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| Unique Visitors: 39 |
| Total Unique Visitors: 1178748 |
| Visitors Out: 6916 |
| Total Visitors Out: 32884 |
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| Honig Cabernet Sauvignon |
| 2012-02-04 17:20:00 |
2008NAPA ValleyCan be enjoyed now or cellared through 2016The day we opened the Honig was a GREAT day. It was just one of those pivotal "happy" days. My brother David was here and we had no where to go, Christmas had just been the day before, we were both off from work and enjoying the Christmas tree and the fireplace and cheese and crackers and wine and music. We had some great wines that week, but the Honig Cabernet was by far our favorite. It just made us smile on first sip and we had a really nice quiet time just sipping and smiling. This had milk chocolate silkiness and flavor intermingled with black fruits and vanilla and wood spice with a lingering, great finish.Of course, after we had enjoyed a glass or two, we were in such a good mood we decided on some mischief. The Guy was out a...
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| Dead Canyon |
| 2012-01-28 20:22:00 |
2009Horse Heaven HillsCabernet SauvignonI haven't had a really tasty wine in awhile - one that makes me take notice. Tonight we celebrated my mom's birthday and she brought a wine that someone had given her as a gift. It was Dead Canyon and it was extremely good and it made me take notice. Especially for a Washington State wine. Wine Out West. Loved it alot. I liked it best on its own. It had herb undertones, peppery heat, vanilla oak, a healthy dose of earth and a lasting 1 minute finish. As I knew my mother was bringing this wine for before dinner, I went through my recipe books and found an appetizer to accompany a hearty cabernet. It was Ricotta and Mushroom Crostini out of my Food & Wine 2011 Annual Cookbook and the two were a great pairing together. The spiciness and heat of the ...
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| Vitiano Umbria |
| 2012-01-20 17:47:00 |
2009Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese & Merlot BlendThis was an improvement over Big House red, which I am beginning to think I over-rated. I don't like that I have to cool it to keep it - which means I have to pour it an hour or so before I want a sip so that it comes to room temp. And then it tastes so different. It would probably come to room temp sooner if I didn't keep our house temp at only 60 (Brrrrrrr!) to save $$ on oil! However, that said, it never really "warms" up the way I like my reds.Anyway, this isn't about Big House at all, it is about Vitiano. And Vitiano is a really good vanilla-oak-cherry dry wine with thyme essence.I enjoyed this on its own, but it was very good with fettucine and kale and a fab Gouda and some crushed red pepper with a little grape seed oil. I highly ...
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| Big House Red |
| 2012-01-12 20:04:00 |
2010BLEND: Petite Syrah, Syrah, Petite Verdot, Carignane, Mourvedre, Barbera, Zinfandel, Tannat, Sangiovese, Malbec, and Grenache.So I do believe I've gotten away from the whole point of this blog. To recommend "budget" wines for those with less who still want to enjoy the finer things in life. Let me make amends tonight.I noticed a friend MONTHS ago had several Black Box Merlot and Shiraz and other Blackstone boxed wines on her counter. When I asked her how she liked them, she said she loved them. She was expecting over (20) family members for a family party and she said it was the most cost-effective way to go without sacrificing a lot of flavor. I barely made a mental note of it because, a boxed wine was still "a boxed wine".If we are going to talk about having on hand an everday wine f...
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| Montecillo Crianza |
| 2012-01-01 17:57:00 |
2007RiojaSpainThis was our Christmas main meal wine served with honey baked ham, creamy parmesan mashed potatoes, brussels sprouts, green beans and peasant bread. As consumed with the ham, I found this wine very good. Made from Tempranillo grapes, this was a burst of cherry-vanilla flavor with a bit of musty earthiness mixed in. It reminded my brother too much of a French red due to the earthiness and he did not like it - one bad night of too much Beaujolais - he opted for pinot noir. However, the Guy and I enjoyed it.It just didn't feel like Christmas. I guess I was not alone as almost everyone I have spoken with since Christmas Day has concurred. Everything just felt different for some reason. I never felt "in the spirit" no matter how hard I tried. I listened to my favorite carols and a...
