Fine Wines (Re)Visited

B & SETFI
CHAMPAGNES & SPARKLING WINES. Bin #. 101. Brut, Tattinger. (France). $59. Dry, full of verve with a great finish. 102. White Star, Moet & Chandon

Restaurant X WINE LIST1-20-2006
Champagnes & Sparkling Wines California &. Pacific. Northwest. Argyle, Brut, Oregon 1999.

France Laurent Perrier Brut Ros?SA , Champagne Ros?os? from
France Laurent Perrier Brut Ros?SA , Champagne Ros?os? - (France). Min. order 1 bottle(s). This is undoubtedly one of the finest ros?hampagnes on the market.

Chardonnay, Carneros, Beaulieu Vineyard (Carneros, CA)
White Zinfandel, Round Hill (Central, CA). $28. White Zinfandel, Kenwood (Sonoma, CA). $30. C. HAMPAGNES. Moet & Chandon White Star (France)

Bouchard Finlayson on a winning streak
South African Wine News, South Africa - Jan 19, 2006 No silver or bronze awards were given. Three trophies were also issued to the leading red wine, the top white wine, and the ‘best value wine’.

Wine buffs can now say, ‘I’d rather be drinking cat pee’
Edmonton Journal, Canada - Jan 31, 2006 New Zealand’s Coopers Creek Vineyard markets a Sauvignon called Cat’s Pee on a Gooseberry Bush: the label on the screw-top white wine promises “strong

Airlines take wine selection sky-high
Contra Costa Times, CA - Jan 5, 2006 One popular red wine on American’s December service was the 1999 Clos du Val, a cabernet sauvignon from Napa Valley that retails for $25 to $30 a bottle.

The Vine Times Daily Wine Pick - Chalone Vineyard Pinot Noir
2003 Chalone Vineyard Pinot Noir - The Vine Times Rating - 4 Glasses out of 5 Glasses (Excellent) This 2003 Pinot Noir has a wonderful bouquet of red berry fruit, bright cherry, strawberry and plum with a slight touch of toasted oak. Ripe red berry fruit flavors last throughout it’s lingering soft finish. For more please visit www.thevinetimes.com
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The Vine Times Daily Wine Pick - Chappellet Vineyard Chenin Blanc
2003 Chappellet Vineyard Chenin Blanc - The Vine Times Rating - 4 Glasses out of 5 Glasses (Excellent) A light straw almost clear colored Chenin Blanc with apple and pear aromas, with sweet citrus, herbal and mineral flavors balanced by acidity and minerality that is characteristic of Chenin Blanc. For more please visit www.thevinetimes.com
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The Vine Times Daily Wine Pick - St. Supery Oak Free Chardonnay
2004 St. Supery Oak Free Chardonnay - The Vine Times Rating - 5 Glasses out of 5 Glasses (Editor Choice Vine Award) A refreshing, crisp and perfectly balanced Chardonnay with plenty of green apple, pear and citrus flavors. It’s medium body and smooth texture make this oak-free Chardonnay a perfect match with seafood dishes or any summertime dish.For more please visit www.thevinetimes.com
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The Vine Times Daily Wine Pick - Francis Coppola Syrah-Shiraz
2003 Francis Coppola Diamond Series Syrah-Shiraz - The Vine Times Rating - 3 Glasses out of 5 Glasses (Well Recommended) A deep purple colored wine with plenty of black cherry, raspberry, black currant, cocoa, pepper and slight spice characteristic.For more please visit www.thevinetimes.com
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MacRostie Winery,”Keltie Brook”, Pinot Noir 2002
MacRostie Winery, “Keltie Brook”, Pinot Noir, Carneros 2002 ($15) - Garnet color with strong black cherry, raspberry and vanilla aromas. Round raspberry and cranberry fruit flavors finishing with a bit of spice, earth and toasty oak. A very good Pinot for the money. Score 8.5/10

Why Wineries Should Blog #3
From Mike Duffy’s Winery Website Report blog, I read the following Wine Institute survey data:Winery websites were also found to be as popular as other wine and lifestyle websites among those interested in on-line information. Also found in the Wine Institute’s press release:The research confirms that wine consumers look to personal recommendations as the most prized […]

Almost Half of UK Wine Buyers Judge Wine By Its Label
An interesting poll of UK wine consumers which shows that almost half of them judge a wine by it’s label that reminds me of last month’s Wine Blogging Wednesday. The next entry in the series is tomorrow night and, much to my chagrin, will prevent the usual podcast because of my part-time night job […]

The Vine Times Daily Wine Pick- Raymond Estates Merlot
2002 Raymond Estates Merlot - The Vine Times Rating - 3 Glasses out of 5 Glasses (Well Recommended) An enjoyable medium-bodied merlot with black berry, cherry and a touch of spice in the nose and palate. For more please visit www.thevinetimes.com
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The Vine Times Daily Wine Pick - Ravenswood Merlot
2003 Ravenswood Vintners Blend Merlot The Vine Times Rating - 3 Glasses out of 5 Glasses (Well Recommended) A deep red Merlot with an intense fruit nose of blueberry, raspberry and plum. To read more please visit www.thevinetimes.com
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The Vine Times Daily Wine Pick - St. Supery Oak Free Chardonnay
2004 St. Supery Oak Free Chardonnay - The Vine Times Rating - 5 Glasses out of 5 Glasses (Editor Choice Vine Award) A refreshing, crisp and perfectly balanced Chardonnay with plenty of green apple, pear and citrus flavors. It’s medium body and smooth texture make this oak-free Chardonnay a perfect match with seafood dishes or any summertime dish.For more please visit www.thevinetimes.com
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The Vine Times Daily Wine Pick - Chalone Vineyard Pinot Noir
2003 Chalone Vineyard Pinot Noir - The Vine Times Rating - 4 Glasses out of 5 Glasses (Excellent) This 2003 Pinot Noir has a wonderful bouquet of red berry fruit, bright cherry, strawberry and plum with a slight touch of toasted oak. Ripe red berry fruit flavors last throughout it’s lingering soft finish. For more please visit www.thevinetimes.com
editor@thevinetimes.com

The Vine Times Daily Wine Pick- Raymond Estates Merlot
2002 Raymond Estates Merlot - The Vine Times Rating - 3 Glasses out of 5 Glasses (Well Recommended) An enjoyable medium-bodied merlot with black berry, cherry and a touch of spice in the nose and palate. For more please visit www.thevinetimes.com
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The Vine Times Daily Wine Pick - Orogeny Pinot Noir
2003 Orogeny Pinot Noir - The Vine Times Rating - 5 Glasses out of 5 Glasses (Editor’s Choice Vine Award) This 2003 Pinot Noir displays a fragrant bouquet of red berry and cherry aromas. Black cherry, raspberry and cocoa flavors dominate with subtle hints of toasted oak. The palate is soft and supple with lingering sweet fruit and velvety tannins.For more please visit www.thevinetimes.com
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