tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38908702164527256192024-03-13T12:56:35.914-07:00Vino ClubMariushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13624765501026255024noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890870216452725619.post-16030582822571411722008-07-30T10:09:00.001-07:002008-07-30T10:14:02.856-07:00chardonnay-napa/sonoma<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">ohhhh</span>...it has been a while.<br />last wine club was the month of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">july</span> and it was <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">napa</span>/<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">sonoma</span> chardonnay.<br />the even got pretty crazy.<br /><br />we drank 4 offerings and i have this to say...<br />chardonnay has its fundamental characteristics, you know when you are drinking a chardonnay.<br />for example the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">butteriness</span>-which while varies from wine to wine is always there.<br />chardonnay is crisp and clean, while fruits range from apples and pears to mangoes and pineapples.<br />oak definitely differs from steel and i prefer oak.<br />although, i must admit, i am not a fan of chardonnay.<br />it just <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">isnt</span> for me, but, i do understand its appeal.<br /><br />i will list the wines we drank later...shannon mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08453754790028268196noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890870216452725619.post-50370076071737579862007-10-09T19:52:00.000-07:002008-12-10T07:47:25.779-08:00october meeting - bubbles!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Q5wFilufXenjOnH2oFLGColgyVanXOFIT6AzRDC3v5espLCVztU6vT485mPv693K_778LIPgp19sJt4VIZhJfT8_QDt61EVmSk0ss3FXXhoEd2rAmvnFe1v6IzOdOuxRIo_c2P83Zeij/s1600-h/10.20070003.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Q5wFilufXenjOnH2oFLGColgyVanXOFIT6AzRDC3v5espLCVztU6vT485mPv693K_778LIPgp19sJt4VIZhJfT8_QDt61EVmSk0ss3FXXhoEd2rAmvnFe1v6IzOdOuxRIo_c2P83Zeij/s320/10.20070003.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5119535837764588322" /></a><br /><br />We tried <br />Nebbia sparkling wine<br />Schramsberg blanc de noirs brut 2004<br />La Reve Domaine Carneros by Taittinger blanc de blancs brut 2000<br /><br />I believe everyone liked them all but you can comment yourselves. My favorite was the La Reve. Yummmmm. Good food, good wine, good peoples.dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18175017006493169407noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890870216452725619.post-80174184539732169462007-10-09T14:06:00.001-07:002007-10-09T14:06:37.471-07:00November Wine Club ?We didn't talk about wine club for November.<br />Who is hosting and what's the theme?dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18175017006493169407noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890870216452725619.post-10032668460360508502007-09-03T22:30:00.001-07:002007-09-03T22:38:13.003-07:00Tuscan Moon Sangiovese 2005<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.cellartracker.com/labels/31519.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://www.cellartracker.com/labels/31519.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Just had a bottle of this delicious Sangiovese from Tuscan Moon with a yummy pasta with chicken and mushroom sauce that we whipped up. This wine is <b>very</b> smooth, with sweet fruity overtones of berries and plums. It's dangerously drinkable!jim ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02161517903295268167noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890870216452725619.post-54127729733208514672007-08-13T22:36:00.001-07:002007-08-13T22:38:53.647-07:00jim enjoying his wine....<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dawnmg/1111321544/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1416/1111321544_f5c3f914c7_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dawnmg/1111321544/">Jim, Wine & a white background</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/dawnmg/">dawnmg</a> </span></div><br clear="all" /><br /><br />...at the wedding we attended on Saturday in Portland. All I know is that it was a Pinot Noir, I believe from Oregon and it was pretty darn yummie. I had at least 4 or 5 glasses myself...dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18175017006493169407noreply@blogger.com99tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890870216452725619.post-17034847641616073362007-08-08T08:05:00.001-07:002007-08-08T08:05:27.400-07:00Wine Color Guide<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>Not sure that this is to helpful since the color of wine does not only speaks to the quality of the wine, but also about the grape varieties. Still this is a nice blog about the various wine colors. <br/><h3 style='font-size: 20px;' class='storytitle'><a style='text-decoration: none;' rel='bookmark' href='http://www.colourlovers.com/blog/2007/08/07/wine-color-guide-for-quality-and-age/'>Wine Color Guide for Quality and Age</a></h3><br/><br/><p class='poweredbyperformancing'>Powered by <a href='http://scribefire.com/'>ScribeFire</a>.