Area Winery

• November 2009

  For Sicilian Nero D'Avola, look out for Arianna Occhipinti's "Siccagno". She is ... things in the Monte Iblei area. She has recently released SP68, a Frappato and Nero D'Avola blend which combines the freshness of the Frappato varietal with the rigor of Nero. I haven't tasted it yet... Read moreFor Sicilian Nero D'Avola, look out for Arianna Occhipinti's "Siccagno". She is ... things in the Monte Iblei area. She has recently released SP68, a Frappato and Nero D'Avola blend which combines the freshness of the Frappato varietal with the rigor of Nero. I haven't tasted it yet but I saw it on the shelves of Vestry Wines in New York recently..    (hide)

  Forum post in the topic Nero d'Avola by Laurapal

  
  

• November 2009

  I would obtain a list of importers in your area. See if they have anything at the lower end that they are struggling to move on. You should find something quite palatable from Australia, Chile, Argentina & South Africa for around $5 per bottle Only problem would be your labels.....

  Forum post in the topic Wine as gift favor??? by Charles Emilio

  
  

• November 2009

  Thanks for the suggestions. I live in Seattle, WA. I am finding out just how ... alot of Trader Joe's in my area. I have heard about the Chariot Gypsy and will definitely track that one down.

  Forum post in the topic Newbie looking for Red Wine... by vellovino

  
  

• November 2009

  Looks like you've enjoyed pinot noir from Oregon, and syrah/shiraz from Oz and ... K&L Wines in California (Bay Area and a newer branch in LA):... Read moreLooks like you've enjoyed pinot noir from Oregon, and syrah/shiraz from Oz and ... K&L Wines in California (Bay Area and a newer branch in LA): http://www.klwines.com/content.asp?N=4294967276+4294967039&Ne=38&Nr=OR%28OutofStock%3AN%2CInventory+Location%3ASpecial+Order%29&Ns=QtySoldLast30|    (hide)

  Forum post in the topic Newbie looking for Red Wine... by dmcker

  
  

• November 2009

  Rothschild's Los Vascos from Chile is a solid option and always good. Also ... Y Toro wines from the same area. Budget friendly. If you have Trader Joe's, check out the Chariot Gypsy, it's $6 and a great full bodied blend

  Forum post in the topic Newbie looking for Red Wine... by VegasOenophile

  
  

• November 2009

  Here are a few I find very popular in your tasting range which happen's to be ... in the Cleveland,Youngstown area

  Forum post in the topic Newbie looking for Red Wine... by ATootsie

  
  

• November 2009

  Ciao! Un piacere (a pleasure) but please don't have high expectations regarding ... I have a very small area of expertise! I live and work in Montalcino managing a Brunello winery so DOCG legislation is my sector. Have a good weekend

  Forum post in the topic Question on Barolo Chinato by Laurapal

  
  

• November 2009

  Thanks Rar, I'm thinking in the area of 25 Cases so I can’t afford to go much higher in price. I know there are a few vineyards on the north fork of Long Island NY, maybe that’s an option? Any Local NY area advice for purchasing volume ???

  Forum post in the topic Wine as gift favor??? by swordman

  
  

• November 2009

  What: "Birthplace of the Nation", by Book Signiing by Carl Flemer, owner of ... from any other geographical area in the colonies. Get your first print edition of this timeless treasure and learn more about the interesting facts of the Northern Neck. Don't miss this unique... Read moreWhat: "Birthplace of the Nation", by Book Signiing by Carl Flemer, owner of ... from any other geographical area in the colonies. Get your first print edition of this timeless treasure and learn more about the interesting facts of the Northern Neck. Don't miss this unique opportunity to meet this exceptional entrepreneur and author Admission to this cocktail reception is $25 and includes your personal copy of the book for Mr. Flemer to sign, souvenir wine glass, tasting and hors d’ oeuvres. Reservations required. Please call Ingleside Vineyards @ 804-224-8687." !http://www.ipwine.com/images/eventlist/events/book_front_for-web_1257363905.jpg    (hide)

  Forum post in the topic Virginia Wine: Booksigning... by ChipDWood

  
  

• November 2009

  Yes, Zufrieden, France is certainly the home of CF and still, to my taste, too, ... in the past from the Niagara area, and they were extremely disappointing. It sounds like there are a lot more out ther now, so it'll be interesting to see what else might appear in this thread.... Read moreYes, Zufrieden, France is certainly the home of CF and still, to my taste, too, ... in the past from the Niagara area, and they were extremely disappointing. It sounds like there are a lot more out ther now, so it'll be interesting to see what else might appear in this thread. California CFs are a different breed from the French, as you so aptly describe. I've had a lot of Chinon (many quite delicious, while the lessers are, yes, too herbaceous), and some of the delicious Cheval Blanc (of recent American fame from the styrofoam cup in a diner in Sideways, where the Giamatti character drowns himself in his favorite bottle--hilarious to me because of all his previous moaning about the horrors of merlot, where Cheval Blanc can have nearly as much merlot in it as CF). And innumerable other bottles from Bordeaux where it has been a lesser part of the blend (and that's basically how I've tended to view the grape, as good in blends, which can take care of the hollowness you describe). But I try not to think too much about them when I drink New World CF, or I'm too often dissatisfied. I try to enjoy all that fruit and think about the piece of Napa, or wherever, that it's from. One thing I like about the Soter that I mention above, is how it's blended with cabernet suavignon and malbec. All that meatiness, coffee and chocolate, cedar-and-spice box from the CF, but also the black fruits, flowers and structure that come from the malbec and CS. It's no Cheval Blanc, but a very interesting effort in its own right    (hide)

  Forum post in the topic Cabernet Franc by dmcker

  
  

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