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The Rhone Rangers – Mourvèdre A Rising Star in the World of American Rhones

April 3, 2013 by Peter 2 comments

This is the second seminar we attended as part of the San Francisco Weekend Celebration of American Rhone Wines, which was sponsored by The Rhone Rangers. This seminar was intended to showcase Mourvèdre. Seven winemakers presented and talked about their wines. The seminar was moderated by Jon Bonné, Wine Editor, San Francisco Chronicle.

The Rhone Rangers – Old World Inspiration, New World Innovation

March 28, 2013 by Nancy (CSW) Comments are Disabled

Our wine education continued recently at the San Francisco Weekend Celebration of American Rhone Wines. This two-day event was sponsored by The Rhone Rangers (1), “a non-profit educational organization, dedicated to promoting the enjoyment of Rhone varietal wines produced in the United States”.

Chile — Carménère and Cabernet Sauvignon

March 28, 2013 by Nancy (CSW) Comments are Disabled

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.

The Wines of Howell Mountain

March 25, 2013 by Nancy (CSW) 4 comments

Howell Mountain American Viticultural Area (AVA), located within the Napa AVA, was the first sub-appellation to be designated in 1983. Howell Mountain is located on the northeast side of Napa Valley. The AVA ranges from 1400 to 2200 feet, putting it above the fog line.

Right Bank Bordeaux Vintages 2005 to 2009

March 19, 2013 by Nancy (CSW) Comments are Disabled

The Thursday night tasting at Fine Wines of Stockton had us tasting Right Bank Bordeaux vintages 2005 to 2009. All wines originated from Pomerol. Kind of. Except for one. George, the wine shop owner, was short one Right Bank wine for this vintage range, so he chose a Left Bank wine with the highest percentage of Merlot he had in his cellar. He knows how to improvise.

Left Bank Bordeaux Vintages 2005 – 2009

March 12, 2013 by Nancy (CSW) Comments are Disabled

The Thursday night wine tasting at Fine Wines of Stockton was a study of five recent Bordeaux vintages. Two of these vintages, 2005 and 2009, are considered great. The growing seasons were warm and produced lush fruit and opulent, complex wines. The others, 2006, 2007 and 2008, just average.

South African Wine Party

March 8, 2013 by Nancy (CSW) 1 comment

We are planning a trip to Africa in July 2014. We will be visiting Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe. We will fly into Johannesburg then travel on to Chobe National Park via Victoria Falls. From Chobe we visit the Okavango Delta, then fly on to Kafue National Park in Zambia. Next, we fly to Zimbabwe and visit Hwange National Park before returning to Victoria Falls and then Johannesburg. Whew! This part of the trip is planned for us. We need only show up with our very minimal luggage.

Cabernet Franc – That Other Cabernet

March 4, 2013 by Nancy (CSW) Comments are Disabled

Cabernet Franc is most often used as a blending grape because it has such a distinctive bouquet. But, it also makes a lovely wine all on its own. Our tasting this week was six Cabernet Franc wines from the USA, France and Argentina.

Pinot Noir – Burgundy, California and Oregon

February 27, 2013 by Nancy (CSW) 3 comments

Just to prove to all of the regular wine tasters at the Thursday night tastings at Fine Wines of Stockton (1) that he really does not dislike Pinot Noir, George did a Pinot tasting himself. Generally, we taste Pinot noir on a Thursday night that George or Gail are unable to present the wine tasting.

Finger Lakes Wine Tasting Series: Red Wines

February 23, 2013 by Nancy (CSW) 3 comments

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.

Recent Posts

The Rhone Rangers – Mourvèdre A Rising Star in the World of American Rhones

The Rhone Rangers – Old World Inspiration, New World Innovation

Chile — Carménère and Cabernet Sauvignon

The Wines of Howell Mountain

Right Bank Bordeaux Vintages 2005 to 2009

Left Bank Bordeaux Vintages 2005 – 2009

South African Wine Party

Cabernet Franc – That Other Cabernet

Pinot Noir – Burgundy, California and Oregon

Finger Lakes Wine Tasting Series: Red Wines

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