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Comment on Ferrari Sparkling Wines by Angela Logomasini

Angela Logomasini — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 23:39:09 +0000

Excellent post Dick. I thought the Ferrari Perlé 2004 was an exceptionally good wine at a really great price!

Comment on Cline Cellars by Angela Logomasini

Angela Logomasini — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 17:15:10 +0000

Cheers to Fred and Nancy Cline! I have visited both vineyards and am a regular customer of the Cline wines. Their portfolio of wines from both wineries is excellent!

Comment on Did Your Wine Purchase Help a Presidential Candidate? by Tom

Tom — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 19:32:18 +0000

I once half-jokingly suggested in an e-mail newsletter that my customers should boycott California wines after the state passed Proposition 8 banning same-sex marriage. Boy did I get an earful in response. Actually, I’m kind of surprised there’s not already a Drink Red or Drink Blue website (sad to say that my party didn’t get the good color where wine is concerned…)

Seriously, though, if it’s important enough to you, why not ask? Or if it’s obvious, like the situation you described, make a decision to drink something else. It would be a shame if it kept you from something you really loved, but that’s the beauty of the wine world — there’s always more.

Comment on Cool Sips by mcwine

mcwine — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:42:01 +0000

Nice grouping of wines here – love the Plotzner, Oatley, and Merry Edwards!
Great picks and just goes to show you variety is cool!

Comment on Finish Your Work Day at Lunch Time by smithandwollensky

smithandwollensky — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:21:09 +0000

Thanks Derek – Hope to see you and all your readers at National Wine Week…..Space is limited so we encourage all to make reservations soon!
S&W

Comment on The Rhone Rangers Ride Again by Tomatfirstvine

Tomatfirstvine — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 15:58:33 +0000

I have to say I’m totally over the term Rhone Rangers. They’re often good wines, but nothing like the real thing. Holly’s Hill really pushes the association, but although I like their wines for what they are, they suffer by comparison in my opinion. They’re nice and fruity, but miss the earthiness that you find in true Rhones. For instance, they have a wine that has a huge portion of Mourvedre, a grape you won’t find in large amounts in most Rhone wines because it’s too harsh — but the CA version doesn’t taste anything like French Mourvedre.

I wonder why the CA winemakers feel they have to give their wines that name. After all, there are plenty of 100% Grenache wines in Spain, and they wouldn’t think of calling themselves Rhone clones.

Comment on Colonial Estate Émigré, Barossa Valley, 2005 by David K. Stout

David K. Stout — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 23:06:49 +0000

I just picked up a bottle of 2005 Emigre at Wilton Discount Liquors in Wilton Manors, FL. They have a lot on sale for $29.99. The outer wrap of tissue paper on the bottles is damaged and stuck to the bottles.
I asked why such a high price and they explained what thewinee was. I bought one and it as good as your review describes. I usually buy bottles around the $10 and lower price range. This is a real treat for me since Aussie Barossa Valley wines are one of my favorites.

Comment on Spago’s Sommelier Christopher Miller: Le Vieux Donjon Châteaneuf-du-Pape by Michael

Michael — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 08:50:17 +0000

Chris is my brother and the best tang berry ever!

Comment on 2008 Berger Gruner Veltliner, Austria by Sonia Hunt: "You are my Lobster": Oyster House, Philly | Sonia's Blog

Sun, 10 Oct 2010 18:47:31 +0000

[...] After a day of diving for fresh lobster, I sashay aboard the yacht, greeted with a crisp glass of Berger Grüner Veltliner 2008 Austria by Bart, the Lido deck man. The vino pairs delectably with the smell of the sea salt in the [...]

Comment on Wild Boar Sausage with Aglianico by Novella

Novella — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 16:45:18 +0000

Hi, we are happy to see that you choose our Winery! Let’s stay connected on our Facebook Fan Page “I Vini dei Feudi di San Gregorio”…we are waiting your opinions!
Greetings
Novella
Feudi di San Gregorio Team