Tasting Archives - Page 5 of 10

2012 Domaine Servin Chablis

June 20, 2014September 9, 2016

Chablis is a general designation of an appellation/region in France. At the Northern tip of Burgundy, Chardonnay grapes make wine typically with a flinty, steely edge and bracing acidity. If the wine is from France and says Chablis on the bottle, it is from this region and Chardonnay is the... Read More

France Grenache/Garnacha Tasting Wine

2009 Domaine Paul Autard Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee La Cote Ronde

February 15, 2014September 9, 2016

Happy Valentine's Day to me! I have such affection for Chateneuf-du-Pape. From the Rhone region of France, these grenache blends were what got me obsessed with wine in the first place. So when it came to a wine to celebrate Valentine's Day, I could think of nothing better. Beautiful garnet... Read More

Italy Sangiovese Tasting Wine

2011 Rocca delle Macie Chianti Classico

February 9, 2014September 9, 2016

I wish I had more to say about tonight's wine. I'm a fan of Chianti Classico, it's one of my favorites for pairing with food, and Chianti Classicos are relative values in the wine world. Tonight's wine was reasonably priced and tasty. That's about as far as I can... Read More

Riesling Tasting USA Wine

2011 Ravines Wine Cellars Dry Riesling

January 19, 2014September 9, 2016

Ah, Riesling, that darling of grapes which seems to point so clearly to its region of origin. I enjoy just about every expression of Riesling I find, yet there is no denying that Rieslings from France, Germany, California and New York are so clearly defined in style, it seems... Read More

Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot Tasting USA Wine

2007 Provenance Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To-Kalon Vineyard

December 22, 2013September 9, 2016

In California, there are several regions where Cabernet Sauvignon is grown. The big daddy of these regions is the Napa Valley. Lots of famous wines and wineries are in Napa and the Cabernets here command some of the highest prices in the US, and even the world. But within Napa,... Read More

Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot Tasting USA Wine

2009 Newton Unfiltered Cabernet Sauvignon

December 4, 2013September 9, 2016

Holy crap, it's December already. I got so caught up with Thanksgiving, houseguests and entertaining, that I didn't get to blog at all during the holiday. Fortunately though, I'm back, and while you'll have to wait for next year before I post on the joys of a dry-brined free-range... Read More

France Gamay Tasting Wine

Happy Beaujolais! 2011 Louis Jadot Beaujolais-Villages

November 21, 2013September 9, 2016

Today is a big day in France. The third Thursday of November is the day that each year's Beaujolais Nouveau is cracked open and tasted for the first time. The wine is literally just months old, but the event is used to get a sense of the vintage as... Read More

Spain Tasting Tempranillo Wine

2009 Bodega Numanthia Termes

November 10, 2013September 9, 2016

I am a fan of Numanthia wines. Located in the Toro region of Spain, this Bodega makes entry level Tempranillo to the very fine (and expensive) stuff, but what they all have in common is incredible structure. They can be very big, powerful and bold, with lots of tannin,... Read More

Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot Tasting USA Wine

2010 Lyeth Meritage

October 4, 2013September 9, 2016

My husband and I, like many wine drinkers, are big fans of Bordeaux. At their best they show power and finesse, complexity and subtlety, but unfortunately at a pretty hefty price tag. Enter Meritage wines. Meritage (rhymes with heritage) wines are those that use the traditional Bordeaux grapes (Cabernet... Read More

Chardonnay France Tasting Wine

2011 Domaine de Chenevieres Chablis Les Grandes Vignes

September 29, 2013September 9, 2016

Chablis, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways. 1) Even the very finest Chablis isn't astronomically priced. Dollar for dollar, you get more for your money when you buy white wine, and I find Chablis is a perfect example. 2) The high acidity makes it a... Read More