</p></div>Mariushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13624765501026255024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890870216452725619.post-60108669297788097002007-08-06T09:58:00.001-07:002007-08-06T10:00:24.433-07:00Photos from Chilean Tasting<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jimg/1030335012/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1005/1030335012_08dbb71ba5_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 1px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jimg/1030335012/">2007.08.04 - Wine Club</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/jimg/">jimgskoop</a> </span></div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jimg/sets/72157601256559940/">Here are some photos</a> from the recent Chilean tasting. Enjoy!<br clear="all" />jim ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02161517903295268167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890870216452725619.post-7283885044191612662007-08-04T14:00:00.000-07:002008-12-10T07:47:25.978-08:00Concha y Toro Terrunyo Carmenere<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_0u6OnyD4avs/RrTpUpTjNzI/AAAAAAAAAAU/LQ3mx9KSqkQ/s1600-h/tercarnew.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_0u6OnyD4avs/RrTpUpTjNzI/AAAAAAAAAAU/LQ3mx9KSqkQ/s320/tercarnew.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5094953619357382450" border="0" /></a><br />Our wine club Chilean offering is the Terrunyo Carmenere from Concha y Toro.<br /><br /><table border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="2"><tbody><tr> <td>Block 27, Peumo Vineyard in Rapel Valley, Chile</td> </tr> <tr> <td>85% Carménère<br /> 12% Cabernet Sauvignon<br /> 3% Cabernet Franc </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Harvested by hand in April. The wine is aged in new and used French oak barriques for 13 months followed by an additional 8 months in the bottle.</td> </tr> <tr> <td><em>Color:</em> Dark, deep red.<br /> <em>Bouquet:</em> Hints of berries, chocolate, cigar box, pepper and mineral notes.<br /> <em>Taste:</em> Tasty and full-bodied with a bright, deep red color. It is an elegant, powerful wine which lingers in the mouth.<br /> <em>Alcohol Content:</em> 13.9%<br /> <em>Total Acidity:</em> 5.74 g/l</td> </tr> </tbody></table><br />Bright, deep red in color; exhibits hints of chocolate, pepper and mineral notes. Tasty and full-bodied, with strong tannins imparting the particular style of this very unique varietal which grows virtually nowhere else.<br /><br />"Concha y Toro’s Terrunyo Carmenere gets my vote as the finest Carmenere produced in Chile. The 2004 Carmenere is other-worldly. Opaque purple in color, it has a sexy perfume of smoky oak, blueberry jam, and blackberry liqueur. This is followed by an ultra-rich, unique wine with sensational depth, concentration and tons of flavor. It can be enjoyed now and over the next 20+ years. The winery also presented a vertical tasting of other Terrunyo Carmeneres. Among them were the 1999 (93 points), 2001 (94 points), 2003 (95 points) and a barrel sample of the 2005 (92-94 points)... among the greatest values in red wine anywhere."<br />-Wine AdvocateLeah Rodermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16529122699393629814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890870216452725619.post-43283825073494817962007-08-03T21:40:00.000-07:002008-12-10T07:47:26.077-08:00amplus one 2004<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuDcRHMscVJ08wo89SFVnaMpElERQfLYpPmJ-ODB5zapFYUDOCZyapJUqEps2WflEoQ6i0KnIBfloeUr-01-WTltaxs8BNhudiYC4uC4KT3fu2in0Shds6NLOcostQa6QmtJ8bNGwQ90-G/s1600-h/Santa_Ema2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuDcRHMscVJ08wo89SFVnaMpElERQfLYpPmJ-ODB5zapFYUDOCZyapJUqEps2WflEoQ6i0KnIBfloeUr-01-WTltaxs8BNhudiYC4uC4KT3fu2in0Shds6NLOcostQa6QmtJ8bNGwQ90-G/s320/Santa_Ema2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5094703570934822306" border="0" /></a><br />amplus one 2004 is what we (sm) are bringing to wine club chile.<br />here is what we have found on the winery and the wine...<br /><h4>Santa Ema<br /></h4> <p>Another one of T.G.I.C’s first imports, Santa Ema was established by Pedro Pavone, the son of Italian winemakers from Piedmont in Italy. Having arrived in the Maipo valley of Chile in 1917, Pedro was an engineer by trade and spent his early years grape growing for other wineries, having planted his first vineyards in 1931 and harvesting his first cabernet, Merlot and sauvignon Blanc grapes four years later. He then established the winery with his son Felix in 1955. Santa Ema produces Chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc in addition to a reserve range, Barrel Select line, and a Bordeaux-style red blend called “Catalina” which consistently earns praise for each vintage. Santa Ema was named one of the 20 “World’s Finest value Brands” by Wine Spectator in 2005.