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| Merry Christmas |
| 2011-12-24 11:37:00 |
My brother is here and we went shopping for our Christmas weekend wine enjoyment. :) Not included here is our champagne we will be having with our brunch, as of yet an undecided label but it won't be anything special - just good quality for mimosas. We will be having Pinot Noir with our Christmas Ham and it is also an unknown label as it is to be brought by others.For our appetizers and afternoons/evenings enjoyment as we see fit, we have got Hess Mount Veeder 19 Block Cuvee, 2006; Honig Cabernet Sauvignon, 2008; and Stag's Leap Karia Chardonnay, 2007.Reviews to hopefully follow in a later post.So I was at my husband's Christmas party a couple of weeks ago, and I found myself wondering in horror whether or not I had become a wine snob. I was not happy with the selection offered and didn't ...
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| Markham Merlot |
| 2011-11-25 19:25:00 |
2007NAPAVanilla oak, heat, blackberry, pepper ~ worth itTHANKSGIVING 2011 The room was so quiet Not like when you were in it The walls weren’t echoing your laughter The wine glasses emptied Without you here to refill them We go on because we must But life just isn’t at the level you brought it to Your grandson is just learning to walk, he was lucky, though he may never remember You held him, you spoke to him You’ve got a grand-daughter on the way She should have heard your voice, your laugh, your off-key notes, your poems, your songs Still, we must be thankful for the times we had For you rarely turned down an opportunity You made the most of the life you had You knew how to live and embrace life You were a burning star to be followed And though we can no longer see...
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| Kistler Pinot Noir |
| 2011-11-20 22:02:00 |
2007Sonoma CoastSebastopol, CABottle #00319Not a budget wine. Sorry again. But it was our anniversary. A berry good wine - this is very fruit forward with a hint of minerality and wood. It tasted even better with French goat cheese, smoked gouda and aged cheddar and each tasted equally as good with the wine.I wanted to go out to eat tonight - we never do that anymore. I didn't want any of the super expensive places, just a place that's worth the money: da Capo - my favorite italian ristorante. But it just wasn't meant to be.So I went to the local grocery and bought various cheeses I thought would accompany a Pinot Noir well. We had the smoked gouda, aged cheddar, and French goat cheese which I baked for a bit drizzled with olive oil and thyme and spread over heated ciabatta. We also bought...
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| the Dreaming Tree; Crush |
| 2011-11-16 19:32:00 |
2009Red WineNorth Coast, CaliforniaA blend of Merlot and Zin, this was not what I was hoping it would be. A collaboration of winemaker Steve Reeder and Dave Matthews, Dave should maybe stick with his songwriting and singing. It was not bad - it's just, for the price, I expected more. I've had better for less.The description on the bottle hints there is some smoky berry-ness, but it just isn't as dream-worthy as the label makes it out to be. There is definite berry and slight smokiness, which means there is potential, but it was a bit flat, a bit thin, and lacking general ooomph. I would have priced this at $8.99/750 ml. bottle. But, it appears to be a designer label alone.Honestly, I think it just needs a little more of what we all need: TIME. How long, I'm not sure.So, my eldest daughter ...
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| Old Vine Red Lot Number 50 |
| 2011-11-13 19:34:00 |
OLD VINE RED #50MARIETTA CELLARSCALIFORNIAI had Lot #42 in April of 2007. I gave it an 8.0 at the time and I concur that this one is around the same. It is nice to know the Lots are consistent, but I was excited to try this and I was hoping it would be even better than Lot #42. Lot #50 is peppery with floral notes and fruit bomb remnants. It is another blend based off of Zin. I had it with grass-fed beef and asparagus, but it was really good with a piece of home-made fudge.Tugged the moon into the ground Turn this bedroom upside down tonight Took my faith and I breathed it out Walked right through a cloud of flashing lights Bright lights Pain takes my heart's place The love we made we can't erase it Don't wanna face itErin McCarley, Pitter-Pat8.0 OUT OF 10$12.99/750 ML. BOTTLE13.5% ALC...
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