Category Archives: Online Tastings

Tastings we do online with others. Usually using Twitter to exchange information about the wine.

Lodi Rosé Comes of Age

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Peter

Usually when someone mentions Rosé wines from Lodi I don’t get too excited. In the past I have found them either too sweet or to high in alcohol and lacking in flavor. I am happy to say that has changed. Continue reading →

Posted in Lodi Wine, Online Tastings | Tagged Barbera, Cisault, Grenache, Heritage Oak Winery, LoCA, Lodi, McCay Cellars, Onesta, Rosé, Sangiovese, Sorelle Winery | Leave a comment

Celebrating Finger Lakes Wine Month – Aromatic White Wines

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Nancy

May is Finger Lakes Wine Month, a month-long celebration of the wines and wineries of the Finger Lakes AVA (American Viticultural Area) in New York state. As part of the promotion of this celebration, the Finger Lakes Wine Alliance organized an online tasting of wine from five Finger Lakes wineries. Continue reading →

Posted in #winechat, Online Tastings, Tasting Notes | Tagged Dr. Konstantin Frank Vinifera Wine Cellars, Finger Lakes AVA, Fulkerson Winery, Gerwurztraminer, Grüner Veltliner, Knapp Winery, Pinot Gris, Thirsty Owl Wine company, Three Brothers Wineries & Estates | 1 Comment

SakéOne – Premium Saké Made in Oregon

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Nancy

Just about one year ago, we tasted a selection of saké made by SakeOne, a premium saké brewer located in Forest Grove, Oregon. We were sent several samples of infused saké which we tasted on their own and used to make cocktails. We wrote about that experience in a prior post.

We recently received four tasting samples from SakéOne and participated in tasting via Twitter. We learned quite a bit about SakéOne and saké. Continue reading →

Posted in Online Tastings | Tagged G Fifty Junmai Ginjo Genshu, Murai Family, Sake, SakeMoto Junmai, SakeOne, Yoshinogawa Winter Warrior | Leave a comment

Lodi Rules^TM — What Does That Mean?

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Nancy

We recently had the opportunity to participate in an online tasting of wines sourced from vineyards that have been certified as sustainably grown through the Lodi Rules^TM certification program. The tasting was organized to celebrate Earth Day by the Lodi Winegrape Commission and Charles Communications Associates on behalf of growers and vintners in the Lodi Appellation. The wines were provided to us, we tasted them and shared our impressions via Twitter during the tasting. Continue reading →

Posted in Online Tastings | Tagged Albarino, Bokisch Vineyards, Cinsault, LangeTwins Family Winery and Vineyards, LoCA, Lodi AVA, Lodi Winegrape Commission, Michael David, Old Vine Zinfandel, Rosé, St. Amant | 1 Comment

Wente Vineyards and Sustainability – An Online Tasting and Conversation

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Peter

The other day we were sent some wine as tasting samples from Wente Vineyards for an online tasting. Wente Vineyards and Charles Communications do this every so often. It is a lot of fun plus we get to taste some nice wine. A group of bloggers are sent samples and we all get online at the same time to taste and share notes. Continue reading →

Posted in Online Tastings, Tasting Notes | Tagged Arroyo Seco, Charles Communications, Late Harvest Riesling, Olive oil, Pinot Noir, Wente Vineyards | Leave a comment

Finger Lakes Wine Tasting Series: Red Wines

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Nancy

We recently participated in a tasting of red wines produced in the Finger Lakes AVA (American Viticultural Area). The Finger Lakes AVA is located in central New York State. Continue reading →

Posted in Online Tastings | Tagged Atwater Estate Vineyards, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Damiani Wine Cellars, Finger Lakes, Hector Wine Company, Heron Hill Winery, Lemberger, McGregor Vineyards, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Rooster Hill Vineyards, Saperavi, Sereksiya Charni, Silver Thread Vineyard, Swedish Hill Winery, Syrah | 3 Comments

Holiday Wine Tasting With Carolyn Wente

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Nancy

Our friend Dave joined us for a recent online tasting with Carolyn Wente, CEO of Wente Family Estates. She shared some of her favorite Holiday recipes with us as we tasted some of the Wente wines. Continue reading →

Posted in Holiday Wine, Online Tastings | Tagged Arroyo Seco, Barbera, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Double Decker, Gerwurztraminer, Livermore Valley, Merlot, Murrieta's Well, Orange Muscat, Petite Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Viognier, Wente Vineyards | Leave a comment

#LodiLive – Lodi Wines Online Tasting

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Peter

Usually when you ask someone about wine in California they think about Napa. However, we have many more areas of the state with their own style and varieties. One area the should not be overlooked is the Lodi appellation in the Central Valley. Continue reading →