</p>From Wine & Spirits<br /> <table bordercolorlight="#CCCCCC" bordercolordark="#999999" align="left" border="0"><tbody><tr> <td align="left" valign="top" width="200"> <span class="textcc0000"><b>92</b></span>pts<span class="ibar"> </span><span class="text000000"><b> Santa Ema</b></span> </td> <td align="right" valign="middle" width="100"> <span class="text000000"> $19 </span> </td> </tr> <tr align="left" valign="top"><td colspan="2" height="2"> <span class="textcc0000"> 2004 Maipo Amplus One </span> <br /> <span class="textmain"> Rich with exotic spices, sweet red cherry and mulberry flavors, this wine's tannins keep it balanced, instilled with energy. <span class="text999999"><i>(W&S 6/07) T.G.I.C. Importers, Woodland Hills, CA<br /><br /></i></span></span><span class="text000000"> Amplus, a blend of 70 percent cabernet sauvignon, 26 percent syrah and 4 percent carignan, amps up Santa Ema’s smooth, rich style with an enchanting mix of chocolate and exotic spice aromas and sweet red cherry and mulberry flavors. It would be too much if it weren’t for the tannins, which gently yet firmly support the fullness of the wine and instill it with energy. </span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>shannon mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08453754790028268196noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890870216452725619.post-42953489753176472812007-07-27T22:08:00.000-07:002007-07-27T22:09:13.982-07:00beaujolais info<ul><li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beaujolais_nouveau" title="Beaujolais nouveau">Beaujolais Nouveau</a> wines are the first wines from the new vintage, released on the 3rd Thursday of November after harvest. They have become so immensely popular that people commonly assume that all wines from the region are produced in this style.</li><li><b>Beaujolais superior</b> wines are slightly more ripe and contain more alcohol than the nouveau wines.</li><li><b>Beaujolais villages</b> are wines that are made from a mixture of different villages. Beaujolais Villages makes up 25% of the region's production.</li><li><b>Cru Beaujolais</b> come from better vineyard sites in and around the ten "crus" in the north part of the region. Wine from these individual crus, which make up for the rest of the percentage, can be more full-bodied, darker in color, and significantly longer-lived. These wines do not usually show the word "Beaujolais" on the label, leaving one with little recourse but to memorize the list. The ten crus are the following: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Morgon_AOC&action=edit" class="new" title="Morgon AOC">Morgon</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Moulin-%C3%A0-Vent&action=edit" class="new" title="Moulin-à-Vent">Moulin-à-Vent</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Brouilly&action=edit" class="new" title="Brouilly">Brouilly</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=C%C3%B4te_de_Brouilly&action=edit" class="new" title="Côte de Brouilly">Côte de Brouilly</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Saint-Amour_AOC&action=edit" class="new" title="Saint-Amour AOC">Saint-Amour</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chiroubles&action=edit" class="new" title="Chiroubles">Chiroubles</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ch%C3%A9nas&action=edit" class="new" title="Chénas">Chénas</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Fleurie&action=edit" class="new" title="Fleurie">Fleurie</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Juli%C3%A9nas&action=edit" class="new" title="Juliénas">Juliénas</a>, and most recently, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R%C3%A9gni%C3%A9" title="Régnié">Régnié</a>.</li></ul>shannon mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08453754790028268196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890870216452725619.post-40957995905570486132007-07-27T22:01:00.000-07:002007-07-27T22:06:53.643-07:00december = beaujolaishi lovelies!!!<br />i was thinking-STOP-giggling dawn, i do it sometimes.<br />since november end marks is beaujolais release december<br />meeting should be beaujolais themed.<br />yummy...shannon mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08453754790028268196noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890870216452725619.post-74155069119203575152007-07-22T11:11:00.000-07:002007-07-22T11:13:42.351-07:00Info for our next Wine ClubGary from Winelibrary TV (WLTV) just blogged about wine from Chile. Check it out!!!