Bloom

• May 2013

  While traveling through Napa Valley last month I noticed that all the Vineyards I visited had roses planted around their crops. They're planted and watched closely for any early signs of infestation on the land. They monitor the Roses closely and upon early signs of problems, protective measures are taken to make sure the grape vines receive a s... Read More

  Forum post in the topic Roses and Winery's

  
  

• May 2013

  Fox asked me the other day if I was going to start a thread on this years ... ... ... and getting ready for bloom as seen in this photo from Williams-Selye Read More

  Forum post in the topic 2013 Growing Season

  
  

• April 2013

  I love spring. In fact, it’s my favorite time of year. The return of ... ... ... trees planted years ago bloom while sipping new wines kind of doing. Spring is also a season of rebirth for wine, in many cases marking the return of lighter red, rosé and white wines that have been missing from the table since the onset of winter. At the same ti... Read More

  From the article Offbeat Spring Whites

  
  

• December 2012

  Hello, I just signed up on this site as I've become interested in wines and ... which are beautiful when in bloom. I live in the Deep South.&nbs Read More

  Forum post in the topic Hello Snooth!

  
  
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  December 2012

  Glenelly Lady May Cabernet Sauvignon Glenelly South Africa Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

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  The nose was at once sweet and savory with black currant, cherry, charred meat, ... that this wine will one day bloom into something extraordinary with it's posed structure and concentration of fruit. Wo Read More

  Wine review by Eric Guido

  
  

• November 2012

  Well most everyone has received their wines and have had them resting for a while. Unfortunately, we had a few shipping issues along the way, but all in all I think we did pretty good. Foxall is the only one not to have received anything yet, while Shi's SS wasn't heard from, but luckily an elf stepped in and sent her some wine. Finally, it look... Read More

  Forum post in the topic Gift Exchange Reveal/Drink Date

  
  
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  November 2012

  Nobilo Wines Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2012

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  Their 2012 is a bit bigger than the 2011 with a classic pungent nose of Gardenia bloom and citrus. The color is too light and needs a bit more acid. The fruit comes though nicely but the finish is a bit short. My rating -- 86 Read More

  Wine review by Zuiko

  
  
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  September 2012

  Lewis Grace Viognier 2009

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  A lovely dry silky smooth wine from the Rhone region of France. It is pale ... ... flavors carry through and bloom in the mouth with apricot and honey. By recommendation, I had this wine with friends at the Sierra Nevada House for dinner. I paired it with their dish Shrimp and Andouille over Pappardelle. Delicious Read More

  Wine review by Noble72

  
  

• May 2012

  I'm heading to LA for a dinner with Numanthia on Thursday June 14th, hopefully I'll see some of you there, but if anyone is up for dinner on the day either before or after that day let me know. I'm making plans soon so I just want to line something up before b uying the tickets! Read More

  Forum post in the topic Dinner in LA? June 13 or 15.

  
  

• May 2012

  Thought I'd start a new thread rather than clog the Rosé thread with ... ... I was telling you Fox, bloom is iminent. I took these shots this afternoon at Copain.Ready to burst at any time. Hopefully we have a normal weather year for a chang Read More

  Forum post in the topic 2012 Growing Season

  
  

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