Sec Wines

• July 2010

  Have being lucky enough to get some fresh Tasmanian truffles @ $2.00p/g only got a small one to begin wih at 15grms and 30 the next.I've never had fresh truffle before and must say it's an experiance and the heady aroma....amazing.I'm wondering what wine I should consume, as I now have a brie wheel which I will be cutting it in half and will gra... Read More

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  July 2010

  Clos Lapeyre Blanc Jurancon Sec 2008

  Snoothrank:

  Recently we got hooked on Jurancon Sec. I bought a bottle of Camin Larredya 2008 during a sampling binge at Chambers Street Wines in Manhattan. When I got it home, six of us tasted it simultaneously and all had a look of astonishment and contentment. The particular bottle we had was one of the nicest white I've ever tasted. I've been trying to... Read More

  Wine review by whsouthworth

  
  

• July 2010

  Stress: INPUT APPRECIATED.  Please don't be shy.I've worked with a number of different wine-tasting templates in the past.  Some of them bland as unsalted butter, or even unsalted-salt... some so verbose it's as if I feel pressure to read the single tasting note in a week.  And filling them out, particularly when AT an actual tasting can be a ve... Read More

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• May 2010

  Hospice du Rhone, the brainchild of John Alban, has become Spring's epicenter for all things Rhone.  This global celebration is a warm embrace of all 22 grape varieties that trace their heritage to the lands that surround France’s 505 mile watering hole, 18 years strong, with this year, embarrassingly, being my first.  Well, it took me ten years... Read More

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• May 2010

  I'm headed to the Manhattan Cocktail Classic this weekend, and over the past few days, as I've spoken to other attendees, I'm hearing a big split between those who actually enjoy mixed drinks, and those who cannot fathom mixing additional ingredients into their chosen spirit.Interestingly, it tends to be the highly-dedicated wine lovers who ... Read More

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• May 2010

  I’m not really sure if wine cocktails are true cocktails, but these recipes are still ideal for summer fun and entertaining. The Bellini is probably the most famous wine cocktail, though sangria may fight for that honor. Either one can be delightful, and while they may define wine cocktails for many people, there really is a world of recipes to ... Read More

  From the article Classic Wine Cocktails for Summer

  
  

• April 2010

  Champagne is a wonderful place that makes wonderful wine.  Champagne has been treasured by the Czars of Russia, the Kings of England and nobility throughout Europe.  However, the big problem with Champagne is that the region is restricted.  It literally takes an act of the government to make more available.  While this has happened recently many... Read More

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• March 2010

  It is a Goulaine 2008 Vouvay.  Got it at KL wines.  Anyway, first taste, I thought YUCK...sweeet!!  But NOT. finishes nicely.. 12.5% alcohol. My california palate is special needs..  Anyway, this is growing on me, and I don't even know if it is considered a good one or not.  Is it genetically similar to chardonnay grape or one all its own??? Read More

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• March 2010

  I have been looking around for a while, and seeing name after name of white wines, but haven't got a clue of what is good/great/bad/ugly.  I am relatively new on the wine deal, and so is my girfriend.  It's her 21st Birthday, so I thought she'd like some white wine. Anyone that has some ideas of white wines in the $20-40 range, please let me know.  Read More

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• February 2010

  So i just finished my first bottle of 100% Cabernet Franc. I have obvioulsy had this in blends before but never by itself. I dont want to base the verital on just this bottle.What are the distictive flavors/themes of this grape.I found it almost to be bitter Read More

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