the Wines Australia has acted as the sole provider of wines by the glass at each of the 15 concerts in the series (10 ticketed, 5 free) that run on various days between June and September. Now this is fun. and so very cool!

Pairing a wine to match a holiday theme, various 'outdoor' style dishes, and the tastes of guests who may be new to wine or have discerning preferences, can be a challenge. Savignon Blanc 2010 Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc Private Bin. "Help! Need the PERFECT picnic wines to suit many foods and many guests this July 4th.

Today Mr. Collins was visiting NYC and we had a chance to meet and taste some 08s and 09s, which are currently now in supermarkets, wine stores, and restaurants throughout the country. Equally fabulous was the 2009 Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc, with its exotic flavors of passion fruit and guava. Jim Collins. Salute!

On this visit I was able to find wines from Uruguay, Macedonia, the foreign land of Long Island and a Sauvignon Blanc from India. She said it's not what one may be use to in a Sauvignon Blanc. The 2008 Sauvignon Blanc is their first vintage Aromas were herbal, grassy with straw and a hint of lime.

And 'focus' is a key word at these tastings. While it is nice to be able to taste every wine from every producer, it is a better educational experience to just focus on one or two varietals, which means in Chile a Sauvignon Blanc (SB) or Chardonnay (Chard). Chile News chilean sauvignon blanc wines of chile

This past week, I opened a fantastic Vidal Blanc from Swedish Hill Winery and a few of the dry rosé in the fridge. little like a Sauvignon Blanc. In the mouth I tasted much more raspberry. Of them all, I was most impressed with the 2009 dry rosé from Sheldrake Point ( $12 ). Aromas of white, or was that a red.

Of course, with Auction Napa Valley 2011 (# ANV11) beginning this coming June 2, 2011 -- and the e-auction already underway it was a great opportunity to taste some wine up for bidding while we are still in New York. Elizabeth Marston and Husband Jamie of Marston Family Winery at Park Avenue Spring.

In this jam-packed, standing-room only crowd, Mr. Harrop spoke eloquently about different regions in the Loire that produce the Sauvignon Varietal, noting the different terroir, and highlighting also the lower alcohol and fresh palate. News london wine fair sam harrop mw sauvignon blanc sauvignon blanc de loire project ambassadors

After months of torturously preparing our 2010 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc, tentatively named "Serotonin", and our 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, likely monikered "Dark Garden", we finally got around to bottling today, May 18, 2011. It is, all bullshit aside, tasting pretty awesome right now. But that wouldn't be true.

Today at a Per Se launch of his 2010 Gris Blanc Rosé in the U.S. market we had a chance to taste his entire portfolio, and also discover the fascinating personality of Gerard who is a seasoned vigneron (since age 10, more about that later) and also the extremely charming and polished face behind the brand. almost dainty.

Veramonte Sauvignon Blanc Reserva from the Casablanca Valley in Chile. Now I am a big fan of NZ Sauvignon Blancs and not a big fan of wines from Chile, but now, I may have found a Chilean wine that changes all that. white wine Sauvignon Blanc ChileFinally, something to write home about. Until tonight.

The short tutored tasting featured some spectacular wines, and conversations with the producers revealed that there are many changes in Spain. barrel fermented and quite good, yet unsure who could identify this in a blind tasting. Penin seminar. What a fabulous event today at the Puck building. Very exciting.

Porterhouse was the elegant venue for a tutored tasting of La Follette wine lead by winemaker Greg La Follette (formerly of Flowers, de Loach) who recently launched a new winery last year called La Follette. The 2009 Quivira Fig Tree Sauvignon Blanc was exotic and delcious, however. It was fun to compare tasting notes together.

Both producers described their properties and we tasted some fabulous wines. Andi Kollwentz presented two whites (Sauvignon Blanc and a Chardonnay) and three reds, with my favorite red being a mix of Cabernet Sauvignon, Blaufrankisch, and Zweigelt. We tried the 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon on its own, and I liked it a lot.

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.

had come from several appointments and among the several books, bags, ipad, and set of glasses from my morning tasting glass were the weather's requirement of boots, hats, and gloves. Among the many wines tasted were varieties familiar to Americans: Pinot Grigio, Pinot Blanc, and even Sauvignon Blanc.

The seminar and tasting for New York journalists was held March 8 and included a larger representation of cool climate VQA Chardonnays featuring 54 wines from 31 Canadian wineries located in British Columbia and Ontario. Cave Spring Cellars Blancs de Blancs Brut 2004. Huff Blancs de Blancs 2006. and Icewine.&#.

