Sauvignon Republic Sauvignon Blanc, 2006, Russian River Valley (CA) Cousino-Macul “Antiguas Reserva” Chardonnay, 2006, Maipo (CH) Falesco Sangiovese 2006, Umbria (IT) Las Rocas “San Alejandro” Garnacha, 2005, Calatayud (SP) Earthworks Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006, Baross
I Heart Charbono: Su...
posted by Brian Freedman
Yes, the mercury has risen, the muggies are threatening, and the food most of us crave has likely become lighter. So why extol the virtues of a wine of only moderate acidity, low tannin, and pronounced, round fruit? Because it’s good. Really good. And that’s why you drink wine in...
Wines of The World, ...
posted by Frank Cipparone
Buitenwerwachting 2006 “Beyond”, Constantia (SAfr.) Concho y Toro 2006 Marquis de Cas Concha Chardonnay, Pirque (CH) Falesco 2005 Merlot, Umbria (IT) Ch.Tour de Guiet 2004 Cotes de Bourg, Bordeaux (FR) Truchard 2003 Syrah, Carneros (CA)
Wine 101 for Nicole ...
posted by Frank Cipparone
Angove’s 2006 Riesling, Clare Valley (AU) Boschendal 2006 Sauvignon Blanc, Coastal Region (SAF) Pine Ridge 2007 Chenin Blanc-Viognier, Napa Valley (CA) Longboard Vineyards 2006 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley (CA) Falesco 2006 Sangiovese, Umbria (IT) Panarroz 2006 Garnacha, Jumilla...
Wine 201, May 6th
posted by Brian Freedman
First Flight: Serving Temperature 1. Lois 2007 Gruner Veltliner, Kamptal (AU) 2. Lois 2007 Gruner Veltliner, Kamptal (AU) Second Flight: Reading the Label 1. Five Rivers 2007 Pinot Noir (CA) 2. Buena Vista 2006 Pinot Noir “Ramal Vineyard,” Carneros (CA) Third Flight: Considering the...
Wine Lust, 11/07/08
posted by Frank Cipparone
Light and Fruity Pewsey Vale 2006 Riesling, Edna Valley (AU) Pine Ridge 2007 Chenin Blanc-Viognier, Napa (CA) Low Tannin Reds Longboards 2006 Pinot Noir, Russian River (CA) Falesco 2006 Sangiovese, Umbria (IT) Voluptuous and Fruity Las Rocas 2006 Garnacha, Calatayud (SP) Lengs and Cooter...
Wines of The World,f...
posted by Frank Cipparone
Gunderloch 2005 Riesling, Rheinhessen (GER) Steenberg 2007 Sauvignon Blanc, Constantia (SAfr.) Concho y Toro Marques de Cas Concha 2006 Chardonnay, Pirque (CH) Falesco 2005 Merlot, Umbria (IT) Faiveley 2003 Mercurey 1er Cru, Nuits-St.-Georges, Burgundy (FR) Truchard 2001 Syrah, Carneros ...
Wine 101: Intro to W...
posted by Brian Freedman
First Flight 1. Alkoomi 2007 Riesling, Frankland River (AS) Second Flight 1. Villa Maria 2008 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough (NZ) 2. Fonty’s Pool 2005 Chardonnay, Pemberton (AS) Third Flight 1. The Four Graces 2007 Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley (OR) 2. La Carraia 2007 Sangiovese, Umbria...
SPEEEEEEEEEEED RACER...
posted by Collin Flatt
I.P.A. What does it mean to you? Big bitterness? Heavy hop aromatics? Golden color? Refreshment. Arguably the most popular style in the craft beer world, I.P.A.’s have become the flagship beer for many breweries across the country, and none so much as Bear Republic Brewing’s Racer...
Quest For Tech, 6/13...
posted by Frank Cipparone
Gloria Ferrer 2000 Brut Royal Cuvee, Carneros (CA) Tangent 2006 Pinot Gris, Edna Valley (CA) Bonny Doon “Vin Gris de Cigare”, Santa Cruz (CA) Spencer Roloson 2002 “Palaterra”, Napa (CA) Benton Lane 2006 Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley (OR) Novelty Hill 2005 Cabernet...
Philly Uncorked
posted by Keith Wallace
THE “PHILLY UNCORKED” CLASS FIRST FLIGHT: AUSTRIAN WHITES 1. Domain Wachau 2006 Gruner Veltliner 2. Steinriegl 2004 Riesling, “Smaragd” SECOND FLIGHT: JUNK FOOD PAIRING 1. Steenberq 2007 Sauvignon Blanc...