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2011 Sancerre Cuvee A’Dair

March 17, 2013September 9, 2016

I love Sancerre. In case you are unfamiliar, it's a French Sauvignon Blanc. Basically, in the old world wine countries (France, Spain, and Italy in particular) wine is named not after the grape, but the actual location where the grape is grown, while in new world wine countries (US, Argentina,... Read More

Corvina Italy Red Blends/Other Tasting Wine

2007 Allegrini La Grola

March 16, 2013September 9, 2016

Italy is a fascinating country when it comes to wine. There are so many different grapes, styles and regions to keep track of that it can be quite intimidating. Tonight's wine, the 2007 Allegrini La Grola is a perfect example. Made from primarily the Corvina grape, this wine is classified... Read More

Tasting USA Wine

Jarvis Wine Seminar

March 14, 2013September 25, 2016

The seven wines tasted at tonight's Jarvis Wine Seminar Tonight, I had the pleasure of attending a wine seminar for Jarvis wines. If you haven't heard of Jarvis before, it is a small production winery in Napa Valley, CA. We had seven wines in total, two whites and five... Read More

Tasting USA Wine Zinfandel

2009 Ridge Zinfandel Ponzo Vineyard

March 12, 2013September 9, 2016

I have to admit, I'm not a big Zinfandel drinker. Many carry a jammy cooked quality along with big alcohol, rough stuff that's not exactly to my taste. Then there is Ridge, a producer out of California that specializes in single vineyard wines, that just seems to always get it... Read More

Grenache/Garnacha Spain Tasting Wine

2007 Masperla Priorat

March 3, 2013January 18, 2017

I had wine for dinner tonight. There is a nip in the Orlando air (tonight's low is 38 degrees, practically arctic for Central Florida) and I was in the mood for a big red. Tonight's Priorat perfectly fit the bill... Priorat is a pretty famous wine region in Spain specializing... Read More

Pinot Noir Tasting USA Wine

Anthony Road 2010 Pinot Noir

February 25, 2013January 18, 2017

It was in the Finger Lakes (outside of Rochester, NY) where I first discovered I liked wine. New York wine is not easily found here in Florida, so I snatched up several bottles in New York City this Christmas at Chelsea Wine Vault. I've been a very big fan... Read More