10 results of 29 Blog Posts

2007 R.A. Harrison Family Cellars "Nobility"

posted August 09, 2010 in The Blog Wine Cellar

The 2007 R.A. Harrison Family Cellars "Nobility" is a fantastic example of the kind of quality dessert wine that can be made in California. It's a small production (333 cases, 375 ml bottles) late harvest Sauvignon Blanc - Semillon.  (78% Sauvi (read full article)

Hungerford Hill Semillon 2008

posted July 29, 2010 in Tim\'s Wine Blog

Hunter Valley is the place for Semillon, and I've been trying them, slowly, over the past couple of years. They aren't always easy to find though, so when I saw this at Oddbins I bought some.Low in alcohol (10%), it's quite tart and it's dry. I con (read full article)

El Master of Wine Konstantinos Lazarakis dirigirá en Monvínic una cata de vinos de Grecia

posted July 18, 2010 in SibaritiaBlog

Konstantinos Lazarakis Mañana, lunes 19 de julio el prestigioso Master of Wine griego Konstantinos Lazarakis impartirá en Monvínic una cata masterclass: “Sobrevolando los grandes vinos y viñedos de Grecia”. Konstantinos Lazarakis es u (read full article)

"the Buzz" - Semillon/Grenache Wine Dinner

posted July 14, 2010 in Boise Foodie Guild

So, here we go again. Another wonderful wine dinner at the Buzz! The July Wine Club dinner featured Semillion and Grenache and a full dinner. Not really my favorite varietals, but one must learn to enjoy them. Besides, it's always good to see what ha (read full article)

Grandissime 'Grande Reserve' Bergerac Blanc 2009

posted May 17, 2010 in Tim\'s Wine Blog

Bergerac is a French wine region not too far from Bordeaux, and it produces wines from the same grape varieties. I'm not too experienced with it, but I suspect it may be a source of good-value wines that may have similar characteristics to the wines (read full article)

PORTUGAL.

posted May 04, 2010 in Winesworld\'s Blog

Under the Roman Empire, Portugal was known as Lusitania (from Losus, son of Bacchus, the Roman god of wine). Before Romans, trading Phoenicians from eastern Mediterranean had introduced wine to the indigenous population. Moors, a North African Musli (read full article)

CYPRUS.

posted February 26, 2010 in Winesworld\'s Blog

This large Eastern Mediterranean Island has been producing wine since 2300 B.C as archaeological excavations prove. The evolution of winemaking can be conveniently divided into the following eras – Lusignan, Ottoman, British and since 1980. Duri (read full article)

2005 Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc

posted February 09, 2010 in The Blog Wine Cellar

I don't often get the opportunity to taste a lot of white Bordeaux so when I saw this wine at a recent tasting I attended I was really excited to try it. Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte is located in Bordeaux's Graves appellation and have been growing gr (read full article)

Andaluca Winemaker Dinner Featuring L’Ecole N° 41

posted February 01, 2010 in Wine and Beer of Washington State

Chef Wayne and Winemaker Marty Clubb On January 22, Andaluca Restaurant and L’Ecole N° 41 partnered together for a Winemaker Dinner that I won’t soon forget. Executive Chef Wayne Johnson prepared a 5-course menu, providing commentary for each p (read full article)

Portugal.

posted January 15, 2010 in Winesworld\'s Blog

Under the Roman Empire, Portugal was known as Lusitania (from Losus, son of Bacchus, the Roman god of wine). Before Romans, trading Phoenicians from eastern Mediterranean had introduced wine to the indigenous population. Moors, a North African Musli (read full article)

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