<br /><br /><object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" width="437" height="370" id="viddler"><param name="movie" value="http://www.viddler.com/player/f103b2f0/" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><embed src="http://www.viddler.com/player/f103b2f0/" width="437" height="370" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowScriptAccess="always" allowFullScreen="true" name="viddler" ></embed></object>Mariushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13624765501026255024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890870216452725619.post-17118940750131593802007-07-15T08:52:00.000-07:002008-12-10T07:47:26.267-08:00Chateau Ferrière 2003<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHr16qk14GHKQvcr6VfXI6TnBdpnLNrpPS2lKaDotk1FerAnHKfH7MnK_ePzzprvyrglTj41JBv3m85xfiMS_oaZKcOuETt64MYFX34SH5KuaUjazs7v_h2SgA7vvpKTLTc5ue4aK3-c4/s1600-h/ferrierelabel.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHr16qk14GHKQvcr6VfXI6TnBdpnLNrpPS2lKaDotk1FerAnHKfH7MnK_ePzzprvyrglTj41JBv3m85xfiMS_oaZKcOuETt64MYFX34SH5KuaUjazs7v_h2SgA7vvpKTLTc5ue4aK3-c4/s400/ferrierelabel.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5087454928728059026" border="0" /></a><br /><b> </b>This was the wine we brought to Bordeaux the Bordeaux night.<br />A really lifted nose, showing fresh blackcurrant and berry fruits. The tannins are completely in keeping with the fruit and acidity. I get lots of toasted oak on the palet. Ripe and supple presence, really crisp style with freshness. This is a nice example of good Bordeaux. A perfect wine to pair with any red meat. This is probably true of most Bordeaux reds.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Marius Rating: 90</span><br /><br />Read more about the history of this wine and about Bordeaux wines in general at <a href="http://www.thewinedoctor.com/">http://www.thewinedoctor.com</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:8;"></span>Mariushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13624765501026255024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890870216452725619.post-39641528123274389102007-07-12T14:26:00.000-07:002008-12-10T07:47:26.441-08:00August Wine Club - Chile<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBmeCNg_EkweNBRmkUVvylwOpy9u6AHnn5WEAfVOcQFDJCIvxwfqaakp_9rxcEToFE8PLch-6okziH3GAc-eCGcRQTsE6PXqcuAz44UNU2svZa7p9j8EDEICYdwohganQsiev_pHvubUU2/s1600-h/Cono-20-Barr-Cab-04_web.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBmeCNg_EkweNBRmkUVvylwOpy9u6AHnn5WEAfVOcQFDJCIvxwfqaakp_9rxcEToFE8PLch-6okziH3GAc-eCGcRQTsE6PXqcuAz44UNU2svZa7p9j8EDEICYdwohganQsiev_pHvubUU2/s200/Cono-20-Barr-Cab-04_web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5086426320193139170" /></a><br />I bought this today for August wine club<br /><strong>2004 Cono Sur Limited 20 Barrels Cabernet Sauvignon</strong>, Maipo Valley, $25. <br />High-toned oak that’s softly sweet. Hugely concentrated. Rich berry, with oak, chocolate, plum, coffee and cedar flavors. Rich and regal and generous. Long, engaging finish. Decant. Outstanding.dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18175017006493169407noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890870216452725619.post-22001743070648822942007-07-04T12:01:00.000-07:002007-07-04T12:05:40.585-07:00Tasting Event...Anyone interested?Anyone interested in checking out this event on July 18th?<br /><a href="http://uncorkedevents.com/south-american-superstars-the-wines-of-argentina-chile/">South American Superstars: The Wines of Argentina & Chile</a><br /><br />It's at the Bambuddah Lounge - the old Backflipdawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18175017006493169407noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890870216452725619.post-68988602936647992432007-07-02T21:30:00.000-07:002008-12-10T07:47:26.732-08:00au canada...(jackson-triggs 2003)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-_BH30WhexzQUtRC-QkPCO1Z_gablolHmiAeSLQe_SokLcwBa8gTDRAFXJcxqRlJC2qvciTfX3Rx3SdXrOYKmvLsb4ygK8Y0Q5z8-fZqhRkKljnTMKkPKXWNuP2hWdeZCH46zJlX2f08/s1600-h/44961.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-_BH30WhexzQUtRC-QkPCO1Z_gablolHmiAeSLQe_SokLcwBa8gTDRAFXJcxqRlJC2qvciTfX3Rx3SdXrOYKmvLsb4ygK8Y0Q5z8-fZqhRkKljnTMKkPKXWNuP2hWdeZCH46zJlX2f08/s320/44961.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5083349838589850690" border="0" /></a><br />canada, why are you such a quiet nation?<br />you may not do much, you may not say much,<br />but some of what you say and do...<br />canadians are funny.<br />they produce wonderful maple products that pair well with their fabulous bacon products.<br />they endure harsh winters producing some of the greatest grapes imaginable which they use brilliantly to make paradise in a bottle...<br /><br />tonight we savoured a bottle of jackson-triggs proprietors reserve vidal icewine 2003.<br />this was an amazingly well balanced wine.