Monthly Archives: December 2009
Happy New Year!
HAPPY NEW YEAR! I hope you all have a safe and happy New Years Eve, enjoyed with family and friends and of course some great Champagne!
Review of the 2007 Finca La Linda Bonarda
Finca La Linda is a second label for Luigi Bosca, who’s Malbecs I have had in the past and quite enjoyed. I was sent some wines from the La Linda label for review and the Bonarda is the first one I tried. I think I have only had one other 100% Barnarda in the past [...]
Quick Sip on a Wednesday with the 2006 Elizabeth Spencer Cabernet Sauvignon
2006 Elizabeth Spencer Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Wine Information – Appellation: Napa Valley Sub-Appellations: St. Helena, Howell Mountain, Yountville, Oakville, Rutherford, and Mt. Veeder Grapes: 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc Cooperage: 20 months in 100% French Oak Price: $32 My Tasting Notes – Nose: boysenberry, black currant jam, roasted meat, brown sugar [...]
A little Sparkling to brighten your Monday.
Recently I had a chance to taste through some great Champagne’s and sparklers from around the world. It’s that time of year that Champagnes will (hopefully) start to fly off the shelf, so I thought I would write about a few of my favorites. I always find these tastings the “hardest” because for me, discerning [...]
Another winning Cabernet Franc from the North Fork
On a slightly chilly rainy October day in Cutchogue, New York Megan and I made our way into the tasting room at Peconic Bay Winery. This was our first visit to the winery and we were shown a great time by Pascal Zugmeyer, Hospitality Director and Jim Silver, General Manager. We tasted through the entire [...]
Exploring Super Tuscans with the 2006 Aia Vecchia Lagone
Whether you call them a Super Tuscan or an IGT blend, rich red blends from Tuscany provide everything from great values to high priced cult legends. The 2006 Aia Vecchia Lagone falls into the value category at $18 and is a blend of mostly Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon with 5% Cabernet Franc. So what is [...]
Tuesday Quick Sip – 2006 Mongeard-Mugneret Savigny–les–Beaune 1er Cru Les Narbantons
2006 Mongeard-Mugneret Savigny–les–Beaune 1er Cru Les Narbantons Wine Information: Country: France Region: Burgundy Appellation: Savigny-les-Beaune Vineyard: Les Narbantons Cooperage: 35% in new French Oak Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir Price: $48 My Tasting Notes: Nose: mushroom, slight barnyard, raspberry Taste: black cherry, red clay, leather and black pepper (taste not spicy), wet forest Mouthfeel: silky and [...]
Wine News
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