Thursday Wine Tastings Archives

Six Wines from the Snake River Valley, Idaho: an introduction to the wines of Idaho

February 24, 2015 by Nancy (CSW) Comments are Disabled

We recently had the opportunity to taste six wines from four wineries located in the Boise area. One of the regular tasters at the Thursday night wine tastings we attend at a local wineshop regularly visits the Boise area; her brother and sister-in-law live there. During a recent trip they did a bit of wine tasting and brought back the selection of wines we tasted. It was a great introduction to the wines of the area.

Sauternes and Cherries — A Special Summer Pairing

July 23, 2014 by Nancy (CSW) 2 comments

Those of us who are regular tasters at the Thursday night wine tasting at Fine Wines of Stockton know one of George’s great loves is Sauternes and cherries. Not just any cherries mind you. They must be cherries that are not overly sweet, just a touch of tartness is what’s desired to counter the sweetness of the Sauternes.

Rosé Rocks!

July 16, 2014 by Nancy (CSW) 2 comments

Rosé is one of the things I like the most about summer. Every year we look forward to seeking out new, and familiar, rosés to enjoy as outdoor temperatures rise. I love rosé for many reasons.

Ribera del Duero — Another Interpretation of Tempranillo

May 29, 2014 by Nancy (CSW) 1 comment

Ribera del Duero is a wine region located on the northern plateau of Spain known for producing quality wines from Tempranillo. The weather is inhospitable, the soils are complex and the elevation is mostly more than 2500 feet above sea level. Local winemakers work their magic with Tempranillo planted along the Duero River and at higher elevations.

Rioja — Tempranillo is the Star in this Spanish Wine Region

May 23, 2014 by Nancy (CSW) 2 comments

Rioja is a wine region located in northern Spain (between Bilbao and Madrid) that is highly regarded for its Tempranillo, which comprises the majority of the plantings in the region. Garnacha, Carignan and Graciano are also planted and are most often blending partners to Tempranillo.

Alsace: That French Wine Region with a German Influence

April 25, 2014 by Nancy (CSW) Comments are Disabled

The Alsace region is tucked into the northeast corner of France right along the border with Germany. The wine of the region, along with everything else, is influenced by both countries which makes for some very interesting wines.

Wines of Southern Arizona — One More Taste

March 25, 2014 by Nancy (CSW) Comments are Disabled

It’s no secret we are fans of the wines being made in Southern Arizona, both from the Sonoita AVA and Cochise County. We spent some time there last summer and thoroughly enjoyed our visit. We are of course, longing to return. Here is a selection of some of our favorites.

Wines From South Australia — Cabernet Sauvignon Is One of Its Stars

March 17, 2014 by Nancy (CSW) Comments are Disabled

While it is true that Shiraz steals most of the headlines in the Australian wine world, other red varieties, namely Cabernet Sauvignon, play an important role in their own right as both varietal wines and blenders. Find out what we tasted and learn about South Australia.

Wine From Sicily — Gotta Love Those Local Varieties

March 10, 2014 by Nancy (CSW) Comments are Disabled

I admit to not thinking much about Sicily with regard to wine and winemaking. True, I knew Marsala was Italian, but honestly did not know it was made in Sicily. A bit of reading about Sicily lead me to discover the island is a leading wine production region in Italy, right in there with Veneto and Puglia in terms of […]

South Africa Wines – Often Underrated

February 16, 2014 by Peter Comments are Disabled

Our Thursday Night tasting this week consisted of six wines from South Africa.