Posted in Online Tastings, Tasting Notes | Tagged #LodiLive, d'art Hand Crafted Wines, Fields Family Wines, Graciano, Kidder Family Winery, Klinker Brink, Lodi, m2 Wines, Petite Syrah, Tempranillo, Uvaggio, Vermentino, Wine, Zinfandel | Leave a comment

Halloween Mystery Wines – Tasting in the Dark

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Peter

We had a fun online tasting the night before Halloween. We were sent four wines in black bags (Tasting in the Dark) so we couldn’t see the labels and a Halloween mask to wear while doing the tasting. Continue reading →

Posted in Online Tastings | Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Livermore, Livermore Valley, Merlot, Petite Sirah, Petite Syrah, Portuguese Wine, Small Lot, Souzao, Wente Vineyards, Wine | 2 Comments

The Bold and The Mysterious – Four Vines Zin and Purple Cryptic

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Peter

An online tasting featuring three Zinfandels from Four Vines Winery Appellation Series and the newest release from Purple Wine Company – Cryptic. Continue reading →

Posted in Online Tastings, Tasting Notes | Tagged Amador County, Biker, Cryptic, Four Vines Winery, Maverick, Paso Robles, Purple Wine Company, Sonoma, Sonoma County, The Sophisticate, Zinfandel | 1 Comment

Murrieta’s Well Food and Wine Pairing

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Peter

We participated in another online tasting last night, this time with a couple of wines from Murrieta’s Well. This was a food and wine tasting. Continue reading →

Posted in Online Tastings | 1 Comment

#winechat Wednesday – Value Wines

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Peter

#winechat Wednesday – Value Wines
Today on #winechat the theme was \”Value wines, $10 or less\” and it was hosted by Dezel Quillen (@myvinespot). Continue reading →

Posted in #winechat, Online Tastings, Tasting Notes | Tagged Bobal, Garnacha, Grenache, Rosé, Spain | Leave a comment

Chamisal Vineyards Sampler from Edna Valley

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Peter

Another online wine tasting, this time featuring Chamisal Vineyards from Edna Valley. Continue reading →

Posted in Online Tastings, Tasting Notes | Tagged Chamisal Vineyards, Chardonnay, Edna Valley, Grenache, Pinot Noir | Leave a comment

Wente Vineyards Chardonnay Foursome

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Peter

Last July we tasted four different Chardonnay’s produced by Wente Vineyards. Now we have just participated in another online tasting of the same wines only from the next years vintage. Continue reading →

Posted in Online Tastings, Tasting Notes | Tagged Arroyo Seco, Chardonnay, Livermore, Livermore Valley, Wente, Wente Vineyards | Leave a comment

Online Torrontés Tasting

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Peter

Tasting notes from our latest Online Torrontés Tasting. Continue reading →

Posted in Online Tastings, Tasting Notes | Tagged Argentina, La Rioja, Mendoza, Salta, Sauvignon Blanc, Torrontes, Tucuman | Leave a comment

“Hop on the Bus” with Double Decker Wines

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Peter

“Hop on the Bus” with Double Decker Wines online tasting. Continue reading →

Posted in Online Tastings | Tagged Barbera, Double Decker, Livermore Valley, Petite Sirah, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Viognier, Wente Vineyards, Zinfandel | 2 Comments

Pine Ridge Vineyards Online Red and White Sampler

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Peter

We tasted two white wines and two red wines from Pine Ridge Vineyards for another TasteLive. Continue reading →

Posted in Online Tastings, Tasting Notes | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Carneros, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Merlot, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Pine Ridge Vineyards, Rutherford, TasteLive, Viognier | 1 Comment

Australia on #winechat

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Peter

This past Wednesday\’s subject on #winechat on Twitter was Australian wines. Continue reading →

Posted in Online Tastings, Tasting Notes | Tagged Australia, Barossa Valley, Clare Valley, Riesling, Shiraz | 2 Comments

A Tale of Four Pinots

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Peter

We just participated in another online wine tasting with TasteLive. The subject of this tasting was Benziger Family Winery Pinot Noir. Continue reading →

Posted in Online Tastings, Tasting Notes | Tagged Bella Luna Vineyard, Benziger Family Winery, Pinot Noir, Quintus Vineyard, Russian River Valley, San Remo Vineyard, Sonoma Coast, Terra Neuma Vineyard, Wine | 2 Comments

Finger Lakes Rieslings

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Peter

I had heard that the Finger Lakes region in New York was producing some nice Riesling wines but I had never had one before today. Continue reading →

Posted in Online Tastings, Other Wine Tastings, Tasting Notes | Tagged Alsace, Finger Lakes, Germany, Mosel, New York, Rheingau, Riesling | Leave a comment