The Oenofiles Wine Blogtag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-14043852011-02-21T11:51:12-08:00Wine reviews and handicapping from a passionate insiderTypePadtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54ee9f9458834014e8639cd1d970d2011-02-21T11:51:12-08:002011-02-21T11:51:12-08:00Tasting Highlights, Random Thoughts & Buying Tips: 1) 2008 Schrader George III Cabernet Sauvignon is an awesome wine. Even at a hefty $300.00 a bottle price tag, this wine is worth the money, in my opinion. (Tasted 02/19 @ 56...Sam Chentag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54ee9f94588340147e2ae2aa2970b2011-02-19T08:11:11-08:002011-02-19T08:11:11-08:00Tasting Titbits, Random Thoughts & Buying Tips: 1) 2009 is a special vintage for California North Coast Chardonnay. Most of them are not released yet, but the ones that I have tried, like Hartford Four Hearts, are sooo good. Quality...Sam Chen2005 Marquis Philips "The Grail of Lisa"tag:typepad.com,2003:post-510836682008-06-09T08:15:16-07:002008-06-09T08:15:16-07:00My distributor alerted me about this wine last week. I took the plunge and ordered a three-pack to try. I decided to find out if it is any good and took it to dinner on Satursday night . I am...Sam Chen"Why do you like wine?"tag:typepad.com,2003:post-449008562008-01-30T14:02:59-08:002008-01-30T14:02:59-08:00I frequently visit the erobertparker bulletin board to check out the latest thread from fellow wine enthusiasts. Last Friday morning, I was in front of my computer surfing the bulletin board when I saw this thread "Why do you like...Sam ChenMoet Hennessy Portfolio Tastingtag:typepad.com,2003:post-448307142008-01-29T10:03:52-08:002008-01-29T10:03:52-08:00Just attended the Moet Hennessy tasting at the Ferry Building in San Francisco. The evening's lineup includes both the wine and spirits portfolio of Moet Hennessy, but I am not a spirits person, so I will only mention the wine...Sam Chen A Seriously Great Discovery tag:typepad.com,2003:post-432503382007-12-28T07:00:00-08:002007-12-28T07:00:00-08:00"Creamy, floral, aromatic, juicy, sweet, slightly acidic, with buttery and slightly gritty finish.". Hmmm, these sound like pretty good descriptors for a bottle of wine? Actually they are the descriptors for the Anjou Pear, a pear that is thought to...Sam ChenA Water Cooler Tiptag:typepad.com,2003:post-432154442007-12-25T08:53:54-08:002007-12-25T08:53:54-08:00I recently read a blog posted by James Suckling of Wine Spectator Magazine discussing his thoughts from tasting the highly anticipated 2005 Bordeaux in his hotel, Les Sources de Caudalie, in Paris. He mentioned that he tasted close to 900...Sam ChenTasting with Michael Keenantag:typepad.com,2003:post-385798132007-12-24T18:30:10-08:002007-12-24T18:30:10-08:00It is always a surprise to see Michael Keenan. I received an email this morning to see if I was available to do a quick tasting. 30 minutes later, he is at my restaurant ready to roll. We start the...Sam ChenRenaissance of a Napa Valley Icon - Beaulieu Vineyardtag:typepad.com,2003:post-391921972007-11-29T22:16:55-08:002007-11-29T22:16:55-08:00It is hard to dispute the iconic influence of Beaulieu Vineyard in the history of Napa Valley wines. Beaulieu Vineyard is one of the oldest wineries in Napa Valley, dating back to the early 1900. As a matter of fact,...Sam ChenDinner with Friends at Hometag:typepad.com,2003:post-383843232007-11-17T08:35:00-08:002007-11-17T08:35:00-08:00My wife and I invited three of our closest friends to have a casual dinner at home while watching the Cal/Tennessee game on our High Definition TV. To make it simple, we asked them to bring a couple of pizzas...Sam Chen