One of these was a wine that I have never tasted before, a wine from southern Italy. In the past two years I have come to enjoy Voignier, Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Frascati, Tocai Friulano, Sauvignon Blanc and Albarino along with several white blends. The etymology of the name suggests that this is the case.

2009 Franciscan Oakville Estate Sauvignon Blanc. Wine reviews 2009 Franciscan Oakville Estate Chardonnay 2009 Franciscan Oakville Estate Sauvignon Blanccolor: pale straw - near water white. nose: med intensity, grapefruit, white flowers, palate: dry, acid is med+ tannin zero body med alc est 13 finish med+.

2008 Star Lane Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Ynez Valley). USA Wine reviews 2007 Dierberg Chardonnay 2008 Star Lane Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc. These wines would pair very well with lobster. 2007 Dierberg Chardonnay (USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Maria Valley). finish is med+.

"Have you tasted their Sauvignon Blanc? " To be clear, we are speaking of the 2007 Sauvignon Blanc from the Arkenstone Vineyards estate in Howell Mountain. And "rock" is the appropriate word, for even though this is a California Sauvignon Blanc, the minerality is incredible. It rocks!"

Napa vintner is distilling sauvignon blanc vodka and selling it as varietal and vintage. auctions tasting sized poursSIPPED: boom times. Wine auctions brought in a total of $408 million, nearly doubling the 2009 take according to Peter Meltzer. The highest price paid for one 750ml bottle was $232,692 for 1869 Lafite. Bottoms up!

Tasted more Riesling this past year than I have had in my entire life. This French Sauvignon Blanc was delightful. Time to look back on what was an eventful year, personally and with the blog and my exploration into the world of wine. Here at home, I guess eventful would be saying it a tad mildly. Now for my best of 2010.

Macari Sauvignon Blanc 2009. Wilson Cabernet Sauvignon 2006. very good example of a California Cabernet Sauvignon that tries to represent its terroir, this well balanced wine offers layers of flavor and some real complexity. Blackstone Sonoma Reserve Pinot Noir 2009. Mazzocco Sonoma Petite Syrah Aguilera 2007.

I've had the occasion to taste some interesting whites this week, and all four of them would be perfect for to accompany dishes for a Thanksgiving dinner. Cantina di Soave produces two "Soave" wines, both with very different taste profiles. The 2009 Sauvignon Blanc was delicious as well with a green tint.

As we sat down I took out the wine I brought along, the 2008 Pierre Gonon St Joseph Blanc Les Oliviers , $32, Fruit of the Vines Imports. This is a phenomenal wine, and one of the interesting things about it is that honestly, served blind, there would be no way to peg it as Sauvignon Blanc. Thai food for the western palate.

This dinner was a great opportunity to taste new things by my favorite producers, and also to get acquainted with some of his producers who are new to me. This one took a little while to unfold and then was just lovely wine, and like the best wines from the area, much more about Sancerre than about Sauvignon Blanc. Silly me.

What better way to spend a summer weekend than by blinding tasting two whites and out of all the whites in the world, analyzing their variety and origin? For a summer picnic, my friend and I tasted these two wines, having no idea they shared a grape in common. 2008 sancerre la garenne loire tasting notes

Its characteristic taste is fresh and distinctive, with just a hint of almond. Getting time to clean out the old wine fridge. Shirley keeps doing her part by challenging me to come up with a pairing for some of her weird dinner experiments. 10 *Disclaimer: I received this wine as a sample from the PR folks representing the brand.

also got to barrel taste this semi-sweet rosé and was waiting for something a little different out of Shirley's kitchen to give it a try. I love it when Shirley decides to experiment in the kitchen. It either means we end up going out to dinner or I am in for a special treat. Stoney Lonsesome Estates 2008 Reserve.

did stop at one and tasted their 2007 Meritage. say that because my luck has never been too good when tasting at a market or street fair and buying what I thought was an OK wine at the time. The winery and tasting room is located on the East side of Cayuga Lake between Waterloo and Ithaca. King Ferry Winery was founded in 1984.

have already tasted two of the Octavin Home Wine Bar artisan white wines and did review the Sauvignon Blanc from that collection and was looking forward to trying the Zin, but not necessarily writing a review. I've been holding out on the wine reviews until everything gets back to normal after my surgery.

