All Out Wine

• August 2010

  I am trying to find a great bottle of (preferably) red wine as a wedding gift for my best friend- and would love to get something from 2007 which was the year they got together (cheesy maybe..but I'd like to get some meaning behind the bottle!).  Any suggestions of something interesting... different, possibly Spanish... but essentially special, ... Read More

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• August 2010

  Hey,I just featured three Cabernet Sauvignons from Malibu on my wine review site. Prior to my trip to the area about a week ago, I had very little knowledge about Malibu's wine country. I'm curious, has anyone tried any wines from Malibu, and if so, got any recommendations?CheersIf you'd like to read my article, check it out at What's Worth Drin... Read More

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• August 2010

  I have bemused a number of times, I have had little opportunity to try many examples of good US Wine.  So could I ask some simple recommendations from you all out there:FormatProducerLabelRegionGrape(s) particularly if blendBest Vintage(s)Approx retail USD per 750ml bottleWebsiteSo I would like to know your selection [just one] forPinot NoirCabe... Read More

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• August 2010

  Most winemakers you meet will insist that wines are made in the vineyard, not the cellar. The truth is that good wine can be made in the cellar, but great wine really does begin out in the field. There are a lot of different vineyard management techniques that are worthy of discussion, but one that is most interesting to me is dry farming.Each c... Read More

  From the article Wine Words: Dry Farming

  
  

• August 2010

  Hey all. I'm a wine reviewer, and just the other day I launched an article on my site about Dolcetto. The wines I featured were from Santa Barbara County, but I'm a big fan of this grape from New World and Old World producers. Does anyone have any recommendations/stories/opinions about Dolcetto? I'd like to get people talking about it. Cheers.If... Read More

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• August 2010

  Now that you know about where Tuscan wine comes from and how it is made, you’re probably anxious to taste some of it for yourself. But since Tuscan wines can be tricky to shop for (especially for those of us who can’t read Italian), we have some tips for navigating the wine shop and finding the perfect bottle.Unlike New World wines, the name of ... Read More

  From the article Tuscany: Behind the Producers

  
  

• August 2010

  Last October, I purchased a cellar to store my homemade wines and to give me the ability to store and age some commercial wines.  Though I consider what I do with my commercial wines "collecting", the wines I'm purchasing and aging don't really fall into what most deem "collectible" wines.  I don't spend $300 on a bottle of wine.  I rarely spend... Read More

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• August 2010

    When opening a bottle of sparkling wine – whether it be champagne, cava, prosecco, or another – have you noticed the small tin disc that rests on top of the cork? Sometimes it is covered in a picture or sometimes the logo of the winery. I, like I’m sure many people, have noticed it, but never gave it much thought. I just popped off the top and... Read More

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• July 2010

  I am going to Portland Aug 14-18 and plan to hit some Willamette wineries at least one day, likely Monday.  A friend is possibly hooking me up at Bergstrom and Penner Ash.  Any other must-sees/tastes while there? Read More

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• July 2010

  Thanks to everyone for your ideas, recommedations, and tips.  We had a great two plus day trip into wine country!  We can not wait to return.  We did not hit any of the Huge, well known producers, as we wanted to stay away from traffic, as it was a weekend during High Season.  Here's a synopsis of our travels:Day 1:Chateau Montelena:  We had to ... Read More

  Forum post in the topic Napa / Sonoma Trip Summary...

  
  

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