<br />thick and smoothe, subtle and creamy.<br />bursting with mango, apricot, dried apricot, golden raisin and a hint of vanilla.<br />this wine stands well alone but i would love to have paired it with a yummy extra creamy, slightly warm creme brulee-not too sweet-heavy on the vanilla.<br />the cream, the texture and the vanilla would really set this off.<br /><br />we picked it up at costco for $15.99, 187ml bottle, well worth it.shannon mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08453754790028268196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890870216452725619.post-72105641291008528142007-06-24T22:08:00.000-07:002008-12-10T07:47:26.942-08:00chateau ferrande graves 2003<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX02bpLOr_iV7xsIHZBK-axVySsw6_wIG9Igl7NT3W_50GN3xzQy1xg4NqyCD3ln-tXigLZufxu3ImGYpgP5ZCdixyZArDW2yeyJoQZdaCYE-qnHnBan0xRvwX37MLDtc6ooOUJkr0ZA8/s1600-h/Chateau+Ferrande.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX02bpLOr_iV7xsIHZBK-axVySsw6_wIG9Igl7NT3W_50GN3xzQy1xg4NqyCD3ln-tXigLZufxu3ImGYpgP5ZCdixyZArDW2yeyJoQZdaCYE-qnHnBan0xRvwX37MLDtc6ooOUJkr0ZA8/s320/Chateau+Ferrande.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5079877689234356770" border="0" /></a><br />well...<br />this will not be the lengthiest of reviews.<br />this bordeaux had quite possibly the loveliest bouquet.<br />my nose was in heaven, my mouth anxious...<br />the glass was full of juicy, luscious berries with an elegant floral hint.<br /><br />the taste was quite different.<br />it started fruity, earthy, leathery, but had a very dry middle.<br />i believe it would have benefited greatly from some airing...<br />to me, this wine lacked a smoothe balance, it wasnt a bad wine.<br />but, i believe there are better.<br />it is, in my opinion, hard to go wrong with a bordeaux, what i did learn from this tasting night was as far as this selection went, there were no "bad" bordeauxs, just "better".<br /><br />should you need a good red for a smokey, meaty or strong cheese occasion, grab a bordeaux.shannon mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08453754790028268196noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890870216452725619.post-66057533054783733182007-06-24T16:41:00.001-07:002008-12-10T07:47:29.595-08:002001 Chateau Haut-Corbin Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classe<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6KbjjBocWRga66lmMuHVCtW4eNdo9HYmB8WBsoN4MKi4qYwDlb8kCmxK8Yv8_6Fzt72CtgON3TgttowTukk0Bvc9s0zM4K_pibm6z1348-LW_JYdac5MJpHqGLgThyjxD0uFPFRIW5Os/s1600-h/haut+corbin.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6KbjjBocWRga66lmMuHVCtW4eNdo9HYmB8WBsoN4MKi4qYwDlb8kCmxK8Yv8_6Fzt72CtgON3TgttowTukk0Bvc9s0zM4K_pibm6z1348-LW_JYdac5MJpHqGLgThyjxD0uFPFRIW5Os/s320/haut+corbin.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5079782100442216930" border="0" /></a><br /><div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p class="texte_present">This wine is the winer of from our latest wine club meeting. Here is some infromation from there Website.<br /><a href="http://www.hautcorbin.com/hautcorbin/en/default.htm"><span class="Lettrine">C</span></a><span class="texte_present"><a href="http://www.hautcorbin.com/hautcorbin/en/default.htm">hâteau Haut-Corbin's</a> history has played an important part in that of the entire <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libourne">Libourne</a> area. When the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aquitaine">Aquitaine</a> region owed allegiance to the English crown, Haut-Corbin was part of a large fiefdom belonging to Edward, Prince of Wales (and son of Edward III of England), referred to as Black Prince by historians. Over the centuries, the fiefdom was broken up, giving rise to a series of smaller estates in the northen part of Saint-Emilion appellation with the word "Corbin" in their name. Despite this ancient past, Château Haut-Corbin has had a low-profile story, only rarely appearing in written documents describing the Libourne area. Although Haut-Corbin's history may have been lacklustre, its soil most certainly is not, and the estate attained the enviable status of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classification_of_Saint-Emilion_wine">Grand Cru Classé de Saint-Emilion</a>.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtlxkewuB17WxGjonUKwmFWhNO45dnGwsnwPlQL7PXMHrMI5Kza2G6f99K7Gcn2wViOme5WiQi3mFQKJO9SbVoLqdyuf25e_wmHzOK_xd72iv6GHQ9kqbu1ILuIdwM18kkNFqzV6r9ehk/s1600-h/hautcorbinestate.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtlxkewuB17WxGjonUKwmFWhNO45dnGwsnwPlQL7PXMHrMI5Kza2G6f99K7Gcn2wViOme5WiQi3mFQKJO9SbVoLqdyuf25e_wmHzOK_xd72iv6GHQ9kqbu1ILuIdwM18kkNFqzV6r9ehk/s320/hautcorbinestate.