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2007 Il Piaggione Chianti Classico Riserva

May 7, 2013September 9, 2016

I am ashamed to say that when I first started getting into wines, I looked down on Chianti. Like Merlot, Sangiovese was a grape that I didn't think was worth my time if I wanted to be a "serious" wine drinker. While Merlot still hasn't quite caught on with me... Read More

Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot Spain Tasting Tempranillo USA Wine

2009 BETIS Rioja and 2009 Freemark Abbey Cabernet Sauvignon

April 28, 2013September 9, 2016

Today's wine review is a two-for-one. My hubby and I enjoyed these two bottles side by side over two nights. It all started with a blind tasting... I really enjoy tasting wines blind. I find that having no idea what's in the glass in front of me allows me... Read More

Italy Nebbiolo Tasting Wine

2005 Marchesi Di Barolo Barolo

April 9, 2013September 9, 2016

Barolo is a tricky wine for me. The acidity makes a perfect match for food, but the tannin means you have to be careful exactly what you pair it with or else you run the risk of terrible clashes. If you aren't familiar, it hails from the Piedmont region of... Read More

France Pinot Noir Tasting Wine

2009 Maison de la Cabotte Côte de Nuits-Villages

April 8, 2013September 9, 2016

With such simple pork chops tonight, I wanted a tasty red without much tannin. The 2009 Maison de la Cabotte Côte de Nuits-Villages, from the Burgundy region of France, was Pinot Noir at its simplest, with low tannin, medium light body, cherry fruit and enough acidity to make it a... Read More

Germany Riesling Tasting Wine

2010 Loosen Bros. Dr. L Riesling

March 30, 2013September 9, 2016

Riesling is one of those grapes that gets a bad name. There is a lot of sweet, cheap, schlock being made that tastes more like Sprite than wine, so many red drinkers dismiss the grape entirely. They couldn't be more wrong. Ah, Riesling. From lovely, bright, bone-dry acidic versions to... Read More

Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot Tasting USA Wine

2007 Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars S.L.V.

March 27, 2013September 9, 2016

Tonight's wine was a bit of a celebration for my husband and I. We had our first trip to Napa a year ago and Stag's Leap Wine Cellars was one of the highlights of the trip. In case you haven't heard of Stag's Leap Wine Cellars (not to be confused... Read More

Germany Gewürztraminer Tasting White Blends/Other Wine

2011 Fitz-Ritter Gewürztraminer Spätlese

March 25, 2013September 9, 2016

Tonight's wine comes from the Pfalz region in Germany, made from one of my personal favorite grapes, Gewürztraminer. Be warned though, Gewürztraminer is a love it or hate it grape, extremely aromatic and usually with residual sugar. Bad examples are syrupy and flowery with no complexity and a cloying sweetness.... Read More

Barbera Italy Red Blends/Other Tasting Wine

2010 Agostino Pavia & Figli Barbera d’Asti Bricco Blina

March 23, 2013September 9, 2016

Barbera is what I consider a "tasty" grape. If you are looking for a delicious wine from Italy, Barbera fits the bill. I have yet to taste a super complex, "great" wine made from Barbera, but it is a reliable choice for a daily drinker that brings yummy fruit, soft... Read More

Spain Tasting Tempranillo Wine

2009 La Montesa Rioja

March 22, 2013September 9, 2016

I have such affection for Rioja. In general, it is a safe bet for quality and value. That is not to say that there isn't a lot of crappy Rioja being made and sold, but rather that the good stuff is consistently sold at a reasonable price. $10 to $15... Read More

Chardonnay France Tasting Wine

2010 Charles Duveaux Chardonnay

March 20, 2013September 9, 2016

Is it bad to call a wine boring? I know it isn't a compliment, no one is going to call you up and say, "I'm drinking the most boring bottle of wine right now, you've got to try it!" And yet, boring, ordinary, pleasant, and inoffensive are the first words... Read More