Big River

• May 2013

  Traditionally speaking all of the above entries will be fine.  Without having tasted your recipe I can only guess what the finished product will be like given your ingredient list.  I have personally had the above recipe but Jasper cooked it and every preparation will be a bit different so I'll offer some good general guidelines as well as a few... Read More

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• May 2013

  Duncan actually hit it on the mark.  For dishes like lobster or salmon that has a creamy white sauce, you would go with a buttery chardonnay either Napa or Russian River. Don't know if it has to be "big" and "rich" chardonnays because I was taught, it's either about the wine or about the food.German Rieslings work better with spicy foods like bu... Read More

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• May 2013

  Hi Guys:In my ongoing saga of trying to learn how to cook, I'm planning on giving lobster thermidor a whirl soon. I'd like to pair it with 2-3 wines, mostly as a pairing experiment to see which works best. Any ideas? I was thinking I could potentially combine the dinner with the vintage VS NV champagne combo I've been meaning to do...other ideas... Read More

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• May 2013

  Last year I was lucky to have suffered from an excess of riches, but my travel schedule pushed reporting on many events to the bottom of my pile. I'm only now catching up with all of my notes, so while these notes are delayed, they certainly warrant publication. Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon is considered one of the blue chip Napa Valley ... Read More

  From the article A Calistoga Classic

  
  

• April 2013

  An interesting article --http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/01/dining/kevin-pogue-seeks-washington-states-top-terroir.htmlI've yet to try any wines from Walla Walla -- simply not available here -- but keep reading about them. It's on my to-do list for if I ever visit the US. But it's particularly interesting to see they're taking terroir more seriou... Read More

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  April 2013

  Valdez Family Winery U. V. El Diablo Vineyard Chardonnay 2010

  Snoothrank:

  Big Russian River Chardonnay. Oak, lemon chiffon and subtle acidity come through initially. Some smoke on the nose with a slightly cloudy appearance (assuming due to non-filtering). Read More

  Wine review by vin0vin0

  
  

• April 2013

  Help!Ok, ok...there's no crisis here in Dallas. However, I do have quandary. I just haven't developed an affinity for varietal New World pinot noir and I'm wondering what I'm missing. I'm looking for suggestions from you Snoothers.Keep in mind that I live in the Great (or Not So Great) State of Texas, where it's considerably more difficult to ac... Read More

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• April 2013

  I am going to Amsterdam the week of April 22nd.  I wish I could have been there for the Ronde van Vlaanderen and Paris Roubaix bike races.  But, what can I say? At least I am going to get a week to experience a part of the world I haven't seen before.This is a work trip so I will only have evenings for exploring.  What tips do you all have for f... Read More

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• March 2013

  Zinfandel, it’s no secret that I’ve carried on a long and intimate ... ... Ravenswood Zinfandel Big River Zinfandel Alexander Valley 15% $33A bit oily, with notes of redwood, dark Brambly fruit and dark, roasted coffee-toned fruit on the nose. Soft and broad and slightly sweet on entry. This is a touch disjointed, with a noticeable streak of ... Read More

  From the article California Zinfandel: A Lesson in Vintage and Regional Success

  
  
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  March 2013

  Ravenswood Zinfandel Alexander Valley Big River 2009

  Snoothrank:

  A bit oily, with notes of redwood, dark Brambly fruit and dark, roasted coffee-toned fruit on the nose. Soft and broad and slightly sweet on entry. This is a touch disjointed, with a noticeable streak of wood tannins obvious on the palate lending a dry, firm texture but leading to a bit of hollowness on the mid-palate. Theres plenty of red plum... Read More

  Wine review by Gregory Dal Piaz

  
  

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