Do you like Greek wines? do … they come in a variety of styles and price points and pair well with a wide variety of food. Typically they are also a very good value for the money, especially when it comes to reserve wines where you can still get a 1997 red with full development for just over $20.

“I want a wine that tastes like summer,” the chic woman tells the clerk at an upscale wine store. If you know your way around a wine store, your suggestion would probably be a Sauvignon Blanc from either the New or Old World. This week, let’s taste three Sauvignon Blanc wines, each a popular representation of their region.

She is a winemaker from Marlborough, New Zealand, and is here in NYC to showcase her delicous Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. You know Jules Taylor – of course you do.

have since tasted a Monthaven Chardonnay (California) and this past week the Silver Birch Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand). The Sauvignon Blanc, on the other hand, was outstanding. Silver Birch Sauvignon Blanc is from the famous cool climate vineyards of the renowned Marlborough winegrowing region.

The second week was supposed to be relaxing, grilling steaks, burgers and chicken and tasting and reviewing a few wines. Chardonnay was disappointing, but a review on the Sauvignon Blanc is coming up next post. Tomorrow I must return to work after a pleasant but hard two week vacation. This one was a bit different.

The '09 Sauvignon blanc is brill. To add a touch of spice he recently opened his after-hours tasting room in his not too cozy industrial part in Santa Rosa. NPA going to be the only tasting room in an industrial park? Love the wines. Love the guy. Unlike Gideon he uses liquid S02, 6%, because it's easy to control.

With May and New York Riesling month coming to close soon, it is safe to say that I tasted more Riesling this month than any one year in my life. This turned out to be a little difficult for me to compare a dry I tasted this week to a semi-dry that I tasted six to eight months ago. Both were opened with a BBQ chicken dinner.

It was the first time I would meet Dennis Cakebread, and it was a thrill to be able to taste the wines and pepper him with questions about the winery's history. it's always fun to sit next to a winemaker / winery owner during a wine dinner at a top restaurant like Park Avenue Spring in New York City. cakebread cake.

Guests are treated to a tasting of fine wines and the spectacular view that the tasting room provides. This past Monday evening was a first for me on-line. Because of my work schedule and Shirley's extra long 'honey-do' list I never have the chance to do a tweet up on Twitter or follow a wine party on Facebook.

This past week-end, my pal Mark and I were able to taste two Rieslings from the Brotherhood Winery located in Washingtonville (Hudson Valley) NY on the Shawangunk Wine Trail. The two wines we tasted were the 2008 Riesling and the 2008 'dry' Riesling. Doing so seemed almost impossible. Enough history.

09 Touraine Blanc le P'tit Blanc--cheap and extremely cheerful. 08 Bouisson Pouilleux-- If you're looking for a sauvignon blanc to shock--go for this. What did I love? Jean-Paul Brun always has something surprising to show. And If you're looking for a great Cremant, he's got one. Totally refreshing. House sparkling stuff.

It’s kind of like sauvignon blanc meets chardonnay–and in the case of Domaine des Houards , that’s exactly what it is! From the Cheverny appellation in the eastern Loire, the deliciously refreshing, wonderfully minerally wine is 85 percent sauvignon with 15 percent chardonnay.

The Crosby Roamann Out On A Limb Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2009 is pure golden sunshine. The Brand Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 is showing gorgeously at this young age. You cannot taste the new oak on this and the wine is floral and quite, I hate to admit, reminiscent of Margaux. Find out more at Crosby Roamann's website !

Today Sancerre came to New York in the form of Marc Sorrel-Dejerine, International Director of the Chateau de Sancerre, hosting an intimate lunch and tasting and talking about his wine. Now, it’s possible you are more familiar with the grape variety Sauvignon Blanc than the name Sancerre.

The past few months I have been tasting, or should I say consuming, some really fantastic California wines from many different AVA's. Recently, the wife and I have been discussing a possible trip to California next year. few of the issues are for how long and where. Most notably, Zinfandel and Petite Sirah. Suggested retail is $15. must buy!

Madame Cathiard fit in this scene beautifully, and I suddenly found myself very curious to visit Smith Haut Lafitte, where I would be a guest of their estate and at dinner, and enjoy a private tasting of the new 2009 vintage. These barrels are regularly topped up, stirred with a stick, and tasted. Florence Cathiard, standing.

Already the word is that 2009 is a fantastic vintage, and as I had some great early tastes this week (and was warned not to write details!) When I went downstairs for a pre-dinner tasting, I found my host was Professor Denis Dubourdieu (Jean-Jacques' father), whom I had also met two weeks earlier with Master of Wine students. But wait!

