Valley Vineyards Estate

• 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

  
  
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  May 2013

  Lange Winery Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2011

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  Wine review by gntop1

  
  
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  May 2013

  Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot Napa Valley Estate Grown 2009

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  Wine review by Nickrueter

  
  

• May 2013

  I’ve had Zinfandel on my mind as of late. From attending the ZAP Festival in January right up to my recent efforts to pair grilling recipes with Zins, they’ve been a major focus of my recent efforts. While I have been celebrating the grape, there are so many great expressions available today, there is one aspect of Zinfandel that keeps it from b... Read More

  From the article From the Cellar: Zinfandel

  
  
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  May 2013

  Ridge Syrah Dry Creek Valley Lytton Estate 2009

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  Wine review by Teppo

  
  

• May 2013

  Like Zinfandel, Petite Sirah is primarily a California wine: the Golden State’s long, sunny growing seasons are necessary to ripen Petite Sirah’s substantial tannins and reveal its rich blackberry flavors. The wine’s structure, fruit and inky color make it an excellent blending partner for Zinfandel, red Rhône varieties and even Cabernet Sauvign... Read More

  From the article Petite Sirah

  
  

• April 2013

  Tonight some nice pinot from rrv...  Read More

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• April 2013

  Carnivores and grillers, a few reasons to love Syrah: it’s a fantastic wine for pairing with any roasted meats, especially red meats like beef and lamb, as well as wild game. It is often peppery and sometimes smoky, with a roasted fruit and/or roasted meat flavor profile that makes it a fine accompaniment to anything barbecued or grilled (even, ... Read More

  From the article Top 15 Syrahs for Grilling

  
  
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  April 2013

  Tolosa Syrah Estate Tolosa Vineyards Edna Valley 2009

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  "Spicy" nose--pepper, cinnamon and, maybe even mint. Medium-bodied and quite fruity on introduction to the palate. No spiciness from the nose Some cherries and "sweetness,",but then the sweetness yields to nice acid tartness. US$28.20 at the Winery in San Luis Obispo last December. Read More

  Wine review by EMark

  
  

• April 2013

  Chardonnay is an ideal wine to pair with many grilled foods. For one thing, it’s immensely popular—I have friends who prefer it to anything else. It is also extremely versatile, with the best examples having not only the acidity to cut through the grease and char that one expects from a lot of grilled foods, but also a richness that helps it sta... Read More

  From the article Top 15 Chardonnays for Grilling

  
  

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