10 results of 27 Blog Posts

2009 The Blondes: Icicle Ridge Winery

posted July 25, 2010 in Wine and Beer of Washington State

Named in honor of the Wagoner daughters, Icicle Ridge Winery The Blondes Gewürztraminer is a summer time staple at our house. The 2009 vintage is very pale in color, much like a  blonde - summer bleached by the sun.  The nose is a fragrant bouq (read full article)

MATT'S WINE NOT! MENAGE A TROIS 2009 CALIFORNIA ROSE WINE

posted June 28, 2010 in Food Tastes Yummy

So dear reader, in continuing with the Summer-esque theme of boozeriffic goodness, I present to you yet another rose wine (pronounced "rose-a," with the "a" sounding like "able," as in, "I am able to drink much of this wine").I wasn't a big fan of th (read full article)

Three Rivers Winery Late Harvest Gewurztraminer

posted May 14, 2010 in Wine and Beer of Washington State

Last Sunday we tried Three Rivers Winery 2007 Late Harvest Gewurztraminer after an Italian family dinner. Three Rivers Winery is located in Walla Walla and the grapes for this vintage came from Biscuit Ridge Vineyards. This Washington dessert wine (read full article)

Wine Society Sampler

posted April 19, 2010 in Tim\'s Wine Blog

I mentioned the other day that I bought a bunch of stuff from The Wine Society. Because it's been a rather hectic past few days (not too hectic for wine though), I have managed to try a few more of these wines, but haven't managed a neat and tidy po (read full article)

The Society's Vin d'Alsace 2008

posted April 16, 2010 in Tim\'s Wine Blog

Produced for The Wine Society by Hugel, this is a blend of Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Muscat and Sylvaner.Top-class producer, entry-level wine, but a good one. Not overly rich, but aromatic and refreshing. A good introduction to Alsace wi (read full article)

Sainsbury's Taste the Difference Alsace Gewurztraminer 2008

posted March 30, 2010 in Tim\'s Wine Blog

Another result from the current Sainsbury's Taste the Difference sale. Produced by the ever-reliable Cave de Turckheim, this delivers rich, floral flavour, full mouthfeel and a crisp freshness. I think Gewurztraminer is great - it's so different f (read full article)

Walter Dacon 2008 Roussanne

posted March 02, 2010 in Wine and Beer of Washington State

Walter Dacon Roussanne with shrimp noodle salad I first tried the Walter Dacon 2008 Roussanne a week ago and must here and now acknowledge Vivian’s thorough understanding of my not-so-hidden wine desires (note to self: bring drool towel at next (read full article)

Cono Sur Gewurztraminer 2009

posted February 20, 2010 in Tim\'s Wine Blog

If you like Gewurztraminer, or have been meaning to try it, then you won't get a better deal that this. Available for just over £5 (or £4.97 online), this is a great example of this variety. No notes to share really, except to say it impressed th (read full article)

"Dinner In Alsace"

posted January 23, 2010 in Boise Foodie Guild

Well, La Cafe de Paris in Boise has done it again. I have said this before, but it needs repeating. "Watch out Andrae's. La Cafe de Paris is breathing down you neck." And, if you have never been to one of these dinners - they have about one a month a (read full article)

HALPERN ENTERPRISES ANNUAL PORTFOLIO TASTING.

posted December 26, 2009 in Winesworld\'s Blog

Of late, more and more wine and spirits agencies have been offering annual portfolio tastings. Large agencies with diversified and long portfolios represent hundreds of brands. There are now several agencies with long list of wines and have become mo (read full article)

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