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5079782654492998146" border="0" /></a><br />Located 600 meters from the finest Pomerol vineyards, Haut-Corbin<br />produces wines combining the vigour of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomerol">Pomerol</a> and the elegance<br />of Saint-Emilion . When the Mutuelles d'Assurance du Bâtiment<br />et des Travaux Publics took over the Château in 1986, they<br />decided to do everything in their power to enhance this promising<br />estate's reputation.</span></p><p class="texte_present">The vineyards are planted on a beautiful rise. There is blown sand on top, covering a layer of clayey soil. Futher down, the soil is heavier, with a mixture of clay and gravel. This composes a somewhat heterogeneous terroir which reflected in the complexity of the wine.<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merlot"> Merlot</a> accounts for almost two thirds of grape varieties planted at Haut-Corbin, and gives the wine its wonderful silky character. Good sun exposure and fairly warm soil also foster good ripening of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabernet_sauvignon">cabernet sauvignon</a>, which makes up 25% of the total, and contributes excellent structure to the wine.<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabernet_franc"> Cabernet franc</a> (10%) adds fruitiness and finesse.<br /></p><p class="texte_present">Château Haut-Corbin's old vines are one of its chief assets. Having miraculously escaped the dreadful frost of 1956, the vineyard s a respectable 45 to 50years old. Proper ripening is a constant priority here. This is achieved by carefully thinning out the leaves in August. The 6 hectares of vines are harvested in just three days . Picking is enterely done by hand, and the grapes are systematically sorted before being crushed. The cellar was renovated and modernised in 1994.<br /></p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLdEVafZApHxPzj9NGtWzTOLRIVKaEoHHVU2d08UhyhtzfYlaHyd1I3bJ4mObru8WOmvuzP5doNYg6GXUnNT_Fjw34flO9Q_7BFB8SDSlwemey02_H5e1EVR9uWjX4pRlsIj8gkQLeN0s/s1600-h/hautcorbinestate1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLdEVafZApHxPzj9NGtWzTOLRIVKaEoHHVU2d08UhyhtzfYlaHyd1I3bJ4mObru8WOmvuzP5doNYg6GXUnNT_Fjw34flO9Q_7BFB8SDSlwemey02_H5e1EVR9uWjX4pRlsIj8gkQLeN0s/s320/hautcorbinestate1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5079783118349466130" border="0" /></a><p class="texte_present">A series of small, 90 hectolitre cement tanks in an entire temperature-controlled vat room enables wine from each plot to be made separately before blending. After alcoholic fermentation , long, gentle maceration lasting approximately 30days, extracts the finest components from the grapes. New oak barrels have never been a major priority at Haut-Corbin, where only 40% of new barrels are used every year. Like the use<br />of spices in cooking , barrel-ageing should be a subtle process, never altering the wine's true nature. Beyond the shadow of a doubt, Haut-Corbin belongs to the aristocracy of Bordeaux wines. It has a lovely fruity palate (blackcurrant and blackberry), a touch of oak, and occasional hints of menthol and spice. Haut-Corbin has intrinsic class, considerable power and brilliant complexity- in average as well as great vintages.<br /><br />Knowledgeable wine tasters recognise Château Haut-Corbin as one of the finest grands crus classés in Saint-Emilion.</p></div>Mariushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13624765501026255024noreply@blogger.com180tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890870216452725619.post-90893327872129140842007-06-24T16:17:00.001-07:002008-12-10T07:47:29.851-08:002003 Tour de Mirambeau Cuvée Passion<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFL4xcsTz9pf6Oa84ORFqI9YI2aWqvNs7QduaPvH446wWBdqeaJB-v3sSzL-rzmzf07aNp31QR2NeZoyNHhO-_K7Pe2TbuCeMxr8kDsnxtOJJBz_favGwZgHKivgwuCGRtnypvJv_wJRM/s1600-h/TourdeMirambea.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFL4xcsTz9pf6Oa84ORFqI9YI2aWqvNs7QduaPvH446wWBdqeaJB-v3sSzL-rzmzf07aNp31QR2NeZoyNHhO-_K7Pe2TbuCeMxr8kDsnxtOJJBz_favGwZgHKivgwuCGRtnypvJv_wJRM/s320/TourdeMirambea.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5079775176954935762" border="0" /></a><br /><div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Here is some interesting <a href="http://www.charlesnealselections.com/wine/bordeaux/mirambeausauvignon.html">information</a> I found about the wine.<br /><br />And here is what <a href="http://www.erobertparker.com/">Parker</a> had to say;<br /><br /><i><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">"The 2003 Tour de Mirambeau <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuvee">Cuvee</a> Passion, a blend of 70% <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merlot">Merlot </a>and 30% <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabernet_Sauvignon">Cabernet Sauvignon</a>, enjoys malolactic in barrel, upbringing on its lees, and virtually no clarification at bottling. It possesses a dense ruby/purple color, low acidity, great fruit on the attack, mid-palate, and finish, and a long, lush, heady aftertaste. This stunning effort must be tasted to be believed. It should drink well for 5-10 years. It is natural to focus on the great Bordeaux estates that sell for the highest prices, but Bordeaux desperately needs more producers like the Despagnes to produce wines such as this since more than 90% of the entire viticultural area is generic appellations such as Bordeaux and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syndicat_des_Vins_de_Bordeaux_et_Bordeaux_Superieur">Bordeaux Superieur</a>. Bravo!"