Tasting Archives - Page 9 of 10

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

France Sauvignon Blanc Tasting Wine

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