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Tale of Two Wines From Hestia Cellars
Hestia-Greek goddess of the hearth. On Saturday, several new Washington red wines were released in Woodinville, including Hestia Cellars 2007 Reserve. This red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, held for 30 months before releasing, intrigued me (read full article)
Gorman Winery tempts and teases at Italianissimo
Chris Gorman says he isn’t a smart wine maker. Don’t believe him, he is like the Columbo of wine makers without the wrinkled rain coat. On a gorgeous, sunny Wednesday evening Gorman Winery threw a party on the back patio of Italianis (read full article)
Six Surprises at Taste Washington Grand Tasting
With over 200 wineries in Taste Washington participating, pouring an average of 3-4 wines, there are more wines than a single person could cover. We had three people covering the Taste Washington event and we STILL couldn’t cover all of the foo (read full article)
Taste Washington Seminar: Food and Wine Pairing with Tom Douglas
I am one of the lucky people who got to listen to Tom Douglas, Stephanie Izard, Leslie Sbrocco, Dawn Smith, and Michael Teer discuss the challenges of food and wine pairing at one of the Taste Washington seminars in Seattle on March 27th. Who are the (read full article)
Taste Washington Seminars
The Grand Tasting of Taste Washington may be getting the most attention but Taste Washington Seminars offers education and interaction with some of rock stars of the Washington wine industry. Where else can you wine and dine with the likes of Bob B (read full article)
Raats Original Chenin Blanc 2009
After being a bit disappointed with the last South African Chenin Blanc I tried, I was on the lookout for more, hoping to find something that would excite me. Chenin Blanc is after all one of South Africa's signature varieties.I dropped into Thorold (read full article)
Ivars Food and Wine Adventures Review
Recently, Ivar’s has launched a new series called Food and Wine Adventures, in which they pair local wines with local seafood. On March 10, 2010 we attended a Food and Wine Adventure of white wine and shellfish, showcasing Chateau Ste Michell (read full article)
Tesco Finest Ken Forrester Chenin Blanc 2009
I can't remember exactly why I wanted to try this. I do like a good Chenin Blanc, and I may have seen this in some newspaper columns or something. Tesco Finest, like Sainsbury's Taste the Difference, is pretty good value and a step above their entr (read full article)
Los Pocos L0c0s -Espana Day 3
Jesus Christ, aka Jesus Christo, it’s early. I dress early in the morning, so as to not make us late again. I hear that same rap on the door from the day before. I jump up ready. Jonas, “Okay. You’re ready. I’m gonna be downstairs.”He (read full article)
What wine goes with what? Marisa Folse of the Houston Examiner give us a great lesson!
I read this article this morning and just had to share it. This such a good and simple guide that everyone should get a peek. I hope the authors will for give me if I give the proper credit, but it really is a terrific tool.From Local Win (read full article)
Yakitori
La característica más importante de la cocina japonesa es el uso de ingredientes frescos, como el pescado y las carnes, no son amantes de las comidas pesadas o con demasiada grasa, la gastronomía japonesa se basa en una dieta equilibrada con prod (read full article)
THE LOIRE VALLEY – GARDEN OF FRANCE.
The valley of the lower reaches of the mighty Loire River is a veritable garden of wines. Loire, a lush green valley, was at one time, playground to courtiers, French nobility, kings ad queens. Many aristocrats built chateaux to entertain their frie (read full article)
Wine Review Monday
The last of "Auld Lang Syne" has been sung and we are now ready to begin our new year and conquer our new resolutions. Well I have mentioned I don't make resolutions but I do like to try new things and new adventures. So in my quest to tr (read full article)
El Valle del Loira en la mesa de Navidad
El valle del Loira se encuentra en el corazón geográfico y cultural de Francia. El Loira es el río más largo de Francia y el último río salvaje de Europa. Se eleva en el sur, no lejos de la costa mediterránea y desemboca en el Océano Atlánti (read full article)
Media Round Up – Saturday 6th November 2009
Irish Times – John Wilson WINES OF THE WEEK Southern Right Sauvignon Blanc 2009, Walker Bay, 13%, €20.99 A very stylish take on Sauvignon; fresh breezy lime peel with vibrant light gooseberry fruits. Classy, quite subtle, clean, crisp win (read full article)
THAILAND – ASIA’S UP AND COMING WINE PRODUCER.
Most people associate Thailand with exotic, fun-filled vacations, and fine food, but never wine. Yet Thailand produces wine and soon we may be able to buy them in North America. Located between latitudes 20 and 6 North, Thailand is a tropical co (read full article)
Wine Society Tasting - Wines of South Africa
A bunch of us attended this tasting on Wednesday evening (October 14th, 2009). These Wine Society events can be good fun and enlightening - or they can be laborious. This one was something in the middle, as there were a lot of wines (around 30), an (read full article)
Full Media Round Up – Sunday 4th October 2009
Sunday Business Post – Tomas Clancy TO TRY: Moscato Freisa Sparkling Rose’ NV, €9.99 from Marks & Spencer nationwide (rating 87) M&S is offering a 25 per cent reduction when you buy six sparkling wines, but you have to be caref (read full article)
Media Round Up – Sunday 27th September 2009
Sunday Business Post – Tomas Clancy TO TRY :Cremant de Loire Brut Premier Cru NV, €9 (reduced from €18 during the French wine sale until October 13) at Superquinn supermarkets nationwide (89) The taxation system in Ireland taxes wine with b (read full article)
Monmousseau Vouvray 2003
In a previous post I mentioned that I had moved offices with work, and therefore have a few new wine merchants to try out. This wine is from Nicolas, a French-owned wine merchant that has a shop (among many) on Fleet Street.The wine is a slightly of (read full article)
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