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Celebrating Malbec World Day
In case you didn’t know, April 17 is Malbec World Day. So designated by Wines of Argentina since 2011. Wines of Argentina is an organization that promotes Argentinian wine worldwide and assists Argentinian wine producers it developing their export strategy. Continue reading
Posted in Special Occasions, Stories, Tasting Notes
Tagged Argentina, Cahors, Finca Lalande, Malbec, Malbec Day, Mendoza, Tupugnato Valley
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Chile — Carménère and Cabernet Sauvignon
The tasting at Fine Wines of Stockton last Thursday night was all about Chile. We tasted six wines, two of which George told us were Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Carmenere. Our assignment for the evening was to identify the two Cabernets. As an aside, George wanted us to think about whether Carmenere could be a substitute for Cabernet Sauvignon. Continue reading
Pasos Vineyards – A Winery Profile
We had the good fortune to spend some time recently visiting with Antonio Pasos of Pasos Vineyards. His tasting room is located in Vino Piazza, The Winery Plaza in Lockeford, California. Continue reading
Bits and Pieces
Here is what we have been tasting in the last week or so. It is a bit of this and that. Three of these wines we have tasted before and have updated our previous posts. As always, it is interesting to taste how wines change over time. Continue reading
Posted in Misc, Tasting Notes
Tagged Burgundy, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cahors, France, Malbec, Napa Valley, Pinot Noir, Provenance Winery, Rhone, Rhone Valley, Wine
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WBC 2012 Recap- Day 2 – Part 2
After lunch we had the Saturday keynote address and discussion with author Rex Picket of Sideways and more, moderated by Alana Gentry (Girl With a Glass). Continue reading
Posted in Vacations and Trips, WBC, WBC 2012
Tagged Albarino, AOC Wines of Languedoc, Argentina, Chile, France, Greece, Languedoc, Malbec, New Wines of Greece, Oregon, Pinot Noir, Spain, Willamette Valley, Wines of Chile
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WBC 2012 Recap – Day One
I had hoped to update this every day but it just wasn’t possible. We were busy all day long and then there were the after parties … So much wine, so little time! Continue reading
Posted in Vacations and Trips, WBC, WBC 2012
Tagged Albarino, Argentina, Australia, Burgundy, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Chile, France, Grenache, Malbec, Mendoza, Mourvedre, Oregon, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Spain, Tempranillo, WBC, WBC 2012, WBC12, Willamette Valley, Wine, Wine Bloggers Conference, Zinfandel
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Wine Blogger Conference 2012
Well we are headed off to the Wine Bloggers Conference 2012 (WBC12) this week in Portland, Oregon. Continue reading
Posted in Misc, Other Wine Tastings, Vacations and Trips
Tagged Argentina, Australia, Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cahors, Chardonnay, Chile, France, Greece, Malbec, Oregon, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley
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Napa (mostly) Merlot
Let me admit that I’m not a big fan of domestic Merlot. While there are some good ones, even a few excellent ones, I find most American Merlot is generic red wine. Continue reading
Posted in Thursday Wine Tastings
Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Provenance Winery, Sonoma, Syrah
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Bordeaux vs. Mendoza
Malbec from Argentina and a Bordeaux from St. Emilion in France taste off. Continue reading
Thursday Night Rosé Tasting
Just by coincidence after we wrote our post on rosé wines our local wine shop, Fine Wines of Stockton, had a rosé tasting for the Thursday night tasting. Continue reading
Posted in Tasting Notes, Thursday Wine Tastings
Tagged Argentina, Fairplay, France, Malbec, Mourvedre, Provence, Rosé, Syrah
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A Wonderful Wine Weekend
We had an event filled wine weekend. Friday night we were invited to a wine tasting and appetizer event Continue reading
Malbec Around the World
Malbec Around the World tasting notes. Continue reading
Posted in Thursday Wine Tastings
Tagged Argentina, Cahors, California, Chile, France, Malbec, Napa Valley
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2008 Andrew Rich Mesalliance
2008 Andrew Rich Mesalliance tasting notes. Continue reading
Posted in Tasting Notes
Tagged Andrew Rich, Carlton, Columbia Valley, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Syrah, Washington
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Wines of Ribera Del Duero
Wines of Ribera Del Duero tasting notes Continue reading
Posted in Thursday Wine Tastings
Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Ribera Del Duero, Spain, Tempranillo
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Wine Memories
Do you have some special wines that bring back memories? Maybe a wine you had on vacation or for a special occasion? Continue reading
Posted in Special Occasions, Wines of the Weekend
Tagged Argentina, Buenos Aires, Lujan de Cuyo, Malbec, Wine
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Wild Boar and Cahors
Wild Boar and Cahors pairing. Continue reading
Five Wines With Veggie Burgers
Five Wines With Veggie Burgers. Continue reading
2007 Provenance Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon
2007 Provenance Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon review. Continue reading
Posted in Tasting Notes
Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot, Provenance Winery, Rutherford
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2004 Miner Family Vineyards “The Oracle”
2004 Miner Family Vineyards “The Oracle” tasting notes. Continue reading
Posted in Tasting Notes
Tagged Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Napa Valley
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Twitter Tasting With Karl Wente
We had a very interesting online wine tasting using twitter to ask questions and make comments to the wine maker for Wente Vineyards. Continue reading
