Red Bank Wine

• May 2013

  You go to a French restaurant and you really have a hankering for Steak frites,What wine are you hoping is on the restaurants wine list to go along with your meal? Read More

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• May 2013

  I ran up to Napa for a few days to get away and taste some wines from places I'd never been (most of them).  I went during BottleRock Napa, but alas, didn't partake in an y of those festivities.  Some great finds, so I have listed/linked any of the wines I rated over 90 points, should anyone have interest, or their own thoughts on the wines. Wit... Read More

  Forum post in the topic Napa Highlights May 2013

  
  

• April 2013

  Being a huge fan of the Rex Cab (as a "great-value, lots-of-bang-for-your-buck" wine) and mildly fond of their Merlot and Pinot Noir, I was hoping that their Sauvignon Blanc would be of comparable quality ... but all I can say is, "Bleah." Harsh, burning, and nearly flavorless, with next to nothing in the bouquet -- not at all like the Rex reds.... Read More

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• April 2013

  In 2004, the movie Sideways put a major dent in California Merlot sales when Miles uttered the immortal words “I am not drinking fucking Merlot!” At that point there were a lot of ripe, insipid Merlots on the market—many grown in areas that were too hot for the grape to ripen slowly, gaining full physiological maturity—so Miles’ sentiments reson... Read More

  From the article Napa Merlots

  
  

• February 2013

  I was wondering which Tuscan wines you prefer. Mainstream Brunello di Montalcino DOCG and Chiani DOCG or are you more into less known Tuscan wines like Montecucco DOC, Vino Nobile di Montalcino DOCG or Morellino di Scansano DOCG? I'm only focusing on Sangiovese-based wines here - not on Super Tuscans like (Bolgheri DOC or Sassicaia DOC).Do you t... Read More

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• February 2013

  France may have established that the grapes of Bordeaux go very well together, but that essential blend can now be found in excellent wines worldwide, from South Africa to Washington State.California does particularly well with the black grapes of Bordeaux: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec. California Bordeaux ... Read More

  From the article Top 15 California Bordeaux Blend Wines Under $125

  
  
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  February 2013

  Palazzo Napa Valley 2004

  Snoothrank:

  Another exciting "Right Bank" style wine from Napa. I have to admit I am becoming more and more enamored with this style. The wine is smooth like velvet, there are spice notes all around with red and black fruits lead by cassis. Some smoke and wood notes along the finish. Another wine to show how Merlot can lead and be the star in a blend. Read More

  Wine review by Matthew Hugh Walker

  
  

• February 2013

  I want to put together a collection of birth year wines for my son.  He was born in 2004.  Ideally, I would like to build about a 2 case collection of new and old world wines.Here is what I am thinking:France:Left & Right Bank BordeauxNorth & South (CdP) Rhone or should Chateauneuf de Pape get its own category?BurgundySpain:RiojaRibera del Duero... Read More

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• February 2013

  The Bordeaux en primeur wines from the 2010 vintage are about to be released...which wines are you most excited about?  Read More

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• January 2013

  Being a cab lover I am hesitant to stray from what I like. On a recent occasion I had the opportunity to try a Zinfandel and to my amazement, it had some of the same attributes of the cabernets I love so well. I perused Snooth and stopped on a particular zin from Bogle vineyards. Gregory Dal Piaz gave it a nice rating and being a member of Snoot... Read More

  Forum post in the topic New on the block with Zinfandel

  
  

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