Craftsman Wine

• May 2013

  Hi,I will be traveling in the Lyon, France area,  are there any recommendations/ must sees that I need to know about/partake in.  Thanks for your help in advance  Read More

  Forum post in the topic Lyon France,...

  
  

• September 2012

  In my continuing fascination with Chardonnay (or it could be more like a streak), I was out to dinner with my folks and we happened to go out to King's fish house, basically my dad's favorite restaurant. It's always been a bit of a tough play for wine, though not without a few somewhat interesting selections. Was also interesting how I might hav... Read More

  Forum post in the topic Unfiltered Chardonnay?

  
  
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  May 2012

  M. Chapoutier Banyuls Vin Doux Naturel 1986

  Snoothrank:

  The window is well and truly shut on the 1986 Banyuls. I had previously tried the 1980 and it was still faint signs of life. Alas, I fear it is time that the 1986 be buried into the ground. Intense mahogany colour. An expired drink stripped of any fruit and with only streaks of alcohol left which was probably at its peak a decade ago. I wont tip... Read More

  Wine review by Terence Pang

  
  

• January 2011

  The rules of probability seem to indicate that the powers that be on this site are stealing tasting notes from members of Cellar Tracker and posting them here without proper permission/attribution.  This is my first, last and only post to ask members why they would put up with such behavior. Read More

  Forum post in the topic is this site really stealing...

  
  

• December 2010

  My Cali Wine Education is starting to take shape and I read with great interest the Cali Natives musings on what is good bad and indifferent about Cali Wines.I want to create an bit of a database of Cali Wines - but not all and sundry so I am asking for your top 3 as set out below, in choosing your top 3, I would value your assessment based on t... Read More

  Forum post in the topic Californian Wine

  
  

• May 2010

  This day began with a trip to Bouchon Bakery for breakfast and coffee for the road, as we were venturing way up north to Dry Creek.  Having met Brendan Malm of Malm Cellars at a tasting in Vegas, he invited us to visit his winery.  We made the trip and met him at the location where his facility will be.  It wa sin the infant stages, with infinit... Read More

  Forum post in the topic Napa Trip- Day 4- 4/21/10

  
  
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  April 2010

  Hilltop Neszmly Cserszegi Füszeres Craftsman 2007

  Snoothrank:

  Tropical fruits & pineapple nose, with a full body and lingering finish of the same. Interesting varietal that needs more attention! Read More

  Wine review by ONUMello

  
  

• July 2009

  Ok Everybody....This week's podcast is up. We review Bodegas Santa Ana 2007 Torrontes Reserve. An Argentinian grape with a very German flavor. Get it from iTunes (East Coast Wine Geeks), Podcast Alley or directly from the website. This week's featured recipe is Tim's Famous Beans. http://www.eastcoastwinegeeks.com. Be the first to check it out!H... Read More

  Forum post in the topic New East Coast Wine Geeks...

  
  
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  June 2007

  Horton Vineyards Petit Manseng Orange County 2002

  Snoothrank:

  I have found this to be one of the smoothest and best white wines I've ever had. Truly a winner. This wine proves maker Dennis Horton is a master craftsman.Make you think of Pina Colada. Read More

  Wine review by JFaz

  
  

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