Every Wine Review

Keep The Warm range In Your House Relaxed Season Round

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:39:14 EST

Every time I used to create use of my warming and air conditioning I would always get worried the high gas and electric powered expenses that I realized would soon be coming. This is why we made the decision to create the move to a geothermal heating and air conditioning. Now house always heated during [...]

Source: http://www.bestdrinkever.net/house-and-home/keep-the-warm-range-in-your-house-relaxed-season-round/ (Best Drinker Ever)

White Bordeaux, Chianti Classico from Organic Grapes

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:00:10 EST

It’s time to get back to some specific wines and I have tasted two since returning from France which are available in the United States and made from organically grown grapes. Chateau Laubarit 2007 Entre-Deux-Mers – Or, we’re talking white Bordeaux if that makes things a little easier. Forget it’s Bordeaux and you can forget [...]

Source: http://www.organicwinejournal.com/index.php/2012/02/white-bordeaux-chianti-classico-from-organic-grapes/ (Organic Wine Journal)

Wine Tasting Video: Grenache-based reds from France & Spain

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:44:35 EST

Sacha Lichine Le Coq Rouge Vin de France 2010 (N/A in the UK) Fresh, sappy style, reasonably berry and blackcurrant, but slightly bubblegum-y and simple, and finishes a little too dry. C- Domaine Andre Brunel Vin de Pays de Vaucluse 2010, Rhône, France (£9.99 Virgin Wines) Earthy, hearty, stew-friendly style of red, with punchy dark [...]

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/simonwoods/OGTO/~3/1KKNffGMs9s/ (Drinking Outside the Box)

Villa San-Juliette Cabernet Sauvignon

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:35:21 EST

Last week, when we reviewed the Ancient Peaks cabernet sauvignon, I was singing the praises of cabernet sauvignon from Paso Robles. So, I thought it would be good to highlight yet another fine Paso Robles cabernet. This one comes from Villa San-Juliette, a brand we’ve tasted before. This brand is owned by the producers of [...]

Source: http://cheapwineratings.com/2012/02/21/villa-san-juliette-cabernet-sauvignon/ (CheapWineRatings)

Wyndham Estate BIN 444 Cabernet Sauvignon

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:35:21 EST

Sometimes people ask me, “what wine goes with chocolate?” I usually respond by fumbling my way through some vague answer. But now I have a better response, “this wine!” The fruit flavors on this wine are beautiful and are a perfect match for dark chocolate. As a part of Wyndham Estate‘s BIN series, this is one of [...]

Source: http://cheapwineratings.com/2012/02/20/wyndham-estate-bin-444-cabernet-sauvignon/ (CheapWineRatings)

February 22nd

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:04:26 EST

Almost complete Ridge Geyserville vertical - part 2

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:33:00 EST

Ross Bott's epic 5 part Geyserville retrospective continued on Monday evening with a look at the vintages 1980 to 1987. Starting in 1978 Ridge had begun blending a small amount of Petite Sirah. This trend continues in most years, with 1985 seeing the first addition of Carignan. I found this round much easier to rank than the first. There were two clearly outstanding examples, two that were either dead or flawed, or possibly both, and the rest fitted reasonably well between them, with no outliers like the 'late picked' wines from the 1970s. The wines all stated their acohol content within a 2% range. The overall results were far more consistent, with most of the group in rough agreement on the preferred order.1980 Ridge Geyserville (100% Zinfandel, 14.6%)The nose at first seemed woody and simple, but gradually developed to reveal some nice dried fruit. On the palate there was a mass of mature, dark raspberry fruit and a long finish. This was my favourite and was the evening's clear winner, with almost everyone ranking it in their top three.1981 Ridge Geyserville (85% Geyserville, 15% Angeli, 100% Zinfandel, 14.4%)The nose showed notes of brett and leather; brett showed on the palate too; perhaps a little too much but not overpowering. There was enough dried fruit to back it up. 5th overall. 1982 Ridge Geyserville (95% Zinfandel, 5% Petite Sirah, 12.6%)There was an odd note to the nose reminiscent of a Gueuze, the Belgian lambic beer; almost medicinal. Some tart cranberry fruit, quick finish. I was surprised that it finished 4th overall. 1983 Ridge Geyserville (95% Zinfandel, 5% Petite Sirah, 13.4%)It was clear from the start that this one was dead. There was some discussion as to whether it was corked or oxidised or both. Beyond the obvious flaws there was some menthol on the nose and a hint of fruit still discernable, but it was no big surprise to learn that this was the 1983 and it finished last.1984 Ridge Geyserville (90% Zinfandel, 10% Petite Sirah, 13.4%)Nose of black raspberry; tart red fruit flavours and a brine note to the finish. I liked it rather more than the group did; it finished 6th overall.1985 Ridge Geyserville (85% Zinfandel, 10% Petite Sirah, 5% Carignan, 13.3%)The nose had candy notes, with 'red vines' and caramel and some dried herbs. Nice flavours of tart raspberry but a quick, drying finish and it seemed to be fading. Overall 3rd.1986 Ridge Geyserville (84% Zinfandel, 10% Petite Sirah, 6% Carignan, 13.2%)There was a very odd note to the nose that reminded me of some kind of air freshener or lavatory puck. It was dry, leafy and tart, improving slightly with time. There was some discussion as to whether the bottle was corked but I didn't think so. A disappointing showing from what should have been a good vintage. 7th1987 Ridge Geyserville (88% Zinfandel, 4% Petite Sirah, 8% Carignan, 13.7%)Like the 1980, the nose was at first not very expressive; faint notes of leather and fruit. But then mature blackberry fruit exploded on the palate followed by a nice herbal finish. A wine that seemed way younger than its 25 years. Both mine and the group's 2nd.

Source: http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3866918659667852596/posts/default/7110533556999589239 (Santa Cruz Mountains and Santa Clara Valley wines)

Mississippi Wine Trends

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:00:59 EST

Historically, wine business activity—or any interest in wine—in Mississippi has been hindered by several factors. But today, a slowly maturing wine scene is emerging on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Source: http://palatepress.com/2012/02/wine/mississippi-wine-trends/ (Palate Press)

Introducing Alex (Free for all)

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:00:00 EST

We are delighted to announce a new monthly columnist at JancisRobinson.com. Alex Hunt MW may already be known to some of you for his trenchant contributions to our Members’ forum, or as an admired taster on the London circuit. I first met him in the late 1990s in my capacity as a judge of the.

Source: http://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/a201202211.html (Jancis Robinson)

A cache of fine madeira (Inside information)

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:00:00 EST

I don't often act as a blatant promoter of a single wine merchant's wares but a recent mailing reminded me how unusually seriously the fine-wine trader Turville Valley wines take one of my favourite wines, madeira. (Click on the tag below to find our widespread coverage of this magical,.

Source: http://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/a201202203.html (Jancis Robinson)