</span></i><br /><br /></div>Mariushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13624765501026255024noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890870216452725619.post-36888278282782139932007-06-24T09:58:00.001-07:002008-12-10T07:47:30.149-08:002004 Château Cantenac Brown<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGisD3cKXE_8NWEyPKMGKXsDxCyj4z_Zzvizp2oO1jEVkv4dHud2aoAbQZbFZ9eENkrtn76wLpLjvZLi2c6Szh_g6mWtXffZ8i5f8ChkqTSUOqoz-wL97R0Qr4wXjKO2GzzE-Rh6JePV8/s1600-h/cantenac.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGisD3cKXE_8NWEyPKMGKXsDxCyj4z_Zzvizp2oO1jEVkv4dHud2aoAbQZbFZ9eENkrtn76wLpLjvZLi2c6Szh_g6mWtXffZ8i5f8ChkqTSUOqoz-wL97R0Qr4wXjKO2GzzE-Rh6JePV8/s400/cantenac.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5079732592354195906" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;">Château Cantenac-Brown is a winery in the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margaux">Margaux</a> appellation of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bordeaux_wine">Bordeaux</a> region of France. This wine is a blend of 75% <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabernet_Sauvignon">Cabernet Sauvignon</a>, 17% <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merlot">Merlot</a>, 8% <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabernet_Franc">Cabernet Franc</a>. The average time spent in barrels is 16 to 20 months and the average age of vines is 25 years. The offers generous amounts of soft, easygoing blackcurrant fruit, medium body and a soft finish. Great with red meats.</span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></span></span><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" ><span style=""><br /></span></span>Mariushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13624765501026255024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890870216452725619.post-39560016688003582042007-03-31T19:23:00.001-07:002008-12-10T07:47:30.314-08:002003 Castle Vineyards Pinot Noir 'Durell Vineyards'<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5dxOoWBBi0omz0-oxO-yhFkDOy41EqqZhPDUEQe538XmZ8cei2MBHSO-slR_0fRvMvhB445GwpndOOna8vy2-p7SZDrx2_-CLn6FtWm7gvDlS98AmRcfICcertSbOFSEqHgfciqx0IrU/s1600-h/36988.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5dxOoWBBi0omz0-oxO-yhFkDOy41EqqZhPDUEQe538XmZ8cei2MBHSO-slR_0fRvMvhB445GwpndOOna8vy2-p7SZDrx2_-CLn6FtWm7gvDlS98AmRcfICcertSbOFSEqHgfciqx0IrU/s400/36988.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5048280331455575218" border="0" /></a><br /><div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The other night I had a friend over to watch some "NCAA March Madness" action. So since I did not have any beer, I opened a bottle of '2003 <a href="http://www.castlevineyards.com/">Castle Vineyards</a> Pinot Noir <a href="http://www.carneros.com/">Los Carneros</a>' the grapes for this wine are from the <a href="http://www.edmundsstjohn.com/TheVineyards/Durell/">Durell Vineyards</a>. On the nose it was sweet berries and black peppers. As you take your first taste of the wine you have all the berries flavors upfront, strawberry and cherry particularly strong. As you start to drink it, the taste changes to dark chocolate and spices. The tannins are soft but clearly present and they are offsetting the acidity of the wine. Nice finish.<br /><br />I bought this wine as part of a <a href="http://wine.woot.com/">wine.woot</a> offering for $14 .<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>marius rating: 91 </b><br /><br /></div>Mariushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13624765501026255024noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890870216452725619.post-74914000031804940272007-03-19T23:27:00.000-07:002008-12-10T07:47:30.727-08:00Talk about a Wine Calendar<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiokrtmBce5XFzLQ87dXOptnuUBBLIsunLjbA9Zch1md1WyhLLDVzxROj4CbxgSpFcWEEmN5b7cQ5ENV8DNmLFycTobhtwNA3g2g7Eg6HIVc4HB8VFWP8paUmcne9LGp4i_sFuVGxXvLVU/s1600-h/winemap.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiokrtmBce5XFzLQ87dXOptnuUBBLIsunLjbA9Zch1md1WyhLLDVzxROj4CbxgSpFcWEEmN5b7cQ5ENV8DNmLFycTobhtwNA3g2g7Eg6HIVc4HB8VFWP8paUmcne9LGp4i_sFuVGxXvLVU/s400/winemap.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5043892262863816978" border="0" /></a><br />Somebody went to the trouble in making the ultimate Wine Google Map.