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2011 Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc and 2011 Domaine Gerard Fiou Sancerre

August 17, 2013September 9, 2016

Side by side wine tasting seems to a theme for me recently, and while vacationing with a friend, I figured the summer heat was a sign it was time to try two different expressions of Sauvignon Blanc. I had a New World New Zealand alongside an Old World Sancerre.... Read More

Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot Tasting USA Wine

2000 Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Martha’s Vineyard and 2010 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon

August 10, 2013September 9, 2016

I really enjoy comparative tastings. I was in the mood for Napa Cabernet Sauvignon and found a classic bottle, 2000 Heitz Cellar's Martha's Vineyard on sale for half price so I had to have it. For fun, I decided to grab a younger Napa Cab, the 2010 Chateau Montelena... Read More

Italy Montepulciano Red Blends/Other Tasting Wine

2010 Bosco Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

July 31, 2013September 9, 2016

Sometimes I wish wine sellers wouldn't try so hard. I was looking through the wine at Costco recently when I came upon the 2010 Bosco Montepulciano d'Abruzzo on sale for $9. I like Montepulciano, so I came in closer to check it out. At that moment, the staff member, trying... Read More

Italy Sangiovese Tasting Wine

2009 Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale

July 30, 2013September 9, 2016

Sometimes you want to drink a wine that you know will be good. Maybe not great, not special, but reliable. For me, Ruffino Chianti is that wine. In general, I drink Ruffino at all their price points, but tonight's Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale hits the spot and meets all... Read More

Carignan/Cariñena Grenache/Garnacha Spain Tasting Wine

2008 Celler Malondra Montsant Besllum

July 17, 2013September 9, 2016

I've said it before, but it amazes me how much influence Robert Parker has on wine sales. Recently at Costco, I've been surprised to see labels highlighting their Parker scores. The 2009 Punto y Seguido proudly listed the 91 score, and the Besllum prominently shows off the 93. I was... Read More

Italy Pinot Gris/Grigio Tasting Wine

2011 Banfi Pinot Grigio San Angelo

July 4, 2013September 9, 2016

I'm not usually a huge fan of Pinot Grigio, I find many to be bland and boring. My husband, on the other hand, finds the simplicity refreshing. The Banfi San Angelo was a nice surprise with bright acidity and medium body that pleased us both. The color is pale straw... Read More

Argentina Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot Malbec Misc. Tasting Wine

2011 Tilia Cabernet Sauvignon and 2011 Tilia Malbec

June 30, 2013September 9, 2016

While out and about, I came across two recommended "Best Value" bottles of wine made by Tilia, a producer in the famous Mendoza region of Argentina. At $10 a bottle, I figured it was time to check out these wines and see if they delivered real bang for the... Read More

France Riesling Tasting Wine

2009 Trimbach Riesling

June 29, 2013September 9, 2016

I don't know why people don't drink more Riesling. It's such a versatile grape that, perhaps more than any other, really reflects the region it comes from. Super sweet, barely sweet, or bone dry, Riesling can be found that trumps any dessert wine imaginable or be as refreshing and... Read More

Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot Tasting USA Wine

2009 Beaucanon Cabernet Sauvignon Longwood

June 27, 2013September 9, 2016

I've been holding on to this bottle for a few months now. Tired of seeing it sitting in my wine fridge, I figured tonight was as good a time as any to try it out. I like Napa Cabs well enough, it's from a good vintage, yet I was lackluster... Read More

Germany Riesling Tasting White Blends/Other Wine

2005 Mosella Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese

June 17, 2013September 9, 2016

Ah, German Riesling. Tonight's wine is from the Mosel region of Germany, and more specifically the famous Wehlener Sonnenuhr vineyard. As you can see from the photo, this wine is starting to age, it is golden, almost turning orange, and while it is sweet (spätlese is a later picking,... Read More