Much more jammy than the Paso Robles Zins I recently tasted and more like those Zins I had difficulty handling years ago. purchased locally for $18 and enjoyed what tasted like a much more expensive Zin. I'm leaving Chile(till later) and heading over to California to try a few more Zin's. Deep dark fruit aromas with some cherry.

But for me to buy the Hofer Zweigelt, its excellence must derive from the smell and taste of the wine, and from its expression of place, not from the mere fact that it is palatable and costs $10. 2007 Laurent Barth Pinot Blanc , $12.60, Louis/Dressner Selections. Is it possible to drink great wine on a daily basis if you're not rich?

This is the third of the Carmenere wines I tasted this month. As I stated in my previous two articles, Carmenere is one of the wines I've pushed aside in the past, but have placed on a list to re-examine in 2010. The first two left me with mixed feelings about the wine. did enjoy this with some Muenster and Dubliner cheese. It'll be fun!!!

Luckily the wine store near me carries a lot of under-$20 Bordeaux by small quality producers, so I am a bit more familiar with this taste profile than the Grand Cru. Among the white Bordeaux I would like to call attention to Chateau Lamothe de Haux, 2009, a dry white blend of 40% Sauvignon Blanc, 40% Semillon, and 20% Muscadelle.

It's been a few years since I tasted Carmenere. Concha y Toro produces several different wine styles including a late harvest Sauvignon Blanc made from grapes the Maule Valley. They also produce a barrel fermented Chardonnay and a single vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon named after the winery's founder, Don Melchor.

Think my taste buds are back. No matter what was tried I was getting a very musty taste. I've been having a few problems with red wines since finishing some prescribed meds a few weeks ago. opened a few old reliables thinking there must have been some bad bottles in the rack, but they turned out to be the same. Bogle Winery 2007.

cousin of Cabernet Sauvignon, for example, had been there for centuries. Tempranillo and Garnacha (Grenache) still reign, yet you will find Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Vijura, Graciano, Moscatel, and others. Tasting. The Sauvignon Blancs as a whole are crisp, yet fuller bodied as they are aged on the lees.

The tasting room is located in an 1850s farmhouse and the wine is the Cline Cellars Cashmere 2008. One of the great things about social networking is that you often get in contact with friends and classmates from a time when all was great, life was fun and we were all going to live forever. This disease is not reserved for just women.

He poured New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Merlot and a rosé and invited the makers of those exact wines along for a tasting. The Australian Open is underway. Tomorrow is Australia Day. Lo and behold, not only did they take it surprisingly seriously, but they had fun with it!

was pretty much blown away by the two wines I drank - I've never had finer Sauvignon Blanc from anywhere. And it's silly to say it that way because these wines, and from what I've read, Dagueneau's wines in general, are not about Sauvignon, but more about the specific plots where they are grown.

blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon and 47% Merlot. In the mouth, the taste was more mature than I thought it should be at it's young age, soft and mellow with a hint of chocolate. Winemakers notes: This dynamic duo combines the brawn of Cabernet Sauvignon and the suppleness of Merlot. Can't do much better than that. Alcohol: 13.0%

Loire Sauvignon Blanc called “Kiwi Cuvee&# gets a thumbs down from Australian regulatory authorities after objections from their Antipodean neighbor. Tags: tasting sized pours SPIT: Tina Fey? The Wine & Spirits Wholesalers Association selects Sarah Palin as their convention speaker in Las Vegas. SIPPED: Physics!

To do so, I will have to taste, I mean drink, more wines that I never tried or wines I just never liked. That was not until I tasted and reviewed a Paso Robles Zin from Agent for Change. purchased the Bonterra, because I have already reviewed two other of their wines, the Cabernet Sauvignon and the Sauvignon Blanc and enjoyed both.

On a cold and blustery January Saturday, Italian Wine Merchants hosted a tasting series called Italy’s Icons and Rising Stars, which I attended with both old and new friends. This was one of my favorites of the tasting and seems to me like a great value at $32 per bottle. Two more wines to come from this tasting, and more pix.)

One of the advantages of living in the new millennium - for wine students, at any rate, is the opportunity to compare tasting notes on the Internet and even connect with winemakers. Recently I tasted 2007 Kanonkop Pinotage with an eye on how I would know it was a 2007 South African Pinotage if I had to identify it blind.