<br />Check it out <a href="http://www.winesandtimes.com/">http://www.winesandtimes.com/</a> covers the entire USA.Mariushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13624765501026255024noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890870216452725619.post-4702185348598679612007-03-18T16:04:00.001-07:002007-03-18T16:25:19.230-07:00Calendar ...After Marius found that SF wine event pretty late in the game, I thought it might be helpful to have a public calendar for this group where we could list wine related events. I created a google calendar (sorry Jim - we can switch to Yahoo! calendars if it ever gets any better) and everyone should be able to see it here<br /><a href="http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=3bi05ak5i1aid59ji54686bgtg%40group.calendar.google.com&pvttk=f388af144b82803fbd18438238b0120e">Vino Club Calendar</a> <br /><br />You have to have a gmail account and google calendars in order to be able to make changes in it. If you are interested in doing that send me your gmail address so I can give you access - mine is dawnmg .<br /><br />Marius - in the settings area there is a way to feed the calendar right into a page so maybe you can just get it published onto the side of the blog or something?<br /><br />I've posted a few things to get us started. K&L wines seems to have lots of great tasting events. There is one right near mine & Michelle's work - fun! There is one in Redwood City too for Marius & Shannon.<br /><br />Their March Newsletter has a nice section on Bordeaux. I'll probably buy one of these for our next meeting: <a href="http://www.klwines.com/staff/3005pdf/CurrentIssue.pdf"> K&L Wine Merchants March Newsletter (PDF file)</a>dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18175017006493169407noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890870216452725619.post-56038077488496074092007-03-17T14:42:00.000-07:002008-12-10T07:47:30.873-08:00NachtGold Eiswein 2005<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5lTftjo01HFo849iCuJRPDSLltJ46MtqI1K11LgtgAllCHL7wk3BcKljTFuc1rfM6cqGOEpTjN7jzY3Eu8KtBphzXztmJ46S4dWGaTCgb0fRs8xbe-mGQWYnEVqk2qYVPoORG5rnua1Vh/s1600-h/nachtgold.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5lTftjo01HFo849iCuJRPDSLltJ46MtqI1K11LgtgAllCHL7wk3BcKljTFuc1rfM6cqGOEpTjN7jzY3Eu8KtBphzXztmJ46S4dWGaTCgb0fRs8xbe-mGQWYnEVqk2qYVPoORG5rnua1Vh/s320/nachtgold.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5043015640548664114" border="0" /></a><br />jezt gehts los!<br />alright people...<br />finally, i am in munich sipping the loveliest 2005 qualitatswein mit predikat.<br />silky, sweet, dried apricot, honey, nice tecture, neither too thick nor too thin.<br />this is bottled for export, so i am thinking it could be found stateside.<br />i am believing all the things i have heard of 2005...<br />and this is definitely the start of something good.<br />most of me is really fighting the urge to murder this bottle tonight so i can do it<br />again to another tomorrow!<br />i would say, this is on par with tears of dew, only not so thick.<br />very yummy.<br />8 euros.shannon mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08453754790028268196noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3890870216452725619.post-26090761063941585802007-03-17T11:05:00.000-07:002008-12-10T07:47:31.092-08:00But where did it come from? Bordeaux Map<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzgxY_KobrQzir6WQqH7C55zOlK-Ed7tXw4vsAqVVDcCl96UpnVawO1XRiNoCaSelVBTbDdb9kWrt5KHi4y0yTrjlTJ4IUyH3Jt8NQk-GsoVw73q9EefxWnTREw66ch0MSPulE7mm8SO0/s1600-h/g_bor_map.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 329px; height: 454px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzgxY_KobrQzir6WQqH7C55zOlK-Ed7tXw4vsAqVVDcCl96UpnVawO1XRiNoCaSelVBTbDdb9kWrt5KHi4y0yTrjlTJ4IUyH3Jt8NQk-GsoVw73q9EefxWnTREw66ch0MSPulE7mm8SO0/s400/g_bor_map.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5042956814695503906" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoIu4-imkFatbUJL2sJIIQWJ0BmCV93FqyHSipNWuG-wdPcSHHlWRy8RSO2FmpNJJfg9TLMy4vwMPa6INgPkM9XCKJ2LfScBECmjUNSiV67B_imSAeAof0xeNa_p7Eb0vJisXxXr51iWE/s1600-h/France.GIF"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoIu4-imkFatbUJL2sJIIQWJ0BmCV93FqyHSipNWuG-wdPcSHHlWRy8RSO2FmpNJJfg9TLMy4vwMPa6INgPkM9XCKJ2LfScBECmjUNSiV67B_imSAeAof0xeNa_p7Eb0vJisXxXr51iWE/s200/France.GIF" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5042956363723937794" border="0" /></a><br />Here are a couple of maps to give you a better idea where the different Bordeaux regions are. For more info on the regions and what type of wines and grapes they produce, please checkout <a href="http://www.thewinedoctor.com/cgi-bin/search.pl?Match=1&terms=bordeaux+map">the Wine Doctor</a> again.Mariushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13624765501026255024noreply@blogger.com1