Monthly Archives: January 2011

ZAP Super Tasting on Saturday in San Francisco

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Ray

Peg Melnik of the Press Democrat has posted some recommendations and a question on her blog about the upcoming Zinfandel tasting at Fort Mason in San Francisco. Let her know why you’re going and what you plan to taste: http://tastingroom.blogs.pressdemocrat.com/2011/01/21/you-in-are-you-going-to-zap/ … Continue reading →

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Keuka Lake Vignoles 2008

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Ray

Keuka Lake Vineyards, Finger Lakes, Gently Dry, Vignoles 2008 If you like bracing wine, this is a great choice.  There is a bevy of green apple and lime, intense acidity and a roundness achieved with a bit of residual sugar … Continue reading →

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Designated Drivers for Wine Events

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Ray

Peg Melnik of the Press Democrat recently posted an interesting piece on her blog about designated drivers. She has opened a discussion about responsible ways to safely attend the many wine events that are ongoing in wine regions like the … Continue reading →

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J. Keverson Pinot Noir 2008

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Ray

J. Keverson, Sonoma Mountain, Haas Family Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2008 I haven’t had the opportunity to visit this team’s Pinot since the ’06 vintage and I can tell you that the wines are still on form.  This Pinot Noir embodies … Continue reading →

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Allegrini Palazzo Della Torre 2007

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Ray

Allegrini, Veronese IGT, Palazzo Della Torre 2007 This vintage, as some in the past, features a bit more leather that adds a great complexity to the nose. In the mouth the ripeness of the wine comes through, with complexity and … Continue reading →

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Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Spatlese 2009

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Ray

Dr. Loosen, Mosel, Wehlener, Sonnenuhr, Riesling, Spatlese 2009 This vintage is as fresh an expression of fruit as ever, featuring lime, peaches and a bit of tropical sunshine.  In the mouth the acidity amply plays foil to the residual sugar … Continue reading →

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Davenport Gewurztraminer

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Ray

Davenport Orchards & Vineyards, Gewurztraminer nv This Gewurz embraces the classic theme of lychee, from the first smell to the last sip. It is also a very light-bodied Gewurztraminer with a little residual sugar adding some weight – a clean … Continue reading →

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Northern Vineyards Minnesota Old Vines

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Ray

It is a cold and bleak midwinter night and we are hunkered down, the fire ablaze and a Flemish version of beef stew, Carbonnade a la Flamande, in the oven. Garrison Keillor is on the radio, relaying the latest news … Continue reading →

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Rose 2009

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Ray

I was riffling through my wines today and spotted that I had left a few bottles of pink wine undrunk from the summer stash – time to get cracking! Villa Wolf, Pfalz, Pinot Noir, Rose 2009 The aromatics are muted … Continue reading →

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Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc – Viognier 2008

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Ray

Pine Ridge, California, Chenin Blanc – Viognier 2008 The nose features melons and peaches, very fresh. In the mouth the same fruits delight with a touch of residual sugar and thirst-quenching acidity – very nice yet again. This wine has … Continue reading →

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