Fine Wines (Re)Visited

October 29, 2006

Champagnes – New Season

Category: General. Posted by Noel at 2:45 pm.

New Season
Its been a while but we are planning another show for Halloween. We are excited to get back on the air. Please Email us with any suggestions or comments………………. We’re also planning a trip to Napa and Sonoma in November…Thanks

Lobster and Sauvignon Blanc
This Week: Joe and Christina pair Kim Crawford 2004 Sauvignon Blanc with a classic New England lobster boil. They kick it up a notch by adding Pouilly Fume and Sancerre into the tasting mix.Click Podcast link for show # 3Show #3 RecipeShow #3 Wines

Sushi and Pinot Noir
This Week: Join Joe and Christina as they foray into the exotic world of Sushi. A 2004 Castle Rock Pinot Noir from Monterey California is paired to the meal. As always, Saturday Night is for Wine, Food and Fun.Click Podcast link for Show # 13The recipe [...]

Fine wines – Altos Las Hormigas, Malbec 2005

Category: General. Posted by Noel at 2:30 pm.

Altos Las Hormigas, Malbec 2005
Malbec is one of the six grapes that can legally be included in the red blends of Bordeaux. When transplanted to warmer climates of California or, more commonly, Argentina, the grape can stand on it’s own and produce fleshy and juicy wines. Altos Las Hormigas Malbec is one of those inexpensive, fruit-driven wines that I [...]

WBW 26 Winners Announced
Beau has posted the winners for this month’s Wine Blogging Wednesday with kudos going to Marcus from Dr. Weingolb with 14 correct out of 19. Neil from Brooklynguy’s Wine and Food Blog came in second with 13 correct. My guesses netted just 8 correct for fourth place. This was much more difficult to figure out [...]

Appellation America Launches Enhanced Winery Directory
I’m on several email lists where wine publicists send their latest news releases. Most are boring new wine releases or some winery event. I don’t think any of them have driven me to post here until this morning’s note from Appellation America announcing a new winery directory.Not too newsworthy until you read that the key [...]

Champagnes – Getting a line on the vine

Category: General. Posted by Noel at 2:15 pm.

Getting a line on the vine
The Desert Sun, CA - 6 hours ago Temecula offers an abundance of things of do including wine tasting, balloon rides and exquisite dining. Temecula is located less

Trade Winds to Host Charity Wine Tasting
EmeraldCoast.com, FL - Oct 26, 2006 Trade Winds Restaurant in Niceville will host its annual wine tasting event Sunday, Nov. 12 from 3 to 5 pm Proceeds from the event

Grape entertainment
Indianapolis Star, United States - 10 hours ago or budget. Even if you can’t spell (or pronounce) Gewurztraminer, you can throw a wine tasting that’s fun and informative. And you

Sunrise Rotary Hosts Wine Tasting
Westport Now, CT - Oct 26, 2006 The Westport Sunrise Rotary Club will hold a wine tasting to raise funds for area organizations on Friday at 6:30-9:30 pm at the Inn at Longshore.