2007 Sauvignon Blanc ( http://www.ancientpeaks.com/ ) Vivid aromas of pear, gooseberry, and lemon zest. The pear impression continues on the palate, accompanied by integrated flavors of melon, pineapple, and green apple. The texture is bright and fresh, finishing with a crisp acidity. Our Sauvigon Blanc comes from one of the oldest Sauvignon Blanc vineyards in the Paso Robles appellation. San Juan
Wine Spectator magazine has released its list of the year's top 100 wines, and for the first time, an offering from Washington ranked No. 1. Call it the pride of the Pacific Northwest: a Columbia Crest 2005 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon besting the also-rans from around the world. That's great news for fans of domestic wines, especially those who contend that Napa doesn't have a lock on premium cabernet...
The grounds at the Shenandoah Valley site. One reason a visit to Amador County's Shenandoah Valley is such an adventure is that unless you phone ahead, you won't know until you round one of the early bends in the road whether Young's Vineyard is open or closed. For years, the Young family proudly hung out the "not open" sign whenever they sold out their latest inventory, which was often....
It's been a busy fall @ work and home, hard to believe Turkey Day is almost upon us. So I must get at least something posted about Thanksgiving Wine--and yes, this makes blog post #200!The last few years, I've covered a lot of ground in my Thanksgiving Wine Chat columns, including last year's consideration of out-of-the box choices like Cabernet Sauvignon and red Italian blends. My favorite
Is there a term for those tears of wine that stream down a bottle and ruin the label for photos? Lachryma vino? I'm usually pretty careful about that but this time I was distracted by the delicious food... And I think it kind of goes well with an overall Salvador Dalí look with the sauces. The Roommate's father has, for the many years that I've lived with her, kindly passed me various packaged...
As I write this my turkey is thawing (Saturday prior to the big feast) and I will certainly brine my bird and then fantasize about all the wonderful wines--both reds and whites, bold ones and more finessed ones which will be served up during the multi-course celebration. As you will find when reading (NW's) post from a previous year, whatever you do, don't think, "Turkey= poultry= white wine."...
CABERNET SAUVIGNON PAGE ( http://www.ancientpeaks.com/ ) Our 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon and other wines reflect our commitment to crafting fine wines from our estate Margarita Vineyard in the Paso Robles wine country. We endeavor to craft the best California wine possible from each vintage, showcasing the flavors of Margarita Vineyard and the larger excellence of Paso Robles wine. Cabernet Sauvignon thrives
There are 7,850 7-Eleven store in the U.S. and they sell $127 million in wine annually. Soon they will be marketing a private label wine -- Yosemite Road -- for $3.99 a bottle. The convenience store chain plans to sell its exclusive chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon, which is made in California. Stores in the United States and Japan will carry the wine. 7-Eleven has 36,000 company owned and franchised...
For this month's Supper Club R and K hosted and gave us a menu to ponder. As well as a splendidly set table. First Course: Tabula Rasa Unleavened bread, shepherd's cheeses, olives, figs and dates with 2008 Coteaux du Languedoc Picpoul de Pinet Second Course: The Bird or the Egg? We discovered that both arrived at the same time. Quail egg over polenta and greens with pork fat caramelized red onion confit...
More odds and ends from a life lived through the prism of the wine glass … Making the Muse (Follow-up) After I wrote about country and international varietal association marketing last week, I checked out Nielsen Scantrack wine sales data as presented in Wine Business Monthly. Sure enough, when you look at sales by dollar value by country – who is growing and who is not – you can...
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Do you buy wine from your local supermarket? How much time do you spend deciding, how much do you usually spend, and are you usually satisfied with the chosen bottles? Living in a state where the local supermarket sells wine can present a real challenge. While supermarket wine may offer convenience, wading through the overwhelming selection of lousy and often overpriced options, on the other hand is...
PATERSON, Wash.–(Press Release)–Wine Spectator magazine, one of the most influential wine publications in the world, has named the Columbia Crest 2005 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon as the editors’ pick for the No. 1 Wine in the World for 2009. Equally noteworthy is that Columbia Crest is the first wine produced in Washington state to fill the top [...]
Wine Spectator Top 100 I'm a week late on the Wine Spectator Top 100 wines, they went ahead and released the results before telling me and I'm mighty peeved. Luckily, they have redeemed themselves by placing 4 Italian wines in the Top 10 and 2 of those I've reviewed this year! Wine90! Finger on da pulse! See the full Wine Spectator Top 100 Wine List Here It is brilliant to see Brancaia in the top 10...
Here's the navigation from a winery Web site I recently visited, for a high-end Napa Cabernet Sauvignon: Acquire Wines Winemaker Vineyard Pedigree Mailing List Contact Trade There's nothing terribly wrong with it (aside from its position on the page). The...
A very unusual architecture for being in the Medoc in Bordeuax. Vineyard. Chateau Cantenac Brown, Margaux, Medoc, Bordeaux, France. - Chateau Cantenac Brown, Margaux, Medoc stock photography samples, by Per Karlsson, BKWine. Use the wine image SEARCH function to find more relevant photos. Chateau Cantenac Brown is in the commune of Margaux in the Medoc region in Bordeaux. It is one of the "classified...
CABERNET SAUVIGNON PAGE ( http://www.ancientpeaks.com/ ) Our 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon and other wines reflect our commitment to crafting fine wines from our estate Margarita Vineyard in the Paso Robles wine country. We endeavor to craft the best California wine possible from each vintage, showcasing the flavors of Margarita Vineyard and the larger excellence of Paso Robles wine. Cabernet Sauvignon thrives...
2007 Sauvignon Blanc ( http://www.ancientpeaks.com/ ) Vivid aromas of pear, gooseberry, and lemon zest. The pear impression continues on the palate, accompanied by integrated flavors of melon, pineapple, and green apple. The texture is bright and fresh, finishing with a crisp acidity. Our Sauvigon Blanc comes from one of the oldest Sauvignon Blanc vineyards in the Paso Robles appellation. San Juan...
CABERNET SAUVIGNON PAGE ( http://www.ancientpeaks.com/ ) Our 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon and other wines reflect our commitment to crafting fine wines from our estate Margarita Vineyard in the Paso Robles wine country. We endeavor to craft the best California wine possible from each vintage, showcasing the flavors of Margarita Vineyard and the larger excellence of Paso Robles wine. Cabernet Sauvignon thrives...
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